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Reviews of The Inn at Lewes

3 out of 5
The Inn at Lewes
18282 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 56 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I recently stayed at the Inn at Lewis, an Economical motel on the main strip and centrally located to Rehobeth and Lewes. I booked our stay via Expedia. The rates were comparable to similar hotels in the area. The Inn at Lewes is a row of eight bungalow type rooms, perpendicular to route one. I assume each room is identical, offering one bedroom, one bathroom, a small kitchenette, a pullout sofa/sitting area and TV. It is clean, a bit dated, but the room got more comfortable with each day we stayed. The main attraction for this motel is definitely their location, as well as the staff, who were very pleasant and eager to please! We enjoyed our stay at the inn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from The Inn at Lewes on 15 May 2024
Dear Marie,Thank you for taking the time in leaving us a review. We appreciate your feedback!

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No housekeeping at all the only day I got asked if I needed anything was Sunday I had already been there 3 nights. Limited lighting, TV didn't work properly the only thing I will say was great was the water pressure in the bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Janet on 10 Apr 2024
Dear Karen,I'm sorry to hear we didn't meet your expectations, our goal is to provide our guest with an excellent stay! I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you, and hope this will not be your last visit with us! Thank you for your time,Janet

8/10 Good

Pearlita

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only down side was the proximity to the highway. The staff (Janet) was awesome. The place is dated but it was clean and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Janet on 10 Apr 2024
Dear Pearlita,Thank you for taking the time in writing us a review! Your feedback is very important to us! We hope to see you again, should your travels bring you back to our area!

4/10 Poor

Leila

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For starters it's very dated which I was made aware of by the desk when I checked in so knowing that I tried to look past it however it was very hard to do. The bed ding had numerous yellow and brown stains on it the closet door was broken and literally hanging off the hinge there was a drawer front missing from under the kitchen sink which was very unsightly, there is a huge draft coming in from the air conditioner in the bedroom and the heat in the bedroom did not work, also the television in the bedroom was smaller than my laptop or only about 13 in and the one in the living room was only about 19 so along with the wood paneling on the walls that made it very difficult to enjoy television. There was no door separating the bedroom from the living room which was also a little disappointing. The desk staff was incredibly friendly and helpful or at least try to be as helpful as possible and accommodating I can say that but the accommodations themselves are definitely lacking and in desperate need of remodel and upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Old yet comfortable unit
The only reason I did not give it a higher rating is because someone in the unit next door was vaping and the disgusting scent was coming through the vents in the bathroom. This is a SMOKE-FREE place. It is an old motel venue with side-by-side apartments, but it's comfortable and pet friendly. Janet, the manager, is fabulous! She communicates clearly and is so friendly. Another drawback was the recent snow and ice. The owners never had someone shovel the parking lot. I keep hearing that they have staff but they do not work weekends. If you work in the hospitality industry, exoect to work weekends! I am an extended stay guest and have been here for a couple months.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gratia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very clean and worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Janet on 12 Dec 2023
Thank you for the great rating, Tracie

8/10 Good

Qing

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Janet on 17 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us, we appreciate your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Janet on 26 Nov 2023
Dear Amber,Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate your feedback!

6/10 Okay

Beth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Janet on 9 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us! We appreciate your feedback!

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
I love that this property is old style. The units are cozy, definitely no- frills which makes it affordable. It is ideally located around great restaurants and good shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Kathy on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kathy on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Far from fancy, but room rate was fair.
Price/accommodation ratio was fair. All bare essentials provided. Very slight smell of smoking. Though in a parking lot off of the highway, it is a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Kathy on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were just staying for one night there on our way to the outer banks . On the way back to PA we we were going to stay over night again. When we arrived it was raining the side walk to the place was flooded with water. We had to walk in water ankle deep to get into the door. And we were given the same room as coming down. The smell in that room was terrible. A couple in the next room was walking out said they couldn’t stay in their room. They called to complain and they told them to go down to the Heritage Hotel which you own also. So we called and they said we were to come down to the hotel also. Also my brother and his wife were to get a room there with us .. they couldn’t stay either. My husband is also handicapped. The experience was extremely terrible. When we got to the Heritage it was ten times better. You need to close the Inn at Lewes it isn’t fit for anyone to stay there!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kathy on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kathy on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Weekend stay
This was not an expensive rental so I didn't expect much. The bathroom was very clean and towels were really nice. The couch in the living room was dirty and very uncomfortable and the carpet was old and worn out. The kitchen area was not bad with a full size coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave and nice dishes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Kathy on 27 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

traci

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kathy on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Brandyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a small family. The beaches are very close.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Kathy on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. We value your opinion

4/10 Poor

Mia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelled musty and masked with deodorizer. Loud wall air conditioner. Bathroom sink smelled of sewage every afternoon. Clean towels/ remodeled bath and shower Rug was stained throughout. Better lock needed, construction workers diring the day in the parking lot, did not feel safe
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Kathy on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Vanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and comfortable beds, could do a better breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kathy on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It would have been nice to tell you that you have to check in the hotel down the street. Also the room smelled like smoke it was kind of gross. Floors were sticky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kathy on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kathy on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your opinion. We hope to see you again

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Kathy on 9 Aug 2023
Thak you for your feedback

6/10 Okay

Jerome

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what I expected. I expected better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Janet on 19 Jul 2023
Dear JeromeThank you for taking the time in writing us a review, we appreciate your feedback

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Kathy on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having you with us. We hope that you will keep us in mind when you travelto this area

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Kathy on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback

6/10 Okay

Omitola

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled. The furniture was old and dirty. The sheets were questionable. Hard time closing the curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Janet on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you for bringing this to my attention, we will handle this immediately!

