Roanoke Island Inn

Charming and centrally located, this was the perfect spot to begin our Christmas vacation. We have a house for a week in Corolla but didn’t want the long drive the day of check in. Decided to stay in Manteo for the night. It was really cold when we arrived but our room was cozy and warmed up. Lee called before we arrived to provide us with the information we needed since we were coming after office hours. There is a lovely reception area to play games or get a beverage and tons of books if you are a reader. Unfortunately, weather wasn’t nice enough to sit on the porch and take in the view. We met Lee the next morning and he let us look at some of the other cottages so we could let a family member know about accommodations that would fit their needs. Nice place, very clean and great service !

The Quiet Retreat We Needed! My fiancé and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Roanoke Island Inn! It was our spring break (as educators) and we were is desperate need of a proper getaway. The location of the inn cannot be beat! We visited the local historic locations and took advantage of the broadwalk directly in front of the inn to explore Downtown Manteo. We will definitely come back and have already shared our experience with our friends and family.

Can not wait for a return trip! The hotel is absolutely amazing. So much character and history. The view is amazing and the location could not get any better. I can not wait to visit again. Pam is the best host and make sure to take the time to get to know her!

Beautiful! We stayed here for 3 nights as part of a longer trip to the USA. What a beautiful location & place! We were lucky to have a room which looked out onto the lighthouse. We loved the spacious room & the old furniture, it was all very fitting for the location. It was lovely to sit & read in the veranda rockers in the warm afternoons after a busy day out! The level of hospitality was excellent from the housekeepers & we liked being able to help ourselves to breakfast & drinks from the 'help yourself' kitchen which was all very relaxed & convenient. The hotel is a short walk away from the boardwalk & shops although there wasn't much open when we were there as I think the main tourist season was over. Its a short drive over to Nags Head beach & the Wright Bros memorial which we visited on a couple of days. We hadn't realised that Roanoke itself was the site of the very first settlers landing so visiting the Fort & excellent visitor centre was an unexpected pleasure.

A piece of heaven Where to begin? The view? The landscape? The quiet? This was a tremendous experience. I’ve visited Manteo before, but I’ve never experienced it like this. This place has a magic to it. It has the ability to heal wounds, to rekindle love, and give a sweet reminder that life is precious and should be cherished. I want to return to this place and pray it continues to prove how beautiful life truly is when you take the time to slow down and appreciate it. What a wonderful treasure this place is.

A hidden gem in Roanoke We visited the Outer Banks for Spring Break. Stayed here for the last two nights. For trips going towards Hatteras, this is a must stay. Good location, historic island and lovely accommodations. The rooms were a nice size, with the bathroom in the middle. Very clean, nice towels (liked the different color face 'makeup' towel so as not to confuse it with other wash cloths, and comfy beds. Our son had his own adjoining room, which gave everyone privacy. Convenient location, access to mini-fridges in common area and the continental breakfast was enough to get us going. Owner called me early to let us know room was ready and he gave us a good dinner recommendation. Also interacted with another guy who gave us good directions for historic sites and other tips. A really nice, relaxing, quiet stay. The Inn is part of a small compound with a cottage and expansive enclosed green space with a gazebo. A perfect place for a lazy, summer visit. Thinking about returning then. Thank you for a great stay - enjoyed it!