The Anchorage Inn & Marina

This four-story hotel, completely modern and up-to-date, lies near the entrance to Silver Lake Harbor. It's an island favorite, mainly because of its good-size, comfortably furnished rooms, which open onto some of Ocracoke's best views. The sunsets over Pamlico Sound, of course, are better the higher up your room: We prefer the fourth-floor rooms with balconies. An elevator services all floors. Boaters and fishermen are fond of this place because of its easy access to the harbor. The hotel also operates a dockside cafe adjacent to its swimming pool at the marina, and grills and picnic tables are outside for do-it-yourself cooks. Even nonguests can enjoy the Anchorage's raw bar, which offers fresh local clams, oysters, shrimp, and the catch of the day.

Facilities:
Restaurant; outdoor pool; small boat, bike, and scooter rentals; playground; full-service marina; fishing trips; nonsmoking rooms

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