Name: Blackbeard's Lodge
Address: 111 Back Rd, Ocracoke, 27960, US

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Crystal

Parking was an issue in the evenings. Need better parking or marked spaces.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Kevin

This is a super cute vintage hotel. We loved it. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the lounge is beautiful. We didn’t use the pool but it looked fine. This is a really great quiet place to stay. Don’t forget the Back Porch Restaurant across the street.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Tracy

It was a big room and very safe. The only thing about the room that we were not fans of is that it is studio style so the master bed kitchen, living room and pull out sofa are all in the same big room. The pull out sofa bed was not very comfortable and the bathroom is very small. The location is great walking distance to everything and a restaurant directly across the street.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Becky

Will never book a room here again. Room inadequate, bed very old. Misleading property information.

4/10

Poor

25 Jul 2026

James

Outdated pictures on the site. Our 3 bedroom/2 bath (one bath was roped off with caution tape and not useable). The room was filthy (wife spent 2 hours cleaning before she would sit down). Beach is the beach. Clean is clean. This was a miss by any stretch of the imagination,

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Cynthia

Great get away! Loved that is off the main road, but still close to everything. Very quit, great outdoor relaxing space. Friendly staff!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Josette

Stayed in Bridge 3 and loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Amber

This is a great place to crash, hangout, and enjoy the island. The staff are over the top helpful & friendly!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

angela

Our stay was amazing! The rooms were clean and cozy and the staff were incredible. Ready to go back!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Lisa

Clean room, AC was ice cold!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Kim

Staff was friendly and very helpful. Parking was a challenge and the pool was small but clean

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Susan

The hotel was okay. I probably wouldn’t stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Mike

Old style beach motel because it is a historic lodging in the village. Well maintained in an old school manner and great staff. Pleasant and outgoing even in the middle of summer Busy season.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Julie

Excellent location and great staff! It’s not a fancy place but very quaint and nice.
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Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Julie

Overall the stay was not worth the money. We paid $298 for a king room. The room was very small, the sheets were very worn, it had a window air unit, an old jet tub reworked into a shower, the plugs did not work, the sink was coming apart and the toilet barely flushed. It had an odor like an old musty smell. We had to carry luggage up 2 flights of stairs to get to the room. The rooms location is the old roof top of the original structure. Meaning you enter the main entrance, then proceed to climb one flight of stairs and exit that building outdoor on the roof, then climb another flight of stairs up to the room. The room was a fire hazard due to the only exit being back down through the main hotel entrance. This place should update the rooms or charge prices appropriately. Very disappointed and stuck on the island with no other choice but to stay in the only thing left available at that time. Will definitely do more research before being swindled again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Dawn

Great place to stay. Only issue was the room didn't have a microwave. You had to go to the game room to use a shared microwave, but at least you have that option.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Reagan

We loved staying at Blackbeards while on the island! We will be back!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Samantha

It was a fine stay. Nothing special but it was decent place to stay and close to everything. You could pretty much walk anywhere from the hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

William

Clean room pet friendly

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Denise

There were constant mosquitoes (not just one but whole colonies) in each of the restrooms and kitchen. If you look at ceiling, they made it look like black spots of mold.
The staff was not very helpful with the exception of one older lady. My son's truck was damaged (the license plate physically ripped off with bolts and mount still in tack, then crushed and thrown on the bed cover) and the staff would not look at the cameras to help us with that situation even after the police were involved.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Steven

Very cute place. Front desk kind and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

renee

The lady at check in was wonderful. The lady at check out was not. I glad we didn't encounter her first.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Grant

Very clean place to stay. Not new or fancy, but well maintained. Our room had no closet and was tight for two adults. One staff person was just great, one not so friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Randy

Old place with paper thin walls. Charming and cute but not the best place to stay with little kids.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Catherine

Central location, walkable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

gerald

We stayed for one night in May.Great location with a nice restaurant right across the street.The room was super clean

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Joseph

Great property and excellent staff.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Cathie

No air conditioning.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Caroline

We enjoy our stay every year. We will be back!

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Ruslan

The hotel is family-friendly, has a super friendly and attentive staff. It's the oldest property on site, so it could use some renovations, but it has a really cool history. I'd recommend booking the East, West, and Manager's apartments – they offer the most comfort for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Ele

The room was very small, but cute and clean. The staff were very friendly. The property had two friendly cats that we thought were adorable and enjoyed seeing while sitting on the porch. Would definitely recommend!

