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Swell Motel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby, white sand
A black cat sitting by a window, looking outside.
Beach nearby, white sand
A porch with various potted plants and flowers.
A reception area with a counter displaying various items, a window with decorations, and a wall with painted skulls.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $197
$175 nightly
$197 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

Explore the area

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46854 NC-12, Buxton, NC, 27953
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed No Pets

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a chair.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed No Pets

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a door.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

A hotel room with a bed, two bar stools, a chair, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted coat rack, and a framed picture.

Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a large window.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed No Pets

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

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 WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets

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

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 WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room (2 Queen Pet)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a lamp.

Comfort Room (2 Queen Pet)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room No Pets

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room No Pets

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hatteras Island Inn
Buxton
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,001 reviews
$109 nightly
The price is $123
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Buxton

When you stay at Swell Motel in Buxton, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lighthouse Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Swell Motel

Swell Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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 November 13 and February 8.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Buxton Swell Motel Motel
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Swell Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 545 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Venkata L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay in Buxton
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As the name implies, this was a "swell" hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, bathrooms nice. Access to bicycles and kayaks was a nice amenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by how well this property is. I had a feeling that they cared about us and the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and great hospitality . The walls between units are thin, and we heard a lot of noise from neighbors
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They make you feel like you’re family there. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melvin

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
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rate was bit high compared to other hotel .It doesn’t have beach access, which is why I was willing to pay the additional price.It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swell was just what we needed! Clean, inviting, pet friendly, large outdoor kitchen with grills and sink, has a friendly campground/motel atmosphere. Plenty of supplies in the room to fix a full meal. Bed in D1 needs to be replaced. Linens clean and fresh. Bathroom could use a makeover but plenty of towels and hot water. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities
Outstanding owners and one of the coolest places we have stayed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christa

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed our stay and the staff was very frendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always a great place to stay. Great people
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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