During the summer, many residents of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. make their way to beach and para-sailing activities at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware's, Atlantic coastline. This seafront resort city is in the southern region of the state, and is accessible via the Coastal Highway. The hotels in Rehoboth Beach are within walking distance of the beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, and are only a 10-minute drive from hiking trails and picnicking areas at Cape Henlopen State Park.
The luxurious Boardwalk hotel has Victorian England-style interior décor in the lobby area and guest rooms. The hotel's elegant atmosphere can also be felt in its on-site restaurant, Victoria's, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the warmer summer months, the restaurant offers outdoor patio seating. This hotel has been given a four-diamond rating by AAA, and features an afternoon tea time in the hotel restaurant. Reservations are required for tea time. Beach and surfing activities are within walking distance of the beachfront hotel's location. The hotel is on Rehoboth Beach's Boardwalk, which can be used for bicycling and jogging. Downtown Rehoboth restaurants on Baltimore Street, including the Iguana Grill and Eden Cafe, are only a five-minute walk from the hotel. Families who stay at Boardwalk Plaza are only a 10-minute walk from Funland, an amusement park with roller coaster rides and arcade video games.
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
2 Olive Ave.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-227-7169
boardwalkplaza.com
The Breakers Hotel and Suites, located in northern Rehoboth Beach, offers guest rooms with reasonable rates, in comparison to its more expensive Rehoboth Beach counterparts. As of fall 2010, room rates begin at $99 for a standard room and $129 for a suite. Guest suites have a living room area and private balcony, and some of the suites overlook Cranberry Park. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool on the rooftop. Cranberry Park is across the street from the hotel, and offers fishing opportunities and bicycling trails. The hotel is only a five-minute walk from the restaurants and shops on Baltimore Avenue and the Coastal Highway in downtown Rehoboth Beach. A possible day trip for Breakers' hotel guests is a 20-minute trip to Cape Henlopen State Park. This 3,000-acre recreation area offers guided tours on the park's grassy walking paths and sand dunes, which overlook the ocean. The park also has tennis courts and a nature center.
The Breakers Hotel and Suites
105 Second St.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
800-441-8009
thebreakershotel.com
Bellmoor Inn is in the heart of Rehoboth Beach, and features the on-site Ocean City Spa, which offers massage therapies, body treatments, waxing and facials. This hotel resembles a British country manor, and provides a complimentary continental breakfast. Off-site dining is available within walking distance of the hotel on the Coastal Highway and Wilmington Avenue. Some of the nearby restaurants include the Pig & Fish Restaurant and Planet X Cafe. The hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, which is home to events and concerts throughout the year. One such event is the annual Autumn Jazz Festival, a week-long event that provides food and live jazz music.Delaware Seashore State Park , approximately 15 minutes south of the hotel, offers beaches for surfing and swimming activities. This recreation area also provides chances for hiking and fishing on the Indian River inlet. During the summer, lifeguards on duty to monitor the large amount of vacationers during the high season.
The Bellmoor Inn and Spa
6 Christian St.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
800-425-2355
thebellmoor.com
