Hotel Bethany Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Family Suite (2 Queens and 2 Twin Beds) | Bathroom
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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39642 Jefferson Bridge Rd., Bethany Beach, DE, 19930
  • Place, Bethany Beach Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chief Little Owl Totem Pole
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bethany Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(98 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite (2 Queens and 2 Twin Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bethany Beach

With a stay at Hotel Bethany Beach in Bethany Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Ocean City Beach and Bethany Beach Beaches. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Bethany Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chief Little Owl Totem Pole - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bethany Beach Bandstand - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fenwick Island Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 30 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Boathouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bethany Blues BBQ Pit - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bethany Beach

Hotel in Bethany Beach with free breakfast and a fitness center
Hotel Bethany Beach offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel Bethany Beach. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 6 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel Bethany Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1007 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1428 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John, Holladay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds are comfortable. The rooms are traditional basic hotel rooms with a TV & bath/shower. Rooms are clean. If you need mid-week bath towels you can ask at the front desk. They leave an extra set of sheets & an extra blanket in a drawer & there is a washing machine $3 snd dryer $3 on the first floor near the snack & soda machines. Parking costs $25 per day extra in season & $10 per day after September 15. The hotel is located across the street from the private beach accessed Sea Colony which may be the less expensive option. You can reach the beach from the hotel by crossing the street, and walking towards the boardwalk to a beach access road. After September 15 parking in Bethany is free—it’s metered in-season. The hotel allows dogs for a cost. The pool at the hotel is cold. No hot tub. Outdoors with a view of a mini golf course & parking lot. The hotel is close to a CVS, a Dunkin’ Donuts & restaurant. The breakfast is included 7- 10 am. Cereal. Oatmeal. Scrambled eggs. Toast. English muffins. Pork sausage. Orange juice. Coffee. Tea. The breakfast staff are efficient and friendly. The front desk staff is a blend. Most times I have stayed here, they have been friendly, helpful and efficient. The long term regular front desk blond woman who always wears a cross and a smile corrected the errors of others. She’s an A+. To be honest, if it wasn’t for her, I’d return to renting at Sea Colony. We still might—
Beach near Sea Colony & hotel
Sun rise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a strong mildew odor and my clothing was damp by the time I checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a little nervous because it was “Bike Week”, but it was very quiet. I like the extras like the free breakfast and mini golf. Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing i didn't like about the property was the limited parking in front and to the side of the building. We had to park by the restaurant and miniature golf and we weren't sure if that was part of hotel parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, Johnstown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine. Just not happy with parking fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and friendly staff and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just love this hotel. It has become a vcation destination for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was really nice except that only one elevator was working which caused long waits to come and go.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carvel, Middleburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a clean, friendly staff and well located .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Too much money for too little. Rather stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stsy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very clean and well run.

Very pleasantly surprised! The hotel was sold out for the days we stayed there but you'd never know it by how quiet the room was. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Lots of perks, including free breakfast, vouchers for beach chairs and umbrella every day, free mini golf, and discount crab restaurant right next door. Very clean and well run. Convenient walk to beach and walk to town. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were not cleaned while we were there. If we wanted to pay $25 each day we were there they would have done it. Janis the day desk clerk was friendly and helpful. Have to pay $12 for a pool towel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, location and perks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025