The Best Hotels Closest to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island in Manteo - 2026 Updated Prices

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A white porch with a bench, potted plants, and a view into a room with a bed and curtains.

A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a sofa with patterned upholstery.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a door leading to a balcony.

A large white colonial-style building with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a white picket fence.

1. White Doe Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo, 1.9 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Stephen

£216

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A tiki bar with outdoor seating and a palm tree.

A spacious living room with a large painting, a potted plant, and a wicker chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wooden floor, and a view to another room.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Island Guesthouse and Motel

1.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Judy

£43

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a comfortable chair, a rug, and a view through a glass door.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a large window, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story building with a front entrance featuring a set of steps leading to a glass door.

3. Cameron House Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo, 1.9 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Marguerite

£235

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a concrete floor, a staircase, and potted plants.

A covered outdoor area with a white railing, an exit sign, and a view of a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a television.

A motel with a signboard, multiple balconies, and a parking lot with several cars.

4. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

1.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Lisa

£48

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A dining area with long tables set for multiple guests, featuring floral centerpieces and candle holders.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

A modern bar with wooden chairs and pendant lighting.

5. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

1.5 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Demetrius

£61

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden building labeled 'The Tranquil House Inn' with a sign above the entrance.

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings in the background.

A multi-story building with a rooftop deck, a marina with boats, and a forested shoreline.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with blinds, and a wooden headboard.

6. Tranquil House Inn

Historic Downtown Manteo, 2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Coleen

£205

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a blue mat on the sand.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a pool, and beach chairs.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a white railing, and two wooden chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Surf Side Hotel

5.7 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Sofia

£128

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beachfront hotel with a balcony, beach chairs, and a dune in the background.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette, and a sofa.

A beachfront hotel with multiple floors and balconies, featuring a series of windows and doors.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view of the ocean, and a painting on the wall.

8. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

6.5 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Mallory

£106

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A multi-story beachfront building with balconies, a sandy beach in front, and a clear sky.

A corridor with white brick walls and a concrete floor leading to a beach view.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, and a balcony.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

9. Mia's Boutique Hotel

5.9 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Sheila West

£81

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A wooden deck with a blue chair and table, a railing, and a view of the beach and dunes.

A beachfront property with a wooden deck, a small building with a balcony, and a sandy beach.

A turquoise beach chair facing the ocean with a sandy beach and a wooden fence in the foreground.

A room with large windows, a striped cushion, and a wooden wall.

10. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

5.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Madeleine

£78

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A beach view with a wooden deck, beach chairs, and a building with a stone facade.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. A kitchen with white cabinets and a microwave is visible in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and a view of the beach through the window.

11. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

8.3 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Karime

£200

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden staircase leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking the ocean at sunset.

A large, colorful ship docked at a pier with a forested background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and lounge chairs.

12. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

5.2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Carol

£119

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a balcony with a view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a window with blinds, and a view of the outside.

A hotel with a parking lot, a green-roofed building, and a view of the ocean.

A beach path leading to the ocean with a sunset in the background.

13. Shutters on the Banks

7 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Ryan

£103

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A marina with docked boats, a clear sky, and residential buildings in the background.

A room with a striped sofa, a round wooden table, a lamp, a window with a view of a car, and a painting on the wall.

A covered porch with wooden benches and tables, large windows, and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small round table with a lamp.

14. Saltaire Cottages

11.6 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

annie

£231

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A conservatory with a wooden frame and glass panels, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A garden with a winding blue ribbon sculpture, a pathway, and a welcome sign.

A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a patterned rug.

15. Island House of Wanchese

5.9 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Brian

£126

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a sunset in the background.

An outdoor seating area with a built-in fireplace, cushioned chairs, and a table.

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

6.2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Christine

£136

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with striped bedding, a teal table, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

A fenced outdoor area with a grassy lawn, trees, and a wooden post with a rope.

A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a mounted television, and a decorative fish sculpture.

17. Tar Heel Motel

5.8 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Deborah

£69

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A covered porch with a wooden bench, a table, and chairs.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a black leather sofa, a striped sofa, and a floral sofa. There are wall decorations, a television, and a window with blinds.

A two-story house with a balcony and a garage.

18. Beach Road Bed and Breakfast

8.5 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Prabhu

£171

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A balcony with white railings overlooking a beach with waves. There are two blue lounge chairs and a white chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a beachside restaurant, and a boardwalk.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with blue umbrellas and people.

