Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available onsite, with limited spaces.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 40 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 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Manteo, within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Jennette's Pier. It is 0.7 miles from Dare County Arts Council and North Pond Trail.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Are extra beds or cribs available?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 25 per stay, and advance request is required. Crib information is not specified.

Island Guesthouse and Motel OBX

What guests think

Across the reviews, Island Guesthouse and Motel OBX stands out for welcoming staff, a convenient Manteo base, and an updated vibe that feels comfortable for short stays and Outer Banks day trips.

Cleanliness receives consistent praise, and many appreciate extras like the fire pit, BYOB tiki bar, and complimentary coffee or tea. Common drawbacks are thin walls that allow noise and tight or limited parking, with a few notes about compact bathrooms or missing in-room coffee makers. Expect a charming, small-scale stay well suited to road trips and quick coastal getaways.

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Facilities

Guests like the outdoor fire pit and BYOB tiki bar, plus complimentary coffee/tea in the main house; some rooms have kitchenettes and the property is pet friendly. Parking is repeatedly described as tight or limited.

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pam

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet, clean, and nice location. I would stay again. I stayed in room with kitchen. Well equipped. I would suggest adding a coffee pot (just my opinion). Coffee was in main office area, and was glad to see, but would rather have in room. Adding a shelf in bathroom would be nice for a place to put things on. Very happy with our stay.

10

Kelli

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stay here a couple of times per year when we visit the Outer Banks. It is always welcoming and clean, and convenient to everything in Manteo. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms and bathrooms with nice coastal decor. Also loe the outdoor fire pit and tiki bar and the old fashioned front porch with rope swings.

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Kathy

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was hard to find in the dark a bigger lighted sign would help. Parking is tight if a person with a large truck parks beside you. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Bed was comfy. I will go back if I need a port in a storm again

10

Melinda

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room and staff was great but the parking sucks

10

ROBERT

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and comfortable. Liked the fire pit and the BYOB bar. Convenient to everything. Two great ladies working there, Tara and Amanda. Would definite stay there again.

10

Rebecca

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very cute little building with a tiki bar and fire pit out back, very easy to find and friendly staff. We will be happy to stay here again.

10

lynn

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this cute little motel Very cozy and very friendly staff. Love the fire pit and tiki bar and the self serve coffee in the main house. Plus being pet friendly made this a perfect stay for us.

10

James

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, well maintained property. Nicely designed room. Very comfortable beds. Helpful staff. Odd parking arrangement.

10

Janet

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was very well maintained. They offered a coffee bar and also had bags of ice to take back to the room. The hostess was outstanding! She gave great recommendations for dinner. She went out of her way to make us comfortable. The property was also dog friendly. Our stay was wonderful!

10

Jennifer W

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This room was clean and well-maintained. The people were very friendly. Convenient to downtown Manteo and about 10-15 from Jennette’s Pier at Nags Head. Only negative is there’s just one parking space per room, but for most people that is probably just fine. A cute and comfortable place to stay. Would go back and would recommend.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent highlight across reviews, with many calling rooms spotless and well maintained. A few noted missed details in isolated cases.

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Jennifer

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. It was very quiet. The bed and pillows were comfortable.The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Thomas

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, well-kept property Friendly, accommodating staff. Beautiful little place.

10

Brian

14 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Extremely clean and well kept. The staff is very friendly. Lots of nice places to eat nearby. Also close to downtown waterfront which is a nice place to shop and eat. Close to lots of beautiful places. Highly recommend to stay here!

10

JennyLuv

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Tara

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access, great location, lovely and very clean room-- looked just like the online pictures. Service was friendly and responsive. We loved the experience.

10

Patsy

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and the shower had great water pressure. These are important qualities wherever I stay!

10

Peter

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, friendly staff.

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JL

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was good but the picture online of the main building is a little deceiving. It is truly a motel.The room was nice except for the toenails left on the floor from a previous guest. Also no desk or table in the room so no place to eat a snack. Probably could a cheaper room and would stay in Nags Head if we go again. Much more to do there.

10

Debora

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quaint, relaxed atmosphere. Very nice staff. Very clean comfortable room. Highly recommend staying there.

10

Sharon

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully remodeled guest house! Lovely room! Super nice stay!

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Rooms

Rooms are updated and comfortable, with strong showers and comfy beds. Recurrent downsides include thin walls allowing noise, some small bathrooms, and occasional wishes for in-room coffee makers.

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Bob

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Remodeled rooms

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Ervin

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Island Guesthouse was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed. It was also very peaceful and quiet. Everyone we dealt with during our stay was helpful and friendly. The bathroom is a little small but it worked fine for our family. The Guesthouse was also conveniently located for the things we wanted to do while in the Manteo area.

10

Jeremy

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walls are pretty thin but very nice and comfortable.

8

Vicki

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was very nice. Only complaint is that a coffee maker in the room would have been nice.

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richard

15 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

walls between rooms paper thin ,heard people talking and snoring

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Georgia

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the paint colors and the brightness of the place. Bathroom is a little small but very doable!

