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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, Dewey Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tanger Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    ‪50 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 this property

The Bay Resort

3-star Dewey Beach motel steps from Bottle & Cork
Along with self parking, this smoke-free motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The Bay Resort features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Dewey Beach motel also offers a picnic area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

The Bay Resort is a smoke-free property.

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

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

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. 479 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 903 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Reza

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property could definitely use some updating, but it was a convenient place and everyone there was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I honestly surprised how wonderful this resort was. Beds very comfortable. Quiet and clean. Nice to sit on patio and enjoy the bay view. Definitely would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was sufficient to our needs. The room was clean, staff was attentive, and the resort is within walking distance of the beach, restaurants and convenience stores. The kitchen needs some updating as it's a bit rusted but still works perfectly. I'm only giving it 4 stars because the pool area is open to everyone who's not even a guest at the resort. For 2 nights out of the 4 that we stayed there, there were kids making such a racket on the pool at 8pm, slamming their pool noodle on the water that makes it sound like fireworks and turns out they were not even staying there. Our room happened to be next to the pool . We spoke to the front desk on duty and the response we got was "Sorry, they're kids but we're going to close the pool in 30 minutes." Another hotel guest was making the same complaint and not sure if the front desk on duty spoke to the kids or the parents of the kids about the noise they're making. Book a room on the upper levels to lessen the noise if you can. All the rooms face the pool so the noise is unavoidable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The set up on the bay side of the property had a tropical atmosphere with sand, palm trees, and hammocks. It was serene with beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good location and staff very nice. Room clean but issues: holes in shower curtain- no liner, flickering bathroom lights, sliding glass door handle broken, very thin rough towels. Nothing mentioned about no elevator so did not expect to carry bags up to the third floor. Very nice view of lake from room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverly

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

Just okay

No elevators, toilet was wobbling out of floor, bathroom door wouldnt close, front door ya needed to shove shut or it wouldnt stay closed. Even though there is a kitchenette, there was no pots or pans,.. for 400.00 a night i should have stayed at the marriot. The bay area was no where near what their pictires show. Customer beware, no better then a motel 8 to lay your head
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking lot was full and it took half hour to find a space to park overnight, which costs an additional $31. Room was not clean, with an old soap bar still in the shower. Staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled 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

Traveled 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