Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Business center
Heating
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cozy atmosphere
Convenient location
Cons:
Noise from upstairs guests
Breakfast quality issues
Cleanliness concerns in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
Some guests mentioned issues with room cleanliness and odor.
Service
10
Guests praised the friendly and helpful staff throughout their stay.
Location
10
Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and train station.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms were described as cozy but could use some updating.
Amenities
9.04
Amenities were satisfactory; however, some guests noted a lack of personnel.
Value for Money
9.54
Good value for a cozy stay, though some felt breakfast did not match price.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast received mixed reviews, with some dissatisfaction noted.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a positive experience, with some ideas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:14

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Summit

Convenient Amenities
Featuring free bike hire and WiFi, and just minutes from The Mall at Short Hills.

Elegant Rooms
Uniquely furnished rooms with air conditioning, work desk, and flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a cozy fireplace.

Lovely Property
Gardens, meeting facilities, and free parking available. Tesla EV charging on-site.

Book your stay at DeBary Inn today for a delightful experience in Summit!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 349 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.04
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 10
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Billwill1318 Solo travel
10
Perfectly underwhelming. Just right!
Pros:

Understated. Traditional and basic standards. Small rooms with clean and fundamental bathroom. Old building made very comfortable. Especially nice breakfast. Welcoming staff. Nice value.

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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V5829CLchristinek Solo travel
10
DeBary in Summit NJ
Pros:

The DeBary in Summit is our home-away-from-home. We visit for a week each Summer and it is the perfect place to reconnect with our Millburn extended family. The Inn has ample, beautiful outdoor spaces to host nearby family for take-out, relax with a bottle of wine, or simply unwind on the rocking chair while enjoying the cool breeze from overhead fans and listening to birdsong. Stunning cardinals and bluejays enjoy the feeder off the porch as well as a friendly squirrel and chipmunks. Inside, the staff works hard to make your stay comfortable--extra towels, blankets, recommendations for restaurants and deli's, the best wine shop, or how to navigate the trains to the City. When I visit alone, I am carefully attended to - the staff is always willing to stop what they are doing to have a chat and truly care about their guests. I have stayed in a wide range of rooms upstairs (nice & quiet) but my favorite room is the one behind the guest kitchen. There is ample parking for a car (Summit is so walkable, I rarely get a car anymore!). The Inn is situated within an eye-popping neighborhood of incredible homes - everyone is friendly and out & about mornings and evenings with their dogs. Can't wait for my annual visit again next Summer!

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Martha solo_traveller us
10
Lovely Historical Stay
Pros:

Everything! Gorgeous building great location and very friendly, informative staff. Lots of history to this place. We really enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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SarahBostonArea2 Couples
10
Beautiful inn in a great location
Pros:

We were so happy with DeBary Inn in Summit, NJ. We were 15 minutes away from family we were visiting in the area and could have easily gone into the city. Perfect location, reasonable price, lovely room and porch/public areas, free (filling) breakfast, in a really gorgeous neighborhood of houses and yards, and an arboretum to walk to nearby. It's right near a great little downtown with a ton of restaurants, and walkable to a train to NYC. Free parking at the hotel, so there's no expense there, to stay at the inn or get to NYC. FTW no kidding. Beautiful place and really helpful, nice people managing it who treated us very personally for any questions. My only regret was not making it to the local art museum there - one of only a few in the state of that kind, it said. We'll have to go back!

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
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John couple gb
6
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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dianneb423 Solo travel
10
Wonderful, cozy inn!
Pros:

The DeBary Inn will be my new home away from home when visiting my kids amd grandkids. It is charming, comfortable and well located. I loved the wrap around porch and the garden. Great ac units and comfortable bedroom with all the basics for a lovely stay. I appreciate the period decor in this historic building. Highly recommend.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Alina solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The size of the room, comfortable bed and extremely friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

The room and bathroom as the rest of the house was outdated but probably it's the charm of the place.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Oliver solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Alina solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Adventure44067490465 Couples
10
We had a wonderful stay at The DeBary Inn!
Pros:

The location was perfect — just an easy walking distance to the train station for quick trips into NYC. Our room was spotless, and the bed was extremely comfortable, making it easy to relax after a busy day.

The garden area was absolutely beautiful. The porch is super nice to read books and meet friends. Staff Robert was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful throughout our visit.

We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend The DeBary Inn to anyone visiting Summit and NYC.

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
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Winkemann solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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barbaramQ7374FN Family
2
Sad stay in Summit
Pros:

Our stay at the DeBary Inn was beyond disappointing. In fact, we ended up checking out after one night and had to find somewhere else to stay for the rest of our trip. (We did have to pay for two nights even though we only stayed for one night because of their cancellation policy). Our bed was hard and uncomfortable and the sheets were thin and rumpled. The room was dusty and in major need of updating, the microwave was dirty and the closet contained only a couple of random hangers. The toiletries provided were minimal at best. All in all I would recommend finding somewhere else to stay in Summit NJ

2026-05-20 via Tripadvisor
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kathyk145 Family
10
Book early for a great experience
Pros:

Great location, walk to downtown Summit for shopping and excellent restaurants. The Inn has beautiful rooms excellent service and lovely garden.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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KRISTOFOR solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Roving10526738752 Family
10
The Perfect Option
Pros:

We had a large extended family reunion in Summit, and we arranged ahead of time to book the majority of the rooms during our weekend. The staff was great in working with us on that, and flexible to handle our requests and changes as the dates approached. The set-up was great, location is perfect for any and all activities in Summit, and it's a quick and doable walk to the downtown central business district. It feels like spending the weekend at your grandparents house, and I mean this is a complimentary way: it feels like home, it feels comfortable, it feels homey. If you are looking for sleek & modern, this isn't for you.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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BRENDAN couple us
8
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Claire couple gb
9
We would definitely stay again
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming. Lovely kept property .

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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LancyB_13 Family Buffalo, Erie County, New York
10
A Gem at the edge of downtown Summit
Pros:

The staff is friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is very nice. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Location is ideal.

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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Yelena solo_traveller us
4
Has potential but the basics dissapointed
Pros:

Location is great, staff friendly, place very charming

Cons:

Outdated bathrooms, thin walls made every sound loud from rooms next door and this keptd me up all night. This was terrible. The worst part - the bed and sheets smelled awful- I felt I was in someone’s terrible dirty bed. Pillows were saw disgusting!!!

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
8
Sehr gut 👍
Pros:

Man fühlte sich jederzeit willkommen 🤗. Tolle Menschen dort 👍besonders Robert

Cons:

Die Zimmer waren teilweise sehr klein. 23 qm mit Flur , Bad , etc. Weitwinkel 🤷‍♂️

2026-04-14 via Nuitee