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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
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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21 Van Dyke Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971
  • Place, Dewey Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)

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
Air-conditioning
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Dewey Beach

At The Surf Shanty Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Dewey Beach and within 15 minutes of Delaware Seashore State Park. Highlights at this motel include 20 beach bars and in-room free WiFi. .With a stay at this Dewey Beach motel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Rehoboth Beach and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Funland.
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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 - 3.8 km
  • Funland - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 5 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nalu Surf Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dewey Post - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beach Country Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Surf Shanty Motel

Motel with free parking, 3-minute walk to 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 bottles of water and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

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

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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

  • No pets 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
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 all accommodation.

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 parking available at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Yep, The Surf Shanty Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to The Surf Shanty Motel?

Yep, The Surf Shanty Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Dewey Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Surf Shanty Motel?

No, The Surf Shanty Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Surf Shanty Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.