Cuthbert House Hotel - Beaufort

4-star historic inn on the National Register of Historic Places overlooking the Beaufort River

Historic Accommodations & Rooms

Cuthbert House offers ten individually appointed rooms, each with direct views of the Beaufort River. The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972 and retains 18th-century architecture with modern upgrades. Three ground-level rooms are available for guests with mobility concerns, and the Eastlake Suite and Federal Room are frequently requested for their spacious layouts and river views.

Complimentary Amenities & Social Hour

A daily complimentary social hour from 5 to 6 PM offers wine, beer, and locally sourced hors d'oeuvres on the front porch. Guests also have access to complimentary bikes, a Hunting Island State Park pass, and beach chairs, blankets, and umbrellas for day trips. The inn provides a 24-hour snack bar with soft drinks, water, and sweet treats, plus evening turndown service with locally made chocolates.

Dining & Breakfast

Each morning begins with a full breakfast in the sunroom, featuring a rotating hot entrée, fresh fruit, pastries baked in-house, and French press coffee. Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request, and the chef accommodates dietary restrictions such as dairy allergies. Breakfast service times are flexible, and guests who depart early receive a packed breakfast to go.

Pet-Friendly & Outdoor Spaces

The inn welcomes pets in ground-level rooms and provides a pet bed, bowls, and daily treats upon arrival. The property includes a garden with live oaks draped in Spanish moss, an outdoor fireplace, and a furnished terrace overlooking the river. Free on-site parking is available behind the building with accessible spaces.

Location & Local Experiences

Cuthbert House sits one block from downtown Beaufort's Bay Street, within walking distance of the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Beaufort History Museum. The concierge service arranges walking tours, cooking classes, and guided tours about local culture, and complimentary walking tours are offered with a local guide. Hunting Island State Park is a 15-minute drive away, and the inn provides a day pass and beach chairs to all guests.

• Location: 1 block from downtown Beaufort, walking distance to Waterfront Park and History Museum
• Rooms: 10 rooms with river views; ground-level pet-friendly rooms available
• Dining: Daily changing breakfast with French press coffee and house-made pastries
• Amenities: Complimentary social hour with wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres each evening
• Pet Policy: Pet beds, bowls, and daily treats provided; pets allowed in ground-floor rooms
• Special Features: Bicycles, Hunting Island State Park pass, and beach gear included at no charge