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Heather

This is a really neat, unique place. The woman at the front desk was great! Be aware that many rooms only have window unit air conditioners. Loved the game room. Close to everything!

Family

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Lauri

The location is great and check-in was quick, but unfortunately this was the worst experience we’ve had in over 10 years of staying here. We stayed in the Manager’s Apartment, and it was clear housekeeping and maintenance had been overlooked. We locked the door when we left but came back to it unlocked twice??
At 11 PM the ceiling started leaking so I had to move the furniture out of the way and discovered the loveseat was covering a nasty mess. We used towels to clean it up the leak until we could notify staff the next morning. After employees checked the leak, they didn’t pick up or replace the towels, clean the floor, or even lock the doors when they left.
Helena was especially rude when I asked for extra towels and a replacement bathroom light bulb. One of the girls urgently needed the bathroom after we returned from the beach, but Helena complained that she was using the restoom in the dark. She also left the old bulb just lying on the bathroom counter afterward.
The next morning, we woke up to bugs covering the bedroom ceiling, walls, and floor. The dishwasher had been pushed back so far it wouldn’t close properly, the Keurig was stored away still full of old water and a used pod, the oven door was sticky, and the freezer smelled strongly like fish.
The most disappointing part wasn’t even the condition of the unit — it was the complete lack of concern after these issues were brought to Helena's attention. The pool was also closed due to a leak. Other staff were great.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Aaron

Great weekend and great location

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Charlotte

Felt front desk unwelcoming and not friendly. Check in and check out. We were on the last leg of our trip and all night long someone or something walked the top floor above us ALL night. Didn’t sleep at all. I wouldn’t recommend this place. So disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

john

Great stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Jose

The staff were friendly and check in was nice and simple. The room seemed pretty clean but the shower tub spit out some muck when the sink was turned on to wash your hands. It also seemed to have a hard time to drain the water.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

CHRISTIE

We enjoyed our stay very much! Originally from Maui, Ocracoke reminded us very much of old Lahina and Paia towns. Black Beards Lodge is funky and awesome. Our room was clean and comfortable with great rocking chairs out on the front porch to watch the birds and people watch. Its a great location for walking to restaurants and just up the street from the Ocracoke Coffee Co. Only minor suggestion would be to attach a hook on the bathroom door. With the windows open the bathroom door of our room wouldn't stay shut. We will definitely be back for another visit! Thank you for your hospitality!

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Debbie

Only one employee was friendly and helpful. (Cynthia). We had reserved a golf cart for the day and were told it was $80 when we went to front desk to get cart they wanted to charge $125. Office as not open posted hours causing the cart not to be available till almost noon. Room was clean but tv did not work, no hair dryer and outlets were not available for medical equipment without moving bed. Would not stay there again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Karen

We got there about 30 minutes early and were able to check-in and rent a golf cart right away. Everything was perfect from check-in to checkout. The room was clean and quiet and the history of the lodge oozed from every corner. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates a quiet laid back atmosphere with lots of history.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Apr 2026

Melissa

We found what looked like a cockroach running across the floor. Also, we had gone out for a couple of hours and came back to the on duty person coming out of our room. Not likely to stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Eric

Very pleasant hotel experience. I will stay here again. Convenient location which is within walking distance to several restaurants for supper, and a nice coffee shop for breakfast. Staff was genuinely interested in helping make our stay wonderful. Room was clean with plenty of hot water, and cold AC.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Michael

This property was a historic hotel with all of the ambiance one would expect from an island hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Melissa

The most “at home” experience on our nearly two week trip. We will be back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Don

Need cell phone charger ugs in roo.s

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Timothy

The staff were some of the best people I’ve met . We came in late the lights were on and they knew my name. Awesome place to visit.It’s Okracoke, so if you’re looking for the Ritz go to Corolla or Duck.

