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The Surf Shanty Motel

21 Van Dyke Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, US
4.9Excellent
Hotel amenities
Bar & Lounge
Free Parking
Non-Smoking

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About this property

Near Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk When you stay at The Surf Shanty Motel in Dewey Beach, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Dewey Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Delaware Seashore State Park. This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Rehoboth Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 20 beach bars.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at The Surf Shanty Motel in Dewey Beach, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Dewey Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Delaware Seashore State Park. This motel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Rehoboth Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dewey Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Dewey Beach Parasail - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Indian Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
John Waples Memorial Playground - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bottle & Cork - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sunset Park - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Delaware Seashore State Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
East of Maui - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market - Dewey Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Silver Lake - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Thompson Island Nature Preserve - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Rehoboth Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Rehoboth Beach Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Anna Hazzard Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30.7 km / 19 mi
Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 48.7 km / 30.2 mi
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 61.3 km / 38.1 mi

Rooms

Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 20 beach bars.

Amenities & features

This smoke-free motel features complimentary bicycles on site, ecotours nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include scooter/moped rentals nearby.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is The Surf Shanty Motel located?

The Surf Shanty Motel is located at 21 Van Dyke Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, US.

What attractions are near The Surf Shanty Motel?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Dewey Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Dewey Beach Parasail - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Indian Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi John Waples Memorial Playground - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Bottle & Cork - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Sunset Park - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi Delaware Seashore State Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi East of Maui - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Fifer Orchards Local-Fresh Market - Dewey Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi Silver Lake - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Thompson Island Nature Preserve - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Rehoboth Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi Rehoboth Beach Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Anna Hazzard Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi The nearest airports are: Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 30.7 km / 19 mi Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 48.7 km / 30.2 mi Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 61.3 km / 38.1 mi

How do I get to The Surf Shanty Motel?

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 20 beach bars.

What amenities does The Surf Shanty Motel offer?

The Surf Shanty Motel features amenities such as Bar & Lounge, Free Parking, Non-Smoking.

What are the rooms like at The Surf Shanty Motel?

Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Is The Surf Shanty Motel pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed at The Surf Shanty Motel.