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The Surf Shanty Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Dewey Beach

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Second Floor - Shower
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
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The Surf Shanty Motel, steps from Dewey Beach, offers a relaxed coastal vibe. Guests enjoy free WiFi, bike rentals for seaside exploration, and 20 beach bars nearby. The property is smoke-free for everyone's comfort.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Ground Floor - Tub

Ground Floor - Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Second Floor - Shower

Second Floor - Shower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Third Floor - Shower

Third Floor - Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • Rehoboth Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Funland - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nalu Surf Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beach Country Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northbeach Restaurant & Bayside Bar - ‬10 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

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 within 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

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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Reviews

The Surf Shanty Motel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 308 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautifully designed and maintained Boutique Motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun motel near beach, always clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location and staff super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing place to stay- the staff was so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihalis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always super nice. Hotel is quiet, clean, and in a good location. Stayed here 3 times now and always had a good experience l.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing, clean, right near the beach and everything you need for your stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean. Very close to the beach and close to restaurants. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean property. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Very accommodating manager. Extremely well kept property! Excellent mattresses!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Surf Shanty was a great small hotel, close to everything Dewey Beach has to offer, but still tucked away that it wasn’t as noisy as some other hotels we’ve stayed at. Staff was very friendly. Beds and pillows were super comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy, parking very good in a crowded beach town. Room was simple but well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didn't like is it didn't have an elevator. We had to walk to 3rd floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was cute, cozy and clean. Great location. Ample parking. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super cute, clean room. Will stay again and recommend to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the decor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location! I’ll definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New and clean room, quiet area and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The room was clean, parking was safe, and the owner was present to answer any questions we had. We plan to visit again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to easily walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. Bikes were also available for use. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024