Two Queen Beds with Efficiency — Ground Floor
- 2 Queen beds
- 4 guests
- Non-smoking
A ground-floor room with two queen beds. This room type does not include a kitchen.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
- Coffee maker
Manteo · Roanoke Island
A renovated motor lodge in the heart of Manteo.
The old Duke of Dare, brought back with newly remodelled rooms, free parking with room for an RV, and Level 2 EV charging — a short walk from the waterfront and the boardwalk.
Parking
Free — RVs and trucks welcome
Internet
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
Pets
Dogs and cats welcome
EV charging
Two Level 2 stations, 24/7
Amenities
The things that make a stay easy
Every room has the essentials built in, and the practical extras are on site: guest laundry, an ATM, a dog walk area and charging for your car.
In your room
Free high-speed Wi-Fi, Free local phone calls, 55" LED TV with DIRECTV, Refrigerator
Around the property
Free parking — RVs and trucks welcome, Accessible parking spaces, Level 2 EV charging, available 24/7, Dog walk area
Guest services
Daily housekeeping, Wake-up alarm service, Photocopy service, Bed and bath linen change on request
Seasonal outdoor pool
Outdoor pool for registered hotel guests, Opening schedule varies with the season and weather
Rooms
Our rooms
Six verified room types, from a one-bed room to two kings with a sofa bed. Every room has a 55" LED TV with DIRECTV, a fridge, a microwave and a work desk.
Two Queen Beds
- 2 Queen beds
- 4 guests
- Non-smoking
A guest room with two queen beds and the property's standard room amenities.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
- Coffee maker
One Bed Above the Office Building
- 1 bed
- 2 guests
- Non-smoking
A one-bed room located above the office building.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
- Coffee maker
The history
The Duke of Dare, reborn
The historic Duke of Dare Motor Lodge has been revitalised as the Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge. We kept its old-world charm and refined the living spaces, so the rooms feel new without losing what made the place worth keeping.
You are minutes from downtown attractions — the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse, the North Carolina Aquarium and the waterfront boardwalk — with local seafood restaurants nearby and the Piggly Wiggly right next door.
Weekly, monthly and long-stay rates
We offer weekly, monthly and long-stay rates, plus AARP, military, veteran and corporate discounts. These are not published online — call the front desk and we will quote you directly.
Call +1 (252) 423-3130A closer look
The Heart of Manteo and the town around it
Follow the property from above, then take in the streets, waterfront and Roanoke Island setting around it. Compare the verified room types when you are ready to plan your stay.
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On site
Level 2 EV charging, available 24/7
Two EvoCharge Level 2 stations on the EV Connect network, with a universal J1772 connector that fits most electric vehicles. Park, plug in and charge overnight in the main parking area.
Nearby
What is around you
Roanoke Island packs four centuries of history into a short drive — and the waterfront is a walk away.
The Elizabethan Gardens
Within the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the Elizabethan Gardens spread over ten acres of botanical and sculptural marvels. Serene surroundings and real natural beauty — a favourite for weddings and engagements.
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse
At the eastern end of the Manteo waterfront, the lighthouse reaches almost 37 metres into Roanoke Sound. Walk the boardwalk and take in the waterfront while you are there.
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Twenty-five acres showing how the early English settlers lived in 1585. The highlight, especially for children, is the Elizabeth II — a ship like the one that carried the 117 lost colonists to the new world in 1586.
Ready when you are
Book direct for our own rates, or call the front desk if you would rather talk it through — especially for a long stay, a group, or a room for you and two pets.
Make more of your stay
Your hotel. Your surroundings.
Find your hotel on the map, then choose a place to explore. The numbers match the activities alongside it.
Your starting point
Heart of Manteo Motor Lodge
Marine life
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
Discover aquatic habitats and marine-life exhibits on Roanoke Island.
History
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Explore the visitor centre, local history and woodland trails.
History & culture
Roanoke Island Festival Park
Discover living-history exhibits and the Elizabeth II replica ship.
Check the venue’s website for current opening times, tickets, access and weather-related changes. Activities are independently operated.
More ways to explore the Outer Banks
Build a day around what you enjoy.
Browse the guides for this hotel’s area on Visit OBX, our group’s destination guide, for beaches, food, history and things to do.