Roanoke Island Accommodations - Bed and Breakfasts & Inns
Cameron House Inn
- 300 Budleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-6596, (800) 279-8178
At the heart of historic Manteo in a restored 1919 Arts and Crafts bungalow, Cameron House Inn offers comfort in an easy-going bed and breakfast atmosphere. Guests are invited to put their feet up in the sitting room, to laze on the front porch in an antique porch swing or to warm up to the huge back porch fireplace. The six guest rooms here are lovely, some with soaker tubs, some with fireplaces, some with down-stuffed sofas, and all offering luxurious tiled bathrooms and bed linens. Practical touches like hair dryers, TVs and CD players make these rooms especially comfortable. Wireless internet access and large desks in most rooms make Cameron House a good choice for business travelers. Guests enjoy the inn’s breakfast each morning, and snacks and beverages are available all day. The owners have been in the local and national guidebook business for more than 25 years, so rest assured that all the information you’ll need about the area and things to do will be at your fingertips. There’s a no-smoking policy for any indoor areas. Bikes are provided for guests to explore the island, children are welcomed with prior arrangements, and there’s one pet-friendly room (prior arrangements are still required). In-room therapeutic massage is an option, and ask for details about other special packages. The inn is a popular place for weddings, receptions and reunions. You’re less than a block from the waterfront historic district with its great shops, restaurants and attractions.
Island House of Wanchese Bed and Breakfast
- 104 Old Wharf Road
- Wanchese
- (252) 473-5619
Far removed from the tourist bustle, the village of Wanchese treats its visitors to true local flavor. At the Island House of Wanchese you’ll feel a world away, but the beach and the attractions of Roanoke Island are just a short drive away. Three rooms and one suite are available, and there are many amenities such as beach chairs, wireless Internet, TVs and VCR/DVD players. A full home-cooked breakfast buffet is served, and a guest pantry is available for afternoon refreshments. This is an adults-only bed and breakfast. Dogs less than 25 pounds are allowed, but not other pets. To get there, take N.C. Highway 345 toward Wanchese. When you get to the Y in the road, bear right and look for the pink historic home (c. 1902) on a large shady lot across from the Bethany United Methodist Church.
Scarborough House Bed & Breakfast
- 323 Fernando Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3849
Scarborough House offers bed and breakfast accommodations in a handsome home in the historic district, within walking distance of all the shops, restaurants and attractions of the waterfront area. The inn is appointed with beautiful antiques and artwork, some of it painted by the owner, as well as local artifacts and memorabilia. The owners are native Outer Bankers who can steer you to the right activities or answer your questions. The inn offers three different types of accommodations — four rooms in the main house, a cottage loft and a spacious and private one-bedroom guesthouse suite that is separate from the main inn and includes a two-person tub. All rooms offer a private bath, TV, telephone, coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave and wireless Internet. A light continental breakfast is offered in-room. After a day on the town, relax on the porch in a rocking chair looking out over the garden and goldfish pond.
Scarborough Inn
- 524 U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 473-3979
The Scarborough Inn’s cedar-shaked buildings and covered porches welcome visitors with classic Outer Banks charm. Three buildings — the main inn, the annex and the barn — house 14 rooms, including two queen suites and other rooms with a variety of bed configurations. All rooms have a private bath, microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker, cable TV and voicemail. Guests are served a light continental breakfast. Two good restaurants, Darrell’s and Stripers, are just across the street. The inn has a great central location that is convenient to the historic waterfront area, the Roanoke Island attractions and the beaches.
Tranquil House Inn
- 405 Queen Elizabeth Avenue
- Manteo
- (252) 473-1404, (800) 458-7069
With the waters of Shallowbag Bay practically lapping on its lawn, the Tranquil House Inn offers wonderful views of the bay and the boardwalk and is right at the heart of the downtown Manteo activity. The picturesque inn boasts modern conveniences in 25 individually decorated rooms and suites. Children are welcomed in all rooms, and bicycles are provided for guests. A continental breakfast is offered each morning, and there’s a wine and cheese reception for guests in the evening. The on-site restaurant, 1587, is one of the best dining establishments on the Outer Banks, a great place for a special dinner.
Wanchese Inn Bed and Breakfast
- 85 Jovers Lane
- Wanchese
- (252) 475-1166
Wanchese Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Wanchese, a quiet village that is close to all the beaches and other attractions of the Outer Banks. In this historic home, built in 1900, the innkeepers offer four comfortable rooms with TVs and wireless Internet. One room has a Jacuzzi tub for a relaxing soak at the end of the day. A full breakfast is served every morning, and throughout the day guests have access to a fully stocked refrigerator. This is a great place for anglers to stay, as the inn offers nearby boat slips that can accommodate boats of up to 35 feet. Children older than 12 are welcome at Wanchese Inn, but pets are not. This inn is open year round.
