Scarborough Inn  

On Roanoke Island in Manteo, minutes from Pirate's Cove Marina and Festival Park. Walkable to Roanoke Island Festival Park and Island Farm, and a short drive to the North Carolina Aquarium and Jennette's Pier.

A small, charming inn with 14 warmly decorated guestrooms. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, microwaves and desks. Bathrooms offer tubs or showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, with daily housekeeping and a front desk staffed on limited hours.

Free Wi‑Fi and free self-parking keep things easy. There’s a picnic area for laid-back afternoons. Compact comforts and simple touches make this a relaxed base for exploring the Outer Banks.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout and in-room desks let you catch up on work between outings.

No on-site restaurant is listed, but you’re steps from local seafood spots and shrimp favorites like Darrell's, Stripers Bar & Grille, Big Al's and nearby Poor Richards. Plenty of coastal flavors within easy reach.