Name: Sea Esta Motel II
Address: 100 Rudder Road, Millsboro, Delaware, United States of America, Millsboro, Delaware, US
Price range: $77–$133 per night
Rating: 7.83

What guests think

Sea Esta Motel II is a budget, pet-friendly motel offering basic value and a location convenient to Delaware beaches and Paradise Grill, while reviews repeatedly cite wear, smoke odors, and inconsistent upkeep.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with multiple reports of stains, lingering cigarette smells, and bugs, contrasted by others finding rooms acceptably clean. Rooms are older and simple; some beds are comfortable, yet small bathrooms, maintenance problems, noise from other guests, and unreliable Wi‑Fi are noted. Service receives frequent praise, though late-night support, reservation accuracy, and policy communication can fall short; facilities are basic, with appreciated parking and a pool but occasional closures and a broken ice machine. Expect no-frills lodging prioritized for price over polish.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: guests like the pool and easy, well‑lit parking, and the property is pet‑friendly. Occasional downsides include pool closures and a broken ice machine.

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Veronica

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pool

8

John

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was great for my dog. The staff was very nice and friendly Will stay again

10

Janet

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No frills, but we had all basic and some extra amenities, at a very good price. Very clean and clean-smelling. Pet fee was reasonable too. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Joyce

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I traveled to see my son, and his family of 5, with their dog, who were staying at the motel, for a few days. They let me check in early and managed to give me a room close to my grandchildren, which I thought was very accommodating. The pool was great and the staff are very pleasant.

10

Pam

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was great bed spread had burn holes in it pillows were flat as the sheets carpet in room has stains all over them seen roaches coming out from the mirror and some in the bathroom.in the pool area was an ice machine and soda machine ice machine did not work and sodas 2.50 each

8

Gary

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pet friendly and quiet

6

Jacob

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine for price. Shower was falling apart. Floor was dirty. Staff was nice parking was great. Fine for the price of the room.

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Emily

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What I didn't like was that when I walked into my room after cheeking in was that it was a non smoking room but it smelled like someone that smoked and the bed was very hard that I did have a comfortable sleep. But overall the facility was fairly clean and had a pool that was clean.

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Laci

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The pool was out of service the last 2 days of our stay. The internet was absolutely terrible and never worked. The beds were too small, they only have us 2 pillows on each bed. I had to go buy pillows. The curtain didnt shut all the way. I had to tie them shut with a hair tie.

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Rose

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Parking lot, pool, exterior safe,well lit, and maintained. It is a price friendly motel, so you shouldn't set high expectations staying here. Mattresses were comfortable but the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the room was less than desirable. Constant strong smell of weed and cigarettes throughout our stay. It served its purpose for a 1 night stay.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is inconsistent: recurring reports mention smoke odors, stains, and bugs (including roaches), while others found rooms acceptably clean. Carpets and furnishings often feel worn.

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Kathy

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolute disgrace. This is not a rating of 7 which is seen online. And the photos online are not what you get!!! I will be requesting a full refund. We were in the room for maybe 2 hours and left. After the frost room I was given that had a toilet running and disgusting smell and cigarette burns in the blanket I was able to “look” at 3 other rooms. All other 3 were the same smelled, broken things, cigarette burns, etc A spider/web hanging from the ceiling. Absolute disgust!

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Maksym

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and good room

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Jessica

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Total dump. Lots of warnings about not smoking yet the room smelled like it had been smoked in and was covered up with air freshener. There were cigarette burns on the bedding, burn marks on the sink, stains on bedding and mattress, furniture not updated since the 80s, dirt in all corners of the floor especially bathroom, scratches on the headboards, slashes in the barstools, scratch marks all over the sink, the door seemed like it had been busted open before and didn’t shut tightly, loose drop ceiling tiles, a drooping shelf, etc etc.

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Todd

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean, just old.

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Judith

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room has carpet and large pee stains. Smelled like urine. Large stain on matress. No matress pad cover just a flat sheet. Was given refund for 2nd night I didnt stay. Lots of people coming and going next door late @ night. Noisy!

