The Inn At Corolla Light

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View, 1st Floor, Pet Friendly | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Seasonal outdoor pool
Dock
Beach nearby, kayaking, motor boating

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1066 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC, 27927
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Horse Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Cozy King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Junior Suite with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Soundfront King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View, 1st Floor, Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Cozy King Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens Pet Friendly

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Soundfront King, Pet Friendly, 1st Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Corolla Light, The Inn At Corolla Light is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. This 42-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Currituck Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wild Horse Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Inn At Corolla Light

Hotel with free breakfast, near Outer Banks Beaches
The Inn At Corolla Light features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Kitchens, free local calls, and ironing boards are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 32.02 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 32.02 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Corolla Inn
Corolla Light
Corolla Light Inn
Inn Corolla Light
Inn Light
Light Corolla
The Inn At Corolla Light Hotel
The Inn At Corolla Light Corolla
The Inn At Corolla Light Hotel Corolla

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Inn At Corolla Light?

The Inn At Corolla Light offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near The Inn At Corolla Light?

This hotel is situated in Corolla Light within a short 16-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and also 16 minutes on foot from Corolla Beach. You'll also find Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Inn At Corolla Light?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Inn At Corolla Light include a casino at the property?

No, The Inn At Corolla Light doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Inn At Corolla Light?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Inn At Corolla Light?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Does The Inn At Corolla Light have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Inn At Corolla Light feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Inn At Corolla Light offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Does The Inn At Corolla Light allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Inn At Corolla Light for a fee of USD 32.02 per pet, per night.

Does The Inn At Corolla Light have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Inn At Corolla Light?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Inn At Corolla Light.

Reviews

The Inn At Corolla Light Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 667 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids running screaming in areas where they should have behaved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don't go there

The place is old and tired. No amenities on site. Room on the third floor with no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place, enjoyed our stay, especially the pool and the employees, the breakfast gentlemen always had a smile and a great attitude!
Pool in the evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfred, Virginia Beach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location directly on the water with a beautiful dock and gazebo at end with jet skis and boats to rent etc. I’ve been coming here for decades and the rooms used to be old and dated but at least they were cozy. Now they’ve sort of up dated the rooms ugly furniture, fake wood floors but no cozy rugs are anything, ugly depressing colors. Navy blue and grey. Everything still looks super dated just uglier than ever. My room smelled like an old locker room. Bengay oder and all ! Disgusting! The Inns only manager had left right after I checked in or I would have complained about the smell and checked right out !! Also the mattress on bed was low quality garbage. Pillows too. Slept horrible. It was a bad night between the smell and the horrible bed. Done with that place. Moving on. There are much better places on the Outer Banks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Staff & service
I think the bathroom sink area was difficult to maneuver around...meaning no counter space at all. Also, the bedding and mattress was only so so. But the people we came in contact with were very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice Inn with beautiful views of the Sound

We had a beautiful room with a balcony on the Sound. The sunsets were amazing! As stated in the Inn's info, there is a smell associated with the swampy mud area near the bulkhead, but we expected itvandvwas not bother by it. The only arm chair in the room was made of poor quality. It would have been nice to have 2 nicely made chairs to enjoy sitting and chatting in the evening. The continental breakfast was a nice variety of items and the dining and food area was extremely clean. The customer service was great from check-in to check-out! We would definitely stay again and recommend the Inn to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spring

Traveled with family

Tranquil

View from our room of dawn over the Currituck Sound
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anahid

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fine, however the property and rooms need a facelift. It’s very rustic and old. We had a king suite which was a large room with a pullout but the furniture, room and bathroom needed a major upgrade. The staff was excellent and super friendly and helpful and the property’s location was ideal. Central and by the water. Overall we had a pleasant stay but I don’t think I could stay there again unless they do some major renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking to our room smelled awful then spiders, spiders and spiders...we found 7 spiders in our room the first night... everywhere spiders. Bed was hard and uncomfortable. Breakfast was very nice though!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Gem

Nice place for a stay in Corolla. Check-in was easy as well as check out. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It was nice, just expected the rooms to be a little nicer and cleaner. There were bugs in every corner of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad smell from outside but hotel was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Auther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had Room 42 with an outdoor deck overseeing the pier and water sports. It was the perfect place to be for July 4th fireworks!!! The room and the views were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment, quiet. Bruce is a plus! Nice gentleman
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with plenty of space, big bathroom, plenty of drawer and closet space, clean, good breakfast and seating included, beautiful view of the sound
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Traveled with partner
N/A
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025