Whether you are looking for an intimate bed and breakfast, historic hotel or a full service resorts, there many great options in Delaware. Some of the properties that made our list offer scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean, while others feature a quiet garden, swimming pool and other amenities that ensure a relaxing weekend stay. Less than two hours from Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach is a popular Delaware vacation destination where you will find diverse accommodations, restaurants, beaches and great things to do.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
The Bellmoor Inn & Spa is an elegant beach resort in the heart of Rehoboth Beach just two blocks from the boardwalk. The Bellmoor’s spacious, luxurious rooms capture the feel of a bed & breakfast while providing exquisite boutique hotel amenities.
Stay in a deluxe guest room with a garden view or splurge on the Dagsworthy & Dickinson Suite, a 710-square-foot room with its own fireplace and balcony and access to the exclusive Bellmoor Club. The on-site spa offers luxurious treatments, and guests can enjoy the pool, serene terrace and gardens as they experience a relaxing facial, body scrub or wrap.
Address: 6 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 302-227-5800
Hotel Du Pont
Situated at Market and 11th Street, Hotel du Pont is a hotel full of stories in downtown Wilmington and offers local flair, chic style, and approachable luxury in the picturesque Brandywine Valley of Delaware. Hotel Du Pont offers more than 200 guest rooms and suites featuring a variety of amenities, such as soaking tubs, an on-site salon and spa, modern fitness center, and the Le Cavalier brasserie.
Address: 42 W. 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801, 302-594-3100
Addy Sea
The Historic Addy Sea and Guest House is located along Bethany Beach’s beautiful coastline and consists of a dozen guest rooms, a spacious wrap-around veranda for relaxing and listening to the waves, a dining room, and a parlor to read a good book.
99 Ocean View Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE 19930, 302-539-3707
Lewes, Delaware - Hotel Rodney
The charming Hotel Rodney is an exquisite historical boutique property located in Lewes perfect for couples. You can exercise at the on-site fitness center or borrow one of the hotel’s bicycles for an excursion. The Rose & Crown Restaurant is accessible from the hotel and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Look for cheap deals in the off season! Address: 142 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: 302-645-6466
Zwaanendael Museum is a must-see on your getaway, especially its beautiful park.
Address: 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, 302-645-1148
Hotel Rehoboth
Hotel Rehoboth is a boutique hotel perfect for a fun-filled beach escape. Located in the heart of Rehoboth Beach, this luxury property features such elegant touches as a baby grand piano playing in the lobby and nightly turn-down service. Lupo Italian Kitchen, the on-site restaurant, serves classic coastal Italian cuisine, and guests can dine in or order room service. Cleo’s Boutique and Mod’s Cottage offer shopping on the property, and Hotel Rehoboth provides a complimentary open-air shuttle, towels and chairs for guests to use at the nearby beach.
Address: 247 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 877-247-7346
If you are vacationing with kids, head to Funland, a beachside amusement park and arcade located along the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. The seasonal park has a variety of attractions (video) for children and thrill rides for older visitors.
The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Delaware
Located on the oceanfront in Rehoboth, The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel provides a memorable experience. You can balance your time between exploring the beach and boardwalk, shopping, and enjoying the ambience of the hotel. Moving through the hotel is a pleasure in the glass-enclosed, wheelchair-accessible ocean-view elevator. With a view of the Atlantic Ocean, on-site restaurant Victoria’s provides an excellent dining experience as well as room service for hotel guests.
2 Olive Ave & the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 302-227-7169
Visit the nearby Delaware Seashore State Park which has 6 miles of shoreline on the ocean and offers swimming in two swimming areas and plenty of beach area for sunbathing and playing in the sand. There are also picnic pavilions, nature trails and campsites.
The Bay Resort Motel, Delaware
The Bay Resort Motel, located in Dewey Beach, is a waterfront property specializing in extended stays. Spend your evening watching a vibrant sunset in the private bay. Most rooms include well-equipped kitchenettes, providing the option of preparing meals in rather than eating out. Make your family vacation memories splashing at the pool, swimming in the private cove in Rehoboth Bay, or go fishing and crabbing from the 250-foot private pier - all part of the Bay Resort Motel. The shops, restaurants and entertainment in Dewey are only a short walk away. If you are looking for affordable places to stay in DE, the Bay Resort Motel is hard to beat.
126 Bellevue Street, Dewey Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 302-227-6400, The Bay Resort Motel Video
The Rehoboth Guest House
The Rehoboth Guest House is an adults-only, Victorian-style bed & breakfast in the beach getaway town of Rehoboth. Intentionally designed to promote a social and festive atmosphere, The Rehoboth Guest House has fourteen charming rooms, ten with private bathrooms and the remaining four sharing two and a half bathrooms.
