Pets allowed

Facilities

Front entrance ramp
Health or beauty spa nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Express check-out
Free bicycles on site
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Cons:
Poor room quality
Access issues
Noisy environment
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
The room smelled of dogs and had poor air quality.
Service
10
Specific issues with access codes, but could handle guest calls effectively.
Location
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier; parking was scarce.
Room Quality
7.7
Poor room layout, inadequate cooling, and poor light in televisions.
Amenities
8.7
Limited amenities, with no thermostat and only a humidifier.
Value for Money
9.2
Disappointed for the price paid due to lack of basic amenities.
Food and Beverage
10
Not mentioned in the review, assumed to be standard for this tier.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall dissatisfaction with the stay; would not recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:13

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool. Complimentary wireless internet is available along with wedding services and a picnic area.

Convenient Features
Express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff make your stay hassle-free. The hotel offers 650 sq ft of event space, including a conference center and a meeting room.

Cozy Accommodations
Individually decorated guestrooms feature premium bedding, refrigerators, and microwaves. Relax with entertainment from flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Book now for a luxurious stay at Canalside Inn!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 103 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 8.7
J
Jaelynn family
4
Pros:

We booked the family deluxe suite. In the website on the pictures and description, it gives the illusion that the suite has separate bedrooms however it’s a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom suite only. The second bed is in the dining area behind a mirror. There were only 2 beds. WiFi connection was pretty poor and the televisions were very dark. You could barely see the screens.

We were provided a code to have access to the inn however it never worked. We would have to call constantly to be let into the inn even though we paid to be there. It was a huge hassle and pretty disappointing to not have access to our room at our leisure.

Parking was scarce and they’re were no noise consideration. It was very loud all throughout the night. Banging, stomping and yelling. It was very uncomfortable.

The room had no thermostat to regular during this hot summer. It had a humidifier inside the room only. It was extremely hot during our stay and inside smelled of dogs.

I wouldn’t come back here nor recommend.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
K
Karla
10
Pros:

The room was beachy and clean.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
S
Shannon friends
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and comfy beds! One of the only dog friendly places in the area.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
M
Maxie partner
10
Pros:

Very quiet and peaceful retreat

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
E
Eric
8
Pros:

Staff is super helpful.
The inn is tucked away on a side street but easy walking to several really good breakfast and coffee shops

2024-09-30 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer
6
Poor representation of property
Pros:

The entire property seems run down and certainly not maintained. Exterior had dirty railing, exterior doors and there was a rain barrel full of stagnant water with mosquitoes and other bugs.
The so called dog showers was shower head at human height. Absolutely no way to clean a dog properly after a day on the beach.
The coffee/lounge are consisted of one pot of coffee. No stirrers or spoons and sugar rock hard in the container.
Our room which I assumed wrongly would look like the website. Absolutely did not.
Our room had broken shades, lights which did not work properly with the remotes and the ceiling fan was filthy.
The (two) advertised robes was one robe with no belt.
The one queen bed with a duvet was wrinkled and bunched on the bed.
The doggy towel which was advertised was indeed a sheet. We had to wash the dog bowl because it had dried particles in it. There was no rug located into the entrance of the room to catch sand and dirt so as a result we had to ask for a broom and dust pan which I was told to collect from the downstairs area.
The broom was splayed and dirty.
So we ended up wiping the floor by hand with damp towels.
The outdoor chairs and tables were equally dirty.
I am not a person who complains as a rule.
This however was over the top opposite to the website.
We were there for an event and had no time to relocate.
I will give high regards to Beth the cleaner on the property. She went to great lengths to find a hose for us to wash our dog.

2024-09-29 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Great pet-friendly alternative to vacation home
Pros:

The Canalside inn is a great property just inside Rehoboth beach as you cross the canal. It's very walkable to everywhere or you can rent a bike from them too. The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and the community kitchen/social area is a big bonus. The management should put a sign up to make it clear, the food that's placed in the community fridge is NOT for community consumption--someone ate my breakfast.
I would definitely stay here again and recommend it as an excellent pet-friendly hotel.

2024-09-16 via Nuitee
L
Laszlo partner
8
Pros:

Automated remote checkin process. Courteous remote staff interaction. Clean, small room (#9). Canal view.

2024-07-29 via Nuitee
A
Adam
6
Pros:

It's in a good location on a low traffic street. It is absolutely not a 4 Star hotel, its a 12 room airbnb for people with dogs. There is no staff, every time I open the door to the upstairs hallway i got hit with the smell of dog poo. The "deluxe king" room I booked has no closet or dresser to unpack and not much room to put a suitcase to live out of. I live in a tiny efficiency apartment and felt cramped here.

2024-07-05 via Nuitee
G
Gonzalo family
10
Pros:

Loved our stay- will come back with the fam and dog;)
The bikes were a lovely amenity

2024-06-30 via Nuitee
J
Jason
8
Tucked away gem in the heart of Rehoboth Beach
Pros:

This is my first time staying at an independent property, rather than a name brand, so I was a little unsure at first, but they’re pet friendly and close to where we wanted to be for the weekend - something hard to find in season. The property has a nice curb appeal, it’s a little older of a building, but still quaint. The room was an even nicer surprise: well appointed, extremely comfortable mattress, pillows, and bedding. The bathroom had wonderfully thick towels, although a little challenging in storage space — but I tend to pack more toiletries than anyone person needs. The room itself had ample storage. A mini-fridge and microwave were nice amenities, as was the mood lighting, and French doors to patio. The service was excellent, any point of contact was pleasant and helpful. The pool and hot tub looked well kept, although we didn’t use them. You can tell the family who owns this property is putting a lot of love into it. We would certainly stay again. They have a fair price point, and provide a genuine sense of hospitality.

2024-05-29 via Nuitee
H
Heather partner
10
Pros:

We stayed here in the off season, near Christmas. The town was busy but it was nice and quiet back there. We were happy to find a hotel off the main road for that reason. The room was well appointed and comfortable. The hotel was very nice though couldn't use all of the amenities due to the season. Loved that it was dog friendly and lots of roads to walk dogs nearby in the neighborhood. Everything was remote entry but it was very convenient. We'd definitely stay here in the main season too. Very convenient to the main road and restaurants, etc.

2024-01-03 via Nuitee
A
Antonio
10
Pros:

Loved I could bring my dog!

2023-08-06 via Nuitee
E
Erin partner
10
Pros:

2023-01-03 via Nuitee
A
Annie
10
Will stay here again!
Pros:

Great online communications. I appreciated the reminders. I was hesitant at first, but the contactless check-in/out was seamless. Owner was also onsite to welcome us. Room was very clean with a beach-inspired room decor.

2022-10-31 via Nuitee
S
Sharon partner
10
Pros:

Perfect location -loved the availability of bikes to get around & enjoy the nearby trails! We look forward to our next visit!

2022-09-27 via Nuitee
T
Tzury family_with_children
10
Pros:

very nice and comfortable

2022-08-28 via Nuitee
G
Glen
4
DISSAPOINTED
Pros:

Not having access to basis sport and news cable was a big disappointment. Did not like checking in and out via text.
Do not like having extra charges added. Still have not receive credit.

2022-08-27 via Nuitee
J
Jennies
10
Pros:

Great low key place to stay only 6mins from beach but if you want a quite and not all the crowd from the beach best place to stay very clean and relaxing

2022-08-19 via Nuitee
A
Arthur partner
8
Pros:

Convenient location to shopping and the beach.

2022-07-18 via Nuitee