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Reviews of Sea Esta Motel 1 2 stars

24 Houston Street, Dewey Beach, DE 19971, United States

Review score

Based on 256 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    na

    location was perfect waling distance to everything

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Block walk from the beach what more could you want!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall my stay at Sea Esta Motel & Rehoboth Beach was awesome. My kids had an amazing time as well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the toilet space was a little bit too tight. Maybe if you guys can get it to face the door, I think that would be better.

    I really liked the view. I thought the view over the balcony was excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    6.0
    Great location, everything was walking distance. The room had a strong mold odor and was really out of date. Too expensi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelled like mold, it was very potent.

    The property was at a superb location. Access to everything walking distance especially the beach.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    6.0
    Decent
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rather expensive for what you get

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like many of the reviews say, it was dated could be spruced up. The walls were thin and the blinds did not do a good job of keeping the room dark, but that's just petty stuff. It really wasn't bad if you go expecting a 5 star luxury resort you're going to be disappointed. I don't care because I'm usually not in the room other than to shower and sleep.

    The staff at the front desk, she was awesome! The proximity to the beach can't be beat. The freaking ac unit in our room I had to shut it off it got the room so cold! I was calling it the snow cone machine! The bed was surprisingly comfortable!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    6.0
    Cleaning staff needs to do better job
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was left in fridge(smelled due to being Chinese). used soap left in shower

    Location to beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    8.0
    Clean , super location , no frills and very dated !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well the room is so dated for the price you pay . If your looking for anything modern you will not find it here ! Everything is screaming 70/with a sprinkle of 80’s ,

    The proximity to the beach is great ! Low noise area too and Super easy in and out to get to where your doing !!!I must say the room was super clean !!! So that is huge plus !!!!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    No problems in any of the areas of visit. Checkin/out, stay, parking, distance to beach/bars all ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's old and interior is outdated and not overly clean.....you dont get a clean feeling when you pull back comforter/covers and lay down on an older mattress.

    Close to beach and bars.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    7.0
    Affordable and great location in Dewey Beach, down the street from beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This is not a luxury hotel, no breakfast included. Slightly outdated, but again for the price you cannot beat it.

    Dog friendly hotels in Dewey Beach are very pricey, so if you are looking for an economical place to stay in the heart of Dewey where you walk literally 1 minute to the beach and in the heart of restaurants and shops, this is by far the place you are looking for. Hotel style, so your car drives right up to your room. Roomy with fridge, microwave, coffee maker and free wifi.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2022

    6.0
    It's a alright option, if you are not looking for something fancy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is certainly dated and has minimal accommodations. It's a low budget hotel and the facilities are not new, but it makes it up with it's location.

    It is one of the best location you will find at an affordable rate. It's a short 3 minute walk to the beach, if you are facing the right direction, you can actually see the sea from the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are very basic and outdated, but the place is clean. Perfect if you need a place a very short walk to the beach and only plan to sleep there.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2022

    8.0
    Was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower curtains, the bathroom walls and faucets need better cleaning

    The location and access to the beach

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    7.0
    Nice location but needs remodel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely needs remodeling, sinks, etc.

    Proximity to the beach

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2022

    6.0
    no frills hotel that’s convenient walking distance to beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    convenient walking distance to to beach and reasonably priced.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location! The beach was a 2-minute walk and there were plenty of bars/restaurants nearby to walk to.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    its a place to sleep close to everything. if you’re picky then this isnt your place. if you want a clean place to sleep then book it.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water pressure...well there wasn't any 😔 other then that it was fine.

    It was nice being walking distance to the beach and everything in town.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2022

    7.0
    Not perfect but would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fridge was very dirty, shower was not great, one of the double beds was missing a top sheet, no bathroom in the lobby or available before check in, deadbolt didn't work properly.

    Great location, very helpful staff, outside shower.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    8.0
    It was a break from every day, and a beach was involved!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t know. It’s a block from the beach. New steps and railings, comfortable beds. It was our rest place after beach and boardwalk time!

    It is a block from the beach! The third floor has view of ocean, and a little quieter.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hreat.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2021

    7.0
    I will return. Had a great time!
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The towels really need to be upgraded. They were small, thin and very rough. The mattress was acceptable, though quite firm.

    This is a well maintained older facility. I always appreciate a small fridge and microwave in the room. I loved the pillows. They were thin, but completely lump free! Perfect for my sensitive neck. Friendly, helpful owners and staff. Wonderful pet friendly place, very short walk to the beach. Nice neighborhood, safely walkable, bike friendly area.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2021

    6.0
    Was perfect for being able to take dog. Close to beach.That's what we wanted
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom tub and sink not cleaned. No fitted sheet on bed . 8 pm to midnight workers sawing, hammering on room above us. Had to go tell them to stop, try ing to sleep

    Great location. Bathroom very small

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2021

    7.0
    Really love the people here and staffs are very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some kind of chemical smell air freshener in AC unit causes my lungs to suffer

    Pets friendly

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2021

    7.0
    Perfect Location - Very Nice Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were not fully made with a sheet and blanket, so we had to request blankets. The shampoos in the bathroom were empty bottles, which was discovered while showering unfortunately. While the room was very dated, it was clean and comfortable.

    We were at the Sea Esta for a long weekend get-away. Excellent location just yards from the beach! Friendly and helpful staff. Affordable, especially for a great location. We will definitely return.

    Stayed in September 2021

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