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Island Guesthouse and Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Manteo with free parking

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Room 8 - (3) Doubles and a kitchenette | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Room 3 - King Deluxe | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room 8 - (3) Doubles and a kitchenette | Private kitchen
Interior detail
Island Guesthouse and Motel captures coastal charm near Jennette's Pier. Enjoy barbecue grills and an off-leash area for pets. The property combines practical comforts like in-room WiFi with attentive concierge services to help guests settle in.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 262
AED 295 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Room 14 - Surf's Up | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 14 - Surf's Up

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 1 Queen/Queen Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 1 Queen/Queen Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 12 - First Flight | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 12 - First Flight

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 13 - Shore Break Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 13 - Shore Break Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room 2 - Queen | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 2 - Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 3 - King Deluxe | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Room 3 - King Deluxe

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 11 - Lost Colony Suite | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 11 - Lost Colony Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room 4 - Double/Double | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 4 - Double/Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room 8 - (3) Doubles and a kitchenette

Room 8 - (3) Doubles and a kitchenette | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 8 - (3) Doubles and a kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Room 6 - King Deluxe | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 6 - King Deluxe

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room 7 Double/Double

Room 7 Double/Double | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 7 Double/Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room 5 Double/Double

Room 5 Double/Double | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room 5 Double/Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
706 N Hwy 64/264, Manteo, NC, 27954

What's nearby

  • Festival Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Lost Colony - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Pirate's Cove Marina - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tale of the Whale - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grits Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪1587 Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Island Guesthouse and Motel

Motel near Jennette's Pier
Island Guesthouse and Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • An off-leash area, barbecue grills, and helicopter/airplane tours
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Island Guesthouse and Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Island And Motel Manteo
Island Guesthouse and Motel Motel
Island Guesthouse and Motel Manteo
Island Guesthouse and Motel Motel Manteo

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Guesthouse and Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Island Guesthouse and Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Guesthouse and Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Island Guesthouse and Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Island Guesthouse and Motel located?

Situated in Manteo, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dare County Arts Council, North Pond Trail, and Festival Park. Outer Banks History Center and Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Island Guesthouse and Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 355 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well-kept property Friendly, accommodating staff. Beautiful little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully painted and furnished.Clean convenient lovely little place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old style Motel with great updates. close to everything in Manteo. Parking was tight, but doable if erveryone played nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room. The beds were a little soft for me, but otherwise great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully remodeled guest house! Lovely room! Super nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fantastic! Tara, the general manager was so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute Hotel in a really nice location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quiet location and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here again! Clean convenient and comfortable bed!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place!

Charmingly renovated, great service, lovely kitchenette, and central location. I wish we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at the Island Guesthouse was great. We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the environment was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan

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

The Get-a-way.

If your looking for a motel that's more like a retreat, this is it. I have stayed here before and i always look forward to the welcoming by the staff. I like the fact that im close to the beaches, birds at pea island and the bears at alligator river.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Location is within easy walk to downtown Manteo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little spot along the main drag into Manteo. Not far from water-side dining and the historic downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Mom vacation

It was a very clean n quite place on the island perfect for a 3-4 day getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and friendly staff. Counldnt have asked for anything better. Highly recommend and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Island guest house is immaculate and the decor is impeccable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so comfortable, but updated and well cared for
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reat place on Roanoke Island

Great little Mom and Pop motel. Clean and comfortable. Friendly owner and staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023