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Michael

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It had been years since I've stayed there and remember it used to be good. But since then it smells a bit musty and the floors felt and looked disgusting

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Justin

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Upon arrival, we found roaches in the room.. when asked for a refund, it was granted, except for ironically the $50 cleaning fee. Front desk staff did not seem at all surprised by or apologetic for the fact we encountered bugs in the room.

2

Pamela

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was infested with roach-like insects.

8

Ignacio

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was two days, everything was actually fine except the smell in the room, it smells like cigarettes.

6

Rose

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Parking lot, pool, exterior safe,well lit, and maintained. It is a price friendly motel, so you shouldn't set high expectations staying here. Mattresses were comfortable but the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the room was less than desirable. Constant strong smell of weed and cigarettes throughout our stay. It served its purpose for a 1 night stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and basic; while many found the beds comfortable, others noted small bathrooms, flat pillows, and guest noise. Maintenance and amenities can be unreliable, with worn fixtures, poor Wi‑Fi, and occasional broken locks or electronics.

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Arianna

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfiest bed I’ve ever slept on.

4

Sarah

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Tv and refrigerator did not work

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Wanda

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was nice. I like to support “Family owned” businesses. The bed was comfortable and clean.

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Jacob

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine for price. Shower was falling apart. Floor was dirty. Staff was nice parking was great. Fine for the price of the room.

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Rita

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a small room but that's all we needed fir an overnight sleeping. Bathroom is small, we were 3 people but only 1 set of towels was available. Beds were high but found it comfortable. Pillows were fairly flat but were asked for extras and we got them.

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Joyce

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We felt unsafe as the lock on the door was not secure

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Mike

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This motel while aged appears well kept and clean. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable about the area. The issues are bugs and noise. Lots of bugs crawling around on the furniture. The other patrons near my room were up beyond 2am in the morning and noisy on a weeknight.

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Laci

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The pool was out of service the last 2 days of our stay. The internet was absolutely terrible and never worked. The beds were too small, they only have us 2 pillows on each bed. I had to go buy pillows. The curtain didnt shut all the way. I had to tie them shut with a hair tie.

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Jasmine

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ve never stayed in a motel before and try to avoid them at all costs. However this motel was pretty decent. I felt safe being here and did not have any real interactions with any of the other guests. There was a hole in our ceiling, some chips behind a dresser but other than that things were okay. It’s less than an hour to ocean city and 20 ish minutes to the Delaware beaches

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Anda

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I had to threaten to call the police to get some rowdy teenagers to stop their incredibly loud, blaring music.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including early check‑in. Some guests reported issues such as bed‑type not honored, limited overnight support, and occasional discount or communication problems.

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Scott

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is wonderful if you\'re visiting anyone in the Pot-Nets communities...and that\'s about the only pro outside of great air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, and water pressure. Upon arrival, we immediately requested new pillow covers because ours were stained yellow. We counted approximately 10 bugs throughout our four-day stay, including what looked to be a cockroach that crawled back underneath the gap in the walls. We were missing a tub stopper and asked for one in the office and were told, "I guess we don\'t have one for your room. Here\'s a rag to shove in the drain. You can purchase a stopper at the store if you really want one." Seriously?! Our neighbors were clearly drug addicts and made our stay quite entertaining (in the worst way). We almost called the police one night due to a domestic dispute as it kept our 2-year old son awake late at night. They even proceeded to set off fireworks in the parking lot right next to our door one night. Their pitbull also got into a fight with another dog in the parking lot. Good luck calling the office at night to report anything because no one is there. We will never stay here again!

10

Joyce

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I traveled to see my son, and his family of 5, with their dog, who were staying at the motel, for a few days. They let me check in early and managed to give me a room close to my grandchildren, which I thought was very accommodating. The pool was great and the staff are very pleasant.

8

Lisa

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Patty at the front desk was very friendly and super sweet!! She found something we left there and let us know! Very kind!

10

Natalie

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy, fast check-in. Clean room and property. Front desk person super friendly!

