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THE DARBY

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Beach Lake with free parking

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THE DARBY provides amenities like a firepit and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Queen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Beach Lake, THE DARBY is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wallenpaupack and Lake Superior State Park, while Bethel Woods Center For The Arts and Tusten Theatre are cultural highlights. Carousel Water and Fun Park and Soarin Eagle Rail Tours are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Beach Lake travel guide
Map
9 Manor Drive, Beach Lake, PA, 18405

What's nearby

  • Upper Delaware River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tusten Veterans Memorial Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Town of Tusten Community Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tusten Theatre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Western Sullivan Public Library Tusten-Cochecton Branch
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • Joe's Ranch House
    8 min drive
  • Beach Lake Bakery
    11 min drive
  • White Owl Tavern
    10 min drive
  • Browns One Stop
    8 min drive
  • Blue Fox Motel & Restaurant
    7 min drive

About this property

THE DARBY

Hotel by the river
THE DARBY provides amenities like a firepit and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at THE DARBY offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Darby
THE DARBY Hotel
THE DARBY Beach Lake
THE DARBY Hotel Beach Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is THE DARBY pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at THE DARBY?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at THE DARBY?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE DARBY located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Upper Delaware River and Tusten Veterans Memorial Park. Tusten Theatre and Town of Tusten Community Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

THE DARBY Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the the location and the laid back atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well stocked bar. Fantastic staff members, such as, the manager and bartender. Love the deep tub. Could use a little steam cleaning but overall a very good experience. Would definitely go back. Area is very quaint and lovely. Close to shops, eatery and trails.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed after a BethelWoods concert. Property and rooms very clean. Bed was comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came to the area for a concert @ Bethel Woods which is a 20 minute drive. The Darby was a nice find, very clean, very comfortable beds and linens which is key. The room was small but well designed. They have some nice amenities such as a bar, game room, outdoor area with fire pit and chairs. The next morning we walked across the bridge to New York State and a great coffee shop, that was 900’ feet from The Darby. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, nice, clean hotel. Perfect jumping off point for Pocono region. Bridge across to NY State just past the entrance to hotel. Easy walk to dining options and micro brewery. Hotel bar opened at 5 on Saturday.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Disliked: Amenities
Kind of a weird place but clean and closest place we could find to Bethel Woods. Former nursing home converted to hotel. Potential for some paranormal activity! Overpriced rooms were clean and vintage mid century. Self check-in and check-out. No staffing or staff services to even comment about since there were none. Nice fire pit complete with “s’mores”” was available. Very quaint little town of Narrowsburg was 5 minutes away across a bridge with a great breakfast and lunch restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caretha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small clean hotel, nothing to go out of your way for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great winter weekend getaway stay at The Darby. Friendly staff, and modest, but, clean rooms. There are a couple of small hiking paths adjacent to the hotel that are perfect for dogs. The town of Narrowsburg is an easy walk from the hotel and offers a variety of food options, cute shops and a local brewery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well-kept, home-like environment with a kind staff and beautiful surroundings. A ver short, scenic walk to downtown Narrowsburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool Hotel near the River

Such a great property. Excellent location and ability to walk over the bridge in a few minutes to Narrowsburg bars and restaurants a huge plus!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and took care of things we requested with a smile. The facility is old, but clean and maintained quite well. We enjoyed the Darby fire pit with friends. Located a short walk to Narrowsburg and shopping, food and drink and a cool little brewery!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable clean place that's obviously been upgraded to a cool retro vibe. Cozy bar, pool table area, stand of umbrellas ready to lend on rainy days, unusual framed artwork as well as fun gift items for sale. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night. The facility is clean. The receptionist was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the friendliness of the staff. The hotel is located within walking distance to downtown Narrowsburg. It was also a convenient location to the concert venue we attended. Other than no TV in our room our stay was pleasant. We meet other couples at the hotel that attended the same concert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!!

