All season hotels in the OBX

You got miles of gorgeous beaches, old lighthouses, and crazy wildlife on North Carolina's Outer Banks islands. Even though some places shut down after summer, there are a few year-round joints on OBX where you can kick back and relax while soaking up those picture-postcard views.

Let's check out a few of these chill spots open no matter the season across the banks.

Heart of Manteo Hotel, Roanoke Island

Located in quaint downtown Manteo, this hotel's got free WiFi and parking for all. The nice rooms have desks, flat screens, A/C, and bathrooms fully stocked with towels and toiletries so you can freshen up. Some rooms even have cozy seating to unwind after adventures.

The staff keeps each room spick and span with clean sheets for sweet dreams. Being downtown, you can rent a bike and ride around Manteo and the gorgeous surrounding nature. The nearby waterfront's got scenic walking trails and sights like the Roanoke Marshes lighthouse. With its central spot and comfy digs, Heart of Manteo lets you soak up that chill OBX charm.

Scarborough Inn, Manteo

Conveniently near top Manteo spots like Pirate’s Cove Marina, Festival Park, and the Aquarium, Scarborough Inn's got visitors covered with chill stays. The nice air conditioned rooms have 32-inch flat screens with premium channels, fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers to fuel up in-room. Bathrooms are fully stocked with free toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests love the cozy rooms and awesome location giving easy access to fun filled activities like vibing on the beaches, checking out Jennette’s Pier, and getting down at Festival Park's live music. With nature and history galore nearby, Scarborough Inn makes the perfect home base for taking in the best of Roanoke Island and northern OBX.

Blue Heron Motel, Nags Head

Right on the beach in Nags Head, Blue Heron Motel places guests by top attractions like Jennette’s Pier, Pirate’s Cove Marina, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and those iconic OBX beaches. Guests get amenities like free WiFi, indoor/outdoor pools, pool loungers, and free parking. There's a 24-hour front desk and vending machine for snacks.

The nice air conditioned rooms have premium cable on 40-inch flat screens, fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers. Bathrooms are fully stocked with toiletries and hairdryers. Being so close to piers, lighthouses, parks and more, Blue Heron Motel lets visitors revel in the natural beauty of the northern banks.

Hatteras Island Inn, Buxton

Facing the Atlantic in Buxton village, Hatteras Island Inn provides stunning oceanfront stays on the banks. Guests can chill at the outdoor pool and explore nearby treasures like the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Frisco Mini Golf, Buxton Woods Nature Trails, and those iconic beaches.

Rooms boast A/C, free WiFi, TVs, fridges, microwaves and coffee makers. Bathrooms have toiletries and hairdryers. There’s also free parking, BBQ grills, a vending machine and 24-hour front desk service. Cribs, rollaway beds and a safe also come in handy. Being oceanfront, guests can soak up those awesome Atlantic views and gorgeous Cape Hatteras National Seashore year-round. With super amenities and friendly service, Hatteras Island Inn makes an awesome launch pad for legendary OBX getaways.

Mariner Inn & Suites, Kill Devil Hills

This full-service spot by the beach in Kill Devil Hills gives guests free daily breakfast and free wireless internet. There’s also laundry, business center, WiFi, outdoor pool, and meeting rooms.The nice air conditioned rooms boast cable TVs, microwaves, fridges and safes. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and hairdryers. Breakfast, ocean front side suites and easy access to mini golf, shops, museums and nature preserves with stellar hiking/biking trails make this a primo option.

With the Atlantic and Pamlico Sound surrounding you, awesome water sports like snorkeling, waterskiing and rafting are also close by. Other perks include free parking, 24-hour front desk, vending machine and newspapers. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, Mariner Inn & Suites offers a comfy home base in the heart of the northern banks to revel in the amazing natural beauty.

The quaint year-round lodges across OBX let tourists bask in the Atlantic’s killer views, marshes dotted with geese and lighthouses glittering over distant seascapes. Beyond families dropping by in summer, joints also host couples and wanderers looking for the occasional solo escape into nature’s arms across the seasons – keeping OBX tourism pumping all year long.

So take your pick from these top-rated OBX stays promising epic vacations year-round with their own unique flavors of hospitality.