City: Pine Island (North Of Duck), NC

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (252) 453-6565, (800) HAMPTON

Address: NC 12

Description: Those looking for short-term lodgings on the northern Outer Banks have never had many options, but the oceanfront Hampton Inn helps fill the void. Opened in 2002, the inn has 123 sleeper rooms, a mix of guest rooms, and studio suites. Room decor has a coastal theme with ceiling fans and private balconies. Each room has a television, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, ironing equipment, coffeemaker, pay Nintendo, pay-per-view movies, and two two-line phones. Most rooms feature a pull-out sofa, and some have whirlpool tubs. Studio suites also feature a wet bar. The majority of rooms have an ocean view. Public areas include a heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa, an exercise room, a game room, four meeting rooms, coin-operated laundry facilities, and the Suite Shop with sundries, beach supplies, sodas, and snacks. Outdoors is a pool, kiddie pool, and a lazy river. Direct beach access is provided. Continental breakfast is served to guests each morning.