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The Bay Resort

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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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)
    ‪48 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)
  • Bay view
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • Bay view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony view

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)
  • Bay view
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • Dewey Beach Parasail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Indian Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Delaware Seashore State Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Starboard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Rudder - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Dewey Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dewey Beer Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Bay Resort

Bayside motel with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Bottle & Cork
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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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
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

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. 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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert, CHEVY CHASE

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna Abbegayle

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

6/10 Okay

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole E.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Pet friendly and we had a beautiful view of the bay.
Annie
Bayside view
Bayside view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled so bad
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
No review
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathaleen, Oro Valley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was fine a little worn, location was great. Didn't appreciate paying for parking when parking in the street in the off season is free
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kudos to the cleaning staff and front desk for finding an item I left in my room and then contacting me right away. They made it very easy to retrieve my item at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property has no elevators for handicap the bathrooms have no grab bars in the shower and bath area we get there and they charge for parking staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older facility that is showing it's age. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ferdinand, Hawthorne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was clean, but very dated. Furniture in the room was very old and worn out. Staff was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnelle

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

8/10 Good

Whitney

Travelled with group
Pet areas were good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025