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Reviews of Roanoke Island Inn

3.5 out of 5
Roanoke Island Inn
305 Fernando St, Manteo, NC

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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This is a real gem - your "happy place" in Manteo. Book it now.🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so beautiful and unique. We had a great experience with Lee, who told us all about places to go and things to see. They had snacks and breakfast and it was just a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haruhisa, Cary

Travelled with partner
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Easy to get around Manteo downtown
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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Beautiful!
We stayed here for 3 nights as part of a longer trip to the USA. What a beautiful location & place! We were lucky to have a room which looked out onto the lighthouse. We loved the spacious room & the old furniture, it was all very fitting for the location. It was lovely to sit & read in the veranda rockers in the warm afternoons after a busy day out! The level of hospitality was excellent from the housekeepers & we liked being able to help ourselves to breakfast & drinks from the 'help yourself' kitchen which was all very relaxed & convenient. The hotel is a short walk away from the boardwalk & shops although there wasn't much open when we were there as I think the main tourist season was over. Its a short drive over to Nags Head beach & the Wright Bros memorial which we visited on a couple of days. We hadn't realised that Roanoke itself was the site of the very first settlers landing so visiting the Fort & excellent visitor centre was an unexpected pleasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Roanoke accommodation.
This was an exceptionally friendly hotel that catered for all our needs. Breakfast was substantial and treats/soft drinks/coffee and fruit available 24 hours at no extra cost. Location perfect and room was spacious with a large bed. Staff had excellent knowledge of the area. One difference to your description, this hotel does not have a swimming pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

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When we booked this stay we had no idea what to expect. What we saw far exceeded any expectations! This is historic building, yet it is impeccably maintained. The location is just across the marsh, boardwalk and historic lighthouse. The views are amazing. The garden has koi pond and a gazebo. It is very quiet and peaceful place, yet in walking distance to the marina, Festival island and downtown Manteo (“t” is silent, so it is actually pronounced “Man-eo”) The beds we’re comfortable, bathrooms were clean and breakfast was served in charming kitchen. Living room has comfy seating. Check out the second floor terrace - for rocking chairs and water views. The inn was featured in the “Outerlore” - a series of ghost stories about Roanoke island. We wanted to see an apparition, but alas, nothing disturbed our sleep in our quiet room. We would like to thank our host- innkeeper Megan for her great knowledge of the area and taking good care of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
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Loved it!
Stayed in the Bungalow; such a wonderful place! Quiet, comfy, clean. Just a couple min walk into downtown Manteo and Festival Park. Friendly staff, satisfying continental bfast. Grounds are lush. Enjoyed the pretty koi pond. Couldnt ask for anything better...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarette

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I loved how friendly everyone was and that I could walk to downtown. What I didn't like was being on the first floor and hearing the folks upstairs walking all day and all night. Carpet may be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
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Boardwalk was fun. Nothing like a jersey shore boardwalk, a good thing. Hosts were friendly. Snacks and tv and shower were cool. Whole OBX experience was quite nice. Beds were not made after first night, but we didn’t care. Feeding koi fish was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
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Beautiful, comfortable room. Helpful staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Vincent

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem in Roanoke
We visited the Outer Banks for Spring Break. Stayed here for the last two nights. For trips going towards Hatteras, this is a must stay. Good location, historic island and lovely accommodations. The rooms were a nice size, with the bathroom in the middle. Very clean, nice towels (liked the different color face 'makeup' towel so as not to confuse it with other wash cloths, and comfy beds. Our son had his own adjoining room, which gave everyone privacy. Convenient location, access to mini-fridges in common area and the continental breakfast was enough to get us going. Owner called me early to let us know room was ready and he gave us a good dinner recommendation. Also interacted with another guy who gave us good directions for historic sites and other tips. A really nice, relaxing, quiet stay. The Inn is part of a small compound with a cottage and expansive enclosed green space with a gazebo. A perfect place for a lazy, summer visit. Thinking about returning then. Thank you for a great stay - enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
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Wonderful service and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Pam on 7 Mar 2023
Thank you and we look forward to your next visit!Pam

8/10 Good

Amanda

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Travelled with family
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Beautiful property and lovely rooms, very quiet, we really enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Pam on 20 Feb 2023
And we really enjoyed having you stay with us!Pam

