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Scarborough Inn, Manteo, NC

A quiet Manteo base for exploring Roanoke Island's layered, centuries-old history

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Manteo, NC

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Scarborough Inn sits right on US-64 in Manteo, the small waterfront town that anchors Roanoke Island's history and culture. It's a quiet, straightforward place to stay for exploring the island's north-end sites, well away from the beach-town strip malls across the Washington Baum Bridge.

The inn's office keeps a steady schedule, open 8am to 5pm daily, so plan your check-in within that window.

Roanoke Island's north end holds a cluster of related but separate historic sites. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site marks the ground of the 1580s Roanoke Colony — the "Lost Colony," whose fate remains an unresolved mystery rather than a settled one — and sits beside Elizabethan Gardens, an adjoining but independently run botanical garden. Fort Raleigh is also where you'll find the Freedom Trail, a short path commemorating the Freedmen's Colony, a self-governing community of formerly enslaved people during the Civil War. Roanoke Island Festival Park, with its recreated 16th-century ship and hands-on museum, is a separate site altogether — across the water in downtown Manteo, not part of the north-end cluster.

With Manteo's walkable waterfront around Shallowbag Bay just a short drive away, the inn works well as a base for a slower, history-focused visit to the island.

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sheryl Steele

2 months ago

I enjoy staying in cute boutique motels and bed and breakfasts. This was definitely a cute boutique like motel. Clean, location was awesome. It was perfect for a nice little stay in Manteo and less pricey than the beach-side resorts in OBX. I was able to spend a nice weekend in OBX and a little time in Manteo which I love. This is also perfect for those wanting to stay further away from all the beach traffic in OBX. Motel had great anemities: hair dryer, iron, coffee maker, TV, microwave, wifi. It is a little way from the beach, does not offere breakfast (although there is a restaurant directly accross the street) and does not have a pool for those looking for those ameneties. I was not. This is perfect for anyone wanting to visit OBX area or manteo with less hassle.

michelle Fernández de Córdova

2 months ago

We loved this place! The beds were so comfy! And I love the decorations! Totally recommended! We stayed in room 5 which is in front of the main house! My brother said, it's a 5 stars even though I wish they had blackout curtains! We loved it! Amazing place!

Talon Wolter

a month ago

The owner of this inn was absolutely wonderful. His attention to the maintenance and daily appearance of the exterior is noted and appreciated. He even makes a mosquito deterrant and has it running all day to keep the bugs down so you can enjoy the patio. The room was spacious, clean, and the LVP flooring certainly adds a cleaness to the room although the sand does track everywhere! This hotel is definitely worth the stay for a budget vacation and I would recommend booking through the hotel directly

Rachel Elaine

2 months ago

Absolutely love how the room was set up, it was just like old times & so so beautiful & so clean, also with plenty of room for me my husband our 2 year old & 2 month old! The man working there is so friendly & nice & helpful! It's in a great location and I Absolutely loved it! You can walk to McDonald's a popular diner named Darrell's & a cute little Christmas store & gas station & the water! Definitely want to stay there again when we come back!!

Joyce Hostetter

a month ago

I loved my stay at Scarborough Inn. Management was friendly and accommodating! Our room was spotless. Bed was comfortable. The vintage decor was a big plus for me. A place with personality!