A no-frills motel on Roanoke Island's main highway, near Manteo and the historic north end
Dare Haven Motel sits along U.S. 64/264 on Roanoke Island, the highway that carries traffic across the island and into downtown Manteo. It's a straightforward, no-frills motel rather than a resort property — a place to park the car and sleep, with Manteo's Shallowbag Bay waterfront district and the island's historic sites not far away.
Roanoke Island isn't large, so nothing on it is ever far from anything else. From Dare Haven, you're within easy reach of:
As with any independently run motel, specific check-in hours aren't listed here, so it's worth calling ahead at (252) 473-2322 or checking the property's website for current rates and availability before you book.
110 reviews
a year ago
I’m here as I type this now actually but I feel like I got swindled out of $25 in change. Also, the room is nice but you can see and smell black mold absolutely everywhere! I don’t know about yall but I’ll never come back here again. EVER!
5 years ago
My boyfriend and I stayed here recently because we our friends were hosting a concert at the local fairgrounds. We had a really hard time finding somewhere to stay that wasn't astronomically expensive, considering it is OBX and tourist season. We were put into contact with the owner here, Rob. The motel is a short walk to downtown and the fairgrounds. His family has owned this spot for generations and he treated us just like family from our very first phone interaction all the way through to the end of our stay. It was the kind of service that you just don't get anymore. Rob was super awesome, he locked us in for a sweet room at an unbeatable rate. Everything was clean, the staff was friendly, we had fridge and freezer in the room, the AC worked great, the other guests were happy too so everyone was interacting and having a great time. Things were quiet at bed time, even early morning was quiet as other guests were leaving. Rob took time out of his day to personally check us in and see us to our room, he did a quality check to make sure we had what we needed, the service was seriously top notch! Do not overlook this spot when considering where you are going to stay when traveling to the area!!!
12 years ago
We were fortunate enough to get a room at the Dare Haven with little to no notice. It was perfect for us. You will have to provide your own shampoo, hair dryer, iron etc. But for the money you can't complain. It was clean, quiet, quaint. Beds are very comfortable. I really loved it because it reminded me of the way it USE to be at all motels on the Outer Banks!! The employees were excellent and very friendly. If you want to do some fishing, they can get you on an awesome deep sea fishing boat.. "Strike Em" Wonderful crew, and they know how to find the fish!!
2 years ago
Dare Haven and their staff I have found to be incredibly friendly and accommodating, the rooms to be well-designed with still preserving its historical charm and characteristics . The best part is the the location ,it’s exceptional , you are literally just a min or two from downtown manteo and if you like to fish 🎣 you are just minutes from some of the best fishing in or off shore , and if wanted there are boats available to charter. They offer pamphlets and information at their office. Their staff would be more than happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have to help make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. There’s plenty of parking and even space available for boats etc.
7 years ago
Modest accommodations at an equally modest price. Stayed here while working on the airport nearby. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms+/facilities were clean and well maintained. The proximity to the job site/ airport was very convenient. The short distance from here to the nearby service station made things so much easier on myself and coworkers than some of the places we ended up staying. Will definitely stay here again the next time im in the area.