49684 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920

Boutique waterfront hotel and restaurant featuring 13 well appointed guest rooms overlooking Pamlico Sound. Award winning guest experience including recognition as a 2525 Traveler's Choice of the Best and 2012-25 Top Ranked Hotel Outer Banks. It includes multiple residential units of two 2-Bed / 1 Bath apartments and two studio apartments for staff or additional revenue. It also includes an additional .57 acre adjacent parcel in city approval to expand four guest rooms and three apartments."

The Inn on Pamlico Sound & Café Pamlico is a casually elegant, full-service boutique waterfront hotel featuring 13 guest rooms and an award-winning guest experience— most notably recognized as a 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best destination. The property offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere with world-class dining, event and wedding facilities, private decks, and spacious rooms equipped with large whirlpool spa tubs.

Set across 2.13 acres, the inn includes a broad range of guest amenities: gourmet breakfast service, fresh-baked goods, kayaks, bicycles, a swimming pool, home theater, library, pavilion, and heated decks. In addition to the guest rooms, the property includes two 2-bed/1-bath apartments and two studio apartments, ideal for staff housing or supplemental rental income.

An additional adjacent 0.57-acre parcel is currently undergoing city approval for four more guest rooms and three 2-bedroom apartments, offering tangible expansion potential for the next operator or investor.

Located on Hatteras Island along North Carolina’s Outer Banks, Buxton offers a unique coastal setting with strong regional connectivity via NC Highway 12. This corridor serves as the primary north-south route through the barrier islands, providing consistent visibility, reliable traffic flow, and direct access for residents, visitors, and service-oriented commercial activity.

Buxton’s position within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore strengthens its appeal for hospitality, retail, recreational, and small business users. With steady tourism demand, ongoing investment in coastal infrastructure, and a growing year-round residential base, the area maintains a resilient long-term outlook for commercial and mixed-use opportunities.