Pony Island Inn

2.5 star property

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

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
  • Deepwater Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • British Cemetery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Ocracoke

Located in Ocracoke, Pony Island Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Ocracoke Beach. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ocracoke Lighthouse and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from British Cemetery.

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 with free parking, near Ocracoke Lighthouse
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 17 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 287 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 366 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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