10

james

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Key was left for me since we had a late check in.

8

Susan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was a great little place for our long weekend. But we booked a king bed room 6 wks prior to our trip and we were put in a 2 double bed room. When questioned about it, the response was we dont have anymore. There are reasons why we chose one big bed not two smaller ones, and that is comfortabilty. Sleeping was not as comfortable as it should have been.

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Penni

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I was promised a aaa discount but my card was charged before we got there I showed my card at the desk I I was told but no discount was credited

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samuel

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

More parking spaces around the motel would be nice. The "emergency number" is a voice-mail that's not regularly checked. Carpet definitely could use replacing. Staff is friendly. Location is quiet, nice rural town.

10

lindsey

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet. Staff was friendly and helpful.

8

John

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exactly as expected for what I paid, no complaints at all. I think people giving bad reviews need to be realistic about what they're paying for. This isn't the Mariott. It served it's purpose, the people were friendly and responsive, and I had zero issues.

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Location

Convenient for Delaware beaches and Paradise Grill, with a quiet, rural setting and nearby food options. Practical for visiting Pot‑Nets and area attractions, but generally requires driving.

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Scott

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is wonderful if you\'re visiting anyone in the Pot-Nets communities...and that\'s about the only pro outside of great air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, and water pressure. Upon arrival, we immediately requested new pillow covers because ours were stained yellow. We counted approximately 10 bugs throughout our four-day stay, including what looked to be a cockroach that crawled back underneath the gap in the walls. We were missing a tub stopper and asked for one in the office and were told, "I guess we don\'t have one for your room. Here\'s a rag to shove in the drain. You can purchase a stopper at the store if you really want one." Seriously?! Our neighbors were clearly drug addicts and made our stay quite entertaining (in the worst way). We almost called the police one night due to a domestic dispute as it kept our 2-year old son awake late at night. They even proceeded to set off fireworks in the parking lot right next to our door one night. Their pitbull also got into a fight with another dog in the parking lot. Good luck calling the office at night to report anything because no one is there. We will never stay here again!

10

mary

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is very nice and the place is located a half mile from Paradise Grill. Love going there.

10

Erika

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

close to beach and shops but in a quiet area. room was nice and had a great stay !

10

Brad

Dec 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable and convenient!

6

Firoze

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel close to the beach

8

Shelley

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is an older motel so expect there will be signs of wear. Our room was clean. The fridge worked, the Keurig worked, the WiFi worked, the TV worked and there was hot water. We just needed a place to rest our head for a day or two while in the area and we didn't want to spend too much money. It served the purpose.

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Kenneth

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint motel with decent rates in of season. It worked out well for us.

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samuel

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

More parking spaces around the motel would be nice. The "emergency number" is a voice-mail that's not regularly checked. Carpet definitely could use replacing. Staff is friendly. Location is quiet, nice rural town.

10

Donald

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very close to where I needed to go, less than one mile away. Thanks and the staff were very friendly.

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Jasmine

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ve never stayed in a motel before and try to avoid them at all costs. However this motel was pretty decent. I felt safe being here and did not have any real interactions with any of the other guests. There was a hole in our ceiling, some chips behind a dresser but other than that things were okay. It’s less than an hour to ocean city and 20 ish minutes to the Delaware beaches

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Dining

On‑site options are minimal; guests often rely on nearby eateries, with one highlighting good pizza next door. Coffee service is basic, and one review criticized its quality, though in‑room Keurigs worked for some.

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John

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

friendly service, clean room and pool, lots of close food options.

10

Thomas

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great pizza next door

8

Shelley

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is an older motel so expect there will be signs of wear. Our room was clean. The fridge worked, the Keurig worked, the WiFi worked, the TV worked and there was hot water. We just needed a place to rest our head for a day or two while in the area and we didn't want to spend too much money. It served the purpose.

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Michael

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Too high priced. Nice pool. Nearby fast food. They could provide a light breakfast for the price we paid per room. The coffee was low quality, could not tell it was coffee.

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Sea Esta Motel II

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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