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Bluff Shoal Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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306 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC, 27960
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, British Cemetery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Exterior

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ocracoke

At Bluff Shoal Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Ocracoke motel include Ocracoke Island Visitor Center and British Cemetery.
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What's nearby

  • Deepwater Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • British Cemetery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing - Ocracoke - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bluff Shoal Motel

Motel with free parking, near Outer Banks Beaches
Bluff Shoal Motel offers its guests express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Ocracoke motel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Bluff Shoal Motel offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Ocracoke motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Bluff Shoal Motel Motel
Bluff Shoal Motel Ocracoke
Bluff Shoal Motel Motel Ocracoke

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bluff Shoal Motel?

Yep, Bluff Shoal Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bluff Shoal Motel?

The closest beach to Bluff Shoal Motel is Outer Banks Beaches (77 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bluff Shoal Motel?

No, Bluff Shoal Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bluff Shoal Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bluff Shoal Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bluff Shoal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, SPARTA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our one night stay here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff is most helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
front porch and deck on water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

veronica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has some good points but No one was available to ask questions outside areas were not very nice needs some TLC Bathroom was not very clean figtures need replacement Could not get tv to work provided coffee maker without coffee pods or creamier??
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice a little small but ok. The air conditioner worked really well but a little loud. Could not get internet service or wi-fi to work for us. It was easy walking distance to some of the places we chose
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Place to Stat!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was nothing like the pictures or description. Had a very unpleasant smell. Internet and cable horrible. Seemed to be a stopover for fishermen. However, the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We totally enjoys our stay loved the back deck , and the location. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good Luck

This is a sub standard property only about 6 rooms with little to commend it other than there is not much better in town. Booking in was a nightmare. There is no one at th3 property, had to ring a number unfortunately no one answered. When I finally got an answer my payment could not be processed. ( I kept getting told that I did not live in the state that I do in fact live in. Gave up cancelled my booking and then went through Hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We loved where we stayed. Had a front porch, back deck and a sitting area on dock overlooking the bay and could see the light house. We were able to walk to most stores and resorts. So Enjoyed it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Older but very clean

This is one of the older hotels on the island. We stayed off season and were the only quest that night. In fact we never saw the staff. Our room was left open with the keys and the next morning we left them in the office. Goes to tell how great this little town is. Very trustworthy. The hotel is located right downtown giving it easy walking to most things of interest. It is one of the older hotels. Definitely no extras but it was very clean and looks to have been freshly painted. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PERFECT! - LOVED IT!!

My wife and I had a WONDERFUL time celebrating our 41 anniversary (Dec 30, 2024) and we LOVED staying at the Bluff Shoal Motel!! We GREATLY ENJOYED 5 days and 4 nights of peace and relaxation! The motel manager, Sissy, was EXCEPTIONALLY kind and helpful!! We understood that late December is NOT the tourist season and many stores and restaurants were closed. But just the right number were open for us to find exactly what were looking for! THANK YOU SISSY and THANK YOU OCRACOKE for our WONDERFUL visit!! We are VERY GRATEFUL! See you again, God willing! Most sincerely, Gerry & Daryl Ballough (Drexel Hill, PA)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area by the water was lovely. The bed was comfortable. Did not like the fact that because we booked through a 3rd party (Expedia) we were given the smallest, darkest room. The small back window looked out at a shower and the front window was very small as well. There was no room to sit except for 1 chair. The other person had to sit on the bed. I needed to use my computer and there was no where to put it and there was no chair that I could use as the one that was there was very low. (We were told by the absent owner/manager, by telephone, that we would go and take a chair from another room. We did and i used the suitcase rack to put my computer on my closed suitcase in order to use it. I also had asked if we could move to another room that had table and chairs and was told that the motel was booked for the weekend. I checked at night and in the morning and not all of the rooms were occupied. I even took photos of the parking lot very early on our second morning. There were 2 cars in it. Something really should be done to ensure that all guests are comfortable. I would not suggest that people book through a 3rd party is they want one of their nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beachin

We had a wonderful time here. The motel is right in the middle of town with a great restaurant right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024