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Pony Island Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Ocracoke Lighthouse

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View
Executive Suite, Pool View | Living area
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Balcony
Front of property
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan

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785 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC, 27960
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Springer's Point Preserve
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard Area

Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard Area

Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Queen Suite with Pool View

Queen Suite with Pool View

Queen Suite with Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, Balcony, Pool View

Superior Suite, Balcony, Pool View

Superior Suite, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Suite with Pool View

Queen Suite with Pool View

Queen Suite with Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, Pool View

Executive Suite, Pool View

Executive Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Ocracoke

At Pony Island Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, charcoal grills and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Ocracoke motel include Springer's Point Preserve and Ocracoke Preservation Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • British Cemetery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocracoke Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing - Ocracoke - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pony Island Inn

Motel with free parking, near Ocracoke Lighthouse
As a guest of Pony Island Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Pony Island Inn also features a picnic area and pool umbrellas. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ocracoke motel.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Pony Island Inn offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths and complimentary toiletries.

This Ocracoke motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 17 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Pony Island Motel
Pony Island Inn Motel
Pony Island Inn Ocracoke
Pony Island Inn Motel Ocracoke

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Pony Island Inn?

Yep, Pony Island Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Pony Island Inn?

As of 12 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pony Island Inn on 13 Jan 2026 start from NZ$180.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Pony Island Inn?

The closest beach to Pony Island Inn is Outer Banks Beaches (77.3 km).

Does Pony Island Inn have a pool?

Pony Island Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 17 to October 01). The swimming pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Pony Island Inn?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pony Island Inn?

No, Pony Island Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pony Island Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pony Island Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Pony Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 456 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donna

We did not stay because of storm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a poor experience with the person at the desk at check in which made the experience not so great overall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and affordable! Easy access to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Paying extra for poolside was a scam. It was advertised as 1st floor, but it isn't. There are no poolside units. It was an average unit, with a horrible musty odor. The staff were polite and helpful to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, fantastic rooms, nicely placed in the village. Great staff even if you have to check in after the office closes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated room. Staff was friendly and available. Restaurant right next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, very freindly staff. exceeded every expectation we had
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, however there were several black hairs on our bathroom vanity, the pillow case and under the comforter on the top sheets. Roger the manager was quick to send housekeeping for a sheet change. The housekeeper came but was very offended evidently that we had complained about the hairs in the bed and bathroom. She had a very angry, bad attitude the few minutes she was in our room changing the sheets. I thanked her several times for changing the sheets, but she was having none of it. Even though I showed her all the black hairs in the bed, she kept brushing me off, shaking her head and saying I know these sheets are clean, I washed them myself. I tried to tell her Im sure she had but somewhere, somehow lots of black hairs got on them and I didnt want to sleep in them. Unfortunate way to start our time there. Roger the manager was very apologetic. The restaurant next door was superb, service, attitudes and food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt very safe in the area. The room was spacious. The hotel was located conveniently
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

The room was large and had a surprising dining table. But the AC didn’t work. We had to open all the windows and blinds to get a breeze. Enjoyed the room as a whole but we slept very little since it was almost 90 during the day and 80 at night. The pool was nice and not crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Newark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a fancy or new place, but well maintained, updated, comfortable and a very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

RANDALL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived to find a bed that was absolutely terrible. They basically told me tough luck and that they were booked solid. No refund. After complaining to you people, they magically found another room. The parking lot was virtually empty that night as well as the next morning. Bottom line, they lied.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful, kind and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and all the staff we encountered were very nice. The people above us had a dog that barked a lot and woke us up early and often . We would definitely stay again but would ask to change roooms next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Likes the place. Didn’t like the mattress. Needs replaced in room 127. Felt like I would roll out of bed. Very pleased with this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay!

Wonderful service at the hotel! The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LEONARD S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Affordable bike rental. Walkable to lots of food and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evonda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025