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice older property a good location and quiet. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Kathy on 16 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your opinion. We hope to see you again

4/10 Poor

Stanley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Kathy on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Janet on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback!

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super run down motel. Not as advertised. One flimsy door lock between you and the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Janet on 9 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 3 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your opinion.We hope to see you again soon

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Response from Janet on 2 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback!

6/10 Okay

DeWitt

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn at Lewes, not as advertised
The hotel was not as advertised, the image of the exterior of the hotel was a deception. The interior were old tired, worn and soiled carpet, smelled old. Upon arrival we had to go to a partner hotel to check in which took far too long
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Janet on 2 Jun 2023
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property, but it was very nice having a living room, full kitchen, bed and bathroom to stay in. The two rooms had one AC unit mounted in the wall by the bed and it was rather loud. Luckily, the room also had an osculating fan to keep an air flow during the overnight hours. The table top and counters were clean, but slightly sticky.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Janet on 25 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed having the sitting room and the kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Janet on 25 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room could definitely use a Smart TV. The floors need to be replaced there are soft spots in the floors. Very nice for a couple to stay for the weekend. 4 MI from Rehoboth Beach. We enjoyed our stay for our anniversary
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 16 May 2023
Thank you for your review. We are working to improve the Inn. we hope you will keep us in mind for your next visit to our area

6/10 Okay

Susan T

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 16 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback

4/10 Poor

melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a cozy inn as described gross motel
This was a motel that looks like it was not updated since the 70’s. The carpets were disgusting and I didn’t even change clothes just slept fully dressed shoes and all because I wouldn’t put my feet on the floor. Very disappointed. Check-in was not even on site had to go to a hotel down The road. No one told us this until We got there and read the sign. Ugh gross!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 14 May 2023
thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had to drive to a sister Inn to check in, but it wasn’t far, so it was not a problem. The service there was excellent! You just couldn’t have asked for friendlier people. Our room is super cute! It feels like a small apartment with a full kitchen, small table, couch, and separate bedroom and bathroom. At first the place had an odd smell, but once we turned on a fan and the air conditioning it smelled fresh. Overall great choice for the night and a few of our meals!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 13 May 2023
Thank you for your review We enjoyed having you with us. We hope to see you again

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a motel, just old overflow apartments for a nearby hotel. How it got three stars is beyond us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 13 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback

4/10 Poor

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to update the rooms. The sofa was dirty with stains and the bathroom is rusty and the toilet had been used and not flushed which makes me think it was probably not cleaned. I stayed two days and there were not room service .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 9 May 2023
Thank you for your feedback

2/10 Terrible

Liana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled; it seems like the bedding hadn’t been changed; I didn’t use the sofa, but it would have been filthy just to sit on. I used whatever bedding I could find from my car: a kid’s blanket, a coat wrapped in my beach towel as a pillow.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Kathy on 7 May 2023
We are sorry that you were not happy with your stay. I can assure you that the bedding is changed and washed every time a guest leaves.

2/10 Terrible

Allen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Kathy on 2 May 2023
thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just returned from my stay at The Inn at Lewes, and I thought it was a comfortable, clean and hospitable Inn. I slept well, was able to open windows for fresh sea air. In retrospect, I'd make reservations through the front desk. They have easier access to your information for your stay. I had a relaxing time and was able to get to the beaches without driving too far. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Kathy on 18 Apr 2023
Thank you for reviewing your stay. We hope to see you again soon

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Photos are complete lies
I know I didn't book a 5 star hotel. I didn't expect such either. I've traveled a lot to many 2-5 star places. This place comes the second from the worst. I loved that the heating thermostat is in every room (living room, bedroom, bathroom). But the very dirty AC is only in the bedroom. I don't know when they cleaned it last but my old window AC was nowhere near that dirty when I didn't clean the filter for 3 years (I know I know.. I was young back then) The shower doesn't have hot water. Well, it does for about 5 minutes. The pots and pans are so scratched up that they are not usable. One of the plates were broken previously and glued together as if they expect us to use it that way. Huh? The rooms are so dark even with the light blocking curtains open. All the lamps have very dim yellow lights. The wifi password given is wrong. We never knew the exact checkout time. We thought it was 11 but the notice on the room said 10 am.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Kathy on 11 Apr 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will address this immediately

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Kathy on 10 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Your opinion matters to us.

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Spotless!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Katherine on 4 Apr 2023
thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We appreciate your opinion. We hope to see you again soon

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very homey
Very kind people for both check in and check out. Nice small kitchen, you may want to bring aluminum foil. I managed to make surf and turf for dinner. Quiet location, close to many stores.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Kathy on 4 Apr 2023
Thank you for reviewing your stay. We hope to see you again soon