It's been eight years but I'm back! It is still clean, efficient, quick, with great service and…read moredelicious generous portions. No wonder it is still going strong. I had the western omelette with a biscuit and grits. Hubby had 2 eggs, biscuit and hash browns with coffee. My Ice tea is awesome. We devoured our breakfast and spent only 40 minutes, including a slight wait. Thinking I won't wait another 8 years, instead maybe tomorrow.

Service is super fast! Delicious crab omelette with generous amounts of crab meat. Also had the…read morepeanut butter and jelly French toast which was very unique and tasty. Biscuits and gravy had heaping helpings of gravy, biscuits were moist and fresh. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place for breakfast.

What a fantastic place! We stayed just one night in a room with two double beds and a single--it…read morewas incredibly spacious! Clean, comfortable, and affordable, with cozy beds that worked perfectly for all of us. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The front desk clerk was so kind and offered great restaurant recommendations. We had such a great experience--can't say enough good things about the Pony Island Inn!

This is a clean, friendly, no frills, and inexpensive kind of place. We made a last minute…read morereservation by calling, and Kim at the front desk found us a room when the online reservations said they were all booked. We only spent one night but we will be back soon.

Very nice bar and restaurant in downtown Ocracoke NC. Fun decorated dinning space with sea and…read morepirate themes and lots of state plates. Cool angled interior space with a rustic feeling open post and beam roof. Grabbed a pound of peal and eat shrimp. Drinks were strong and savory however a bit pricy. They do close a bit early @ 10 or so. There was no live music however the bar was lively and friendly.

Absolutely excellent experience. Super friendly service, great atmosphere- seems like an…read moreinstitution without feeling touristy. Got the fresh catch, blackened and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. All local beers on tap and a nice drink selection. Gluten free items are clearly marked and space is relatively accessible. Ramp (though very long!) to get in and relatively accessible restrooms. About a 15 minute drive once you get off the ferry. Would absolutely come back.

My name is Michele from Maryland. My husband and I have been coming to Ocracoke for 4 years. Our…read morefavorite restaurant is Dajio's. the first year we came we met the owners, they were so sweet, humble, warm and extremely welcoming. The staff have always been very accommodating, the atmosphere is awesome. You get to choose what atomosphere you want; either fine dining, patio, bar/music porch or outside on comfy outdoor furniture. We always eat here a few times during our stay. My absolute favorite is fried green tomatoes amongst others such as calamari (cooked to perfection), salads, fish dinner, etc. the other night they had a special grouper dinner, it was out of this world, came with string beans and garlic mash potatoes; i am hoping they have it again before we leave if not there are plenty of other option.

Excellent food, service, and vibe! Hands down our favorite…read morerestaurant on Ocracoke Island, NC. My wife and I ate at Dajio twice during our 4-day trip--once for lunch and once for dinner--and both meals were outstanding. For lunch, I ordered the shrimp tacos (three generously filled tacos packed with flavorful shrimp) and my wife got the fish tacos. Both were delicious. She's a bit of a margarita connoisseur, and she gave theirs two enthusiastic thumbs up! Save room for dessert--the fried banana bread is an absolute must. It's incredible. If you're visiting Ocracoke, make sure to put Dajio on your list. Highly recommend!

Beware: We Paid for a Deluxe King Suite but Were Given a Standard Queen Room…read more I booked a Deluxe King Suite through Booking.com and immediately received a confirmation message directly from Blackbeard's Lodge asking whether I would be bringing a pet. I confirmed that I would and was informed of the additional pet fee due at check-in. This showed that the hotel had received my reservation details. When we arrived, we discovered we had not been given the Deluxe King Suite we paid for. Instead, we were placed in an old, worn Queen room that was clearly not the room category we had reserved. I spoke with Cynthia at the front desk. Rather than acknowledging the mistake or offering to refund the difference in price, she repeatedly blamed Booking.com and then offered several different explanations as to why it happened. She even agreed that I had every reason to be upset and told me how I could seek reimbursement. However, when Booking.com contacted the hotel on my behalf, the hotel refused to approve any adjustment. The most disappointing part wasn't just receiving the wrong room--it was the complete lack of accountability. We paid for one room category and received another, yet no one at the property was willing to make it right. If you book here, I strongly recommend confirming your room type before arrival and verifying that you actually receive the accommodations you paid for. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this hotel.

We stayed the night here spending the weekend in ocracoke. Clean room, comfy bed, hot shower. What…read moremore can you ask for? Usually I sleep terrible at hotels, but I slept pretty good here. Yes, the building is kind of worn, but you are at the beach. Everything is slightly worn. The front desk staff was kind and inviting. They have a game room downstairs if you want to play pool or fooseball. There is a mini fridge in your room and a coffee pot. If you are looking for super fancy, this isn't your place. But I'd stay here again.

Great little motel in Ocracoke. The rooms are basic but are immaculate. A fantastic find and as a…read morebonus the owners are super sweet. If you're in Ocracoke and looking for a clean and affordable place to stay then this is your spot.

Loved our overnight here! We decided last minute to stay in the island and snagged their last room…read more So clean and bright! Comfy bed, quiet room, great price, friendly staff. Perfect location, walking distance to restaurants and live music. Thanks for the hospitality!

Clean, great location walk to bars restaurant breakfast etc…read more Great fellow residents, fun just sitting on the porch making new friends.

Had an absolutely lovely time at the Bluff Shoal with my partner. The location is right in the…read moremiddle of the action (close to restaurants, water, and 10 minute walk from the lighthouse), and the room was clean and cozy. We parked in front of the motel and didn't touch the car again the whole time we were there. The highlight was the service - the motel staff were so welcoming and truly exemplify the southern hospitality that North Carolina is known for. All in all, we loved Ocracoke Island and Bluff Shoal was the perfect HQ for our vacation. Hope to come back again!

