The Surf Shanty Motel
Motel in Dewey Beach, DE
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this motel
Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Dewey Beach
This smoke-free motel features 20 beach bars, free use of bicycles, and express check-out. Self parking is free.
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.
Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.
This smoke-free motel features 20 beach bars, free use of bicycles, and express check-out. Self parking is free.
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).
Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Map of Dewey Beach, DE
Available Rooms
Ground Floor - Tub
Beds not specified • 275 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Second Floor - Shower
Beds not specified • 275 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Third Floor - Shower
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
Great place. Lovely.
2.5 / 5.0
Great place. Lovely.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
The place was cute, cozy and clean. Great location. Ample parking. Would stay here again.
2.5 / 5.0
The place was cute, cozy and clean. Great location. Ample parking. Would stay here again.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Our 3 night stay at the Surf Shanty was perfection. Andre was so helpful and we enjoyed our chats with him.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and good service
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and good service
4.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
Very clean. Close to the beach and restaurants.
2.5 / 5.0
Very clean. Close to the beach and restaurants.
5.0 / 5.0
Liked the decor.
5.0 / 5.0
Liked the decor.
3.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Room was cute and clean. Location was great. Housekeeping service at least every other day would have been preferable.
3.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Really enjoyed our stay. Room was cute and clean. Location was great. Housekeeping service at least every other day would have been preferable.
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect location
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect location
2.5 / 5.0
The size is small. New renovations and short walk to the beach and food.
2.5 / 5.0
The size is small. New renovations and short walk to the beach and food.
2.5 / 5.0
Clean and quiet! Friendly staff. Loved our stay here!
2.5 / 5.0
Clean and quiet! Friendly staff. Loved our stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
The manager was very nice. He gave us chairs and an umbrella and helped us walk to the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
The manager was very nice. He gave us chairs and an umbrella and helped us walk to the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot, simple but clean and easy….
5.0 / 5.0
Great spot, simple but clean and easy….
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
This was a true vintage motel redone to perfection! Loved the look and feel. Location was perfect beach was right there and all the restaurants and little shops so
close . Plan to stay here again !
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
This was a true vintage motel redone to perfection! Loved the look and feel. Location was perfect beach was right there and all the restaurants and little shops so
close . Plan to stay here again !
2.5 / 5.0
Great place to stay, be aware that because of its proximity to nearby clubs it can be a bit noisy at night. I was late to check in so they kindly called me and arranged for me to be able to get into my room easily. Staff was friendly and helpful throughout the stay. However, no maid service during the stay, which is fine I just was not aware. Main complaint, did not want to deduct stars for it, but the shower curtain liner is too big and bulky and takes up part of the shower space. I am grossed out by shower curtain liners (they never look clean unless they are brand new), and do not like them touching me while showering, which was hard to avoid because of the liner being thick, stiff, and too long. All they need to do is raise the shower curtain bar and get liners that are not so stiff. I realize this is probably not something most people would care much about, but I thought I would mention it for those of us with bathroom/germ issues. Everything else was really great - clean, lovely decor, bikes for customers to use!
2.5 / 5.0
Great place to stay, be aware that because of its proximity to nearby clubs it can be a bit noisy at night. I was late to check in so they kindly called me and arranged for me to be able to get into my room easily. Staff was friendly and helpful throughout the stay. However, no maid service during the stay, which is fine I just was not aware. Main complaint, did not want to deduct stars for it, but the shower curtain liner is too big and bulky and takes up part of the shower space. I am grossed out by shower curtain liners (they never look clean unless they are brand new), and do not like them touching me while showering, which was hard to avoid because of the liner being thick, stiff, and too long. All they need to do is raise the shower curtain bar and get liners that are not so stiff. I realize this is probably not something most people would care much about, but I thought I would mention it for those of us with bathroom/germ issues. Everything else was really great - clean, lovely decor, bikes for customers to use!
4.0 / 5.0
The upsides- right by the beach and parking is right there. In walking distance to restaurants and shops. Motel is really cute, beds are comfy and the shower is nice. The downsides- it's hard to find anyone who works there if you need anything, like towels. There is no full time office person or housekeeping so you are pretty much on your own.
2.5 / 5.0
updated, very very clean, comfortable beds, nice personal shampoo products. Just a heads up - Air conditioner is a window unit. Works well, but it is noisy if you're not used to a window unit and it either gets very cold or hot, hard to control, but that's the nature of window units. Great location, close to beach, great parking lot for one car.
No closet, but there is a coat trees to hang your stuff.
4.0 / 5.0
The upsides- right by the beach and parking is right there. In walking distance to restaurants and shops. Motel is really cute, beds are comfy and the shower is nice. The downsides- it's hard to find anyone who works there if you need anything, like towels. There is no full time office person or housekeeping so you are pretty much on your own.
2.5 / 5.0
updated, very very clean, comfortable beds, nice personal shampoo products. Just a heads up - Air conditioner is a window unit. Works well, but it is noisy if you're not used to a window unit and it either gets very cold or hot, hard to control, but that's the nature of window units. Great location, close to beach, great parking lot for one car.
No closet, but there is a coat trees to hang your stuff.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Dewey Beach?
The average price for a rental in Dewey Beach is £323 per night. This rental is £172 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Surf Shanty Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Surf Shanty Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Surf Shanty Motel?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.