Inlet Inn — Hotel in Beaufort

What I learned about The Inlet Inn & why I loved it.

The Inlet Inn is a small family-owned and operated waterfront hotel in downtown Beaufort’s historic district.

The Inn has great views of the harbour and from your own porch or patio, you can watch wild horses graze and apparently, you can see dolphins play. They have 36 rooms, large waterfront rooms with a king bed, sitting area with pull-out sofa and private balconies with rocking chairs are located on the first and second floors. A perfect spot for any guests to relax and enjoy the beautiful views and ocean breezes.

I learned that six of their first-floor waterfront rooms have working fireplaces for the cooler shoulder seasons or a romantic evening. The third-floor rooms offer two queen beds, a dining table and chairs and a large bay window seat perfect for cuddling up with a book and watching the wild horses and traveling mariners. They also have a few west-facing non-waterfront rooms. One of which has a king bed and two twins and this is perfect for larger families.

The Inlet Inn tradition is modeled after the British Colonial tradition and serves a continental breakfast with fresh brewed Jamaican "Blue Mountain" coffee, OJ, toasted bagels and warm muffins. And best of all, they [deliver] it straight to your room so you can lounge a bit longer in your pjs!. Breakfast can also be enjoyed in the third-floor Widow's Walk Lounge. The communal fourth Widow’s Walk offers distant views of the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Shackleford Island and the Atlantic Ocean.

When it comes to parking, there's plenty of space on the property to park your car. The Inn is only a few steps from the waterfront and several great downtown dining locales and historic sites.

Inlet Inn is definitely a place to refresh, revive and relax. I...

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We went for Beaufort's Annual Pirate Invasion weekend and had the best seat in the house! Room 201 is known as THE BEST ROOM for viewing the invasion! We were on a waiting list for the hotel and lucky us, some pirate must have given up the room so he could go back to pillaging and plundering through the town....AARRGGHH!! I still cannot believe how lucky we were. I actually asked as we were checking out to reserve it for next year and it's already reserved!! :(

This being the first time we stayed here, we were excited because the Inn is set on Front street, facing the inlet, across the street from the docks and restaurants. Our balcony was on the corner so we faced the street and then could see down the waterway for miles. We could also see the wild horses on Shackleford island and dolphins at dusk.

The staff were friendly, nothing fabulous. The person I talked to on the phone to tell me we were the lucky recipients from the waiting list to have room 201 was super friendly, but when we arrived she was not there. The breakfast is delivered to your room by 9:30am and consists of 2 bagels and 2 muffins. I'm allergic to nuts to I could not eat the muffins, so I resorted to a plain bagel. No frills.

Cleanliness- ok, here is my beef. It's not that it was dirty, it just wasn't tip top. I think because it is set on the waterway, the salt water/air may make things rust a bit. That coupled with the Inn being somewhat old, it wasn't as nice as I'd like. Don't get me wrong, it was nice, just not as nice for the price. The showerhead needed some extra cleaning love and our bathtub had some cruddy stuff on the outside of it. We paid for our...

Hello friends, give this one a try. The Inlet Inn is my go to option when staying in Beaufort, NC. I've stayed there dozens of times over the years and most of my experiences have been positive. The Inlet Inn is a self-service type of place where you pick up your room key in a packet stuck to the front door. The rooms are spacious and offer high ceilings and comfortable seating areas. Housekeeping is well, mostly absent during your stay. Walk around to find a housekeeping cart and figure it out yourself. Parking is ample but it is in a gravel lot with overhanging trees. The landscaping is top shelf including a lovely and serene courtyard area.

The location is convenient to everything you'll want to do in Beaufort. The docks, shopping, and restaurants are all right outside your door. However, you will need a calendar and a proper chronograph to keep up with the nonsensical openings and closings of the Beaufort restaurants. I reckon they are trying to keep a good portion of those pesky customers away.

If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay within easy walking distance of everything Beaufort has to offer and are not overly concerned with the lack of hotel amenities and services then give the Inlet Inn a try.

Pro tip. Reserve a 2nd floor waterfront room for the best balcony views.

Top attractions. Maritime museum, Old Burying Grounds, and a stroll along the town docks.

Best day trips. Drive to Harkers Island then ferry to Cape Lookout and rent an ATV. Note: Outer islands are natural areas offering little shelter and few amenities so prepare before striking out. ...