Sea Esta I in Dewey Likely to be Demolished

[RFBfromDE]

Rezoning sought for Sea Esta Motel property in Dewey

The mid-century modern Sea Esta Motel in Dewey Beach may be demolished to make way for three residential homes, if the potential new owners receive a sought-after parcel rezoning. Commissioners are set to discuss the application at their Friday, Jan...

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The mid-century modern Sea Esta Motel in Dewey Beach may be demolished to make way for three residential homes, if the potential new owners receive a sought-after parcel rezoning.

Commissioners are set to discuss the application at their Friday, Jan. 19 meeting, and may possibly refer the application to the planning commission regarding rezoning the property at 24 Houston St. from Resort Business-2 to Resort Residential and amending the comprehensive map accordingly.

While I usually have a soft spot for true Mid-century Modern masterpieces such that exist in Wildwood, NJ, the Sea Esta has been considered a cheap, cinder block pile of crap, AFAIK, since the day it opened!

I seem to remember being driven there in the 60s and seeing an orange dayglow sign on the roof that proclaimed "Sea Esta Motel" but I have never seen an old photo or post card to back that up.

 

[Wayne]

That's how I remember it.

We used to ride our bikes down there from Rehoboth.

Surprised it survived the "'Till Death Dewey Party" 80's.

 

[RFBfromDE]

That's how I remember it.

We used to ride our bikes down there from Rehoboth.

Surprised it survived the "'Till Death Dewey Party" 80's.

Thanks for the affirmation.

I'm surprised I made it!

 

[Huckleberry]

Sea Esta II soldiers on in Longneck

Fine Accommodations while enjoying the Indian River Redneck Riviera

 

[adit]

The Flea Esta.

 

[RFBfromDE]

The Flea Esta.

I don't know a single soul that has stayed there, even before the interwebs/trip advisor!

 

[RFBfromDE]

Oldest reference to rooftop sign I found, not exactly the way I remember it....

 

[motorcoachdoug]

My wife and I plus one of her friends , we did stay their once... We were on the 2nd floor and for the time we went and the price we paid, ya it was a little hole in the wall, but hey the beds were ok, the a/c worked very well, and after we left we decided we would never stay their again.If you are looking for a cheap place to say for 12hrs or less its ok..