40 Maryland Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Phone: 800-564-0493
Hotel Blue
Located on the canal in the Lewes Historic District, the luxurious Hotel Blue is the perfect getaway, offering a relaxed, peaceful experience near the beach.
110 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: 302-645-4880
The Inn at Canal Square
Overlooking the waterfront, The Inn at Canal Square is an appealing seaside escape in historic Lewes. The Nantucket-style design and decor compliment the relaxed, romantic ambience of the hotel, while guests will appreciate the close proximity to eclectic shops, restaurants, bay and ocean beaches, and Canal Front Park.
122 Market Street, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: 888-644-1911
Lazy L At Willow Creek Bed & Breakfast
The Lazy L At Willow Creek Bed & Breakfast is a charming resort next to Old Mill Creek in Lewes.
16061 Willow Creek Road, Lewes, De 19958, Phone: 302-644-7220
Bally's Dover Casino Resort
The largest casino in Delaware, Bally's Dover Casino Resort brings a vibrant ambiance, bright lights, and plenty of gambling excitement to both locals and tourists alike in Dover.
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, 302-674-4600
Hilton Wilmington
The Hilton Wilmington offers comfort, luxury, and convenience in Newark, Delaware near Wilmington, conveniently just off of Interstate 95. There are more than 250 stylish guest rooms and suites featuring a variety of amenities. Guests can dine in the morning at E-Central's breakfast buffet and enjoy cocktails, craft beer, and gastropub fare at Market Kitchen and Bar. There's also outdoor dining available with a fire pit and live music at Delaware at the Patio.
100 Continental Dr, Newark, DE 19713, 302-454-1500
Mansion Farm Inn
Mansion Farm Inn is a historic bed and breakfast only a short distance from the beaches on the eastern shore of Delaware.
26285 Broadkill Rd, Milton, DE 19968, 302-664-2540
Avenue Inn & Spa
Dating back to 1937 as a “tea room”, the family-owned and operated Avenue Inn & Spa is now a historic hotel that boasts a prime location only a block from the boardwalk and beach, friendly service, clean rooms, and excellent amenities.
33 Wilmington Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, 302-226-2900
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
16. Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott is situated steps from the water on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Hotel amenities at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites include high-speed internet, an indoor heated saltwater swimming pool, a fitness center, Drift Way Spa, complimentary daily hot breakfast, and the 99 Sea Level and Raw Bar.
99 Hollywood St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930, 302-539-3200
State Street Inn
Located within walking distance of museums, historic sites and several restaurants, State Street Inn offers a sunny reading room, a cozy living room featuring a fireplace, a relaxing front porch, charming guest rooms, and more in downtown Dover, Delaware.
228 N State St, Dover, DE 19901, 302-734-2294
The Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa
The Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa provides a relaxing getaway in the Greenville neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware, blending award-winning culinary delights, an executive retreat, and the luxuries of a fine hotel.
528 Montchanin Rd, Wilmington, DE 19710, 302-888-2133
Dont' miss: Nemours Mansion and Gardens
The Nemours Mansion (video) and gardens is a fantastic place for a day trip! We love this historical estate with a classical French mansion and French formal gardens spread across 300 acres in Wilmington.
The Towers Bed & Breakfast
A luxurious bed and breakfast in historic Milford, The Towers Bed & Breakfast is only a quick drive away from Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth and other beach towns.
101 Northwest Front St, Milford, DE, 19963, 302-422-3814
Miller-Dunham House B&B
A colonial-style house, the Miller-Dunham House B&B can be found in the heart of historic Odessa on High Street. Guests can take a stroll through the gardens, have an afternoon snack, read a book in the sunroom, play a variety of games, or relax with a drink by the fire among other activities at Miller-Dunham House.
207 High St, Odessa, DE 19730, 302-378-0459
The Homestead at Rehoboth Bed & Breakfast
Located in a residential area only a few miles from the ocean, The Homestead at Rehoboth Bed & Breakfast is set on two acres near the beach between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
35060 Warrington Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, 302-226-7625
Savannah Inn
Built back in 1914, Savannah Inn was completely restored in 2004 and now provides contemporary coastal-style guest accommodations in the middle of downtown Lewes’ Historic District for anyone wanting to experience the parks and beaches of Delaware and explore the downtown area. Garden views can be found from the inn’s Margaritaville deck, while guests can eat their complimentary breakfast on one of the wrap-around porches. Amenities at Savannah Inn include yoga, massage, board games, bikes, a collection of DVD, and coffee and tea making facilities, along with guest room amenities like DVD players, amenities basket, and private bathrooms.
330 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, 302-645-0330
