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Our top choices for Downtown Bethany Beach hotels

A balcony with white chairs overlooking a beach with umbrellas and people.

1. Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott

Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
3.0 star property
Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (873 reviews)
"Great location. Wonderful end unit with awesome ocean views"
United States
Thomas
The price is P11,235
P12,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
A beach with a wooden fence and tall grass in the foreground.

2. Hotel Bethany Beach

Hotel Bethany Beach
2.5 star property
1 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,542 reviews)
"Nice location and hotel."
United States
Kimberly
The price is P5,418
P7,037 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hotel Bethany Beach
A modern outdoor seating area with striped sofas and a central fire pit.

3. Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
8.2 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (863 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Richard
The price is P6,079
P6,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled steps, and orange lounge chairs.

4. Fenwick Inn

Fenwick Inn
3.0 star property
10.5 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,120 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Lilian
The price is P3,898
P5,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Fenwick Inn
An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, a covered roof, and a view of a brick building outside.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ocean City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ocean City by IHG
2.5 star property
11.9 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Nader
The price is P4,456
P4,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ocean City by IHG
A beachside bar area with outdoor seating, a mural, and a sign advertising a happy hour.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Ocean City Fenwick

Quality Inn & Suites Ocean City Fenwick
2.5 star property
9.8 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were very nice throughout my stay, loved how close this was to the beach!"
United States
Samantha
The price is P10,077
P11,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Quality Inn & Suites Ocean City Fenwick
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ocean City, MD

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ocean City, MD
2.5 star property
12.2 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Had great stay! Very clean and friendly welcoming staff!"
United States
Kemran
The price is P4,449
P5,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ocean City, MD
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

8. Comfort Inn Gold Coast

Comfort Inn Gold Coast
2.5 star property
13.4 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, really nice handicap amenities,nice pool and hot tub"
United States
Michele
The price is P4,241
P4,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Comfort Inn Gold Coast
A hotel with a pool, beachside seating, and high-rise buildings in the background.

9. Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3.5 star property
13.8 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,005 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Tiffany
The price is P4,586
P5,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring a railing and several Adirondack chairs.

10. Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums

Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums
3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,464 reviews)
"Ocean front view and access to beach were excellent."
United States
Rebecca
The price is P6,146
P7,508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a small drawer.

11. Coastal Palms Inn & Suites

Coastal Palms Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
12.5 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"the staff here are so sweet and helpful i liked the hotel and i will be back"
United States
Reyna
The price is P4,958
P5,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Coastal Palms Inn & Suites
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, balconies, and a view of the ocean.

12. Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
3.0 star property
21 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,955 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay at."
United States
Tash
The price is P4,042
P4,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront
A beachfront hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a large glass facade.

13. Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
3.0 star property
14.6 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,829 reviews)
"Our stay was great clean friendly"
United States
John
The price is P5,473
P7,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
A bathroom with a bathtub, a towel rack with folded towels, and a shower head.

14. Best Western Ocean City Hotel & Suites

Best Western Ocean City Hotel & Suites
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very pleasant and comfortable 2 night stay."
United States
JOHN
The price is P4,012
P4,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Ocean City Hotel & Suites
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifebuoy on the wall, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

15. Tru by Hilton Ocean City Bayside

Tru by Hilton Ocean City Bayside
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We loved the location and the fully stocked free breakfast."
United States
kimberly
The price is P5,095
P5,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Tru by Hilton Ocean City Bayside
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

16. Best Western Plus Ocean City

Best Western Plus Ocean City
2.5 star property
17.3 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (873 reviews)
"The staff was very kind, and the location is perfect."
United States
Gary
The price is P4,740
P5,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Plus Ocean City
An outdoor seating area with colorful striped sofas and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the building in the background.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City - Bayside, MD

Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City - Bayside, MD
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay, breakfast was good, just a few steps from the beach, shopping and restaurants"
United States
Marty
The price is P3,500
P3,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ocean City - Bayside, MD
A balcony with wicker furniture and a table, overlooking a beach with umbrellas and people.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront
4.0 star property
19.7 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel close to good shopping and restaurants."
United States
Darryl
The price is P5,095
P5,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City Oceanfront
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach

Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach
2.5 star property
16.9 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 reviews)
"Great place to stay and so close to the beach!"
United States
Keri
The price is P4,683
P5,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach
A modern outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a glass railing.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rehoboth Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rehoboth Beach
3.0 star property
21.9 km from Downtown Bethany Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great, clean hotel."
United States
CHRISTOPHER
The price is P6,348
P7,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Rehoboth Beach
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Where to stay in Downtown Bethany Beach

Find the best Downtown Bethany Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden boardwalk with people, a beach, and a sunset sky.

Sea Colony

While Sea Colony might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Bandstand.

A rocky breakwater with waves crashing against it, a lighthouse in the distance, and a sunset sky.

North Bethany Beach

If you're spending some time in North Bethany Beach, Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A seagull standing on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.

South Bethany

Visitors to South Bethany enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Fenwick Island Beach is worth a stop.

A suspension bridge at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Tower Shores

While visiting Tower Shores, you might make a stop by sights like Bethany Beach Beaches and Delaware Seashore State Park.

A suspension bridge at sunset with the sun setting behind it.

South Bethany Harbor

Though South Bethany Harbor might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fenwick Island Beach and Bethany Beach Beaches.

Top Downtown Bethany Beach Hotel Reviews

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful clean room right on the ocean! We will be returning!"
Tammy 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach

Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great hotel Clean Roof top pool Great location to restaurants and night life and outlet shopping"
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Bethany Beach like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Bethany Beach's Downtown Bethany Beach neighborhood. Be sure to check out Bethany Beach Beaches and Bethany Beach Bandstand as part of your Downtown Bethany Beach travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown Bethany Beach?
Based on our traveler data, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Bethany Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and in-room kitchenettes.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Downtown Bethany Beach area?
Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Bethany Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Bethany Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Bethany Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Downtown Bethany Beach.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Bethany Beach?
Sights like Bethany Beach Bandstand and Town Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Bethany Beach. Bethany Beach Beaches and Chief Little Owl Totem Pole are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Bethany Beach include Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf, Bethany Beach Nature Center, and The Salt Pond Golf Club. When you're sightseeing in Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island Beach and Dickens Parlour Theatre are also worth a stop.