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The Surf Shanty Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Dewey Beach in Dewey Beach

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Second Floor - Shower
Beach nearby, 20 beach bars
Front of property
Ground Floor - Tub
Second Floor - Shower
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
21 Van Dyke Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971
  • Popular LocationDewey Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRehoboth Beach Boardwalk6 min drive
  • AirportGeorgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County)31 min drive

Room options

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Third Floor - Shower

Third Floor - Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ground Floor - Tub

Ground Floor - Tub

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Second Floor - Shower

Second Floor - Shower

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is CA $366
per night
CA $429 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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About the area

Dewey Beach

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Dewey Beach and Delaware Seashore State Park. Rehoboth Beach and Funland are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dewey Beach Parasail - 2 min walk
  • Dewey Beach - 3 min walk
  • Rehoboth Beach - 5 min drive
  • Funland - 6 min drive
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rusty Rudder - 3 min walk
  • The Bellyfiller - 6 min drive
  • Dewey Beer Company - 10 min walk
  • Woody's Dewey Beach - 8 min walk
  • Mama Maria's Italian Restaurant - 5 min walk

About this property

The Surf Shanty Motel

Motel near Dewey Beach in Dewey Beach
The Surf Shanty Motel offers its guests express check-out. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 20 beach bars. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Dewey Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 20 bars on the beach
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
The Surf Shanty Motel offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 20 beach bars

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

The Surf Shanty Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mihalis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and recently redone. Staff was very friendly and its in a great location. Only slight thing is the walls are a little thin but its quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax by the beach :)
We really enjoyed our stay, we loved the relaxed beach vibe and decor. We had a minor problem on arrival but it was quickly dealt with. Parking is easy and check in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated immaculately clean. Very quiet. Smaller in size but location is perfect. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Dewey!
This little motel is so quaint and clean! I love the surf motif and how simple, yet thoughtfully it was decorated. Andre made sure that we were taken care of and we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I cannot say enough good things about the Surf Shanty Motel! Love the look of it, and the location! The level of cleanliness was outstanding! There were so many little details that made us feel welcome and comfortable for the duration of our stay! The people on staff were some of the nicest, friendliest people I've encountered! Specifically, Andre was so great to talk to, and very attentive to all matters! We wish our stay had been longer! Looking forward to getting back there again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful updated decor, fantastic location … steps from the beach, cafés, trolley and restaurant. friendly & eager service, laid back vibe. Clean. Wished there was more space within property to sit and lay out beach towels but definitely not a deal breaker. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023