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Douglas

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The motel and guest house were really cool. The staff were friendly and the property was super clean. The only issue we had were the thin walls. Our neighbors weren’t being loud, they were just talking but the walls were just too thin. We were able to turn the A/C fan on to drown out the sound. Otherwise, I’d give this place a 10/10!

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Millicent

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall the room was pretty good. It was clean when we arrived, beds were very comfortable, and the mini fridge was the largest I've ever come across in a hotel/motel. The highlight was the bathroom - decently sized with wonderful water pressure in the shower. My only critique is that I wish the window in the bathroom had some sort of privacy screen/film in addition to the blinds as the window faces out to the parking lot

10

James

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. The beds were a little soft for me, but otherwise great.

8

Katherine

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was upstairs in the guesthouse. It was spacious and very clean. The walls and floor seem to be very thin and when people/guests are downstairs talking or walking you can definitely hear everything. The only other negative would be the sheets. They were soft but had some pilling, which is uncomfortable when you are laying on them trying to sleep. The staff is so friendly and helpful, we would definitely plan another stay. The location is also a plus.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and hands-on, with owners and managers offering guidance and going out of their way to help. Check-in assistance and local recommendations are common positives.

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Jennifer

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. It was very quiet. The bed and pillows were comfortable.The staff were friendly and helpful.

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Patricia

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved this quaint little place. We didn't arrive until after dark, but the owner was on the phone guiding us to the property. When I left the key code in the room while unloading the car, we called her again and she helped us unlocked the door. My only complaint would be lack of ventilation in the bathroom, but the Fairfield Inn and suites the night before also lacked it. Would stay again.

10

Nancy

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tara and Amanda both went out of their way to make our stay absolutely amazing!! I felt myself relaxing the instant we pulled into the parking area... so welcoming. Already planning a return trip.

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Chelsea

17 Dec 2022

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The owner and staff were so friendly and welcoming! Beautiful location! Super helpful with directions and local recommendations. 10/10 recommend staying here!

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Tara

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access, great location, lovely and very clean room-- looked just like the online pictures. Service was friendly and responsive. We loved the experience.

10

Susan

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice owner and staff. Very well kept property.

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Cheryl

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming, pleasant and hospitable! Owner helped to extend my stay with limited room availability! Beyond expectations.

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Janet

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was very well maintained. They offered a coffee bar and also had bags of ice to take back to the room. The hostess was outstanding! She gave great recommendations for dinner. She went out of her way to make us comfortable. The property was also dog friendly. Our stay was wonderful!

10

Connie

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fantastic! Tara, the general manager was so friendly and helpful!

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Clive

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clint the owner greeted us and made us feel special. He and his team truly knows the meaning of hospitality. We had two rooms for the four of us. Both were superb. We also had a tour of the other rooms and all were beautiful. I work in high end hospitality and this place is fabulous. Clint also gave us some really good tips on where to dine. Spot on. Anyone visiting the Manteo area should book this place. A gem for sure. The attention to detail in each room is sublime.

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Location

Location is convenient to downtown Manteo, with some areas walkable, and a short drive to OBX beaches and attractions. Many describe it as quiet yet accessible.

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David

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my go to place for visits to OBX - great accommodations, far enough from the crush of visitors to be cheaper but close enough for access to the beach after a few minutes of driving.

8

Steven

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Small rooms but very efficient, clean and new. Parking tricky but manageable. Located on the highway but astonishingly quiet in the room. Easy walk to downtown.

10

Kelli

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable, updated room. Great location.

10

Bruce

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walkable to coffee and ice cream! Rooms are small but clean and quiet! Wonderful staff! Enjoyed an evening with strangers - not for long - around the fire pit!

10

Robert

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and clean. Close ebough to walk or ride bikes into historic area.

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Linda

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was very colorful and cheery on the outside, and the room inside had been fully renovated. It was very clean and welcoming. The property was a short drive to attractions in the area like the Lost Colony production.

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Jennifer W

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This room was clean and well-maintained. The people were very friendly. Convenient to downtown Manteo and about 10-15 from Jennette’s Pier at Nags Head. Only negative is there’s just one parking space per room, but for most people that is probably just fine. A cute and comfortable place to stay. Would go back and would recommend.

10

Sindy

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just a drive to the beach.

10

Terry

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little spot along the main drag into Manteo. Not far from water-side dining and the historic downtown.

10

Laura

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This charming property is a short walk to the shop, restaurants and boardwalk of Manteo. The hotel is adorable and super clean! The staff were absolutely lovely. The location is a short drive to beaches, lighthouses and historic sites.

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Island Guesthouse and Motel OBX

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Room 1 Queen Queen Kitchenette

Room 14 Surf's Up

Room 5 Double Double

Room 6 King Deluxe

Room 12 First Flight

Room 4 Double Double

Room 13 Shore Break Room

Room 8 (3) Doubles and a Kitchenette

Room 7 Double Double

Room 11 Lost Colony Suite

Room 2 Queen

Room 3 King Deluxe

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