Helpful staff

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing, we enjoyed our stay!

The staff is very friendly and polite, the rooms were basic (that was expected), we were in a pet friendly room., but the room was very clean and comfortable. The Swell motel has a nice gift shop on site, a pavilion setup as a cooking station with all you need to prepare yourself or family a meal, a nice fish cleaning station, an area for live music on Saturday evenings, an area for the little kids to enjoy, then they also have corn hole boards to use, horseshoe pits w/ the shoes, and bikes for you to use during your stay. Although we didn’t use it all, we liked what they did to the old Falcon motel, now Swell motel. We will definitely be staying again!! Plus they have all you need around you: restaurants, stores, gas stations and a bait shop just down the road and across from that is the entrance to the lighthouse/beach.

Stayed in August 2025

That we could not stay longer

This place has all the comfort and feeling of a community. Owner has provided everything for a family to have an outstanding vacation and enjoyable time. Rooms and property are exceptional clean and well maintained. Kayaks, bikes, outdoor kitchen, fire pits, live music, and great pool. What more could you ask for. Amazing food at the Diamond Shoal just across the road. Rooms are large with everything you need This place is amazing and we will be coming back for vacations.

Stayed in July 2025

This place is outstanding, a hidden gem. The rooms are large and clean. The owner is amazing. We used the bikes the kayaks listened to awesome music. Played in the pool, and the beach is a short distance away. If you want a family vacation where you feel like part of a community. This is It. She thinks of everything so her guests feel at home. We all loved it and are planning next year vacation.

Stayed in July 2025

Could use a ramp into rooms for a wheelchair.

That it has a fish cleaning site. An out side kitchen with all the cooking pans your need. Clean nice people

Stayed in July 2025

I wish there would have been a couch or something else to sit on and I felt like the floors could have been a little cleaner. (I know it’s at the beach and there will be sand regardless of how much you clean but our feet were dirty after walking on the floor)

Very accommodating and several things to do that the motel offers.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing bad

All of the amenities were great. They had so much to offer that you just about didn't have to leave the property

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Clean old school motel. Nice pool. Clean rooms. Good vibe.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in June 2025

It was pet friendly.

Stayed in May 2025

There is nothing that I can enter here. I enjoyed everything about the motel and facilities.

The motel is located in Buxton, NC, which is about 20 minutes north of Hatteras. The hotel is near many good restaurants and attractions. The motel is dated, but it looks to have recently been updated with new flooring, fresh paint, free wifi, and lots of electrical outlets to plug in electronics and chargers. The TV system is Roku-driven and includes Netflix. You can access other services you subscribe to by signing in, which is good to have during stormy weather days. Otherwise, why go to the beach to sit indoors and watch TV? The staff was very friendly and informative about where to go and what to do in the area. There is a hose for cleaning your vehicle after a day on the sand, or washing up after cleaning fish. The units are not kitchen-equipped, and the local restaurants are mostly not cooking up your fresh catch due to county health suggestions/regulations, so bring coolers to pack your fish home in. They have an air hose on a compressor for blowing up inflatables, or in my case, fixing a screw-damaged tire and reinflating it.

Stayed in June 2025

One spot per room. Two spots would be ideal.

Fun and friendly. Clean rooms and close to many places in Buxton.

Stayed in June 2025

Stay too short

Friendly, welcoming staff. Great location.

Stayed in June 2025

Clean and updated rooms! Owner was very nice!

Stayed in May 2025

The bathroom could use an updated floor. Being a dog friendly room has its challenges. This is not a deal breaker though just a suggestion.

The room has lots of space, not cramped. Included are the use of bikes and my favorite, kayaks! You launch into a lovely channel. The grilling areas have excellent grills and set up is well thought out. There is a clothesline that is incorporated into the outside post, on porch, with colorful clothes pins! You can walk to restaurants, pizza, ice cream. A market (Connolly's) has everything you need. Very dog friendly! The staff at Swell are very helpful indeed!

Stayed in May 2025

The bed could have been better. But it wasn’t expected for the price.

Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable pillows.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Lovely staff. Immaculate room. Great facilities (including free bike and kayak rental)

Stayed in May 2025

It’s close to everything. You can walk for food or shopping.

Stayed in May 2025

It might seem pricey. A couple of years ago it cost us about $140 per night and this stay it was about $157 per night total. Most everything costs more these days especially since Covid and the last several years of ridiculous inflation. You have to remember it is all about location, location, location. This is a beautiful part of our country and the "Swell Motel" is a nice place to stay to enjoy it. Peak summer travel season might be a lot different as the Outer Banks is a very popular destination. But that is a whole different story yet to be determined by us. Anytime we are down there we will try to book a stay at the "Swell Motel".

My wife and I stayed here on our 1st visit to the Outer Banks a couple of years ago. It is easy to find and a nice location. It is and older property, possibly 70's. They were renovating some of the rooms back then. We stayed in one of the renovated rooms this time. The room was very nice, spacious, clean and comfortable. Plenty of storage space. It also had a mini fridge, microwave and I believe a coffee maker. There is an outdoor area to relax in with tables/chairs etc. and a swimming pool. The owners are very nice and helpful people. The motel also sits across the street from an awesome seafood restaurant called the "Diamond Shoals Seafood and Market". It is family run and they have their own fishing boat(s). Catch of the day specials. We have enjoyed both our stays at the "Swell Motel" on Hatteras Island and hope to make it back out there in the future.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing about this place I didn't like!!

Everything thing about this place says home to me every time I stay here,

Stayed in May 2025

Very good location. Friendly welcome and helpful staff. Pet friendly rooms available.

Stayed in April 2025

I level toilet

Room looked refurbished. Bed was comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

Went there last year and love it so went back this year again to celebrate my husband’s bday. I love the extra touches for the dog friendly rooms. They give you sheet and a towel to be used for your dog. You can also buy gifts in the lobby which is always a plus! Gives you that local feel

Stayed in March 2025

Great location . clean. Great time with the live music on Saturday night. excellent fish cleaning station and ice machines.

Stayed in September 2024