8.7

447 reviews

Pony Island Inn

Pony Island Inn

785 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, 27960, North Carolina, United States

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Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Pony Island Inn

Pony Island Inn is a cozy motel in Ocracoke, North Carolina, United States. Located about 0.4mi from the city center, it sits at 785 Irvin Garrish Highway. Price starts from $146, and the property has 447 reviews.

Featured amenities include free parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi, plus a spa tub, air conditioning, a sun deck, and free on-site parking. The motel also offers non-smoking rooms, beach umbrellas, kitchenware, a kitchenette, a picnic area, free toiletries, a balcony, and a bathtub.

A breezy base for coastal explorations, Pony Island Inn blends practical perks with a relaxed vibe, inviting travelers to settle in for a memorable Ocracoke stay.

A seasonal outdoor pool with a shallow end awaits, offering a refreshing retreat under the island sun. The adults-only vibe keeps poolside moments laid-back and low-key, while a sun deck nearby is perfect for lazy afternoons after exploring the coast.

Room options span a lively range: Signature, Queen, Groundfloor accommodates 2 adults with a queen bed, while Deluxe, 2 Double, Kitchenette provides a different setup with two doubles. For pool views, Premium, Queen, Pool View, Balcony offers two queen beds, and larger configurations appear in suites like Suite, Pool View (queen bed plus a sofa bed) and the Two-Bedroom Suite (two queen beds and a sofa bed), with some suites featuring a sofa bed for extra guests.

Payment travels cashless: cash is not accepted. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa, making it convenient to settle bills with widely recognized cards.

Closest airports

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

60.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

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Premium, Queen Size, Pool View, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

Balcony

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Standard Double Room in Pony Island Inn

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Double Beds

4305 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Queen Suite with Pool View in Pony Island Inn

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Suite, Pool View

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

4845 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Bathtub

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Superior Suite in Pony Island Inn

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Superior Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

4845 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

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Two-Bedroom Suite in Pony Island Inn

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Suite, 2 Bedroom

2 King Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

8610 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Balcony

Bathtub

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Deluxe Junior Suite in Pony Island Inn

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Deluxe Junior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

4845 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Microwave

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Queen Room with Pool View - single occupancy in Pony Island Inn

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Queen Room, Pool View, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

4305 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Queen Room with Pool View in Pony Island Inn

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Room With Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

4305 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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Deluxe Double Room in Pony Island Inn

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Deluxe, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

4305 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x3

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Queen Room - single occupancy in Pony Island Inn

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Queen Room, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

4305 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Queen Room with Pool View in Pony Island Inn

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Queen Room, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

4305 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

x3

More details

Guest reviews

8.7

447 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Kelli

9.1

August 2025

We love the location, the size of the rooms, the amazing staff, everything. The property is always very clean and well maintained, and the pool towels being provided was a nice bonus. We can not say enough nice things about the staff! Every member of the front desk team is fantastic and the housekeeping / groundskeeping crew are truly some of the best ever.

We have no complaints. If I had a "wish list" item it would be for on site laundry facilities, however we stayed for 6 nights this time and last year when we stayed for only 3 nights, the need for laundry never even crossed my mind.

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Susan

10

June 2025

The room was clean, spacious and had a wet bar, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. It had shampoo and conditioner dispensers in the shower. It was very quiet at night to sleep. There is a tram shuttle stop in front of the hotel which we used. The Pony Island Restaurant serves a delicious breakfast from 7-11am. The swimming pool had beach towels to use. The Variety Store to get groceries was a short distance away.

No elevator. We were on the second floor but we loved our room and sitting in the chairs outside over looking the pool.

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Darlene

10

November 2024

At check-in I was helped by Roger. Very nice and helpful. The next day I encountered Chris. A delightful person. Very courteous and friendly. Attentive. Room was very clean and updated. Excellent Service!

I loved everything. If I HAD to choose something, it would be the step up into the room. I had no problem but I could see how it may hinder some with disabilities. I'm sure they had other rooms to accommodate those with disabilities though. I was disappointed that being a holiday weekend (Veterans Day) the majority of the businesses had already closed for the season, but this is no reflection on Pony Island Inn.

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Kelli

9.1

August 2024

Very impressed with how clean this motel was! Honestly better kept than most "high end" hotels we have ever stayed in. We stayed in a courtyard side room with 2 double beds and found it to have more than adequate space for our needs and offered lots of storage. There was a 6 drawer dresser, an area to hang about a dozen items, a good sized nightstand with a cubby beneath, a 2 person table, plus beds are also raised so you can tuck bags and stuff underneath of them. The pool and pool deck were also both very clean and well maintained. Oh, and there is an ice machine on the property which was a very helpful thing to have.

This is not really a complaint, it is just the only slight inconvenience we had. In our particular room, the water pressure via the shower head was very weak. Pressure was fine at both the sink facet and as it ran out of the tub faucet, but using as a shower it was such light pressure that it was very difficult to rinse off, especially when washing our hair. We were able to work around it though so for us it was manageable.

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Tracy

8.2

June 2024

The room was nice and clean and the beds were comfortable. The location was great and easy access to everything. The free tram stop location was outside the hotel making it easy to get around the shopping area and restaurants. Finally, the pool was clean and refreshing.