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Inn close to downtown manteo and boardwalk.
Response from Pam on 26 Dec 2022
Thank you and hope to see you again soon!Pam

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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The entire Inn is warm, friendly, elegant with detail to the history of the community, with first class clean rooms, great reception meet and greet center lounge and library. Located in walking distance of shops, restaurants, entertainment, waterfront, boats and community activity.
Response from Pam on 20 Dec 2022
Thank you! Can't wait for your next visit!Pam

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Pam on 19 Dec 2022
Thank you!Pam

10/10 Excellent

John

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Indianapolis

Travelled with partner
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Lovely place to stay. Location to downtown Manteo is ideal. All the lovely shops and restaurants are in walking distance. Our room was great. Only negative was that the front of the heating/ac unit came off in the room. Staff said it was on the list for repair. Loved the convenient beverages and snacks. Breakfast was good. A beautiful place to stay. Pam was battling a cold when we arrived so we spoke more to Lee and Suzanne while we stayed there. Very friendly and informative about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Pam on 26 Oct 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and yes, Lee and Suzanne are the best! (I'm sorry I didn't get to see you very much but I was determined not to get anyone sick!) Hope to see you again soon!Pam

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family
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Wonderful trip!!
We loved our stay at the Roanoke Inn! Everyone was friendly especially Lee who checked us in. The Inn is so cute and unique and located right around the corner from downtown. We will be coming again in May to stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Pam on 1 Oct 2022
Thank you so much and yes, Lee and the staff are the best! We look forward to seeing you again soon!Pam

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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Elizabethan Gardens
Sunset view of the boardwalk
View from the back of the inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Pam on 26 Oct 2022
Love these pictures and loved having you stay with us! Come back soon.Pam

10/10 Excellent

Jeanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Pam on 10 Sept 2022
Thanks! We thought you were excellent too!Pam

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
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Great Village feel with quick, easy access to the barrier islands. Pam is the ultimate Inn Keeper and island resource, she keeps us coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Pam on 22 Aug 2022
Thank you so much. We all miss you so much and can't wait for your next visit!Pam

10/10 Excellent

George

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Can not wait for a return trip!
The hotel is absolutely amazing. So much character and history. The view is amazing and the location could not get any better. I can not wait to visit again. Pam is the best host and make sure to take the time to get to know her!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Pam on 29 Jul 2022
Thanks! We all loved you too and look forward to your next trip! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janene

Travelled with family
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Pam on 28 Jul 2022
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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The inn was beautiful! We had a great view. Great service. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Pam on 17 Jul 2022
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a hidden gem in Manteo! This was a great stay and would definitely recommend to anyone coming into the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Pam on 5 Jul 2022
Loved having you here and hope you can visit again! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Imelda

Travelled with partner
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Beautiful gardens, craftsman decor, tranquil waterfront village just a few steps away with lovely dining and shopping…treated like royalty by innkeepers.. 24 hour access to kitchen refreshments…quiet, safe… 5-10 minutes to popular tourist destinations…romantic place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Pam on 3 Jul 2022
Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you again! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Coy

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Nice getaway!
The Inn is a wonderful escape to peace and quiet. It has recently undergone some painting and minor changes that really enhanced the rooms. Pam, the innkeeper could not be nicer and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Pam on 30 Jun 2022
Thank you so ,much and we hope to see you again! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Shannen, Henderson

Travelled with family
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We absolutely loved this hotel!! It is right in the heart of the town and within walking distance to everything. What a delight Pamela, the manager, was to speak with!! She knew everything there was to know about the island and was also quite funny. The Inn provided breakfast every morning, snacks, water etc. They also had complementary bikes to ride around. We would most definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Pam on 19 Jun 2022
Thank you so much and we look forward to your next visit! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina, Kennedale