When we arrived and checked in we were met with incredible customer service. The rooms at the…read moreHarbor Inn were very clean. They have laundry service, which was fantastic as we were able to do a load of laundry after being in the ocean for several days. We rented a golf cart, though I wish we would have asked the price before agreeing to rent it. We probably only used it an hour and paid 70.00 so that wasn't worth it for us, but that was clearly our fault for not having a better idea if we would really use it. You can't take the golf carts to the beach, so I suggest to make sure you really will use it before renting them. Breakfast and coffee came with the reservation. Overall great place to stay if you're traveling to Ocracoke Island.

Absolutely wonderful location! We had a great harbor view from our deck, (room 303). Everything is…read morewithin walking distance from here. Easy and safe parking Great people, easy check in. Our room was clean, spacious, quiet, and comfortable.

We ended up at Captain's Landing more or less by accident (at the last minute we decided to take…read morethe Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry instead of driving via Manteo to Hatteras Island, and this was the only hotel we found with room -- most hotels on Ocracoke close in winter, and one that was open, Pony Island, didn't answer its phone or return our calls.) A helpful person at NC Ferries gave us the tip on Captain's Landings. We're so glad we did! We got the next to last room available at this inn, and probably on the island, a one-bedroom, one and a half bath suite for just $110. Rates in summer rise to $280, but there's a discount for weekly stays, and I would guess that this place stays fully booked much of the time. The inn, painted a light yellow and patterned after another, long-gone hotel on the island, the Ponzer Hotel, is owned by a ninth generation Ocracoker, Betty Chamberlin, and her husband. It is perched right on Silver Lake (the Ocracoke harbor) in the heart of the village, within walking or biking distance to just about everything, including one of the best and most pristine stretches of Hatteras National Seashore beach on the entire Outer Banks. In a Frommer's guidebook I wrote to the coast of the Carolinas and Georgia years ago, I rated this 14 miles of Ocracoke beach the best beach in the three states. In my view, it still is. You're also just a short bike or hike away from the lighthouse and the shops and restaurants in and around the village. Although they are closed in winter, you'll probably find as most do that the Flying Melon and the Back Porch are the two top restaurants on the island, and that Howard's Pub is a great watering hole. On this visit, we ate at Jason's for dinner -- it has good, fresh seafood and probably the best pizza anywhere around. The views across the harbor, including the Ocracoke Lighthouse, are wonderful. Our first-floor suite had everything we needed -- fully equipped kitchen, a balcony overlooking the inn's 10 boat slips and the water, a pleasant living room with a large flat screen TV with DirecTV and DVD player, and a comfortable bedroom with a quality queen bed. There's free Wi-Fi. The manager is very friendly and helpful, and she gave us good advice on the three restaurants that are open for dinner this time of year. We've visited Ocracoke many times during annual stays at Avon or Rodanthe on Hatteras Island, but I have only stayed overnight on the island only a couple of times. This visit, in late February, we lucked out on the weather. It can be surprisingly cold on the OBX in winter, but this time it was sunny and around 70 degrees in the day, perfect springlike weather. Ocracoke is one of the jewels of the North Carolina coast, and in our book Captain's Landing is the top place to stay on Ocracoke.

loved my nine days on ocracoke. captain's landing apartments provide a fabulous view of hte…read moreharbor, at teh same time they are three steps from everything in town

Every vacation town needs a visitor center and for Ocracoke Island this is the place. Everything…read moreon Ocracoke is fairly small and compact which is cool because in premise everything is easy to find and this place is no different. Just head towards the Cedar Island & Swan Quarter Ferry dock and you'll find a small parking lot with the visitor center located across the road. The one odd thing worth mentioning is that this visitor center is managed by the NPS. This is due to the large presence that the NPS has on the island with the pony pens, the lighthouse and all of the beaches falling under it's jurisdiction via the Cape Hatteras National Seashore umbrella. So if you come what will you see here? There are two buildings with public restrooms on the right and the actual visitor center on the left. The visitor center has exhibits on the main island attractions like the British Cemetery, the Ocracoke Ponies, the lighthouse and the history of pirates in the area which of course involves Blackbeard. Also note the large map on the outside wall of the building which puts everything in the village in a good context as to where it is and how far. The VC also serves as a gift shop with a plethora of books being the main offering along with a good display of pamphlets, brochures and catalogs for Ocracoke accommodations, restaurants, shops and attractions. This is also the launching point for any and all seasonal ranger activities that take place on the island for adults and children. The day we visited we didn't see any ranger presence but the manager who was at the visitor center was great. She was a funny as hell and a great resource for information. She was also a great help in particular with how to find the best parking for going to Spinger's Point. If you need some help getting around on the island (help but not recommendations for lodging or food as policy dictates anyone working here can't do that) or for some kind of trinket of Chinese plastic to take home with you this is your stop. According to the below page the visitor center is open daily 9-5 with the exception of Christmas Day. www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/hours.htm

Bottom Line: Free parking, a nice bathroom, friendly people and a decent gift shop…read more The Ocracoke Island Visitors' Center is run by the National Park Service and is proportionate to the size of the island - small. The facility is nice but there's not much to it. I enjoyed looking around the gift shop and picking up a few items to commemorate my trip to the island. I also got a map of the island and I always appreciate a nice, clean bathroom! I suspect there are periodic ranger talks but I didn't see the schedule for them.