The Surf Shanty Motel

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

55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

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

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

4.9

Outstanding(236 Reviews)

Motel in Dewey Beach, DE

2 queen beds

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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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.

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

Map of Dewey Beach, DE

Nearby attractions

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Wildwoods Beach Ball Sign

24.3 mi

Available Rooms

Ground Floor - Tub

2 Queen • 275 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Second Floor - Shower

2 Queen • 275 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Third Floor - Shower

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Surf Shanty Motel

$$$$

4.9

Outstanding(236 Reviews)

Motel in Dewey Beach, DE

2 queen beds

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

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

Map of Dewey Beach, DE

Nearby attractions

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Wildwoods Beach Ball Sign

24.3 mi

Available Rooms

Ground Floor - Tub

2 Queen • 275 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Second Floor - Shower

2 Queen • 275 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Third Floor - Shower

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(236 Reviews)

2.5

Oct 2024

Great place. Lovely.

2.5

Sep 2024

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

Sep 2024

The place was cute, cozy and clean. Great location. Ample parking. Would stay here again.

4.0

Sep 2024

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

Sep 2024

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

5.0

Sep 2024

Great location and good service

4.0

Aug 2024

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

Aug 2024

Very clean. Close to the beach and restaurants.

5.0

Aug 2024

Liked the decor.

3.0

Aug 2024

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

Aug 2024

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

Aug 2024

Perfect location

2.5

Aug 2024

The size is small. New renovations and short walk to the beach and food.

2.5

Aug 2024

Clean and quiet! Friendly staff. Loved our stay here!

5.0

Aug 2024

The manager was very nice. He gave us chairs and an umbrella and helped us walk to the beach.

5.0

Jul 2024

Great spot, simple but clean and easy….

5.0

Jul 2024

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

Jul 2024

Loved our stay!

2.5

Jul 2024

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

Jul 2024

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

Jul 2024

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.

5.0

Jul 2024

Very quaint. Rooms are modern and comfortable.

5.0

Jul 2024

Loved the surf shanty motel. Super cute clean updated rooms. So close to the beach. No issues with noise. Manager Andre was super nice and helpful.

2.5

Jul 2024

This place is very clean. Very simple. Close to the beach. Close walking distance to good restaurants. Our room was small which was fine for us bit there is a larger room with a kitchen/couch availble here.

2.5

Jul 2024

Weekend trip. Stayed in a first floor room. Room was very clean. Beds were comfortable. The a/c had trouble cooling the room the first 2 nights. They placed a dehumidifier in the room and the last night the a/c did just fine, room was nice and cool. Would recommend this hotel and definitely will stay here again on my next trip to Dewey.

5.0

Jul 2024

Super cute hotel, the space is clean and the aesthetic is adorable. I loved the beach bikes. It’s also so accessible to everything!

5.0

Jul 2024

I was really pleased with our stay here. The staff was very welcoming and thorough explaining the amenities, nearby dining options, and helpfully sharing the best bike routes. Love the proximity to the beach, quietness at night, and free bikes and parking! Would definitely come back.

5.0

Jul 2024

Great location. Very clean and property is well kept. The renovations look great. I would stay here again. I stayed previously when it was The Bell Buoy Inn.

5.0

Jul 2024

Stayed for 4 days always clean and extremely comfortable beds. Walking to the beach and to restaurants was so convenient. Having a white noise machine was very helpful sleeping as there were alot of young kids there. Cedric the manager was great and very helpful with any needs. Can’t wait to go back!

5.0

Jul 2024

Clean property/room with friendly staff! Easily accessible ice machine and use of bikes. Overall my girlfriend and I had a great stay!

5.0

Jul 2024

The motel rooms are clean and quiet. Location is a two minutes walk from the beach. Using the beach cruisers made is fun and convenient to get around. Andre the onsite manager is great and available to answer any questions. Had a great stay and plan to book again for an end of summer stay.

5.0

Jul 2024

Super clean and staff is very friendly - everything you need for a quick beach trip

2.5

Jun 2024

The surf shanty was the best place for a little weekend getaway. It had the best location to the beach, easy walk with all of your chairs, beach toys and umbrella. Also walkable to all the great restaurants and shops, as well as the bay! The staff were super kind and helpful. The room was very comfortable and clean. I will absolutely be staying there again and recommending it to all my friends and family.

2.5

Jun 2024

All good.

5.0

Jun 2024

We love this place! It was our second time staying this year June 2024 and it was just a great as the last time. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. We love how close it is to the beach, It’s like a 2 minute walk. There’s an ice maker up stairs and bikes that can be used too. The product choices they make in their room seem sustainable and/or eco friendly and they even have clean beauty products!

2.0

Jun 2024

Room was clean. Convenient to the beach. Manager was super friendly. Only complaint was the light coming in the wood slate blinds all night long.

5.0

Jun 2024

The quality was great especially for the price. I stayed with my two children and the room was perfect for our needs. We were away from the party scene enough to have a kid friendly stay, but close enough to walk to any major bar, restaurant, and the beach. While there weren't a lot of extravagant amenities, the staff was extremely polite and helpful. They even had a few cool perks to offer- bikes, discounts at the shop, etc. Overall it was a great experience and perfect for what we needed. I would stay again.

5.0

Jun 2024

The Surf Shanty Hotel was perfection! Property has a great design aesthetic, from flowers to bikes to room numbers and mural. This place is awesome. The rooms are incredibly clean and follow the color story throughout. We loved perusing surf and beach books, the vintage art, the pops of aqua and orange. There is an ice machine and outdoor shower, both great conveniences. The additional touch of coordinating bikes free of charge and steps to the ocean are the best part. We loved our stay and highly recommend to anyone in the area!

5.0

Jun 2024

Great place to stay! Highly recommend.

5.0

Jun 2024

Very clean and a quiet location. Staff was awesome. We will be back next year.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Dewey Beach?

The average price for a rental in Dewey Beach is $409 per night. This rental is $219 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.

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The Surf Shanty Motel

Motel in Dewey Beach, DE

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Dewey Beach, DE

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ground Floor - Tub

Second Floor - Shower

Third Floor - Shower

The Surf Shanty Motel

Motel in Dewey Beach, DE

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Dewey Beach, DE

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ground Floor - Tub

Second Floor - Shower

Third Floor - Shower

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Dewey Beach?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is The Surf Shanty Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Surf Shanty Motel?

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