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Rte. 12, Ocracoke, NC
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Bluff Shoal
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Ranked #5 of 9 hotels in Ocracoke
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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“Excellent place and service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2007
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We had a fantastic 5 days at the Bluff Shoal. It's absolutely spotless, and has an excellent location right in Ocracoke Village. The service we received was top-notch. It has a few amenities that elevate it above similar locations, particularly its location right on the harbor with a deck for guests to use. There's also coffee (though not a full breakfast) in the mornings and bikes for guests to use. The motel's small size allowed for privacy. Prices are affordable even in high season. Highly recommended!!

  • Liked — Small size and friendly atmosphere
  • Disliked — Low-tech nature was fine for our vacation, but perhaps not for everyone.
  • Stayed July 2007
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Good Location, Clean Rooms”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2005
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Stayed at the Bluff Shoal October 9-11. Found rooms to be clean and comfortable. It is a typical older motel on Ocracoke, small rooms with very few amenites, but affordable and in a great location with a porch that runs the enire length of the motel with chairs for sitting. Would stay there again.

  • Stayed October 2005
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“August at Bluff Shoal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2002
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The location is perfect, right in the heart of the village. Walking distance to anything. Quiet with a small pier and deck right on the bay. The nature of the island's isolation does not cause security concerns but if this hotel was in a bad area I would not give it a high mark for security. It was clean and reasonably priced. Air conditioner worked well. I only had two complaints: Outdoor lighting illuminated the room all night which could easily be fixed with thicker curtains and the water pressure was always low and at times barely a trickle. Other than those problems I think the room was well worth the money and an unbeatable location.

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  • Bluff Shoal Ocracoke
Address: Rte. 12, Ocracoke, NC
Price range (per night):* INR4,194 - 6,710

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