Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Some facilities may have restricted access.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Rehoboth Beach (Bayside), just a 1-minute drive from Cape Henlopen State Park and 5 minutes from Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. It is approximately 5.4 miles from Lewes Beach and 3.3 miles from Rehoboth Beach.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available for guests, with access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Hotel Wave at Rehoboth Beach

Average nightly price at Hotel Wave at Rehoboth Beach by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$63
February	US$62
March	US$63
April	US$71
May	US$100
June	US$149
July	US$186
August	US$161
September	US$99
October	US$95
November	US$76
December	US$64

What guests think

Hotel Wave at Rehoboth Beach draws mixed reviews, with many guests praising the friendly staff, pet friendly policy, and convenient location near outlets and the beach, while others note inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance issues across rooms and common areas.

Common complaints include a frequently out-of-order or tepid hot tub, a cold or worn pool area, and the lack of an elevator. Rooms are often spacious with updated flooring and comfortable beds, but storage is limited (often no closet or drawers), noise can travel, and Wi‑Fi or TVs sometimes underperform. Cleanliness is highly variable—many report very clean rooms while others cite dirty hallway carpets, mildew or rust in bathrooms—and breakfast is a simple continental spread with waffles and few protein options. Expect a budget‑friendly stay with trade‑offs in upkeep and polish.

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Facilities

Pet friendly property with an indoor pool, hot tub, free parking and 24/7 coffee; some mention a guest laundry. Recurring issues include a hot tub that is often out of order or not hot, a cold or worn pool area, and no elevator.

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Marisol

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a very nice place but they need to update the hallways rugs which looked very dirty and not kept the room was awesome but one small hand bar doesn’t cut it. Jacuzzi was a plus and no elevator for people with disabilities not good.

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James

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Ceiling light fixture as soon as walk in was dirty. Hot tub was not working.

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Donna

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly. My only concern is that the pool area has lots of mold and with people being in there they could get sick and the floor around needs to be cleaned. The rooms were great! Check in was easy, breakfast was great.

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Janine

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent place, very convenient to main roads and shopping. Indoor Pool area was clean but shows wear. Spa was closed. Hot breakfast was good. Service was scarce but good. Beds were comfortable, Good for our first weekend visiting Rehobeth.

10

Rebecca

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and convenient location. Friendly staff. Free breakfast was pretty sparse and there is no elevator, so if you don’t do stairs, you need to ask for a first floor room.

10

Ann Marie

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel Wave is a family favorite, 24/7 coffee ,pool and laundry room available. The front desk folks are very nice and helpful.

10

Amber

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The indoor pool area needs to be updated but the room was great, friendly staff, and the breakfast was decent.

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Candy

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very disappointing that the pool was freezing cold and the hot tub did not work. One of the reasons we choose this hotel was because there was a pool and hot tub. the rooms were nice the breakfast was good the staff was kind.

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Thomas

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the hotel is great to get to Rehoboth beach. The advertised hot tub was broke the entire trip with no evidence of any attempts to have it fixed and it appeared to have been down for a while. The advertised breakfast buffet is basic continental. Only one staff member was pleasant to guests.

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Wendy

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The jacuzzi did not get hot and the pool was also cold , that was the reason for my stay

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Cleanliness

Feedback is highly inconsistent: some guests found rooms very clean, but many report dirty or stained hallway carpets, missed housekeeping, hair in bathrooms, mildew or rust, and occasional pests. Pool area cleanliness is also criticized.

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LATANYA

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is by far the dirtiest hotel I have ever stayed in. I found her in my bed, the carpet was soiled and there was an awful smell In the hallways

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Viki

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty, floors, sink , appliances etc. Beds looked like they were made by a 10 year old, Housekeeping is lacking terribly.

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Julia

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great customer service Clean room

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Kurt D.

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The tub was dirty and the sink was clogged when we first checked in. After waking up with a headache we noticed the mold everywhere and the stuffy smell. I’ve stayed here before because they’re dog friendly, but this was an atrocity. This hotel needs to be investigated as it seems like a health hazard.

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Susan

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rugs in the hall were filthy. Room 119 smelled of mold when you walk in. There was mold on the ceiling and lamp shade. We had to leave and pay for another room elsewhere. No one from the hotel cared just shrugged their shoulders when I complained. Oh yeah forgot about the cockroach on the wall.

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Shawnee

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The $20 early check in, I think is really lame. Do you have a room ready or not? Plus the bathtub was gross, tiny hairs at the bottom. I took pictures to document it. I used to really like this hotel, but I don't know any more in the future.

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Bernard

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff&Breakfast were Great! Trayvon clerk A+.The antiquated property needs updated or razed!!! The staff can't fix the infrastructure!!! 1-Filthy! carpets walking in front door. 2-MOLD!! in bathroom! no water pressure, rusty plumbing/fixtures 3-ANTS!!! crawling on our luggage that was on floor 4- a SLUG came in through the A/C unit!!! That was wonderful to wake up to crawling down the wall in the morning!!!! AVOID at ALL Costs!!!! They wanted $200 a night Expedia made it $150. I wouldn't want my worst enemies to stay there unless it was free!! They wanted $40 to check in early. We ran out of the place at 8am!! Rehoboth is a wonderful town and a ghetto place like this shouldn't exist. We will be contacting the Chamber of Commerce regarding such a dilapidated dump!!!!

