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Swell Motel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand
Beach nearby, white sand
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Reception
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

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46854 NC-12, Buxton, NC, 27953
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed No Pets

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room (2 Queen Pet) | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (2 Queen Pet)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Double Room No Pets | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Swell Motel

Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has barbecues and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Swell Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Buxton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Swell Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a seasonal outdoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and 6 minutes on foot from Outer Banks Beaches
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
Swell Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Buxton motel is smoke free.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 13 November and 8 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Swell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 517 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

travis

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They make you feel like you’re family there. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very well thought out motel. I would recommend this motel to anyone I know and those that I have just met. Super friendly staff and owners! Do not hesitate to book the Swell Motel in Buxton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Scott AFB

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Updated and well-maintained. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The person who checked us in for a last minute booking when we got stranded on the island without any personal items was so courteous and helpful. Our room was clean and lovely. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Cosby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little bungalow type rooms. Everyone staying near us was super friendly. Outdoor spaces with a fire pit encouraged get-togethers in the evening with music and food on Saturday night. Close to all things to do in the area, it was a perfect place to stay! We loved it, and will be back. Most of those we met were return customers, which says a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a great place to stay. Great people
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the amenities that the motel has to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Outstanding owners and one of the coolest places we have stayed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

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

Great stay!

Very clean motel! The owner is also extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THERESA, Mineral Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the best place in Buxton! The staff was awesome they have clean comfortable we arrived early and were welcome to put our things in the room and go enjoy the beach. Loved having use of the kayaks, crab cages, fire pit, outdoor games, bicycles! Amazing place definitely would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches, used towels, poor ventillation. All of my belongings smell of mildew. Will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Motel is very dated and had many areas that needed attention. Room was clean, with no bugs and beds were comfortable but one was very short.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I adore this place! Love the quirks. Not only are they pet friendly, they are people friendly too! I think I’m going to make the Swell a tradition. Very much looking forward to returning next year, that will be my 3rd time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made reservations for four adults, three kids and one infant. When we arrived, after a seven hour drive, we get our room and it’s a room with a queen size bed and a full size bed. So we ask the lady at the front desk how this room sleeps 8 people and she said I don’t know I didn’t make the reservation. My husband had to speak to the owner about our situation and she finally suggested rolling 2 cots into our room which then left us packed in like sardines. There’s no way that was safe under the fire code. The next day we are loading up to go get some lunch and my oldest daughter steps off the porch and into a crack in the parking lot and scrapes her shin and breaks her foot. Their parking lot has huge cracks all over it which they instantly started acting like they were going to have fixed now that someone got hurt. Needless to say this will not be a place we stay at again or recommend for anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

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

This is what a 6 STAR stay would look like!

This facility was extremely spotless inside and outside. The amenities were unlimited and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. We are grateful and thankful for the opportunity to stay here at this location. We are already booking again in the fall to stay again. We are giving this establishment a 6 star rating! Is has the whole package plus more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Business traveller
The property was closed due to Hurricane Erin and we were turned away by the owner. We need a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have been nice if the bedding was cleaner. Fantastic beach vibe and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great place!

Staff were great and attentive, and the rooms were really nice, especially for a renovated old motel! We only stayed here for two nights on our way south to Ocracoke with more family, but would absolutely stay longer. Great vibe with the live music Friday and Saturday. We’ll probably be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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