Ocracoke Island at the southern end of the Outer Banks is accessible only by ferry, giving it an isolated charm and extraordinary 16 miles of pristine Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach that receive far fewer visitors than the northern beaches despite being equally beautiful. The 3 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 800 m of Ocracoke Island Outer Banks, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.