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Viki

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have 1 complaint. The floors were not vacuumed or washed. Upon entering, there was dog food in various places spread out around the floor. The bathroom floor was full of black dog hair. It's the first time that this has happened to me considering I've been a loyal customer for 10 years. Just no excuse for that.

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Kelly

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and the bed was comfortable, but the bathroom was definitely not clean - multiple different shade and length of hair on the floor and by the wall/toilet area. Carpets were worn and dated and an unusual odor greeted us when we opened our door to the room.

10

Jacqueline

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was super clean and beds were cozy.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with updated flooring and comfortable beds, but layouts often lack storage (no closets or drawers), and maintenance issues pop up (TV/Wi‑Fi problems, broken fixtures or shades). Noise can carry between rooms and halls.

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Brianna

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and couldn't hear folks in other rooms, aside from a noisy dog that was staying nearby. Some fast breakfast options available with coffee all day, which we really appreciated. A ton of great dining options nearby, some walkable. Not too far from the beach. Indoor pool attached to the hotel was nice. One night we needed more towels and received them immediately. They were really fast and helpful. I think I would have liked a towel bar in the bathroom. Had to rest my towel on the back of the toilet while showering.

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Milinda

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. Ground floor rooms - NO curtain - only a sheer. Hotel carpet was blue but dark brown paths from no shampooing.

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Karen

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the double sofa bed was a twin and no sheets came with it or pillows. Very thin matress.

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Shawna

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, staff was friendly for the most part, WiFi wasn’t that great, and the hot tub was out of order. And I was looking forward to that….

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Kirk

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Simply a basic hotel with basic rooms and basic accommodations. They are clean, provide a fridge, coffee maker with basic, run-of-the-mill coffee packets (disgusting), better coffee at reception, staff was professional and courteous, and “breakfast” provides a little something for everyone. Two (2) suggestions for improvement: 1. The blackout-blinds in at least my room was useless as it did not fit (fill-in) the opening of the window completely and the eastern, morning sun inundated the room. 2. Would someone PLEASE, PLEASE put some grease or lubricant on the automatic, sliding doors at the entrance - like nonstop water torture! At 99$ a night plus tax it’s not a bad value.

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Robert

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean and modern. If you are staying for a while there are no longer dressers with drawers in these rooms and no closets. So storing clothes are a bit of a problem.

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Jin

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Carpet is not clean Mattress springs are horrible Door is squeaky

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Jeanette

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The king room with fireplace was very spacious. It had pullout 2 sofas and a king size bed along with a fridge and microwave. I alway wear something on my feet at home and away, my traveling companion doesn’t. He said the floor was filthy and something on the sheets on his side of the bed was stained. He complained the whole time! The breakfast was blah and the carpet thruout the place needs to be replaced. Although the room was big and can sleep 6, it was missing a closet, the description said it had an iron which was not in the room. It was no where to eat in that big room unlike the smaller rooms. I seen a table in one when we were checking out. The good thing is, it’s by everything and it’s easy to locate. We went to the outlets multiple times during our stay. It has a lot of food places and activities near by and the beach was extremely close. The staff was nice and accommodating . If you’re looking for convenient and affordable and not picky then this is the place for you. If you’re picky I suggest you find better accommodations because this place is meager.

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Wendy

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed mattresses are on a piece of slippery wood so every time you moved on the bed the mattress would move. Husband almost tripped over this wood. I hit my shin several times on it. Breakfast was not worth taking the time to even eat it. Water came out of the drink machine, when it was supposed to be lemonade. Milk tasted old.

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Edward

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall it seemed nice at first glance. After the first day we started to notice things. Like rust on metal fixtures and doorways. The hallway carpet was very dirty and stained. Looks like it has never been cleaned. The bathroom door knob was coming off. The table in the room was extremely wobbly. The exhaust fan in the bathroom didn't work. The hallway fire extinguisher had exposed broken glass and there was no extinguisher. There was dirt, possibly mold on the shower wall that was easily wiped off. There was a large dark brown stain on the wall by the sink. The room key cards stopped working 3 times in our 2 night stay. The pool was nice but also dirty. For being pet friendly it was quiet even on the first floor.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating. However, multiple reviews cite slow or unresponsive help with problems, rooms not ready at check‑in, and a paid early check‑in policy that some disliked.

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Kelly

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a family emergency and had to cancel I called them the night I was supposed to show up. I also understood that the first night would not be refunded but I left three messages and when I finally got the manager she told me it was a no show and I would not be getting any refund

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Kathleen

12 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely front desk manager, very nice check in

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Michelle

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great, everyone did their job and answered any and all questions I had. I loved the pool and the hot tub. It was very clean and inviting in the hotel lobby, the Christmas decorations and warm fire were oh so cozy. Beautifully dog friendly as well.