This place is superb! We arrived to home baked chocolate chip cookies upon arrival, which were delicious! The grounds were super cute. We napped in the hammocks, made s’mores in the fire pit, and slept soundly in the cozy rooms. It’s also a couple blocks from a cute strip of town with nice shops and bites. We’d love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place a little gem nestled in beautiful forest landscape. The rooms were comfortable and cozy. The hotel had many cozy and confortable seating areas inside and outside. A good basic breakfast and great bar. The town is walking distance and has many little well curated shops and great. restaurants. Would love to be back. The staff, specially Leon was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khalida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Observation: lovely quiet location, with beautiful scenery. I will note however if you want to have a quiet getaway notion go during the week, because there are social activities on the weekends. Liked: Intimate boutique style was nice, the pastry breakfast was convenient. Loved the styling of the decor, with so many places to sit and chat. Disliked: the pillows were very flat, and the we're a good amount of spiderwebs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great couple of nights at hotel Darby. The staff were all super friendly and we met the new owner who was great and has a great vision for the property. Our room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Enjoyed the indoor fireplace at nights. Hope to return, perhaps with a group to better enjoy all the facilities at the property. Thank you hotel Darby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Juliana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Small room and bathroom with no counters, shelves or dresser. Needs updating. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suzanne

FANTASTIC ALL THE WAY AROUND. Bed was comfortable. Room was spotless. Continental breakfast was tasty. The two people who were in charge ran the entire place with no problem, and kept a,sm8le on their face the entire time. I threw darts, enjoyed bonfires because the wood and firestarters are included in the price of the room. Its perfect for little get away. I absolutely will be staying there again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place but missing some advertised amenities

First I’ll start with the positive. The staff we encountered were nice and helpful, the room was beautiful, the place is exactly as pictured, fun and well appointed. My biggest complaint is that when we checked in our check-in paperwork said complimentary breakfast and coffee were available in the green room from 8-10am. Well we got dressed and ready for breakfast and there was none. No staff on site, not even any coffee available, and the room was dark. It was really disappointing, especially with no coffee maker in the room or anywhere in the hotel. It was also advertised on the site. Another issue was that hotels.com said check out was noon but when we arrived we got a text that check out was 11. That being said, I would stay there again. The room and hotel were really beautiful and location great. But need to clarify the amenities offered so visitors can plan accordingly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Darby were very friendly and helpful. The common areas are very nice and it's great to have a bar to unwind during the evening. However, the reason I am rating this as poor are the rooms. The building has the looks of a renovated retirement home. Consequently, the rooms are very small (perhaps 12ft x 12 ft), air conditioning is provided by a basic and very noisy window air conditioner unit, the room smelled damp throughout the stay, the shower is part of a converted closet, and the walls to the corridor are paper thin (and the bed is placed against the hallway wall), allowing a lot of noise to enter the room. This all contributed to a terrible night's rest. I would definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Motel Vibes. Well Thought-Out. Some Challenges.

The Darby is well located within close walking distance to the Delaware River and downtown Narrowsburg. You can tell that the property is well thought-out. Very eclectic and a cool vibe, however, it used to be a nursing home and that is exactly how the room, bathroom, and common areas feel. So, I would say it depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for a lush, comfortable hotel this wouldn't be it, however, if you're looking for a cool, clean motel vibe this is exactly it. We had challenges making and changing the reservation and there was no one at the desk when we needed to check out because there is essentially only one staff member in charge of everything and understandably they have to be in a lot of places at once. The light breakfast was available but we did not take advantage of it because it wasn't super fresh, however, it's a nice touch. The little bar they have is adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tv in rooms all furniture is old have to watch tv in 1 certain room it was a senior citizens housing at one time and was worse hotel I ever stayed in and well overpriced would not recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

This hotel is expensive for what you get. Rooms are very small; no tv in your room; what they call a ‘light’ breakfast is really just a couple pieces of fruit and a handful of muffins; walls are very thin; and room was very musty smelling. However, the rooms were nicely decorated in a retro mid-century modern way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025