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The Surf Shanty Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Dewey Beach

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Beach nearby, 20 beach bars

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Third Floor - Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ground Floor - Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Second Floor - Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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) - 35 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

Motel near Dewey Beach
Located close to Funland and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, The Surf Shanty Motel provides 20 beach bars. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Surf Shanty Motel feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surf Shanty Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Surf Shanty Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dewey Beach and Delaware Seashore State Park. Rehoboth Beach and Funland are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Surf Shanty Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 236 reviews

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 Excellent

Josselyn

loved staying here.. great location, can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

The place was very clean, cozy and comfortable. The manager, Andre was very professional, personable, and helpful. We had a great time and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

The place was cute, cozy and clean. Great location. Ample parking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great location, very clean, really enjoyed our 2 nights here. Loved the bikes available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Everything was great, from the customer service of the manager to the condition of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mihalis

Great location. Nice and easy to get in and out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Great location and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Love this place! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Hidden jem.
Great place. Lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Curt

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Great property just steps from the beach. Rooms are immaculate and staff is extremely accommodating. Thank you Andre and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Clean and quiet! Friendly staff. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Super clean and staff is very friendly - everything you need for a quick beach trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Our 3 night stay at the Surf Shanty was perfection. Andre was so helpful and we enjoyed our chats with him.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Had a great stay over a busy October weekend. Andre, the manager, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Rooms have a cute surfing, beach theme. Rooms were clean with strong AC. BEDS WERE comfortable with lots of pillows:). Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked the decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Great place to stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property manager was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Great spot, simple but clean and easy….
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

My third year here - quiet spot away from the strip of stores and restaurants. Easy walk to the beach. Self check in has become a nice option over the years.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Unique property 👌.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

charles

Great location close to the beach, restaurants/nightlife, and just across the street from Dewey Post for breakfast and coffee. Appears to be recently renovated, rooms were cute and clean. Check info sent ahead of time, so got to go straight to room on arrival. Wi-Fi wasn’t fantastic but good enough for basic use.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Really enjoyed our stay. Room was cute and clean. Location was great. Housekeeping service at least every other day would have been preferable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024