Swell Motel

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Swell Motel provides an art gallery on-site and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 area

Located in Buxton, Swell Motel is near the beach. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buxton Seafood and Surf's Up. Hatteras Island Boardsports and Frisco Native American Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Buxton travel guide
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46854 NC-12, Buxton, NC, 27953

What's nearby

  • A beach with a row of houses along the shore.
    Outer Banks Beaches
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse in the distance, under a cloudy sky.
    Lighthouse Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with various tropical plants.
    Buxton Woods Nature Trail
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A lighthouse with a spiral design, surrounded by a grassy field and trees.
    Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

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

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
  • Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe
    8 min walk

About this property

Swell Motel

  • Motel near Outer Banks Beaches
  • Swell Motel provides an art gallery on-site and more. 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
    • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Swell Motel?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swell Motel on 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 581 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 581 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 581 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 581 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 581 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay. So close to the beach, family friendly, and accommodating. Would recommend to any family with little kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fun little place with nice grill area and very easy access to restaurants. Clean room and well equipped for travel at beach with our dog!! I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to beaches and town. Well maintained rooms and very professional staff. Plan to stay there next time we are on the Outer Banks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean, the staff were very nice, and property was pet friendly. We had a great stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff super nice. Very clean. Pool was awesome: very clean and well maintained. I will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My third time staying. The location is excellent, I walked the dog on the path to the lighthouse. Easy trip across the street to excellent beach access. I love that I can bring my greyhound. They have all the necessities and the AC worked, so not one complaint from me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Pet friendly places the room was equipped with complementary dog blanket and towel is nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is our 2nd stay at The Swell and we will be back. Great place, staff, and location. Saturday night live music and free ice are a few items worth mentioning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stay here whenever we are in town for surf competitions great hospitality and convenient location to restaurants and sweet treats
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel was as advertised. Very clean and functional. Friendly staff. Comfortable large room, not fancy, but very efficient. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Small, quiet place, newly renovated. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great owners, good people, relaxed environment, safe. Always a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is excellent for families. Location in walking distance to local eateries, mini golf, ice cream trucks and beach. This location offered free kayaks, paddle boats, and lots of toys at pool side. Access to grills, ice machines, washer and dryer and fish cleaning station. We enjoyed our trip and shared with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice recently remodeled room with kitchen, has everything you need to enjoy your visit to Cape Hatteras.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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I enjoyed my stay here. The motel is old, but well cared for. It reminded me of an old motor court, as the rooms were all on the same row, one story, where you could park right in front of your room. The rooms still use a key, but they were spacious, quiet and clean. The bed was comfortable and I really like the pool. There were lots of places within walking distance. I was disappointed with the bikes that were available, as they were all rusted and hard to ride. The beach was a 5 minute walk and not accessible due to all the work being done to repair storm damage. This is a bare bones place, but I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It felt like staying at a friend's house. I arrived Sat eve, and found out they have music "most" Saturdays. I had a room with a kitchenette, stocked with coffee, creamer and sugar, the air-conditioner kept the room comfortable. The hot water never ran out. Everyone was lovely and I felt welcomed in like family. I'm planning on returning
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026