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

JOYENDU

This Is okay place if there are no other options available and all one needs is a place to rest at night. Our room was small and didn't even have a table to put our things on. The bathroom was small and cramped. There was no microwave in the room and the common microwave trips if someone also uses the electric kettle in that room. And even that room gets closed at 8:00 p.m. and doesn't open until at least 8:00 a.m. the next day. The redeeming attributes are: it has a game room and the wonderful staff who do their best to help you - a big shout out to Cynthia for the same.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Rebecca

We had a great stay at this hotel everyone was very n8ce and accommodating

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Helen

We loved Wahab!
We will definitely be back, love this place! It was a perfect
Weekend get away!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Deborah

Nice clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

karla

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable rooms clean bed was super comfortable shower pressure was good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Ana

Unique charm - loved it!

Definitely loved our stay in this hotel. Very unique and charming. Great location. Would love to come again and can highly recommend it!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Carrie

Room very comfortable and clean

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Michael

Expedia Properties Never Let Us Down!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Kylie

Great room, beds were very comfortable! Nice for the night. Not sure if I’d stay as a solo person as there were some little gaps beneath the door and

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Robin

Location location easy to get around in also the staff was so friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Duncan

Blackbeard’s Lodge - clean, close to downtown,

Stayed two nights at Blackbeard’s Lodge — about $250 per night, which is pretty typical for Ocracoke’s high hotel rates. This is a locally run business, and after a recent mandatory evacuation for Hurricane Aaron, I didn’t mind paying a little extra to support the local economy.
The room was basic but clean, with a comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, and a coffee maker (but bring your own coffee). Wi-Fi was solid and parking was easy. There’s also a pool, game room, and bike/golf cart rentals.
Not luxury, but a friendly, dependable base for exploring Ocracoke. I’d happily stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

James

Awesome stay and loved the room. The proximity of Blackbeard’s Lodge to great restaurants and shopping is a huge plus. It’s a very laid back and cozy place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Melanie

Friendly staff, great coffee in the lobby

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Good for Families

We were unable to find the staff for a long time at check in. It would have been helpful if they had left a sign.
The suite had everything we needed, although I did find it amusing that they had a coffee maker in the room without any coffee. They have coffee in the lobby so it really wasn't necessary but would have been nice. The toiletries were basic and there wasn't a hairdryer but they gave us plenty of towels. The second bedroom was perfect for kids. The pool and game room made it very family friendly as well. The one drawback for us was that neither of the two TVs in our suite worked. So the room isn't the real destination. It's more about the experience of the island.
It is a great older property with lots of character so if you enjoy a unique experience this is the place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Christine

Nice location central to all but still very quiet.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Robert

Fantastic!

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2025

Randall

Television and Internet were broken/out of commission for the entire stay as if it had been down for quite a while!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2025

Amy

While our stay was comfortable enough we were disappointed in the conditions in our room. Some dried brown streaks running down the wall under our window and around our door. There was also what looked like dried food or boogers on the wall above our headboard. The pool hours were disappointing as we wanted to swim after dinner but the pool closes at 8:30. On the plus side there was plenty of hot water to bathe, the A/C worked well and even though it was peak season it was quiet and we had a good night sleep.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Ashley

This was the first time staying at this property. It was a delight. They had coffee all day, a hot water kettle for tea and a small game room for all! Staff was very nice and accommodating! We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Caitlin

Exactly what we were hoping for. A nice, clean place to sleep while we explored Ocracoke.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025

Joel

Wonderful, Knowledgeable, Friendly Staff

Staff wonderful. No human can control rain, hot weather, or humidity but the staff does everything else it can to make up for it----great morning coffee, advice, helpful, history, friendly, great room AC! We will visit again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Kimberly

Like the swings ... golfcart stealing was a pass though but thats the customers not the Lodges fault.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Daniel

Stayed on the Bridge.Heck of a climb.The deck was nice .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Ned

Very nice, older facility.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

Jay

Very unique hotel that fit the feel of the island

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2025

Marie

Quaint but outdated. It would have been nice to have an updated room/space to stay - the a/c was loud, there were no blackout curtains, the fridge was small. I did appreciate the availability of the game room for the hotter days and as a space to gather. The pool was also nice, but parking was a nightmare! We also had two nights where our cart wasn't charging correctly (not one of the Lodge's carts, but the plugs out back were bad), so we were unable to utilize it and it felt like wasted money. I will say the staff were friendly and helpful, and things seemed clean. Overall will likely not be staying here again, but had some nice touches.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

