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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 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, Delaware Seashore State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

Poolside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

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

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

Bayside Room, 2 Double Beds, Efficiency

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

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

Bayside Room, 1 King and 1 Sofa Bed, Efficiency

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Bayside Double Efficiency, First Floor

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

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

Bayside Efficiency King, First Floor

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

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

Bayside King- ADA

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

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

Poolside, 2 Doubles, No Stove

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

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

Poolside King, 1st floor, ADA

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

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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.
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What's nearby

  • Bottle & Cork - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dewey Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dewey Beach Parasail - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indian Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Delaware Seashore State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Starboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beach Country Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starboard Claw - ‬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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 14.99 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

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. 481 out of 905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 905 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, garden city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best of Dewey right here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, garden city

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, garden city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Dewey! staff including front desk, general manager, cleaning crew & maintenance are the best! Location. Walkable to everything, sparkling clean, & fun super chill guests ! Worried thar this review will make it harder for me to book stay! Yikes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Spencer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice Staff, Great Location, Needs Serious Updating

I spent three nights at this hotel with my wife and 3 year old son. We tried to make the best of it because of the great service and the convenient location, but ultimately we were disappointed with the condition of our room. It was a poolside king efficiency on the first floor. The bathroom was not thoroughly cleaned and the stove was dirty. Some of the tiles around the front door were missing or cracked. The sliding glass door facing the pool did not lock well and the rod that was available to secure it was incredibly difficult to adjust. We booked our room because the hotel had great ratings, but our room in particular left a lot to be desired. It got to the point where my wife was actually uncomfortable unpacking. Needless to say, we won't be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Would DEFINITELY Return

Pros: The bay view is absolutely unmatched in beauty! It's so nice to have sunset view right from your room. The beds were surprisingly comfy and the comforters were soft and fluffy. The kitchenette was incredibly convenient. The shower was hot and the water pressure excellent. My pup loved it too! The $150-175 pet fee was a bit steep but worth it. Parking was $19/day Cons: The TVs were outdated so we couldn't hook up our gaming system or laptop, which was my only issue with it. Sometimes after a day in the sun I like to stream Netflix or emulate some retro video games. I think this is the only con!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

leighmarie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The room was nice and clean, staff checking us in was very friendly and informative, and great location to the bay, beach and restaurants. Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kara

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was amazing. They were the only reason i didn’t complain. They charged over $750 for one night and the room wasnt golden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views of the bay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t appreciate being charged $16 to park my car in the parking lot. This is a basic motel and the nights stay was $260 for a motel room. The parking fee was petty. Charge people to park there that do not have rooms. I am paying to stay there and to hit me with a charge to park was exploitative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

jeru

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a long time customer i was deeply disappointed that they started charging for parking. This definitely seem like a money grab.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is NO resort! It is a rundown motel! Do not believe what they say about having kayaks and paddle boards. That is a separate business run on their property and charges ypu extra for everything. They don’t even clean your room or provide you with shower soap. It’s a dive that charges a king’s ransom!
Came back from the beach to find room unclean and bed not made.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

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

8/10 Good

James

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

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We’ve stayed for years. Generally have liked. Cost went way up several years ago. They said they would remodel. The bathroom was totally ghetto. Filthy base boards covered by a thin white plastic strip in an effort to conceal years of neglect. When ceiling fan was switched in, the entire unit popped off and dangled. Comical if not paying $500 for that night. No maid service in two days other than a fresh towel dropped off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was AMAZING! So friendly and helpful. Thereb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The beds were very comfortable and clean. The room itself is a little dated and falling into disrepair, but that's expected with age. A lot of places to walk to, the beach is about a 5 minute walk which is not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views of the bay from our room, as well as just enough area for our kids to run around and play. The staff was absolutely fantastic. Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, a little outdated, but everything was clean and worked as it should. Overall our family really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025