Canalside Inn

We chose this hotel because they not only accept dogs, but WELCOME them! We had given up on finding a hotel that didn't restrict the number or weight limit of our dogs, or charge us an exorbitant fee for them, but we will continue to stay at the Canalside Inn because of the location. It's a nice 15 minute walk to the shops along Rehoboth Avenue to see the ocean, a quick 10 minute drive to Gordon Pond in Henlopen Park, and if we just wanted to stay at the hotel, there was a nice, short walking trail along the canal in front of the hotel. We would have given it 5 stars for our review, but the bed in our room was so soft, we had difficulty sleeping.

We had stayed at Canalside 6 years ago in the off season and our return stay did not disappoint. The room was spotlessly clean greatwith plenty of towels. We love the serene location as well as the quirky, beachy decor. Jennifer was a gracious host, checking in to see that our needs were met as well as providing us with coffee in the morning. We will definitely return when we come back to Rehoboth Beach and recommend Canalside to our friends!

Our recent stay at Canalside Inn was exceptional. The hospitality and service, from check-in to check-out, provided an elevated guest experience. The accommodations were impeccable, offering stunning canal views. Furthermore, our pet received the same level of pampering as we did. We anticipate returning for another relaxing weekend.

We have been staying at Canalside for many years and it never disappoints! Bryan and Kristen are always warm , welcoming and treat us and our pups like family! There is a little Canalside park right across from the inn nestled in a beautiful quiet neighborhood where you can walk your dogs. It is a short walk to the beach and many restaurants. We stayed in the ground floor double queen room and it was like having our own studio apartment. We would never stay anywhere else and look forward to our next vacation there!

We’ve been to Rehoboth many times but this was our first stay at the canalside inn. We chose the hotel for its affordability compared to other hotels close to the beach. Check in process is fully automated making it very easy. Our room was clean and comfortable. It’s a 15-20 minute walk to the beach, which is fine for us. Two great breakfast restaurants just yards away. Only negative compared to other places we’ve stayed is no includes breakfast or snacks but not terribly important. We would absolutely stay again.

The hotel advertises that it is located "just steps from the beach" on their website, when in reality the hotel is 1 mile from the boardwalk; quite a lot further than a few "steps". Since it is quite far to walk (approx 20 mins) driving there (7 minutes) adds a parking expense each time you go at $4.50 per hour. This is in addition to any trips made to the local restaurants (some are closer than the beach). We spent over $70 to park in just 3 days. This was very inconvenient to say the least. The room was adequate and clean, TV & internet were great. There were times when there were laundry bags and cleaning items in the public hallways, and the pool area, outside benches, and fencing could have been much cleaner. Although we did not have children on our trip, a safety concern of ours was the door inside the hotel which led to the pool area. The door did not have any type of safety lock or coded entry making it simple for a child to open the door and enter the area, potentially creating a dangerous situation. The staff & owners were pleasant and helpful to any inquiries.