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Tower Circle Motel

2.0 star property
The Outer Banks beaches beckon just steps away, inviting travelers to unwind by the sea with modern comforts and outdoor spaces designed for coastal relaxation.

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Tower Circle OBX offers a genuine beach getaway experience with thoughtful amenities. Guests can enjoy free in-room WiFi while staying connected, charge electric vehicles at the on-site station, and relax on outdoor furniture perfectly positioned for ocean views.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet Friendly Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet Friendly Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pet Friendly Efficiency | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet Friendly Efficiency

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Buxton, Tower Circle Motel is near the beach. Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Buxton Seafood. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Surf's Up are also worth visiting.
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Map
46239 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC, 27920

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tower Circle Motel

Hotel near Outer Banks Beaches
Tower Circle Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Circle Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tower Circle Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tower Circle Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tower Circle Motel located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Buxton Woods Nature Trail, and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. Lighthouse Beach and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Tower Circle Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, fabulous hosts, nice atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, very clean so nice convenient walk to the oceanfront beach walking to restaurants was easy not far from the lighthouse. It was a great stay would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very personable, and by surprise we were entertained by a free concert on the lawn of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property had great walkability, it was quaint and quiet at night and a lot of good restaurants nearby. We loved that the beach was right around the corner. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved our time here! The room was very clean and is a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Aries

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I loved the room's ambiance and found the decor very cool. The check-in was smooth—while there was no front desk, the process through email and text was perfectly fine. However, the lack of basic amenities was noticeable. We were given only one tiny bar of soap for two people, and the shampoo came in a small, single-use plastic packet that was barely enough for one person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamie

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

Best dog friendly motel!

The room was incredibly clean and had everything we needed. The beach is just down a short lane. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unit was clean and nicely decorated. The bed was super comfortable. Location was walking distance to many places. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We would stay here again. The bed was very comfy, everything you needed was there coffee, refrigerator, microwave, TV , easy to get in to room, code was sent and instructions given. Was perfect for the two of us for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and a friend of mine came down to Buxton to fish for the weekend. Our room was the perfect choice for the weekend. Nothing fancy just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and clean. Walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marla

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

Spacious, clean and comfortable

Basic but clean, comfortable and well located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Steps from the beach. Peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean! Recently renovated. Quiet, safe area with a 2 min walk to the beach. Conveniently located near the Cape and well-positioned for exploring all of Hatteras Island. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie

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

Buxton Hotel Room

This classic but newly renovated beach hotel was a very good stay for 3 of us(couple with grand). Close walk to beach, extra large room, clean. Any messages to owners were quickly answered. We loved this area of OBX….not so busy as the Nags Head area. Bed linens are soooo comfy😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, very helpful staff who's quick to address any issue. Very clean room and fresh. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We used to stay here years ago, for about 8years running, until the motel changed owners. Then we looked at some other places because the price went up. We decided to book this one up recently, as the price was a little higher but the convenience and location i cant ignore. Was very happy with the new look, you can see many updates and upgrades to the whole property. Very clean room, very happy with how spacious it was, and honestly If i come back I would look at this motel first before anywhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Sports trip

Hotel had a good location for what we need it. Pool only 2 people can fit in, service by the pool was only really for the young people I waited about an hour for the bartender to come and acknowledge and my kids (not a family friendly hotel) ask for extra pillow never got it the first day that I went to get towels for the pool they didn’t have enough. Parking terrible and sooooo small one night had to park at handicap space since all spaces had been taken. Customer service was good but all for the price not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, in the accommodations were very good. However, the air conditioning window unit was not strong enough to keep the room at a comfortable temperature. It wasn’t exactly hot in the room, but we couldn’t get the temperature to be low enough to be comfortable while sleeping. Also, the cable connection to the TV didn’t seem to be working.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I needed a weekend beach getaway and so we booked a 2 night stay at the Tower Circle OBX motel because reviews said the location was walking distance to the beach. We were not disappointed! The Tower Circle OBX was a wonderful place to stay! The location is a quick 5 minute walk from the beach, parking is right on the premises and the location is also walking distance from restaurants and shops. The room was perfect for two and it appeared it had been recently renovated, so the bathroom and room furnishing were very nice. While the physical furnishings of the room were wonderful I must give a shout- out to the great service we experienced by the owners of the motel. My wife forgot her hairdryer and the motel did not have one, but we texted the hotel owner and within 10 minutes someone was at the door delivering a hairdryer to our room! This was exceptional service and it was so greatly appreciated!!! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend the Tower Circle - nothing fancy, but practical, friendly and great location. Will definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tower Circle OBX Buxton

Tower Circle OBX was convenient for us, close to where family was staying, to places to eat and easy access to the beach. It was bare-bones, but that is not a bad thing. We found the bed comfortable although the pillows were a bit skimpy. The shower and towels were great although it took awhile for hot water to reach the sink. Our coffee pot was not clean but I was fine with washing it. The chairs at the table were terribly uncomfortable as there was absolutely no padding on them. I would suggest some room darkening curtains over the windows as the shades left a gap for folks to peer in and the safety lights that are left on at night lit the room up like daylight. All in all, I would recommend the hotel to anyone staying a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue was the TV didn't work but was more interested in the beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great renovated old school motel just steps from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

Cute renovation spot by the beach!

Such a great stay! The renovated motel has a fresh, feel and the beds were super comfy. Check-in was simple and hassle-free, and the host was friendly and welcoming. Perfect spot by the beach—we’d happily come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps from the beach. Fresh renovations and the owners/ property management are pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025