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The Surf Shanty Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with 20 beach bars, near Dewey Beach

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Second Floor - Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Beach nearby, 20 beach bars
Exterior
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • 20 beach bars
  • Free use of bicycles
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
  • Mini-fridge

Room options

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Third Floor - Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Third Floor - Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ground Floor - Tub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ground Floor - Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Second Floor - Shower | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Second Floor - Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Van Dyke Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971

What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Delaware Seashore State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rehoboth Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 32 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beer Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nalu Surf Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wings To Go - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Surf Shanty Motel

The Surf Shanty Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and Lewes Beach. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

The Surf Shanty Motel Motel
The Surf Shanty Motel Dewey Beach
The Surf Shanty Motel Motel Dewey Beach

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Surf Shanty Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Surf Shanty Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Surf Shanty Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Surf Shanty Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The Surf Shanty Motel also has 20 beach bars.
What's the area around The Surf Shanty Motel like?
The Surf Shanty Motel is located near Dewey Beach, just a short 12-minute walk from Delaware Seashore State Park and 20 minutes' walk from Silver Lake. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden jem.
Great place. Lovely.
Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jonathan, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Stay in Dewey
Absolutely loved our stay here. The hotel is quaint and very clean. Walkable to many restaurants and the beach and bay. Would definitely book again.
Kate, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Megan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was cute, cozy and clean. Great location. Ample parking. Would stay here again.
Kelly, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

BARBARA, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and good service
Don, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Surf Shanty was a great choice for our trip to Dewey Beach. We seek clean, nice lodging that are quiet and away from the fray, and this motel is just 2 blocks from the south end of town so it delivered. Providing bikes was a really nice perk, we took full advantage. Being on the beach block meant a super easy walk to the beach with toting beach stuff, and easy to get back to the room if needed. Easy walking distance to restaurants and shops and close to the DE seashore state park (Towers Beach just south). The facility is an older property, but had recently been renovated. Very well maintained, very clean. The only things that could have been better is the AC was a builtin wall unit, and it was fairly noisy when the compressor was running. Also, aside from the bed the only other seating was one metal chair with a tiny table next to it. A second and perhaps more comfortable chairs would have been a nice thing. There was a nice under the counter sized fridge in the room. One with a small freezer section would have been helpful to keep our cooler freeze blocks frozen, and a small microwave would have been useful. Aside from those small things, the room was as advertised, and staying there was a pretty good value for the price. The manager Andre was also very helpful, informative and accessible.
Joe, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Close to the beach and restaurants.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Liked the decor.
Ron, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Erica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay. Room was cute and clean. Location was great. Housekeeping service at least every other day would have been preferable.
Nicole, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Property was unique and cool. Andre the on site attendant was friendly and helpful. Checkin was not smooth and no texts or emails were answered at any point, there was no daily housekeeping, smoke alarm went off multiple times for no reason, room was starting to show signs of wear.
James, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect location
Curt, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small room great location
The size is small. New renovations and short walk to the beach and food.
Monyka, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet! Friendly staff. Loved our stay here!
AMBER, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The manager was very nice. He gave us chairs and an umbrella and helped us walk to the beach.
Courtney, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jessica, 3-night family trip
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