Pony Island Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Ocracoke Lighthouse in Ocracoke

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Front of property
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Living area
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Balcony
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Suite, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ocracoke

In historical district.You'll find Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Springer's Point Preserve and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • British Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ocracoke Preservation Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪SmacNally's Waterfront Bar and Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing Ocracoke - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pony Island Inn

Motel near Ocracoke Lighthouse in Ocracoke
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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
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. 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 17 and close October 01.
  • 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

Pony Island Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 369 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, close to everything, very quiet, whistle clean. Comfortable bed for two. Love the room 102 setup and how little kitchenette was off set from main room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome desk was exceptional and the small touches of comfort make you smile.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time. It was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TODD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Less than 1/4 mile to three great dining options and the inn has the best breakfast place on the island! A beautiful 1/2 mile walk to the lighthouse or the harbor. Very quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful establishment. Kind and helpful staff. It was very clean and convieniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Raleigh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Wonderful get away place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Okracoke is a place we’ve enjoyed for many years and staying at the Pony Island Inn always makes our trips extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all great! Can’t wait to do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Newport

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and everyone is so nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024