The Bay Resort

3.0 star property

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Gazebo
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dock

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is $132
$119 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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126 Bellevue St., Dewey Beach, DE, 19971
  • Place, Bottle & Cork
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dewey Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware Seashore State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Poolside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 3595 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bayside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bayside Room, 1 King and 1 Sofa Bed, Efficiency

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Poolside Room, 1 King Bed, Efficiency

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bayside Double Efficiency, First Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bayside Efficiency King, First Floor

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

Bayside King- ADA

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

Poolside, 2 Doubles, No Stove

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Poolside King, 1st floor, ADA

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

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About the neighborhood

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.

What's nearby

  • Sunset Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bottle & Cork - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dewey Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dewey Beach Parasail - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Delaware Seashore State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Starboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beer Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beach Country Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bay Resort

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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 14.99 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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 (40 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

The Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 970 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great location. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific family centered resort with great proximity to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Pet friendly and we had a beautiful view of the bay.
Annie
Bayside view
Bayside view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Lovely place off season as well

The view of the bay is lovely with so much nearby to walk to. We appreciated the very welcoming and friendly staff as well as the peaceful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here multiple times and love it. Super close to all the activities in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is terrific
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesomeness Best place to stay in Dewey!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service
Decent room but a little pricey
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Retro hotel with mini kitchen right on the bay and a couple blocks from the beach. Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Warren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a bay front room and it was perfect for us and our golden retriever! Just how I hoped it would be with the sound of the water and beautiful sunsets. Will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and if you want an affordable trip to the beach, this is the place to go. The hotel room itself was clean but could use a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute best place to stay in Dewey!! Staff are amazing, kind & so helpful. sparkling clean, pool nice & walkable to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Whitney

Pet areas were good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing fancy but nice clean room with easy checkin and checkout. Great location for weekend in dewey. Walking distance from everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location, staff, pool, and restaurant were all wonderful. Right on the water and a stones throw from the beach. The pool room we stayed in could use a little TLC, but overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Bay resort. This place is very comfortable and its by the water. I've visited several times. This is my quick getaway spot. The staff are always welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very accommodating, even on check out day, let us stay parked, and use the bathroom and pool after our time at the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025