Lewes is a small town of about 3,000 people in eastern Delaware. Since Lewes was the first town founded in the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, Lewes bills itself as the first town in the first state. Lewes is a resort town, and offers beaches, museums, restaurants and shops. The city sits on Delaware Bay and is next to Cape Henlopen State Park. Many visitors come to fish, boat, swim, camp and nature watch. There are many places to stay in Lewes. If you would like inexpensive accommodations, choose one of the area’s motels or inns.
The Beacon Motel offers a choice of regular rooms with two double beds, king rooms and queen rooms. Each has a table and chairs, refrigerator, private balcony and cable TV. The motel is family-friendly. Accommodations come with free Disney Channel and the hotel has a special children’s play center featuring games and a riding dolphin. Free wireless Internet is available. The motel also features a swimming pool, outdoor sun deck and a large saltwater fish tank with more than 100 fish. The Beacon Motel is nonsmoking.
Beacon Motel
514 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
800-735-4888
beaconmotel.com
The Sleep Inn offers rooms with either one king or two double beds. Standard rooms have leather chairs, work desks and cable TV. Mini-suites have more space, and some suites include Jacuzzi tubs. All accommodations have refrigerators and microwaves. Sleep Inn has free wireless Internet in the lobby and provides business services such as copy and fax machines. All guest receive a complimentary continental breakfast and free weekday copies of USA Today. Kids have their own outdoor splash pool, which features a slide, water mushroom and shower tower. The motel has a large outdoor heated pool, basketball court and fitness center for the grown-ups, and the entire family can barbecue, picnic or watch movies in the family theater.
Sleep Inn
18451 Coastal Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-6464
rehobothsleepinn.com
The Red Mill Inn is a pet-friendly motel with standard rooms, suites and efficiencies. All rooms have two queen beds, and some rooms are specifically designated for pet owners. The inn has a recreation area, a large outdoor pool, an arcade and an outdoor patio. Guests receive free local calls and complimentary morning coffee and juice. The motel is near the Lewes/Cape Ferry, beaches and the Rehoboth Outlet stores. Children 12 year of age and under stay for free. The inn offers discounts for senior citizens.
Red Mill Inn
16218 Coastal Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-9736
lewes.com/redmillinn
