Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of USD 40.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available upon request. Guests must contact the property with their arrival details before travel.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and some accessible facilities. It is advisable to contact the property for specific needs.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located within a 15-minute walk of the British Cemetery and Ocracoke Lighthouse. It is approximately 0.8 miles from the Ocracoke Island Visitor Center and 0.9 miles from Springer's Point Preserve.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available for guests, which is open from May to September. The pool access hours are from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Blackbeard's Lodge in Ocracoke

Average nightly price at Blackbeard's Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$133
February	US$124
March	US$131
April	US$161
May	US$174
June	US$193
July	US$189
August	US$167
September	US$174
October	US$167
November	US$169
December	US$165

What guests think

Travellers describe Blackbeard's Lodge as an older, characterful base with a central Ocracoke location, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms; amenities like a small pool, a game room, lobby coffee, and on-site golf cart rentals add convenience.

Common trade-offs include dated exteriors and interiors, many steep stairs with some accessibility challenges, limited parking, occasional noise from thin walls, and sporadic maintenance or Wi-Fi problems. Several guests appreciated the pet-friendly policy and helpful local tips from the team. Expect a simple, historic stay focused on location and service.

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Facilities

Amenities include a small outdoor pool, a game room, lobby coffee, porch seating, and on-site golf cart rentals. Several reviews note many steep stairs and aging exterior structures, plus limited or awkward parking.

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Christian

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in and out was quick and painless, facilities were warm and inviting, the beds felt great, some stiffness but still soft enough to sink into a little bit. The lodge has some historic feel to it and is pretty much smack dab in the middle of everything, walkable distance to pretty much everything in the town. If I had to pick a gripe it would be parking but everyone knows parking is at a premium on an island, and there is enough available.

2

Cassidy

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor customer service, no peace during our stay. Staff neglected to let us know there would be construction on the direct wall outside of our room and bathroom, as well as an a/c unit swap in the middle of the day. Loud hammering, saw noises, nail guns, workers yelling and listening to music from 10am to past 5pm. Property Manager was not very helpful/friendly in the way of making it right. Also would not give me her name when asked. Pool was also pretty dirty.

6

Marie

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Quaint but outdated. It would have been nice to have an updated room/space to stay - the a/c was loud, there were no blackout curtains, the fridge was small. I did appreciate the availability of the game room for the hotter days and as a space to gather. The pool was also nice, but parking was a nightmare! We also had two nights where our cart wasn't charging correctly (not one of the Lodge's carts, but the plugs out back were bad), so we were unable to utilize it and it felt like wasted money. I will say the staff were friendly and helpful, and things seemed clean. Overall will likely not be staying here again, but had some nice touches.

4

Deborah

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Blackbeard's Lodge website pictures are deceiving. The lodge is very run down and in desperate need of a major facelift. Paint is peeling all over the outside. The Bridges Rooms are extremely hard to get to especially for senior citizens. The stairs to the Bridges Rooms are dangerous again especially for senior citizens. All stairs are very steep and difficult for senior citizens to go up and down. Website room pictures do not match the actual room. Once you've checked in, maid service does not give new soap or shampoo/conditioner daily. To get to the Rental Golf Carts in the back of the lodge requires walking on boards and pallets nailed together -- again very dangerous for senior citizens. To reach the lodge, you have to walk on mud, dirt and sand from the parking area. Not a place I would recommend to my worst enemy!

8

Treva

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Inside was fine but the outside of the lodge gave a rundown appearance. Needed a coat of paint & some porch boards replaced & trash underneath the boards removed. Spotted three cats hanging around the front porch. Vines & weeds were over grown. The outside 2nd & 3rd story steps & porches looked unsound. The price was very reasonable for the location. The management was very accommodating in allowing us to rent for a second night. Thank you!

4

Daniel

5 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stairs outside in super bad dangerous condition. Toilet ready to go through floor!

8

Rebecca

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our Bridge Room 4 is bright and cheerful. Memory foam mattress is very comfortable! Our room was clean. I recommend that you add more lighting in the parking area in back of building and behind the pool area. I also recommend signs at the top of stairs for directions to rooms.

8

Duncan

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed two nights at Blackbeard’s Lodge — about $250 per night, which is pretty typical for Ocracoke’s high hotel rates. This is a locally run business, and after a recent mandatory evacuation for Hurricane Aaron, I didn’t mind paying a little extra to support the local economy. The room was basic but clean, with a comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, and a coffee maker (but bring your own coffee). Wi-Fi was solid and parking was easy. There’s also a pool, game room, and bike/golf cart rentals. Not luxury, but a friendly, dependable base for exploring Ocracoke. I’d happily stay again.

10

Ashley

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the first time staying at this property. It was a delight. They had coffee all day, a hot water kettle for tea and a small game room for all! Staff was very nice and accommodating! We will be back!

