Bluff Shoals
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Bluff Shoals

306 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, North Carolina 27960, United States
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Surfing
Front Desk with Limited Hours
English
Kayaking
Sailing
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Property Description
Located in Ocracoke, Bluff Shoal Motel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ocracoke Island Visitor Center.
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7.5/10
Cleanliness7.5
Amenities7.5
Location7.5
Service7.5
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Schooner Windfall II
(<100m)
Landmarks: Portsmouth Island Boat Tours
(<100m)
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4 Double bed
Non-smoking
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4

Traditional Room

1 King bed
Non-smoking
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7.5/10
24 reviews
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  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Amenities7.5
  • Location7.5
  • Service7.5
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 18, 2025
This motel is nothing as we expected. It was small, rundown and no one was onsite to answer any concerns, The tv didn't work for half of the stay and the backyard/picnic area was a mess. For the high prices, this was not worth it.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 21, 2025
Arrived at the hotel at check-in time and went into office as directed in reservation confirmation that we received when booking through the motel’s website. No one in office. A sticky note directed us to call a number. No response for thirty minutes. We were hot and tired and happened to think to try the door to our room. It was open and there were keys in the room. When we finally got a call back we were told it was fine to go in. We asked about a motorcycle parked in our room’s spot and were told there was nothing they could do and we could park in the extra parking area. We were also told it was after hours (3:30 pm). The motel was older but mostly clean with some updates. The best part was the back deck area that looks out over Silver Lake.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
May 8, 2025
Although the staff was unseen, they were very helpfull. The room was small and dated and had an unusual unpleasant smell. After 20 minutes of waiting I gave up on trying to connect to the internet and the cable buffered every 45 seconds. The walls were so thin we could hear the people on either side talking.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 11, 2024
The area by the water was lovely. The bed was comfortable. We did not like the fact that because we booked through a 3rd party (*******) we were given the smallest, darkest room. The small back window looked out at a shower and the front window was equally small. We booked a room because of the photos that were in the post but the room we were given did not reflect the bright rooms that are advertised. There was no room to sit except for 1 chair in a corner. The other person had to sit on the bed. I needed to use my computer and there was nowhere to put it and there was no chair that I could use as the one that was in the corner 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 place my computer on my closed suitcase in order to use it. I also asked if we could move to another room that had a table and chairs (all the others seemed to) and was told that the motel was fully 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. If you know that 2 people will occupy a room why not spring for another chair? Really! If I were to go back to Ocracoke I would find other accommodations.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 2, 2022
Bluff Shoals is an older motel located on the harbor that has been recently renovated by the new owners. The room was comfortable and quiet. There was a Keurig coffee maker that came with a half dozen Green Mountain Coffee pods including some decaf ones that was restocked daily. There is also a mini-fridge/freezer, cable TV and free wi-fi. The front porch has Adirondack chairs for each room. There is also a back porch for rooms 3-8, but room 3 doesn't have a back door to it. There is a large back yard and a deck with chairs overlooking the harbor. The backyard also has a bench swing and grill. The rooms are very quiet. You don't hear your neighbors. There was a band playing across the street at Dajio that you could hear while sitting on the front porch, but not in your room.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]09:00–17:00

Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The guest checking in must be between 25–99 years old.

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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 6
Located in Ocracoke, Bluff Shoal Motel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater. This motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Ocracoke Island Visitor Center.

This smoke-free motel features boat tours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and bicycle rentals nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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What are the check-in and check-out times at Bluff Shoals?

The check-in time at Bluff Shoals is 16:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Bluff Shoals?

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at Bluff Shoals.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluff Shoals?

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What is the cancellation policy for Bluff Shoals?

The cancellation policy for Bluff Shoals varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

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