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Atmosphere, decor, accessibility to bike, and beach ⛱️

Exactly as advertised, simple yet comfortable.

Clean property with great location to the beach and restaurants. Close enough to the bars, but far enough to be quiet night.

Super cute property and very close to beach and dining options! Very clean and beds/pillows so soft.

Great find and steps to beach. Renovated motel done well.

Fun property with great location. Clean and cute decorating. Very simple layout, no frills/priced appropriately. It would be nice if there were a separate soap for the shower and sink. Like lots of beach motels, you may want to bring earplugs because sound travels pretty easily with neighbors coming and going. No on-site staffing but super quick replies to text.

This motel was wonderful. They redid everything for the start of the 2022 summer season. The room was in perfect condition (everything looked exactly like in their photos), the room was super cute and felt fresh, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Plus it really is just steps from the beach. I highly recommend. And the staff was awesome.

Great stay.

The place was so cozy, clean and modern... We'll be coming back for sure. Easy to check in as well

Van Dyke Ave Dewey Beach DE

Hotel highlights

  • Free in-room WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free uncovered self parking
  • 20 beach bars
  • Free bike rentals

Dewey Beach is within a 5-minute walk of The Surf Shanty Motel while other popular sites like Delaware Seashore State Park are within a 15-minute stroll. This 15-room motel has 20 beach bars along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night.


Property features

At The Surf Shanty Motel, guests have access to features like free use of bicycles and express check-out. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.

Room options

Ground Floor - Tub

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Second Floor - Shower

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Third Floor - Shower

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for The Surf Shanty Motel

Everyone (3) Couples (3) Family (1)
4
Everyone

Atmosphere, decor, accessibility to bike, and beach ⛱️

By on Apr 14, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 15, 2024

The Surf Shanty would like to thank you for the review,we look forward to seeing you again .Thank you for choosing the Surf Shanty Motel as your place to stay.

4
Family

Exactly as advertised, simple yet comfortable.

By on Jul 29, 2023

Review comment responded on Jul 30, 2023

Thank you for staying with us!

5
Partner Couples

Clean property with great location to the beach and restaurants. Close enough to the bars, but far enough to be quiet night.

By , from Smyrna on Jul 3, 2023

Review comment responded on Jul 4, 2023

Thank you for choosing our motel for your stay. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.

5
Friends

Super cute property and very close to beach and dining options! Very clean and beds/pillows so soft.

By on Jun 28, 2023

Review comment responded on Jun 28, 2023

Thank you for staying with us Anne! Glad you had a cozy stay!

4
Family with small children

Great find and steps to beach. Renovated motel done well.

By on Apr 12, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 15, 2023

Thank you!

4
Partner Couples

Fun property with great location. Clean and cute decorating. Very simple layout, no frills/priced appropriately. It would be nice if there were a separate soap for the shower and sink. Like lots of beach motels, you may want to bring earplugs because sound travels pretty easily with neighbors coming and going. No on-site staffing but super quick replies to text.

By on Oct 16, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 18, 2022

Glad you enjoyed your stay!

5
Everyone

This motel was wonderful. They redid everything for the start of the 2022 summer season. The room was in perfect condition (everything looked exactly like in their photos), the room was super cute and felt fresh, and the beds were extremely comfortable. Plus it really is just steps from the beach. I highly recommend. And the staff was awesome.

By on Sep 20, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 20, 2022

Thank you!! We appreciate you taking the time to review us. Please visit us again.

5
Everyone

Great stay.

By on Aug 5, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 5, 2022

Thank you!

5
Partner Couples

The place was so cozy, clean and modern... We'll be coming back for sure. Easy to check in as well

By on Jun 6, 2022

Review comment responded on Jun 14, 2022

Thank you so much! We are stoked you loved your stay and cannot wait for you to come back and visit us again!!

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