Booth Guest House
- 101 and 125 Morrison Grove Road
- Roanoke Island
- (252) 305-1205
The Booth family welcomes guests to their beautiful, antiques-filled homes on the peaceful north end of Roanoke Island, offering an affordable, comfortable stay with local hospitality. The big house offers five bedrooms, three with private baths, two with a shared bath. The smaller house offers four bedrooms, two with private baths and two with a shared bath. Guests are welcome to use the kitchens to prepare their own light meals (no big turkey dinners, please!). You can rent a whole house or just a room by the night.
The soundfront property with a large gazebo is a spectacular site for weddings and other special events, and wedding parties often rent both houses to accommodate their families and friends. The Booth Guest House offers sound access and is within walking distance of The Lost Colony, The Elizabethan Gardens and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. It’s a popular accommodation choice for family and friends of The Lost Colony actors, so you may meet some of the actors here. The owners frequently help their guests set up tours, get Colony tickets or make plans to enjoy the area.
Burrus House Inn
- 509 S. U.S. Highway 64
- Manteo
- (252) 475-1636
The Burrus House Inn is a romantic bed and breakfast that offers a view of Shallowbag Bay from every room. The spacious main building is a classic Outer Banks beach house that has been remodeled and decorated in an elegant style, making for a very unique inn setting. Burrus House Inn offers eight rooms, seven of which are suites with separate sitting rooms and king-size beds. One room has a queen-size bed and no separate sitting area. All eight rooms offer Jacuzzi tubs, fabulous views and luxurious furnishings. The innkeepers strive to provide each guest with privacy and quiet. The in-room refrigerators are stocked with breakfast items, and they offer gourmet coffee machines in every room. Guests are welcome to prepare anything from the refrigerator in the kitchen.
Queen Anne’s Inn
- 1128 Old Wharf Road
- Wanchese
- (252) 423-1295
Queen Anne’s Inn, one of the earliest homes built on Roanoke Island, was built by a lighthouse keeper for his family of eight. From the white beaded-board walls and ceilings to the heart-pine floors, it is standard for the period and truly a work of art. Queen Anne’s Inn features four bedrooms, two full baths, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen. The entire home is open for guests to enjoy. Amenities include central air and heat, a continental breakfast, daily housekeeping, a washer and dryer, porches with chairs and a gas log stove.
Alongside the inn, Queen Anne’s Events is the area’s newest wedding event facility. This spacious building can accommodate up to 250 people. Situated in a beautiful garden and surrounded by Roanoke Island pines, you will find this wedding ceremony and reception site a peaceful setting for your special day. Rent the building and plan your own wedding or purchase a package and let them take care of the details.
The Outdoors Inn
- 406 Uppowoc Avenue
- Manteo
- (252) 473-1356
The Outdoors Inn offers two comfortable guest rooms in a historic Manteo home that was built in the 1890s. Each guest room has its own private bath, queen-size bed, refrigerator and hairdryer. In the morning, enjoy fresh coffee and a full breakfast. Relax on the outdoor patio, swim in the pool or soak in the hot tub. The inn is located just a few blocks from the Manteo waterfront. The hosts at The Outdoors Inn are also scuba diving and kayaking instructors and sailing enthusiasts. Ask about the kayak tours, scuba diving instruction and dive charters they offer. They also offer sailing tours on their privately owned 22-foot sailboat. No smoking is allowed on the premises.
The Roanoke Island Inn
- 305 Fernando Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-5511, (877) 473-5511
The Roanoke is one of the Manteo’s most beautiful historic inns. It’s in the heart of the historic district, situated along the boardwalk and overlooking the water. The original building dates to the 1860s, and later additions and renovations have this inn sprawling over its large lot with lush landscaping and a quaint picket fence. The inn offers eight rooms with outside entrances, two of which are family suites. A comfortable common area (wait until you see the frescoed ceiling), a peaceful back yard with a koi pond and a well-stocked innkeeper’s pantry are welcoming touches. In the back yard garden is a bungalow offering two bedrooms and a wet bar but no cooking facilities. Children are welcomed in the two family suites and in the bungalow. Bikes are available for guests to use. They’re closed from December through March every year.
The White Doe Inn
- 319 Sir Walter Raleigh Street
- Manteo
- (252) 473-9851 • (800) 473-6091
The White Doe Inn is a bed and breakfast in one of Manteo’s most picturesque historic homes. It occupies the Theodore Meekins house, which was partially built in 1898, finished in 1910 and is on the National Historic Register. The Queen Anne-style house, complete with turret, was renovated in keeping with its style and became The White Doe Inn in 1994. The inn offers eight elegant bedchambers decorated with antiques and reproductions. Comforts include gas fireplaces, king- and queen-size beds, deluxe bathrobes and private baths (some with whirlpool tubs). A full, four-course breakfast is offered each morning, and tea, coffee and desserts are available in the afternoon along with evening sherry. The inn is just a few blocks from the Manteo waterfront. This is a great place to hold a wedding and reception. Children 12 and older are welcome. The White Doe offers many services to enhance your stay, such as spa services like Swedish and hot stone massage that are offered in the comfort and privacy of your own room. The White Doe Inn is a member of the Select Registry of Distinguished Inns of North America.