Charles

A nicely-run and modest hotel somewhat limited by it's older architecture. Our standard room was somewhat small, but well-kept. Super-friendly staff!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Jun 2025

Cassidy

Poor customer service, no peace during our stay. Staff neglected to let us know there would be construction on the direct wall outside of our room and bathroom, as well as an a/c unit swap in the middle of the day. Loud hammering, saw noises, nail guns, workers yelling and listening to music from 10am to past 5pm.
Property Manager was not very helpful/friendly in the way of making it right. Also would not give me her name when asked. Pool was also pretty dirty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Jessica

Clean, cute old school lodge. Has a bed and breakfast feel to it. Would recommend the lodge for sure.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Dwight

Too many stairs too small room

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

jerry

86yo building with noisy a/c unit and a dehumidifier in the room! No amenities and poor parking. Laughed when asked if we had been here before! Would never go back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

lynda

Clean , comfortable and close walking to everything .

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Joseph

Great location and loved the property.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Christian

Check-in and out was quick and painless, facilities were warm and inviting, the beds felt great, some stiffness but still soft enough to sink into a little bit. The lodge has some historic feel to it and is pretty much smack dab in the middle of everything, walkable distance to pretty much everything in the town. If I had to pick a gripe it would be parking but everyone knows parking is at a premium on an island, and there is enough available.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

31 May 2025

Keith

Very old, cramp lodging and awfully expensive for what you get.

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2025

Bryan

A lot of steps to room. Walls were very thin and very small refrigerator. Room was clean and had nice staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2025

Tracy

We've stayed at Blackbeard's Lodge a couple of times. We love Ocracoke, and you know staying at Blackbeard's Lodge you are staying in an old-school family-style hotel. However the bathroom of our room really needed some maintenance. It wasn't dirty, it just needed for the shower and tub drain to work better.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2025

Jann

it was old and intresting

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Craig

Loved the place, great folks wolekong the front desk and it was cozy. Walls are a bit thin though, could hear the people next to me snoring.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Michael

Blackbeard's is like a bed & breakfast without the breakfast (which is fine, btw). It is an authentic vintage hotel in the heart of Ocracoke, which is exactly what we wanted. I will be visiting again.

Business Family

4/10

Poor

06 May 2025

Michael

Terrible service, dirty.

The room they gave us was never cleaned from previous people. The second room the wave us was occupied. The final room was one of the cheapest rooms available. In the morning i tried to get a price adjustment for the difference in price and they said there was nothing they could do. Said we had to deal with hotels.com.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2025

Samantha

The room and location was perfect. The theme is cute too. I recommend booking directly if you have a pet as it’s only specific rooms, Expedia does not know which to mark for pets so this caused issues. There are quite a bit of steps to get to 2nd or 3rd floors.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2025

Melinda

We loved the deck! The game room looked really nice but we didn’t get a chance to try it out

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2025

Aviad

Ok- a lot of stuff didn’t work including the refrigerator and we had to throw away all our food . A bit far from the city and have to walk on the road because there is no side walks

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2024

Johnnie

Weekend Getaway

Wife and I spent the weekend for our 31st Anniversary. Off season and quiet but that’s the way I planned it. Staff was friendly, courteous and efficient. Will be back this summer during the tourist season when the island will be hopping. Recommend Blackbeards Lodge to any and all

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Wendy and Russell

The staff was friendly, professional and helpful. The place was clean... small but clean. We didn't like that the sink was in the bedroom and not in the bathroom, but we could see that there was no room for it in the bathroom. It's a big deal when you have to deal with a colostomy appliance. It's one of the only places on Ocracoke that is pet friendly... we were grateful to be able to stay just one night and bring our dog... thank you!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Cynthia

The game room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Great!

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2024

Margaret

Hotel was convenient and unique.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

A good price. Needs some updating.

Good location. The room was ok. The bed was too hard. No coffee available early in morning. The pool is great. Love the porch with swings. Great dinner place just out front

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Robert

the staff was very nice and helpful!!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2024

Allison

Our fridge smelled like fish. No hot water for showers. Very small room with no storage or surfaces to place your things. The staff was really nice though.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2024

James B

Was disappointed. The property is very average a a little shop worn

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2024

Leisa

There was no hair dryer in the room. Parking was limited. Overall okay but I would not stay there again.