Relax Inn Smyrna

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (71 reviews)
1648 S Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, Delaware, 19977 , Smyrna , US

Facilities

Hardwood flooring in public areas
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Helpful owner
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed
Bad smells in room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
Room was generally clean, but a dirty t-shirt was found, indicating a need for better cleaning.
Service
9.1
Owner was very nice and helpful during the stay.
Location
8.64
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.09
The room was decently large, but dated and dark with inadequate lighting.
Amenities
7.12
Basic amenities provided, but no cups in the room and two dressers instead of expected items.
Value for Money
9.08
Reasonably inexpensive with a fair expectation for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
5.63
Bad smells from cooking food affected the experience.
Overall Experience
7.6
Basic motel experience; some issues, but meets expectations for a budget stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 09:15

Property Description

Convenient Location
This hotel in Smyrna is strategically located within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions, including Dover Downs Casino and Bayhealth Emergency Center - Smyrna.

Comfortable Accommodation
Enjoy a cozy stay in one of the 14 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, premium bedding, and complimentary wireless internet. Unwind in comfort with down comforters and cable programming for your entertainment.

Accessible Amenities
Benefit from designated smoking areas, free self-parking, and close proximity to a range of attractions such as Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Delaware State University. Book your stay at Relax Inn Smyrna for a seamless blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Gloves are available to guests

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 71 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 5.63
Overall Experience: 7.6
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maurice family_with_children
10
Pros:

The staff was great, the room was great. Everything I expected. I would definitely stay here again. It was close to the college. TV worked, and AC was running properly. Nothing bad to say about the rest inn.

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
K
Ken friends
4
Pros:

Shopping verity was fine. Sheets on bed not clean. I've never seen so many holes in walls before. Loud. Wow, very loud.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Inexpensive but very basic
Pros:

This is your basic motel. Reasonably inexpensive but you get pretty much the bare minimum. Note that this is an observation not a complaint--you get what you pay for.

The good: the room was reasonably clean except for someone's dirty t-shirt hiding behind the couch. You get a reasonably comfortable couch and bed. The shower works well. The room was decently large. Internet/Wifi was decent although not great.

The disappointing: That dirty t-shirt. There were no cups in the room; they seem to be handed out at the office only upon request. The room was very dark with only two inadequate nightstand lights. There were two dressers instead of a dresser and a small table with chairs.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
K
Kelley
4
Pros:

I didnt really like anything about this place. Bed was uncomfortable took 5 mins for water to get hot in the shower the shower was so someone was cooking food and it stunk up the whole place food small

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
L
Lori family
8
Pros:

Owner was very nice.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
D
David
8
Pros:

in room 11 overall clean, the outlets could use replacement

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Stayed here one night during our travels. Small motel that’s a bit dated, but the room was clean and the bed was new and comfortable. The manager was very nice and helpful.

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
B
Bradley Joseph
10
Pros:

The owner/staff were so sweet and helpful

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
E
Edwin family
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, and quiet. It was everything we expected plus more. That more being how well we were treated by the staff.

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
M
my2cents999 Solo travel us
4
The photos I took speak for themselves
Pros:

The man in the office was very friendly and I felt safe in the motel. Otherwise - My rating is based on the condition of the room. I stayed in room 10. There were a couple holes punched in the bathroom door; the paint was peeling on the bathroom walls; the toilet seat was stained; the toilet paper was dirty on the end; and the side table tops were warped and the paint was worn. Please see the photos I uploaded. If this is not typical of the rooms, then I question why I was given that room. There were only a couple other cars in the parking lot, so it seems unlikely all the other rooms were taken. The bed was comfortable and everything seemed clean enough, so it was not a terrible stay.

2025-05-27 via Tripadvisor
S
Suzanne family
6
Pros:

Clean but old. Expensive for what it was.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Cameron
8
Pros:

Overall experience was good. Convenient clean and efficient for the price. Definitely on the cleaner side compared to other motels. Shops and convenience stores are within walking distance.

The walls are quite thin and the motel is directly next to a main road so if you are sensitive to sound or have kids, be aware... Even though I stayed in a room furthest from the road, the sound of traffic still carried in pretty loud.

2025-04-26 via Nuitee
C
christopher
2
Pros:

This place is more like a short stay for prostitutes, dirty, and rundown. I had ants in the room facilities, old, dirty, and tired. I would recommend you remove this from your site.

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
S
Shelley
8
Comfortable bed
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed was quite comfortable. It is a bit dated, and could use a bit of paint and sprucing up. Our room had only a blind on the window, so it was pretty bright overnight. I slept well and that was the purpose of ghe room. It was easy to get to and close to my final destination. Plenty of places to get food nearby. Friendly staff and cheap rate

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
C
Cindy family
2
Pros:

Would not recommend. Motel is out dated, dirty and the outlets are so worn the plugs fall out.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
E
Ellen
4
Pros:

Spent one night in my way down to North Carolina to visit family. There was no hot water, the floor was sticky and when I tried to use the bathroom the toilet paper roll fell off the wall

2024-12-30 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Simple & Comfy
Pros:

The gentleman in the office was very nice & professional. The room could use some repair, especially the bathroom door. I was pleased with the comfortable bed and the full size shamoo, conditioner & shower gel dispensers in the shower. Loved the big towels too!

2024-11-10 via Nuitee
T
Timothy
10
Pros:

The staff was wonderful and very helpful.

2024-11-04 via Nuitee
F
Frank
8
Nice place with a great staff
Pros:

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms clean and have clearly been updated recently. We did find a lot of light in the room from outside that was difficult to block, but we still enjoyed staying there and would happily go back.

2024-10-28 via Nuitee
B
Bryan
4
Over priced for what you get.
Pros:

Very small room and bathroom, thin walls, every time the person moved on their bed in the other room, it made my headboard move. No cups in the room. It literally took 5 minutes for the water to get hot for a shower. It is not worth the $89.00 they charge for a room. I will never book a room there again. I’ll stay in Dover where they have real Hotels.

2024-10-18 via Nuitee