Hotel Wave at Rehoboth Beach

Hotels
7.6 (1004 reviews)
36012 Airport Road , Rehoboth Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pet friendly
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor breakfast options
Dirty carpets
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as dirty carpets and outdated rooms.
Service
8.46
Most reviews highlighted positive interactions with the staff, presenting them as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.5
Multiple reviews praised the convenient location and the ease of access.
Room Quality
7.45
Mixed sentiments noted some rooms were clean and updated, while others needed maintenance.
Amenities
7.48
Amenities varied; while some enjoyed the indoor pool, others found the hot tub lacking.
Value for Money
7.44
Several guests indicated that while it was a good value, there were areas needing improvement.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Breakfast options received criticism, with some finding them inadequate.
Overall Experience
7.96
Overall sentiment was positive despite some issues; many expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 18:27

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience at Hotel Wave at Rehoboth Beach with free WiFi, microwave, and refrigerator in every room. Indulge in the indoor heated pool and hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

Delicious Breakfast
Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast offering hot coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and pastries. Fuel up for a day of adventures at Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk just 3 miles away.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby dining options, Rehoboth Mall, and Jungle Jim’s Water Park within minutes of the hotel. Book your stay now and treat yourself to a memorable beach getaway at Hotel Wave.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that the property only accept Dogs , no other animal allowed on the property.

Please note that there are no elevators on property, and some areas are only accessible by stairs.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BWI

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1004 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Christopher family_with_children us
7
Super location. Front desk clerk Russell is awesome. The price is right!’
Pros:

Good location for Rehobooth beach. Price is right. Russell the front desk clerk is great!! Don’t forget to try his pink lemonade!! Ample parking.

Cons:

Breakfast on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday there was hardly anything. Toast, English muffin, or cereal ( fruit loops or Raisin Bran.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Melanie family_with_children us
6
The hotel is nice for people with pets.
Pros:

The rooms were very accomodating for people with pets. I appreciated that they gave us 2 rooms that were close to each other and the front door. There were some staff that were very nice and easy to work with. I appreciated the older gentlemen that worked in the evenings. He gave us our welcome bag since we didn't receive one when we first checked in.

Cons:

The rooms were fine with the exception of the carpet; however, they noted it at check in and apologized.

The breakfast was minute and was often out of several items. Several days we had to wait for food to defrost in order to have an english muffin or toast. There was hardly anything to eat or drink during breakfast (one morning the juice machine was turned off and the waffe batter wasn't even made - this was at 8 a.m.)

The reception area was nice; however there were instances during the day where staff was utilizing the space to build furniture which made it difficult to use the space during the day time.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Swinda family_with_children us
2
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Kanesha family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The most part I loved about the properly was we came on a Tuesday, which was the 18th we left on the 19th to go to the beach and when we got back, the rooms was clean again not knowing that they (the staff ) was allowed in the room without us being there . But are things was put aside and they remade the beds and clean the bathroom .and I love the staff

Cons:

The carpet , which I understand because they allow pets. And the false pretend of breakfast

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Keyly couple us
5
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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O'Connor extended_group us
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Zaira solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Lois solo_traveller us
2
I will never book with Hotel WAVE again.
Pros:

NOT MUCH.

Cons:

My room surely could have been cleaner - especially the bathroom. The hallway and staircase rugs were filthy, It was actually a two story motel - not a hotel - without an elevator. I had failed to note the stated absence of elevator upon making the reservation. However, when one books a "hotel," one automatically expects at least one elevator. I expected that some staff would enter my room each day to make the bed, empty the trashcan, and provide a new supply of towels. None of that happened. SOME of the staff were very helpful - some not. The window shade was ripped prior to my arrival and in bad condition. After closing the shade the first time, I was only able to open it a very slight amount for the rest of my shortened stay. Upon my arrival at almost exactly 3pm, I requested a first floor room and was told there were none available, Had I arrived at 10pm, I could understand that but at 3pm????? I am almost 84 years old and while I managed the staircase, I was afraid of falling.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Melissa family_with_children us
4
Not Clean, Very Dissapointing for the money
Pros:

I thought the bed and pillow were comfy, not flat or too hard like others. They gave us plenty of pillows like I requested.

Cons:

So many things I thought were not clean or up to my expectations. The rugs were so dirty throughout the whole facility, the pool and hottub were so dirty, the hot and cold lines in the shower were backwards, the faucet in the bathroom sink was stuck (one side to turn on and off), and the a.c. unit vent was so moldy. My husband couldn't take seeing it so had to wipe it down. Breakfast was ok, I feel like little options. The had 1 bagel option, 2 cereals, hard boiled eggs, 2 size waffle options, juices, yogurt, 1 pastry option, and coffee was hard to find.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Maxwell couple us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children us
1
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Deurer solo_traveller us
4
Dirty and no room service
Pros:

Get whatever mold is on the ceiling, off the ceiling

Cons:

The fact i was there for a week and never saw room service, my girlfriend and i had been locked out of our room 3 times a day every day

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jordan solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

It was ok

Cons:

The pool area qas dark could use some HD channels on tv

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Ndiku family_with_children us
5
If they just get organized and check on their cleanness it can be a wonderful place.
Pros:

Closeness to the places of interest

Cons:

I had booked that hotel for 3 days straight with kids but trust me,i felt like giving up the second day because we requested for room cleaning services and trash collection from the manager on duty and even left a written notice but nothing happened! Coming back later from our tiresome day and meeting up with dirty towels from the first day I felt like we were neglected for what I paid for!! They didn’t care until we left and nothing was done! Can’t come back. It’s filthy and cleaners don’t even care doing their job!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Charles family_with_children us
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
6
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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ventura extended_group us
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller us
8
Five minutes from boardwalk and great beach stay
Pros:

Loved the welcoming staff and the indoor warm pool and awesome hot tub. Breakfast was great and coffee and tea in lobby 24 hours. The beds were nice and comfy and windows screen blocked light perfectly.

Cons:

We had to ask for towels as 1 towel was not going to be enough.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Seung IL couple us
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Kaitlin solo_traveller us
4
Gross. Gross. Gross
Pros:

The staff was very helpful and kind

Cons:

The place was so gross. Blood on the bathroom walls, other people's hair in our beds, dog food in the corners of the rooms, shower/toilet barely drained, hallway carpets looked like a dead body was drug through them, our room was sooo humid and smelled like mildew. I will never be back.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee