Hotel Bethany Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
Family Twin Room (2 Queens, and 2 Twin Beds) | In-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Beach nearby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
$155
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility/Shower)

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

Family Twin Room (2 Queens, and 2 Twin Beds)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

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

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About this property

Hotel Bethany Beach

Bethany Beach hotel close to Bethany Beach Boardwalk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Hotel Bethany Beach features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This Bethany Beach hotel also offers a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Bethany Beach is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Self 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

  • Crib (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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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

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

Property 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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Reviews

Hotel Bethany Beach Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1016 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1439 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Staff were VERY helpful! I don’t understand why I had to use the USB to charge my phone instead of the electrical outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Schelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is conveniently located, easy walk to the beach. Free umbrella and chair rental meant not as much to carry to the beach. The staff was very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhi-Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and the staff is very nice. Our only issue is that A/C is too noisy - it is old and makes huge noise when it tries to send cool air. I could not sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great pool, great location

Overall, this was a great hotel and I would definitely return. Updated, free breakfast, nice rooms, and awesome location. The staff was super friendly! The only drawback was the bathroom could have been cleaned better. More specifically, the shower and sink had some mildew, and there were a couple hairs in the bathroom. Not deal breakers, but not 5 star clean either. The rest of the stay was lovely and the staff was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Perfect Coastal Escape at Hotel Bethany Beach 🌊 From the moment we arrived, Hotel Bethany Beach delivered everything you’d want from a beachside getaway. Just blocks from the ocean, the location is unbeatable—The rooms were spotless and thoughtfully equipped with cozy touches like a microwave, fridge, and flatscreen TV. Bonus points for the fresh cookies at check-in and the complimentary breakfast that actually hit the spot. We loved the little perks—welcome cocktails in the fridge and discounts at nearby restaurants. It’s clear this place was designed by beach lovers for beach lovers. If you’re looking for a laid-back, family-friendly stay with just the right amount of charm, Hotel Bethany Beach is a solid pick.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I chose this hotel bc the photos showed that this is a resort on the beach. Turns out the photos are of the sister property. I am paying 500 per night for what looks like a holiday in off the highway. Just really poor value for the money and extremely misleading if not downright dishonest advertising. The pool is a tiny home pool surrounded by chain link fence and they charge you 15 per towel. Will never book here again. Feel completely hoodwinked. This is not a resort - that would be a laughable description.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmia

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

Family friendly stay

This was an amazing spot for a family beach getaway. Just minutes from Bethany beach. You can walk or shuttle to the beach. Great breakfast selections. Friendly staff. In room service was great. Overall excellent experience for a family of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernell

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A woderful experience! Nice comfortable room, short walk to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The beach chairs with umbrella and 10% discount at Mickeys Crab House was such an awesome bonus! Thank you so much!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paying for parking is ridiculous
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuliya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location of the hotel and that it is dog friendly. Our room was nice but there were long hairs on the bathroom walls. Also $25/ night for parking is a little too much in my opinion. The breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John, Secaucus

Traveled with partner
Decent Despite the hotel’s convenient location and a decent pool, my overall stay was deeply disappointing and frustrating. Right off the bat, the added fees felt excessive and misleading. A $25 nightly parking surcharge and a $25 daily housecleaning fee (if you wanted the service) left me feeling like the hotel was more interested in squeezing guests for every dollar than providing a quality experience. The room itself had an adjoining door to the neighboring unit, which made it nearly impossible to relax. You could hear everything from the next room—loud barking dog, TV noise, full conversations, and even more intimate moments. It completely undermined any sense of privacy or comfort. To make matters worse, getting extra towels required a trip to the front desk instead of a simple call or in-room service. For a hotel at this price point, that level of service is well below expectations. In short, while the location and pool were good and the staff friendly, I felt the fees, poor sound insulation, and lack of basic conveniences made this a stay I won’t be repeating. I would not recommend this hotel and I won’t be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great family oriented hotel with a friendly staff and desirable amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with our stay! The hotel is such a great little gem, and staff was friendly. The room was kept very clean, as well as the lobby and hallways. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The beds are very comfortable. The ladies at the front desk were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ndia

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

10/10 Excellent

muriel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Room is large, clean and comfortable. Janis, at the desk was welcoming and helpful. There are some nice extras including an umbrella and chairs, waiting for you on the beach. Walk to the beach or a bit longer to the village. You could manage here without a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025