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Reviews of The Inn on Pamlico Sound

49684 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920, United States

#1 of 20 hotels in Buxton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 80 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    10
    Can't wait for next visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff- beautiful view of the sound

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    A hidden gem!
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We love this place! The warm welcome upon arrival by the owner, professional staff, amazing breakfast, the room and fine linens, the property and lovely sunsets! The evening ambiance with award winning dinners! Would highly recommend staying here! We have found a hidden gem!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Good place to stop when you are traveling through Buxton
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine

    The property was right on the Sound, which was lovely. It seems to be a gathering place as they had live entertainment in the evening. The cafe was a real convenience with breakfast complementary. Pool available.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    smoke detector flashing a bight light at night.. The digital display on the heat and air unit bright light

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place with lots of quaint touches.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing experience — we used the included kayak and SUP and enjoyed the fantastic breakfast. Extraordinarily solicitous and pleasant staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Exquisite location, wonderful food and lovely people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view to the sound was outstanding. The food was delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    10
    Unique experience in Pamlico Sound
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great restaurant where staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the Shrimp and grits and soups. Our first experience of Outer Banks and we weren’t disappointed. Location for exploring excellent. Panoramic views of Sound at sunset. Enjoyed Wright Brothers Park and Duck.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    It was a relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs.

    Room was nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    We stayed in the off season to save money and it was nice however I probably wouldn’t stay here during peak season.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little small

    The restaurant, staff and location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was REALLY good! Staff couldn't have been nicer!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    10
    Lovely gem with awesome restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room with beautiful view. Great attention to detail. Friendly accommodating staff. Awesome dining option on the property with delicious meals. We will definitely return!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    8.0
    Do not miss sunset on the dock before dinner. It was breathtaking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little room refresh would go a long way in this very cute inn.

    The view of the sound, the boardwalk, deck and firepit. Great breakfast included. The restaurant at the inn was perfect after a long drive. Food was delicious. Yoga on the patio and a very cute outdoor pool.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful stay in a relaxing environment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Prices are a bit on the high side for room and diner.

    Excellent breakfast. Calm location. Breathtaking views of the sunset from the room.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    10
    Highly recommended from a well traveled person
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt like you were staying at a really good friend’s house. All of our needs were met from comfort to entertainment. They even have yoga on Tuesday and Thursday.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    10
    This is a great place for couples / one parent with one older child to stay. Adult atmosphere, attentive staff &
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would be advised it is a newlywed destination… the couple above us had a really fun night, thankfully my 17 year old son found it humorous. ;)

    Absolutely a dream. I am so happy I took the chance of staying on the Bay Side of the island. The Inn on Pamlico Sound is an absolute treasure, I felt almost like I was on another planet. The sky & the ocean were nearly the same color & I took break-taking photos! The breakfast, cookies, jacuzzi tub, bathrobes (we bought one to take home!), resort clothing (I bought two soft hoodies) the VIEW & staff were the highlights!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    10
    The most beautiful place on this island and could not have picked a more perfect place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our hot tub in our room was not working, the last night we were there my husband figured out that the outlet had to be reset. We are on our honeymoon and that would have been wonderful to use.

    The breakfast was delicious, we did not have to add any seasoning to the food it was perfect. Our hostess Willow which we had both mornings was a wonderful, sweet, excellent person. We loved her personality, so much, she was so helpful and also the most beautiful smile.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Would come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the different options for breakfast

    This place was so cozy. Staff was so great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    A homey and relaxing retreat on the sound with incredible views and amenities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay overall was lovely, but our room shared a wall with the restaurant. Noise from the staff and diners was easily heard through the walls relatively early before the breakfast started, as well as relatively late after dinner hours. There was nothing that could be done about this, unfortunately… Another minor complaint was that drain stopper in the tub in our room was leaky so I was unable to use the jet tub to take a bath. I did not mention this to any of the staff, because it seemed silly to complain about something like that.

    The location of this place was incredible! Gorgeous views of the sound from the room and restaurant. There was a beautiful large deck, a small pool that would be perfect for floating, and a winding dock going out to the water. My husband and I stayed in the Sunflower room and it was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was included (minus a $5 gratuity per person) and the food was divine. Each member of the staff was super friendly and we were always greeted with a smile. Fresh coffee was available in the common area every morning and fresh cookies were available every afternoon. There was a theater room and a huge selection of movies to choose from if you’d like. The Inn has a selection of bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, etc. for guests to use for free whenever they’d like. Unfortunately the weather was too cold and windy for us to take advantage of these, but maybe next time! Overall, this place felt so much more personal and relaxing than a “regular” hotel and it was a refreshing break in the least touristy part of the OBX.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room got a little cold

    The shrimp and grits were excellent as well as the banana pancakes

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The very quaintness of the inn. Very inviting, nicely decorated and just a warm welcoming feeling.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    Far exceeded my expectations and will be my go to place! We loved it!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - it was wonderful!

    Beautiful view from our private deck area with rocking chairs overlooking the water. The complimentary snacks in our room and cookies in the hall was a nice touch too! Breakfast was amazing and only $5/pp to cover gratuity.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small room Not handicapped accessible

    Dinner was great Staff very friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

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