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Swell Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches

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Swell Motel combines creativity with recreation through its art gallery, playground and fitness center. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and can cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool. The staff receives consistent praise from travelers for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets | Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room (2 Queen Pet)

Comfort Room (2 Queen Pet)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Comfort Room (1 King Pet)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room No Pets

Classic Double Room No Pets

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
46854 NC-12, Buxton, NC, 27953

What's nearby

  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Swell Motel

Motel near Outer Banks Beaches
An art gallery on-site, a playground and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Swell Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, an off-lead area and a nature reserve
  • Smoke-free property and a dock
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Swell Motel offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Private gardens, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • 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 - 8:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 13 November and 8 February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

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

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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Swell Motel Buxton
Swell Buxton
Motel Swell Motel Buxton
Buxton Swell Motel Motel
Swell
Motel Swell Motel
Swell Motel Motel
Swell Motel Buxton
Swell Motel Motel Buxton

Frequently asked questions

Does Swell Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Swell Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Swell Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swell Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Swell Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swell Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Outer Banks Beaches. Buxton Woods Nature Trail and Lighthouse Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Swell Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 487 reviews

Reviews

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

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

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

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

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

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

Kathleen

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

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

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

8/10 Good

Jacob

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

Amry

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

Great outer banks motel!

This is a great option when staying in the outer banks. It is exactly what you need out of a beach motel. It's affordable, clean, and has friendly service.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and comfortable with great beach near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. We have stayed there a few time, the amenities they have on hand is by far the best on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable, the cleaniness of the pool, unique gift shop, friendly staff Enjoyed the use of the picnic pavilion & even received a copy of a patern to make unique campfire chairs as a project as we returned home. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

We absolutely loved our stay at the swell hotel. Located in a small town, everyone was very friendly. For our first trip to OBX we were very pleased and are looking to go back for 2 weeks next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its has easy access to the beaches and access to the sound
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

Relaxing stay

The staff was very friendly. There was everything we needed for a family trip with kids. We could walk to many restaurants and shops. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable little property that really caters to needs of travelers. Highly recommend ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room very nice manager
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Nicely renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025