Lovely small hotel right across from a nice restaurant. Close to the lighthouse and friendly staff.

Staff are wonderful. Had some issue with our vehicle and the staff offered help without hesitation. Room was very clean!! Would definitely stay here again

We enjoyed our stay here, there is a cute little gift shop on site with some very nice items. Staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay here again, highly recommend it!

A great little place for a quick stay! The rooms are CLEAN and have been remodeled very nicely! The pool was also very clean and we loved the Swell Art Gallery on site and cute little gift shop. They had live music and 2 fire pits if you byo wood- something that we did which turned into a fun night meeting other guests. The staff were friendly as was Squeakers the cat. Cant beat this place for the value! We had a perfect little getaway here.

Room was nice except for the roaches. Killed 4 or 5 while I was there. Recommend deadbolts for the door. The only lock is on the doorknob.

Room was nice except for the roaches. Killed 4 or 5 while I was there. Recommend deadbolts for the door. The only lock is on the doorknob.

Great service and clean remodeled rooms.

Great service and clean remodeled rooms.

This was a wonderful experience from the time we entered until we checked out. Finally a businesss in OBX that understands and practices customer service!! Swell Done!!!

This was a wonderful experience from the time we entered until we checked out. Finally a businesss in OBX that understands and practices customer service!! Swell Done!!!

The owners are doing a great job renovating an old motel. Our bed was theost comfortable of our whole trip. The room was clean and s0acious. Theotel is near dining and shopping.

The owners are doing a great job renovating an old motel. Our bed was theost comfortable of our whole trip. The room was clean and s0acious. Theotel is near dining and shopping.

Very accommodating! Our room had everything we needed. There was free, live music out on the lawn in the evening.

Very accommodating! Our room had everything we needed. There was free, live music out on the lawn in the evening.

They were inviting and very helpful. The room was clean, big and had all that we needed. We stay again.

They were inviting and very helpful. The room was clean, big and had all that we needed. We stay again.

Super clean

The owners were amazing. The pool was beautiful and the location was great. Will be visiting again in September!

The owners were amazing. The pool was beautiful and the location was great. Will be visiting again in September!

Perfect for fishermen

Perfect for fishermen

Super clean

Very unique motel. Great amenities ( kayaking and bikes included). Rooms are nice.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Swell Motel in Buxton, NC, and it was an outstanding experience! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the property. The rooms were spotless and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The staff at Swell Motel were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure my stay was enjoyable, always ready with a smile and helpful suggestions. The hospitality here truly made me feel at home. Additionally, the entertainment options were fantastic. There was always something fun to do, which made my stay even more memorable. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an engaging adventure, Swell Motel has something for everyone. I highly recommend Swell Motel to anyone visiting Buxton. It's a gem of a place with great people, excellent amenities, and a wonderful atmosphere. I can't wait to return!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Swell Motel in Buxton, NC, and it was an outstanding experience! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the property. The rooms were spotless and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The staff at Swell Motel were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure my stay was enjoyable, always ready with a smile and helpful suggestions. The hospitality here truly made me feel at home. Additionally, the entertainment options were fantastic. There was always something fun to do, which made my stay even more memorable. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an engaging adventure, Swell Motel has something for everyone. I highly recommend Swell Motel to anyone visiting Buxton. It's a gem of a place with great people, excellent amenities, and a wonderful atmosphere. I can't wait to return!

This was one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever been on. The outdoor cooking facilities are great. We bought groceries and saved a ton of money. It was like camping minus the tent. But there are plenty of restaurants if that's more your thing. The remodeled room was tastfully done and had a spacious countertop area to store your pantry goods and also a four seat eating area. We ended up eating at the picnic tables by the cooking pavilion because it was beautiful weather for most of our trip. The owners are very friendly and if you need anything, they are always there to help. The staff that cleans the rooms are also very helpful and nice. Let's talk about the pool... The owners should start a pool business on the side because that pool was perfect. The water was beautiful and clean and always the perfect temp. We spent a lot of time in the pool. Our twin boys would have spent the whole vacation in there if we didn't let them know about the beautiful beaches in the area. Lol The art gallery/gift shop attached to the property was a great place to see local artist's work. The free kayak rental was such an added value. We used them almost every day. The wind died down a little towards the end of our trip, and we were able to get out to the "Sound" and it was breathtaking. (Do not attempt if strong winds are blowing out to the sound because getting back in will not be easy) We are planning on doing two weeks next year and definitely going to bring our fishing gear.

This was one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever been on. The outdoor cooking facilities are great. We bought groceries and saved a ton of money. It was like camping minus the tent. But there are plenty of restaurants if that's more your thing. The remodeled room was tastfully done and had a spacious countertop area to store your pantry goods and also a four seat eating area. We ended up eating at the picnic tables by the cooking pavilion because it was beautiful weather for most of our trip. The owners are very friendly and if you need anything, they are always there to help. The staff that cleans the rooms are also very helpful and nice. Let's talk about the pool... The owners should start a pool business on the side because that pool was perfect. The water was beautiful and clean and always the perfect temp. We spent a lot of time in the pool. Our twin boys would have spent the whole vacation in there if we didn't let them know about the beautiful beaches in the area. Lol The art gallery/gift shop attached to the property was a great place to see local artist's work. The free kayak rental was such an added value. We used them almost every day. The wind died down a little towards the end of our trip, and we were able to get out to the "Sound" and it was breathtaking. (Do not attempt if strong winds are blowing out to the sound because getting back in will not be easy) We are planning on doing two weeks next year and definitely going to bring our fishing gear.

Swell motel was nice. One of the two room's air conditioner units would sometimes shut off throughout our stay. It was able to be turned back after resetting the small breaker. Our second room had some small bugs here and there. The staff was friendly and location was good. Bikes were a bit rusty and many had flat tires. Great eateries in the area and quick walk to the beach. Nice motel for the area though.

The air conditioner did not keep the room cool. They were spiders in the room. I know the motel is very old and I should have known this. The staff was very polite and helpful

The air conditioner did not keep the room cool. They were spiders in the room. I know the motel is very old and I should have known this. The staff was very polite and helpful

Swell motel was nice. One of the two room's air conditioner units would sometimes shut off throughout our stay. It was able to be turned back after resetting the small breaker. Our second room had some small bugs here and there. The staff was friendly and location was good. Bikes were a bit rusty and many had flat tires. Great eateries in the area and quick walk to the beach. Nice motel for the area though.

Beautiful room with a “homey” feel. The pool area is clean and has a fun atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. All around awesome place!