Travelled with partner
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Best place ever to stay I loved everything about it the view and the reception area with breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Pam on 19 Jun 2022
Thank you! Hope to see you again soon! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quaint inn. The guest lounge had a kitchen with coffee, pastries, bread, yogurt, hardboiled eggs, coffee, tea, juice, soda, cookies, cereal, and more. There's a large library and comfortable seating. The grounds are lovely, with seating, even a covered area, and adorned with a beautiful koi pond that once belonged to Andy Griffith, who lived on the island. Most of all, Pam, the manager, was a total delight. Attentive, gregarious, funny, and sensitive to all our needs, the experience would not have been the same without her. The Inn is a destination. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from Pam on 19 Jun 2022
Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you again! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
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There was nothing I didn't like except the stairs, my knees are not young. Our hosts wre superb, friedly ut not obtrusive. The room was gorgeous, nice old wood furniture, needs a floor lamp next to the desk. } I am happy to have a shower with body wash and hair product in large pumps rather than tiny bottles.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Pam on 13 May 2022
Thank you so much and glad you liked our new soap dispensers!! Hope to see you again soon. Pam

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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We love it!
We loved our stay at the Roanoke Island Inn this past week! It truly felt relaxing and serene. It was an oasis in the middle of the Outer Banks. I really appreciated that Pam called us to let us know that our room was ready early and that we could check-in as soon as we were ready. Our room was really comfortable. The grounds were lovely. We liked being able to walk to Manteo. We can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Pam on 4 May 2022
Thank you so much and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We can't wait till you return! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
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The grounds and location to the water made this so special. Beautiful outside areas to hang out in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Pam on 4 May 2022
Thank you and we are thrilled you enjoyed our outside spaces! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Hattie M.

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The Quiet Retreat We Needed!
My fiancé and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Roanoke Island Inn! It was our spring break (as educators) and we were is desperate need of a proper getaway. The location of the inn cannot be beat! We visited the local historic locations and took advantage of the broadwalk directly in front of the inn to explore Downtown Manteo. We will definitely come back and have already shared our experience with our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Pam on 24 Apr 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
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Brilliant comfort, service, hospitality. The Inn and grounds embody all the historic atmosphere of the Island and awe of the natural water ways; replete with copious on-site amenities, benefited by the charm and ease of village life and convenient to the surrounding attractions of Manteo and the barrier islands. Everyone at the Inn are like your family away from home. Pam is simply "the best," and if you aren't careful, will become your friend for life.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Pam on 8 Apr 2022
YOU are simply the best and we loved having you stay with us! See you soon! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Seth

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A piece of heaven
Where to begin? The view? The landscape? The quiet? This was a tremendous experience. I’ve visited Manteo before, but I’ve never experienced it like this. This place has a magic to it. It has the ability to heal wounds, to rekindle love, and give a sweet reminder that life is precious and should be cherished. I want to return to this place and pray it continues to prove how beautiful life truly is when you take the time to slow down and appreciate it. What a wonderful treasure this place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Pam on 29 Mar 2022
You are so amazing and we are thrilled that you stayed with us. See you soon! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveller
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Beautiful room and location. The hostess was always pleasant and great to talk to!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Pam on 16 Dec 2021
Thank you Patrick. We loved having you here and miss you already! Pam

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
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Very Clean!! Staff friendly and helpful. Loved sitting on the second floor porch in the evenings and looking at the sound.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Pam on 5 Dec 2021
Thank you! the breezeway is waiting for your return!

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
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We liked everything. Pam was especially congenial and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Pam on 5 Dec 2021
Thank you so much. Look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Amazing, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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The property grounds have nice gardens and it is easily walking distance to a great downtown with plenty of shops and restaurants. A boardwalk along the shore is also nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
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The property was in such a beautiful place, right across from the water. The gardens were manicured perfectly and were also natural at the same time. My grandchildren loved the Koi pond and the fact the Inn Keepers allowed them to feed the Koi. I enjoyed the quaintness of the Inn and the rocking chairs. the Inn Keepers were kind and helpful. Enjoyed the cleaning staff as well, as they were kind too. We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Went above and beyond to make you feel welcome! Got a phone call to say we can check in a few hours early if we wanted to as the room was ready. A lovely little home away from home while you’re there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
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Quaint, clean, comfortable and convenient!
I loved this historic place!! It was so quaint and comfortable and fun. I loved the atmosphere and how friendly everyone was. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and convenient. I want to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Pam on 23 Jul 2021
Thank you so much and we would love to have you come back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Beautiful inn with a great location. Fluffier pillows and a good bed reading light would be pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Pam on 23 Jul 2021
Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again!