Scotland Neck Inn

I stayed at the Scotland Neck in August, 2023 and was very disappointed. The price was very reasonable, the TV and WiFi worked well and check-in was easy and pleasant, but I could find little else good to say. The building and décor are very dated and offer little in the way of amenities. They have a breakfast room, but it is piled high with stored furniture and fixtures and no breakfast of any kind – not even coffee. (Don’t believe the photos displayed!) My room was spacious but with old furniture that showed its age. The wooden arms of the desk chair were sticky to the touch, even after wiping them down with an antiseptic wipe, as were the surfaces of the desk and night table. There were no hand towels or tissues in the bathroom. The toilet was loose and rocked on the floor with excess dirty caulking at the base and stains from leaks on the floor tiles. I think the only reason the Scotland Neck Inn does any business, is that they are the only hotel in the area. The hotel lost power twice in the afternoon and evening for about 4 hours total after a thunderstorm. Not sure if it was the local power grid that was sensitive or the hotel that had issues. But losing power and AC on a 90+ degree day was not pleasant! I will certainly look elsewhere and drive farther if necessary to find lodging the next time I am in the area.

Settled on the Tullie Inn after recommended local restaurant suffered last minute staff shortages. Comfortable and pleasant Gastro pub on Main Street. We were lucky to acquire a round corner table in the conservatory area on the front. Just as well when the “live entertainment” started! Cocktails ordered but two Margaritas lacked essential Ingredient so extra shots ordered. Service was polite, friendly but slow. (It was a busy Saturday evening.). Food was delicious and a fair price. Wine choices were good value too. On leaving we had to walk through the main bar area where the evening’s singer was attempting to entertain with poor sound quality and football on a large screen behind him! Definitely a good choice in the area but maybe avoid the entertainment area.

Electrical outlets on the lamps didn't work...there were 3 total lamps, 2 electrical outlets on each, of the 6 outlets only 1 worked. So couldn't charge devices near the bed but instead across the room. Pillows were flat or hard as a board. Bed was overly springy. The vending machine had 3 different types of potato chips, nothing else. No drink vending machines at all. Tub backed up with water when showering. Check-in was easy, desk person was friendly. The room was clean.

Surprisingly this off the beaten path motel is quite nice but needs some added touches. No tissues in the room and no hand towels in the bathroom. These and other amenities are what will get better reviews. The pool of course is not available this time of year but no pool cover and it makes an unsightly area at the front entrance with leaves and debri floating in the water. Again, touches needed to have a good overall appearance Friendly staff