The Surf Shanty Motel

Motel with free parking, a quick walk to Dewey Beach

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Second Floor - Shower | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free WiFi

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Tomorrow

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Third Floor - Shower

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Ground Floor - Tub

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Second Floor - Shower

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

21 Van Dyke Ave, Dewey Beach, DE, 19971

What's nearby

Dewey Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Rehoboth Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Funland - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Rusty Rudder - ‬3 min walk
‪Dewey Beer Company - ‬10 min walk
‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬8 min walk
‪Nalu Surf Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Wings To Go - ‬7 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 bicycle rentals, express check-out, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at The Surf Shanty Motel boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Mini fridges and heating

Languages

English

Similar properties

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$211 nightly

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite 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 elevator
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance

Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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 elevators

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?

Check-out 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).