10

Erin

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and the staff were friendly. It was close to dining and shopping. We loved the option of bringing our dog and she was quite comfortable there. We were also able to rent a golf cart right from the property, which was very convenient. The room was great, and the beds were super comfortable. We even loved the little touches of having a porch swing and rockers to hang out. The pool was great after a hot day at the beach.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean—several guests called them spotless—but a few reported issues such as stained walls, smelly fridges, and maintenance needs like poor drainage or occasional lack of hot water.

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Deborah

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good location.

10

Chantel

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We LOVED this stay! Our room was perfect for one night. It’s an older building so it wasn’t as clean as we were hoping but we were comfortable and very pleased with the character and charm. We would definitely stay here again!

4

Allison

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our fridge smelled like fish. No hot water for showers. Very small room with no storage or surfaces to place your things. The staff was really nice though.

10

Laurence

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All the rooms are different. Ours looked like it had been very recently redone. It was spotless.

6

Tracy

29 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We've stayed at Blackbeard's Lodge a couple of times. We love Ocracoke, and you know staying at Blackbeard's Lodge you are staying in an old-school family-style hotel. However the bathroom of our room really needed some maintenance. It wasn't dirty, it just needed for the shower and tub drain to work better.

10

Robin

19 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I would not stay in Room C again. The walls are very thin. The folks next door seem to like the tv loud and opening and closing their room door is incredibly noisy and I have no idea what is going on in the bathroom but geez it is loud. The room was very clean.

6

Amy

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

While our stay was comfortable enough we were disappointed in the conditions in our room. Some dried brown streaks running down the wall under our window and around our door. There was also what looked like dried food or boogers on the wall above our headboard. The pool hours were disappointing as we wanted to swim after dinner but the pool closes at 8:30. On the plus side there was plenty of hot water to bathe, the A/C worked well and even though it was peak season it was quiet and we had a good night sleep.

10

William

25 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We liked the coziness of the Lodge. Everything was clean.

10

Shelley

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the property but especially where our room was located (Room 33) - it was easy to get in and to get out! Close to the pool and close to our rented golf cart. The property was very clean which is extremely important to us! Very nice staff!

10

lynda

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean , comfortable and close walking to everything .

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Rooms

Rooms are older and vary in size and layout; many found beds comfortable, but some noted small spaces, thin walls/noise, limited outlets or amenities (e.g., hair dryer), and occasional equipment issues (fridge or A/C) or spotty Wi-Fi.

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Walter

8 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was a little weird. There were barely any outlets (none in the bathroom). It had a coffee pot but no coffee. The light switch to the bathroom and the tub jets were outsideo of the bathroom. Just a little weird. Bed was comfortable and it was clean.

8

Randall

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Television and Internet were broken/out of commission for the entire stay as if it had been down for quite a while!

10

Christian

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in and out was quick and painless, facilities were warm and inviting, the beds felt great, some stiffness but still soft enough to sink into a little bit. The lodge has some historic feel to it and is pretty much smack dab in the middle of everything, walkable distance to pretty much everything in the town. If I had to pick a gripe it would be parking but everyone knows parking is at a premium on an island, and there is enough available.

6

Marie

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Quaint but outdated. It would have been nice to have an updated room/space to stay - the a/c was loud, there were no blackout curtains, the fridge was small. I did appreciate the availability of the game room for the hotter days and as a space to gather. The pool was also nice, but parking was a nightmare! We also had two nights where our cart wasn't charging correctly (not one of the Lodge's carts, but the plugs out back were bad), so we were unable to utilize it and it felt like wasted money. I will say the staff were friendly and helpful, and things seemed clean. Overall will likely not be staying here again, but had some nice touches.

10

Charles

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great host. Room is clean and spacious

6

Bryan

31 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A lot of steps to room. Walls were very thin and very small refrigerator. Room was clean and had nice staff.

8

Duncan

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed two nights at Blackbeard’s Lodge — about $250 per night, which is pretty typical for Ocracoke’s high hotel rates. This is a locally run business, and after a recent mandatory evacuation for Hurricane Aaron, I didn’t mind paying a little extra to support the local economy. The room was basic but clean, with a comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, and a coffee maker (but bring your own coffee). Wi-Fi was solid and parking was easy. There’s also a pool, game room, and bike/golf cart rentals. Not luxury, but a friendly, dependable base for exploring Ocracoke. I’d happily stay again.

6

Charles

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nicely-run and modest hotel somewhat limited by it's older architecture. Our standard room was somewhat small, but well-kept. Super-friendly staff!

