Travel & Lodging

Travel Note

Getting there

There are two major airports in driving distance from Manteo: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Directions from ORF: -Exit the airport and head toward the intersection of Norview Avenue. -Merge onto I-64 W: Follow signs for I-64 W. -Take Exit 284B to merge onto US-13 S: Continue on US-13 S for about 26 miles. -Turn left onto US-158 E: Follow US-158 E for approximately 45 miles, crossing into North Carolina. -Continue onto NC-12 S: Follow NC-12 S for about 25 miles until you reach Manteo. -Arrive in Manteo: Continue on NC-12 S into Manteo. Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. From RDU: -Exit the airport and follow the signs to I-40 E. -Merge onto I-40 E: Follow I-40 E for about 10 miles. -Take Exit 293A to merge onto I-440 E: Follow I-440 E for about 6 miles. -Merge onto US-64 E: Follow US-64 E for approximately 90 miles. -Merge onto US-264 E: Continue on US-264 E for about 50 miles. -Take the exit toward NC-12 S: Follow signs for NC-12 S and merge onto it. -Continue on NC-12 S: Follow NC-12 S for about 25 miles. -Arrive in Manteo: Continue on NC-12 S into Manteo. Estimated Travel Time: 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

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The Tranquil House Inn - Manteo, NC

Tranquil House has an 8-room block at a $389 nightly rate +taxes/$19 daily service fee, with a 2-night minimum. Any unbooked rooms will be released on August 18, 2025. You can call for the Hallman-Macdonald wedding block to see which rooms are available.

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The Roanoke Island Inn

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Hotel Manteo, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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Burrus House Inn Waterfront Suites

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Surf Side Hotel

Travel Note

Rentals at Pirates Cove Marina

Pirates Cove is a lovely nearby marina with many rental options available.