Tower Circle Motel
A calm ocean at sunset with a dramatic golden sky and turquoise water, no people.

Keeping it simple,since 1957.

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Olivia, co-owner of Tower Circle Motel, smiling warmly outdoors.
Olivia & HunterOwners, Tower Circle Motel · Since 1957
From the Owners

This stretch of sand has welcomed the same surfers and fishing families back every summer for decades. Our job hasn't changed much in that time — keep the beds soft, the coffee hot, and the porch light on.

The Rooms

Coastal Simplicity Meets Surfside Charm

Tower Circle is your retro-modern hideaway on Hatteras Island — just a 2-minute walk from the ocean. Each room is outfitted with coastal textures, cloud-soft beds, and hand-picked details designed for laid-back escapes and spontaneous surf sessions.

A bright, simply furnished motel room with a leather chair and a large window.
Ground floor, ocean-side

The Lighthouse Room

2 Guests1 Bed1 Bath
Two neatly made queen beds with crisp white linens in a bright motel room.
Two queens, family-sized

The Double Queen

4 Guests2 Beds1 Bath
A bright coastal bedroom with a teal accent wall and a shell-print bedspread.
Ground floor, boards welcome

The Surfcaster

2 Guests1 Bed1 Bath
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Every stay includes

Simple Comforts, Designed for You

Comfy bedsCrisp white linens
Private bathroomTub/shower with great pressure
Coffee nook & fridgeIn every room
Beach accessJust a short stroll away
Cruiser bikesDiscounted, by request
Free parkingRight outside your door
A Closer Look

Step Inside

A coastal-styled bedroom with blue accent pillows, a knit throw, and light wood floors.A kiteboarder riding across bright turquoise water under a clear sky.A beach cruiser bicycle parked directly on the sand with ocean waves behind it.A row of surfboards resting against a rack under palm fronds.

Every room, made up simple

Guest Reviews

What Guests Are Saying

Google

“Charming, family-owned motel with attention to detail—best stay in Buxton.”

GG

Google Guest

Airbnb

“A peaceful little gem tucked behind the dunes. Clean, cozy, and perfect after a long surf day.”

AG

Airbnb Guest

TripAdvisorExcellent

“We loved the retro surf vibe and friendly hosts – felt right at home!”

TG

TripAdvisor Guest

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Located at 46239 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC — right at the edge of Buxton Woods and walking distance to the beach, the lighthouse, and local favorites.

Check-in after 3:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out available upon request if possible.

Clean linens & towels, mini-fridge & microwave, air conditioning, private bath, free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and access to shared beach gear including chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards.

Pets are not permitted at this time; service animals always welcome.

The beach is a 7-minute walk or 2-minute bike ride from the motel.

A nostalgic hideaway that emphasizes simplicity and unplugging — no TVs, just ocean breeze, biking, and slow Outer Banks living.

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Life on Hatteras Island

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A wet golden retriever shaking off in the ocean surf, tongue out and happy.
Regulars
A weathered wooden dock leading out into green-blue ocean water.
Evening walk
A lone angler casting a line into the surf at dusk.
First cast
A steaming cup of coffee and an open book resting on a sunlit windowsill.
Slow mornings
A wooden boardwalk stretching through a green marshland toward the horizon.
Buxton Woods
A four-wheel-drive vehicle parked on a sand dune overlooking the ocean.
The long way round
A lone angler casting a line into the surf at dusk.

Same stretch of sand since 1957. Book direct and save.

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