19. Sea Ranch Resort

8.2 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Wilton

£77

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A beach view from a covered area with two blue chairs and a table, a no-smoking sign, and a gazebo in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden walls, and multiple signs including pool rules.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a painting on the wall.

A two-story building with a flat roof, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.

20. Blue Heron Motel

5.7 mi from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Tommy

£68

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
White Doe Inn	9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Island Guesthouse and Motel	9.6 Exceptional 388 reviews	View
Cameron House Inn	9.4 Exceptional 115 reviews	View
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge	8.0 Very good 1,008 reviews	View
Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	7.8 Good 500 reviews	View

Top North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Hotel Reviews

Tranquil House Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Soundfront Cottage In the Water - One of a Kind Sunsets - Dock and 3 Decks

10/10 Excellent

"Cute rustic house with a beautiful view. Close to many shops and restaurants. Liked the gate at the beginning of the walkway as it allowed peace of mind for pet containment. Hosts were super nice and responded quickly for help."

LAZY DAYS - A PIRATE'S COVE GETAWAY

10/10 Excellent

"The property was very clean, beautiful view. Nice bar amd restaurant in the complex."

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"For the budget this is a great place to stay"

Scarborough Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, spacious and quiet room. Ample free parking. Nice restaurant and Christmas/General Store across the street. Convenient location close to historical areas of Roanoke Island, N Carolina Aquarium, Wright Brothers monument in Kitty Hawk and plenty of shopping and dining options in nearby Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills."

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

8/10 Good

"We were very pleased with this Holiday Inn Express. Breakfast was running out before we got there. Next time we'll try to be there before 8:30."

OBX: Pirate's Cove/Waterfront 55ft Dock/Beach/Community Pool&Hottub/Marina/Fish

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful home and our host was so helpful and accommodating!! Can't wait to go back!:Exceeded our expectations "

Charming Coastal Retreat in Manteo – Newly Remodeled & Ready for Your Stay!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful space. Perfect for bike riding and a small town feeling. The house itself was very clean and high quality bedding and towels helped with the relaxing atmosphere"

Island Guesthouse and Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We were in Rm #5 Cozy feel. Needs a wider nightstand. The shower has a powerful blast. I actually don't mind that. However, you can't get it started prior to getting in, so be prepared for the blast! lol Parking is right in front of your door, so safe enough."

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

The Lost Colony

9.0/10 (207 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at The Lost Colony during your trip to Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

9.4/10 (69 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Manteo when you stop by Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Island Farm

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Manteo with a stop at Island Farm. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Elizabethan Gardens

9.2/10 (78 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elizabethan Gardens, a lovely green space in Manteo. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

9.0/10 (95 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Manteo when you take a trip to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in the area.

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North Pond Trail

You can take time to visit North Pond Trail during your travels to Manteo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Dare County Arts Council

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Dare County Arts Council during your travels in Manteo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Outer Banks History Center

8.8/10 (30 reviews)

After visiting Outer Banks History Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Manteo. Stroll along the seaside or visit the notable monuments in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island is located in a family-friendly area of Manteo known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. You'll find 385 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Island Guesthouse and Motel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

Expedia has 385 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island.

What can I see and do near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island?

Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and Island Farm. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Festival Park and Elizabethan Gardens. Attractions like The Lost Colony and Dare County Arts Council highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island hotels

1. White Doe Inn

2. Island Guesthouse and Motel

3. Cameron House Inn

4. Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

5. Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6. Tranquil House Inn

7. Surf Side Hotel

8. Outer Banks Motor Lodge

9. Mia's Boutique Hotel

10. SandSpur Ocean Cottages

11. 1817 Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast

12. Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

13. Shutters on the Banks

14. Saltaire Cottages

15. Island House of Wanchese

16. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills

17. Tar Heel Motel

18. Beach Road Bed and Breakfast

19. Sea Ranch Resort

20. Blue Heron Motel

Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

Top North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island Hotel Reviews

Tranquil House Inn

Soundfront Cottage In the Water - One of a Kind Sunsets - Dock and 3 Decks

LAZY DAYS - A PIRATE'S COVE GETAWAY

Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge

Scarborough Inn

Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront by IHG

OBX: Pirate's Cove/Waterfront 55ft Dock/Beach/Community Pool&Hottub/Marina/Fish

Charming Coastal Retreat in Manteo – Newly Remodeled & Ready for Your Stay!

Island Guesthouse and Motel

Other attractions near North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island

The Lost Colony

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

Island Farm

Elizabethan Gardens

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

North Pond Trail

Dare County Arts Council

Outer Banks History Center

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