8

Brooke

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and and helpful. The lodge is older and quaint. We rented a space with enough room for 3 people and our dog. The King bed had a good firm mattress but the only problem was that the couch was uncomfortable to sit on and the pull out sofa was in really poor shape. I can’t imagine even a small child being able to sleep on the mattress that just felt like it was all hard coils and no padding left. One of us slept restless on the couch while the other two people in our party were comfortable on the bed. I would recommend that the lodge definitely replace their sleeper sofa for a better quality. Also, many of the outlets didn’t work. The lamps wouldn’t turn on because the outlets were not working.

8

Melissa

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk people were very friendly. Only suggestion is to provide room hair dryers.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff offering local tips and quick check-in. A few guests reported lapses around problem resolution and room assignment.

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Shelley

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Such a peaceful place. Great people and service!

10

Deborah

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good location.

10

Melanie

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, great coffee in the lobby

2

Cassidy

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor customer service, no peace during our stay. Staff neglected to let us know there would be construction on the direct wall outside of our room and bathroom, as well as an a/c unit swap in the middle of the day. Loud hammering, saw noises, nail guns, workers yelling and listening to music from 10am to past 5pm. Property Manager was not very helpful/friendly in the way of making it right. Also would not give me her name when asked. Pool was also pretty dirty.

4

Michael

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room they gave us was never cleaned from previous people. The second room the wave us was occupied. The final room was one of the cheapest rooms available. In the morning i tried to get a price adjustment for the difference in price and they said there was nothing they could do. Said we had to deal with hotels.com.

8

Candace

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were extremely friendly.

10

Tammy

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was great & answered any questions i had. They also recommended great places to eat & things to do. I will definitely be booking another stay.

10

Lisa

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were pleasantly surprised by Blackbeard’s Lodge. Looking at it from the outside, it looked worn. However the rooms were in excellent shape. The employee who greeted us obviously loved her job and did everything she could to be a hostess. Giving us information about the island and possible activities that were dog friendly.

10

Robin

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location location easy to get around in also the staff was so friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.

10

Ashley

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the first time staying at this property. It was a delight. They had coffee all day, a hot water kettle for tea and a small game room for all! Staff was very nice and accommodating! We will be back!

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Location

Central, walkable location close to restaurants, shops, and ferry/tram stops is a frequent highlight. Several note it is quiet despite being central.

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Timothy

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to pretty much everything.

10

William Mark

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to the Ferry, restaurants and other services. The rooms are clean, but more noisy than a traditional chain hotel. Bathroom was small, but adequate. Value was good.

10

Christian

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in and out was quick and painless, facilities were warm and inviting, the beds felt great, some stiffness but still soft enough to sink into a little bit. The lodge has some historic feel to it and is pretty much smack dab in the middle of everything, walkable distance to pretty much everything in the town. If I had to pick a gripe it would be parking but everyone knows parking is at a premium on an island, and there is enough available.

10

Joseph

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and loved the property.

10

James

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome stay and loved the room. The proximity of Blackbeard’s Lodge to great restaurants and shopping is a huge plus. It’s a very laid back and cozy place to stay.

10

Jacob

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the kids really enjoyed the pool. The location was within easy walking distance of everything as well.

10

Christine

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location central to all but still very quiet.

10

Robin

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location location easy to get around in also the staff was so friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.

10

lynda

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean , comfortable and close walking to everything .

8

Peter

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located quiet stay

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Melanie

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, great coffee in the lobby

10

James

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome stay and loved the room. The proximity of Blackbeard’s Lodge to great restaurants and shopping is a huge plus. It’s a very laid back and cozy place to stay.

10

Tammy

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was great & answered any questions i had. They also recommended great places to eat & things to do. I will definitely be booking another stay.

8

Michael

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Blackbeard's is like a bed & breakfast without the breakfast (which is fine, btw). It is an authentic vintage hotel in the heart of Ocracoke, which is exactly what we wanted. I will be visiting again.

10

Ashley

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the first time staying at this property. It was a delight. They had coffee all day, a hot water kettle for tea and a small game room for all! Staff was very nice and accommodating! We will be back!

10

Erin

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was clean and the staff were friendly. It was close to dining and shopping. We loved the option of bringing our dog and she was quite comfortable there. We were also able to rent a golf cart right from the property, which was very convenient. The room was great, and the beds were super comfortable. We even loved the little touches of having a porch swing and rockers to hang out. The pool was great after a hot day at the beach.

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Boyette Suite

Room G

Wahab Suite

the Manager's Apartment

East Apartment

Room C

Room 31

Room F

Apartment a

Room 21

Room 20

O'neal Suite

Howard Suite

Room 19

Bridge 3

Williams Suite

Room 32

Bridge 1

Bridge 4

Room 9

Bridge 2

Apartment E

Room J

Apartment 1

Room 33

Room 24

Room B

Apartment 5

Room 34

Room 16

Room 22

Room 23

Room D

Apartment H

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West Apartment

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