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Swell Motel - Buxton

46854 North Carolina 12 Po Box 633, Buxton, North Carolina, United States of America, NC 27953·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.8Great

Location9.4

Staff9.4

Free WiFi9.0

Comfort8.9

Cleanliness8.8

Who stays here

Couples44%

Families29%

Groups17%

Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.8Great

Location9.4

Staff9.4

Free WiFi9.0

Comfort8.9

Cleanliness8.8

Who stays here

Couples44%

Families29%

Groups17%

Solo10%

Swell Motel in Buxton - free bicycles, kayaks, and outdoor cooking facilities

Outdoor Amenities & Recreation

The Swell Motel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end and swimming pool toys. Guests can use free bicycles and kayaks with life vests for exploring the area. The property also has a fish cleaning station, two gas grills, and an outdoor kitchen equipped with utensils.

Rooms & Comfort

Swell Motel Buxton's rooms are renovated and include a mini fridge with a freezer large enough for a week's worth of groceries. Each room has a four-seat dining table, a spacious countertop area, and a smart TV with Netflix and local cable channels. Air conditioning, heating, and non-smoking policies are standard.

Location & Convenience

Swell Motel is located 1 mile from Old Lighthouse Beach and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and a market. Free on-site private parking is available, including accessible parking spaces. The motel also provides an air pump for inflatables and a water hose for cleaning vehicles and gear.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

The Swell Motel welcomes pets and provides a pet basket in the room, plus unique towels and sheets for dogs. A fenced dog play area and dog waste stations are available around the property. Pet-friendly rooms also include a broom for sweeping sand.

Family-Friendly Features & Entertainment

Children can enjoy a playground with outdoor play equipment and a pool with swimming pool toys. The motel hosts live music on Saturday evenings during summer. Additional activities include corn hole boards, horseshoe pits, and a fire pit area for evening gatherings.

Amenities: Free bicycles, kayaks, and outdoor kitchens with grills
Rooms: Smart TVs with Netflix, mini fridges with large freezers
Location: 1 mile from Old Lighthouse Beach, free on-site parking
Pet-Friendly: Pet basket, fenced dog play area, dog waste stations
Family: Children's playground, swimming pool with toys
Entertainment: Live music on Saturdays, fire pits, corn hole and horseshoes

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-20:00

from 06:00-11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Building

Number of rooms:24

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Rooms and availability

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Queen Room

Room size:

270 sq. feet
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Double bed

Shower
Coffee machine

room details +

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Queen Studio

Room size:

305 sq. feet
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed

Shower
Coffee machine

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King Room

Room size:

305 sq. feet
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower
Coffee machine

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Picnic area/ Tables

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Hiking
Cycling
Fishing

Services

Pet amenities available

Dining

Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Cribs
Children's play area
Toys

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

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Essential information about Swell Motel

💵 Lowest room price	147 US$
📏 Distance to center	1.1 mi

Location

46854 North Carolina 12 Po Box 633, Buxton, North Carolina, United States of America, NC 27953

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46854 North Carolina 12 Po Box 633, Buxton, North Carolina, United States of America, NC 27953

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46854 North Carolina 12 Po Box 633, Buxton, North Carolina, United States of America, NC 27953

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Lighthouse

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

1.5 mi

Landmark

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

1.5 mi

Landmark

Museum of the Sea

1.5 mi

Landmark

Buxton Woods Nature Trail

200 yd

Landmark

Billy Mitchell Airport

200 yd

Landmark

Seth Foutz

200 yd

Landmark

12 Kiteboarding

200 yd

Landmark

Shelley Island

200 yd

Landmark

Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf

200 yd

Landmark

Natural Art Surf Shop

1.1 mi

Landmark

Buxton Woods

1.4 mi

Church

Lighthouse Assembly of God

1.3 mi

Landmark

Sunnie's Surf Lessons

1.3 mi

Landmark

Cape Hatteras

1.6 mi

Landmark

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pavillion

1.5 mi

Church

Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church

1.5 mi

Canadian Hole

100 yd

Restaurant

Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard

100 yd

Restaurant

Angelo's Pizza

100 yd

Restaurant

Fattys

100 yd

Restaurant

Lighthouse Sports Bar

100 yd

Restaurant

Cool wave

100 yd

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