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The Bay Resort

3.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

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126 Bellevue St., Dewey Beach, DE, 19971
  • Place, Bottle & Cork
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dewey Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Poolside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 334 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bayside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bayside Room, 1 King and 1 Sofa Bed, Efficiency

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Poolside Room, 1 King Bed, Efficiency

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Poolside Room, 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Bed, Efficiency

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bayside Double Efficiency, First Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dewey Beach

With a stay at The Bay Resort in Dewey Beach, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Bottle & Cork and a 3-minute drive from Delaware Seashore State Park. .This motel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cape Henlopen State Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Funland.
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What's nearby

  • Bottle & Cork - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dewey Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Funland - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tanger Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Starboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starboard Claw - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beach Country Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Northbeach Restaurant & Bayside Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bay Resort

Bayside motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
The Bay Resort offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Dewey Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 14.99 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (101 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 14.99 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

BAY Resort DEWEY BEACH
BAY Resort
BAY DEWEY BEACH
The Bay Hotel Dewey Beach
Bay Hotel Dewey Beach
The Bay Resort Motel
The Bay Resort Dewey Beach
The Bay Resort Motel Dewey Beach

Reviews

The Bay Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 898 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite thing about the hotel was the view from our balcony. It was so peaceful and it was the perfect place to watch the sunset over the bay. The location was perfect - once you parked, there was no need to use your car again. The Ocean was 2 short blocks away and there was a great assortment of restaurants in walking distance. Some of the faciliy is a bit dated, but it was clean and the staff was super nice and helpful. We will be returning!
Sunset from our balcony.
Pier on the property. Also a great place to watch the sunset.
Need I say more?
The Sandy Pony Donuts is just one block over!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location/staff, decent, quiet, allows pets

The best thing was the location, right on the bay (we had a view from our balcony) and 2 blocks from the beach. The staff was very friendly and helpful and they allow pets. Lots of close restaurants/nightlife/shops, but fairly quiet at the same time. The room was clean and bed comfortable (not new or luxury, but decent fixtures/furniture/appliances). Stairs/hallways could have been cleaner (though they are outside). Appliances worked well (though we didn't use the stove/oven).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the bay view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the bay views and dock that extends into the bay. Very relaxing to sit outside and enjoy the view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating allowing us to park in the lot prior to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, garden city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views on the bayside are amazing at this super friendly, fabulous place to stay in Dewey! Walkable to everywhere & everything. The pool is super clean as are the rooms. But the very best part is the helpful, attentive, above & beyond staff. Everyone including front desk, housekeeping & maintenance are available & happy to help. Really would like to keep this hotel a secret for fear I won’t be able to get reservations. But it’s too hard not to share
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

My family and I loved this hotel. Dog friendly, nice pool, right on the bay and a quick walk to the beach. It was clean, quiet and great location. My kids loved the dock and we went out on it daily. The only thing is next to the hotel is a nightclub. On Friday and Saturday night it can get a little crowded outside the resort but I couldn’t hear anything from our room so it didn’t affect us at all except when out walking our dog on the streets those two nights. The other nights were great. Would absolutely come again, get a bay side view!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
For Dewey Beach, I realize my options for a clean, quiet room under $340 are limited. I booked 1 night at the Bay Resort. I appreciate the hotel having quiet hours but with the walls so thin, we could tell our neighbors had a child, and we could hear ALL of their conversations. The balcony view was marred by a 6 foot fence so views were so so. We did not bother attempting to bathe in our room’s shower since it was clear it had not been washed in sometime (based on the footprints) and there was a large crack in the tub as well. The room had an old kitchenette, with plates that weren’t filthy but not exactly clean either. The mini fridge was delicate but kept our drinks cool. The beds and pillows were comfy and the sheets were nice and clean. Very friendly staff. If you plan on parking at the resort, it is $16.19. Lastly, the location is superb. Bottle and cork is literally just up the road, and Northbeach was a mere 30 steps from the Resort property. It’s important to note that this place does NOT have an elevator, so room options for those who cannot go up stairs are limited. I would recommend reaching out to the resort to see if you can request a 1st floor room. Pros: Friendly staff Mini convenience store section in lobby Comfortable, clean beds Kitchenette with a fridge Cons: Dirty Walls are paper thin Bathtub was filthy and cracked No lotion No elevators
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Orangeburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amelia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are dated and things need to be fixed. It was fine but I won’t stay again. The best thing is the bay view and the pool. Kitchenette was super old. Not all burners worked. Shower had stains. Many things were not stocked. The staff would do their best to respond but they didn’t always understand what we needed due to language barriers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here and it’s a perfect location because you can walk to the beach, restaurants, bars… and the staff is wonderful. The room is always clean. Beds are comfy. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location, parking, and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved sitting on our back porch and watching birds. Very peaceful way to start the day.Our room was clean and comfortable. the staff were all friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome. Lovely place to stay and they LOVE dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Josephine

Travelled with family

I’ve been going here for eight years

I have been staying here once a year at least for the past eight years to say things have changed is an understatement. It feels like there’s been nothing but cutbacks they’ve taken away almost everything, including the swings and the outdoor showerhead. It is so corporate and disgusting. now it’s sad. Everything in my room was absolutely filthy, the woman who worked there were excellent and tried very hard to do their best with what they were given. It’s sad that there’s not even a tissue in the bathrooms anymore. It’s come a far far away from when it was privately owned from my family I get that but this corporate BS and the management running things the way that they see fit which is horrible for the building itself is tragic. I’m not sure I’ll ever stay there again. The view was beautiful the overwhelming amount of dogs pooping everywhere and staying at the facility is disgusting. The only grass area down by the bay is filled with dogs, poop and pee everywhere and again they took down the swings around the cabana which you can see from the pictures. It was disappointing to say the least.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barkeen

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was ok, I expected a little more considering the description of the room said that it had a separate room which it didn’t. It was a basic room nothing exciting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, garden city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place on the Delmarva!!! Staff amazing. GM also amazing. Great pool, walkable to everything. Beautiful bay views. I always stay @ Bay Resort or I don’t go
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025