Swell Motel

Property class: 2
Motel convenient to Outer Banks Beaches

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When you stay at Swell Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $130
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

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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
(34 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(25 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a wooden dining table with chairs.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed No Pets

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

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
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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46854 NC-12, Buxton, NC, 27953

What's nearby

  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 1 min walk - 0.1 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 - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 162 min drive
  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 107.6 miles/173.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Swell Motel

  • When you stay at Swell Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and walkable location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 32 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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 6:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Off-leash area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Swell Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers excellent beach access and a variety of beach activities, including kayaks, paddle boats, and a fish cleaning station. (35 reviews)
  • The pool was consistently described as very clean, inviting, and perfect, with many guests spending a lot of time enjoying it. (26 reviews)
  • The property is close to many restaurants and offers a great location for dining options. (22 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great location good people all around good stay
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay. So close to the beach, family friendly, and accommodating. Would recommend to any family with little kids.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean, the staff were very nice, and property was pet friendly. We had a great stay there.
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8/10 Very good

Good location near great pizza place and central to where we wanted to go.
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8/10 Very good

Pet friendly places the room was equipped with complementary dog blanket and towel is nice touch
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Laundry on site, pool was clean. Our room overlooked the golf course and was spacious. Overall great stay and would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here whenever we are in town for surf competitions great hospitality and convenient location to restaurants and sweet treats
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay here. It’s nothing fancy, but staff is always friendly and accommodating, rooms always clean, beds comfortable. Location is great - near the light, beaches, and good food. I stay here everytime I come down.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and incredibly helpful with rearranging dates for our stay. The room was incredibly clean and the extra amenities (fish cleaning station, ice machine) were wonderful additions. Kids loved the pool!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Small, quiet place, newly renovated. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great owners, good people, relaxed environment, safe. Always a great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was easy and fast. The room was updated and clean. We used the pool and visited their shop at the motel. Everything was great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice recently remodeled room with kitchen, has everything you need to enjoy your visit to Cape Hatteras.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

I haven’t stayed in a motel in over 15 years, this place was WONDERFUL. Super clean, WONDERFUL, friendly staff, and everything you need! Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

I love staying here for short trips! The staff are so friendly and helpful with local recommendations and the room is always clean and so cute! The only minor issue I have personally come across is the road leading into the motel, but otherwise one of the best places in all of the OBX!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The Swell Motel was swell! It is an older hotel so don’t expect perfection. The room was clean. The staff is friendly. It was quiet and family friendly. It was close to everything. One thing I appreciated was they offered everything that you could possibly need at no additional cost from pool toys/floats to bikes and kayaks. I would stay here again!
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6/10 Good

Nice amenities AC was terribly loud and shaking had to turn it off and then the temperature was rising fast, not a good night sleep. Great location and staff
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8/10 Very good

While the first impression of the outside of this hotel was that it’s a bit rundown once in the room it was neat, clean and comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

They offered kayaks, paddle boats and bikes to all the guests. They have live music and provide food every Saturday night.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms clean, bathrooms nice. Access to bicycles and kayaks was a nice amenity.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The only complaint we had was the noise level after 10PM. There was a man that played his guitar with amplifiers off and on all night. The only interaction I had with a staff member was handled excellently. She was so nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff is very friendly.