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Best Places to Stay Along the Delaware Coast
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items Delaware may be small, but our little stretch of coast knows how to do a getaway right. From spa weekends and Victorian porches in Rehoboth Beach to historic inns in Lewes, quiet family stays in Bethany and Fenwick, and grand landmarks upstate in Wil...
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Rehoboth Beach Favorites
Lewes: Historic & Charming
The Quiet Coast: Bethany, Dewey & Fenwick
Upstate Gems: Wilmington, Dover & New Castle
Rehoboth Beach Favorites
Rehoboth is my go-to for a classic beach getaway — these are the stays I'd book for a girls' trip, romantic weekend, or family vacation. Steps from the sand and the boardwalk! 🏖️
⭐ 4.8 on TripAdvisor (5,178 reviews). Full-service spa and rooftop about a block from the boardwalk — a TripAdvisor 'Best of the Best' Top 25 U.S. hotels pick.
Avenue Inn & Spa
⭐ 4.7 on TripAdvisor (3,826 reviews). Garden setting with an on-site spa — a quieter, couples'-getaway feel just off Rehoboth Avenue.
The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
⭐ 4.9 on TripAdvisor (564 reviews). Victorian B&B with a big front porch full of rockers, hot breakfasts, and the beach just steps away.
Rehoboth Guest House Bed & Breakfast
⭐ 4.7 on TripAdvisor (936 reviews). Polished boutique stay right on Rehoboth Avenue, with complimentary breakfast and afternoon happy hour.
Hotel Rehoboth
⭐ 4.7 on TripAdvisor (1,877 reviews). Fresh, modern rooms a short walk from the sand — a reliable pick for beach weekends.
BEACH VIEW HOTEL
⭐ 4.8 on TripAdvisor (92 reviews). One of the newest upscale stays on Rehoboth Avenue, with a design-forward boutique feel.
Coast Rehoboth Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
⭐ 4.8 on TripAdvisor (115 reviews). One of the newest stays in Rehoboth Beach — modern, polished, and highly rated by recent guests.
Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach
Trusted beach-block hotel on Baltimore Avenue.
Admiral on Baltimore
⭐ 4.6 on Hotels.com. Another place I stayed at a lot before I moved to the Delaware coast. It's right along the boardwalk, close to shopping, budget friendly for an oceanfront stay, and it has a nice restaurant inside the hotel (Victoria's).
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
Lewes: Historic & Charming
Lewes is pure storybook charm — historic streets, cozy inns, and that small-town magic. Perfect if you want a quieter, more romantic coastal escape. 💕
⭐ 5.0 on TripAdvisor (415 reviews). The top-rated B&B in Lewes — romantic rooms and spa services, a short stroll from Second Street's shops and dining.
The Savannah, Boutique B&B & Spa
⭐ 4.8 on TripAdvisor (287 reviews). Dogfish Head's beer-themed inn on the canal — dog-friendly, with bikes and a cozy fire pit. A favorite for craft-beer lovers.
Dogfish Inn
⭐ 4.8 on TripAdvisor (588 reviews). Laid-back, beach-house-style B&B within walking distance of downtown Lewes and the beach.
Blue Water House Bed and Breakfast
⭐ 4.8 on TripAdvisor (207 reviews). Peaceful creek-side country setting — the pick for a quiet, unplugged Lewes escape.
Lazy L at Willow Creek Bed & Breakfast
⭐ 4.5 on TripAdvisor (251 reviews). Waterfront inn in the heart of historic downtown, overlooking the canal and 1812 Park.
Inn at Canal Square
⭐ 4.5 on TripAdvisor (580 reviews). Sleek, modern boutique hotel near the Lewes–Rehoboth canal — popular for couples' weekends.
Hotel Blue
The Quiet Coast: Bethany, Dewey & Fenwick
For my low-key besties who want to skip the crowds — these quiet-coast gems are all about relaxing, recharging, and soaking up the peaceful vibes. 🌊
⭐ 4.7 on Google (147 reviews). Adults-only (21+) oceanfront B&B built in 1904, with gourmet breakfasts and afternoon tea — pure quiet-coast romance.
Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn
⭐ 4.4 on TripAdvisor (907 reviews). Oceanfront suites with kitchens — the go-to for families who want space right on the boardwalk.
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn
⭐ 4.6 on TripAdvisor (1,337 reviews). Oceanfront balconies and sunrise views — consistently ranked Dewey's top hotel.
Atlantic View Hotel
⭐ 4.3 on TripAdvisor (2,446 reviews). Bayside at Lighthouse Cove — big, family-friendly, and popular for weddings and events.
Hyatt Place Dewey Beach
⭐ 4.7 on TripAdvisor (274 reviews). Ranked #1 in Fenwick Island — roomy suites with kitchens at the quiet southern end of the coast.
Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
⭐ 4.4 on TripAdvisor (182 reviews). Simple, friendly, old-school beach motel — the budget-friendly way to stay near Fenwick's sand.
Seaside Inn Fenwick
⭐ 4.2 guest rating. This one is personal — The Bay Resort was a favorite of mine, the place I always stayed before I moved to the Delaware coast. Budget friendly, beautiful, and close to the beaches, shopping, and food.
The Bay Resort Waterfront Hotel
Upstate Gems: Wilmington, Dover & New Castle
Heading upstate? Wilmington, Dover, and New Castle have some real gems — historic landmark hotels, boutique stays, and easy weekend getaways beyond the beach.
⭐ 4.4 on TripAdvisor (1,637 reviews). Delaware's grand landmark hotel (opened 1913) — famous Gold Ballroom and Le Cavalier restaurant in downtown Wilmington.
HOTEL DU PONT
⭐ 4.7 on TripAdvisor (160 reviews). A boutique stay inside a restored Victorian bank building — a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice pick.
The Quoin Hotel
⭐ 4.8 on Google (105 reviews). A 19th-century hamlet turned inn in the Brandywine Valley — a Historic Hotel of America with a spa, minutes from Wilmington.
The Inn at Montchanin Village
⭐ 4.3 on TripAdvisor (1,347 reviews). Dover's big stay-and-play resort — casino, dining, and Dover Motor Speedway right next door.
Bally's Dover Casino Resort