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Erika

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is great . This is a great hotel close to everything but off the main highway

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Emalee

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Did not have towels available when needed. Room was not ready for two hours after set check in time. Keys to room didn’t work half the time. Outside locks were always unlocked. Pillow cases stunk

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Brittany

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There management and maintenance does not work for the weekend so when you have a problem, there’s no one to take care of it. Their front desk service does not help you in anyway basically tells you there’s nothing we can do for you. I payed almost 400$ to stay for the weekend and the room had no blinds so the street likes kept me and my husband up and we by the front desk, put a blanket over the window at if we payed to stay in a trap house !! They were very unprofessional !

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Tami

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff went out of their way to accommodate my family. Carried luggage, offered service with every encounter and were very attentive to the guests. We were very pleased with our stay and will return.

10

Sharon L

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is so friendly and helpful. Pet friendly, too!

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Justin

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was mostly clean

10

Shirley

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thanks to the front desk staff very nice and friendly and helpful.

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Location

Convenient base off Route 1 near outlets, restaurants and services, with an easy drive or bus ride to Rehoboth Beach and the boardwalk. Not especially walkable to the beach.

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JoAnn

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the convenient location

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Wanda

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was in very accessible location near stores and restaurants. Free parking. Attentive staff.

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Michael

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

very nice and close to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

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Erika

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is great . This is a great hotel close to everything but off the main highway

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Marche

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to find a hotel last minute this showed up the room was clean and spacious convenient to to Rehoboth Beach, which was a few miles down the road

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latinya

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place is very bright, not too busy, close to everything and the beach bus is near, with ample parking for your car.

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Benjamin

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is close to rehoboth beach, about a 10-15 minute drive. The area around the hotel has lots of dining options. However, it is not pedestrian friendly.

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Lauren

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonable price and easy drive to the beach.

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Robert

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Go to place in Rehobeth for value, located off the main highway convenient to outlets, boardwalk and restaurants.

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Breanna

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the amenities we like. Walmart was 3 minutes away.

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Dining

Breakfast is a basic continental setup (waffles, pastries, cereal, coffee), often described as minimal with few or no protein or fruit options. Some guests found it adequate.

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Brittany

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, the hotel was quiet, the breakfast was good, and the pool was not crowded.

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Kelly

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff. Clean room & comfortable beds. We had a problem with our TV not working & as soon as I went to the desk to let them know, someone came up & had it fixed within 10 minutes. Breakfast was okay, but not great. Only boiled eggs. No fruit of any kind & no orange juice. Unfortunately, the hot tub was not working & we were looking forward to using that in the evening. Great small motel otherwise. I would stay here again.

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Tania

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cute place but the hot tub was out of order and could have been a little cleaner. Breakfast was very minimal. Toast, waffles and cereal

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Bethany

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was good. Great free continental breakfast. Easy to check in and out. Very nice and helpful front desk attendants.

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David

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was nice to see the renovation to the rooms. The hot tub / spa is still not working after several years. We were surprised to note the carpet in the hallways has not been replaced and is very dirty / showing wear. We also noted fewer items on the continental breakfast.

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Rebecca

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and convenient location. Friendly staff. Free breakfast was pretty sparse and there is no elevator, so if you don’t do stairs, you need to ask for a first floor room.

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Kristan

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel offers decent amenities at a good price. The breakfast was pretty nice with the make your own waffles. They did offer some pastries as well as some hard boiled eggs, cereal, things like that. No fruit which would have been a bonus. The staff was very nice and friendly. The pool area was great, spa was not in working order but didn't effect me much. My only real complaint was my room. The bathroom was still dirty and there was hair in the shower. You could feel the sand all over the floor in the main area. The TV remote was sticky and had food on the buttons. The phone in the room (which I didn't need anyway) was filthy and not even working. I'd probably just remove those if they are not going to be cleaned. The beds were comfy and the AC worked nicely. I would give them another shot at least.

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Guerline

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wouldn’t call it a hotel. It was more an inn. Also carpet in the property is dirty. They advertise having breakfast, but this was more like a continental breakfast. It did the job. I was able to have a place to stay and the room was decent.

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rebecca

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good affordable option that allows pet and free ample parking. The staff were very friendly and they provide a good printed resource stand in the lobby. They are close to the bus line which will take you to the beach for $2 each way. The rooms have been remodeled and are clean with comfortable beds. The A/C worked wonderfully during heat dome. However the tub of the shower needs to be replaced as they were dirty with flaking paint. The free breakfast was a bit skimpy but appreciated. Overall a pleasant experience.

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Thomas

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of the hotel is great to get to Rehoboth beach. The advertised hot tub was broke the entire trip with no evidence of any attempts to have it fixed and it appeared to have been down for a while. The advertised breakfast buffet is basic continental. Only one staff member was pleasant to guests.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $65	2 $65	3 $65	4 $64	5 $64	6 $74	7 $74
8 $64	9 $65	10 $65	11 $64	12 $64	13 $74	14 $73
15 $65	16 $63	17 $65	18 $63	19 $65	20 $83	21 $83
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20 $65	21 $65	22 $64	23 $65	24 $65	25 $76	26 $73
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Hotel Wave at Rehoboth Beach

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