The housekeeping service was lacking. We put the “Please service the room” sign out when we left the room but housekeeping never showed up to refresh the towels or leave coffee and cups for the following morning. Needless to say, we did not leave a tip for housekeeping.

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Conner

9.1

November 2023

Chris was a friendly, helpful receptionist. He gave us a list of restaurants and other businesses that were open, off season in November. That was very helpful! The room was clean and comfortable. It was located in a quiet area. The bed covers were cheerful with bright colors. We slept well. There was a poster on the wall with NC fish. We are a NC family with a fishing heritage so many of the fish were familiar to us. We were happy to have a microwave and small refrigerator in the room. That was a delightful surprise. We had a double standard room on the ground floor and just expected the basics.

No restaurant on property. That was not a deal breaker though.

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Melanie

10

November 2024

The owner was 8th generation on Ocracoke. He was accommodating and friendly. Offered a folder of menus when we asked which restaurants were open during November. He gave us a map of the island, we walked everywhere, to the lighthouse, shopping and dinner. Our room was spacious and came with a kitchen area including frig, microwave and a small coffee pot with extra coffee 😀

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Deborah

9.1

June 2023

The location was on the main thoroughfare and very convenient to many attractions, from the beach to restaurants and shopping. I liked having windows on two sides of the room that could be opened for the fresh breeze and the kitchenette, with a small fridge, microwave, and sink. The room was attractive and clean. It had a table with two chairs, a lamp, and a ceiling fan. It also had a hairdryer and provided shampoo and shower gel in a dispenser in the shower. We used the blanket that was provided. We rented a golf cart and enjoyed visiting with friends who were staying nearby and exploring sites such as Springer's Point, the Preservation Society, and Howards' Cemetary. Our favorite activity, which we did three of the four afternoons we were there, was to watch the fishing charters unload their catches onto the dock. We also enjoyed sitting on the porch in comfortable chairs to watch the evening sun with a bottle of wine and some snacks from a local deli.

I prefer a more firm mattress, but I know many prefer softer ones. We did not realize before we arrived all the amenities that might have been available to us, such as the pool, golf carts, and possibly bicycles. The door had a useful rack of hooks on the back, but near the bathroom, there was also a shelf with a bar that could have provided clothes hangers, but none were present. A tiny amount of hand-dishwashing soap would have been welcomed. We liked the pillows, but there were only two of them for the two of us. A third or even fourth pillow, more or less firm, would have been appreciated.

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Anonymous

9.1

May 2025

The location is excellent, an equal distance from the beach access and the village. The adjacent restaurant is also good food at great prices. The grill and fish cleaning station were kept clean and orderly. The staff were friendly and amicable with good knowledge of the area.

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Heather

9.1

July 2024

The people were so helpful whenever you needed something. They had a late check in time with a code for us, because of the late ferry times. Our housekeeper was so helpful and nice.

I feel that there are some things that could be updated. There was rust on a few things and those should be replaced.

Points of Interest Around Pony Island Inn

Airports

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

60.4mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Pony Island Inn

Free parking

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Pony Island Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Pony Island Inn

When are the check-in and check-out times for Pony Island Inn?

Planning your stay at Pony Island Inn? The room will be ready for you between 03:00 PM and 09:00 PM. However, departures are set at 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Pony Island Inn?

Yes, there is convenient and free on-site parking available at the Pony Island Inn.

How much does a stay at Pony Island Inn cost?

Rates at Pony Island Inn commence from $146. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

Which room categories can I book at Pony Island Inn?

At the Pony Island Inn, the available room types include Standard Double Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, Queen Suites with Pool View, Superior Suites, Queen Rooms (single occupancy), Queen Rooms with Pool View, Deluxe Junior Suites, and Two-Bedroom Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The room sizes range from 4306 sqft to 8611 sqft. The rooms can accommodate various numbers of adults, with the maximum being 5 adults in the Two-Bedroom Suites. The beds in the rooms are either Double, Queen, or Twin beds, with some rooms also having a Sofa Bed.

What are the main attractions at Pony Island Inn?

At the Pony Island Inn, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities available. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool that is available seasonally. The pool is located outdoors, providing guests with a refreshing option to relax and cool off.

In addition to the pool, guests can also take advantage of the spa tub for a soothing experience. The hotel is conveniently located at the beach, offering guests the opportunity to spend time by the sea. Beach chairs and loungers are available, perfect for sunbathing or simply enjoying the ocean views.

For those who prefer more active recreational activities, the Pony Island Inn also provides bicycle rental services. Guests can explore the surrounding area and enjoy biking along the coast or picturesque paths nearby.

Overall, the hotel offers a range of leisure amenities that cater to different preferences, ensuring a enjoyable stay for all guests.

Can guests use a pool at Pony Island Inn?

The Pony Island Inn has one pool available. The pool is seasonal and located outdoors. It has a shallow end. However, the information does not mention if there are any age restrictions or any other features of the pool.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Pony Island Inn?

No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at Pony Island Inn. Only credit cards, such as Discover, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, are valid payment options.