Rehoboth Beach Hotels

Looking for a place to stay in Rehoboth Beach DE? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels near the ocean in Rehoboth Beach. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Rehoboth Beach and area as well.

Recommended Hotels

Hotel	Miles From Beach	Rating
Holiday Inn Express REHOBOTH BEACH	1.5		Reservations

Other Hotels

Hotel	Miles From Beach
Atlantis Inn	0.5	Reservations
Henlopen Hotel	0.5	Reservations
Delaware Inn at Rehoboth Bed & Breakfast	0.5	Reservations
Rehoboth Guest House	0.5	Reservations
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About Rehoboth Beach

Here is some info from the Rehoboth Beach wiki:

“Rehoboth Beach is a city in Sussex County, Delaware. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 1,556. It is part of the Seaford, Delaware Micropolitan Statistical Area.

A popular regional vacation destination, Rehoboth Beach’s seasonal population expands to over 25,000 within the city limits and thousands more in the surrounding area in the summer. …

The town often bills itself as “The Nation’s Summer Capital” due to the fact that it is a frequent summer vacation destination for Washington, D.C., residents as well as visitors from Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Vacationers are drawn for many reasons, including the town’s charm, artistic appeal, and nightlife.

Still famous for its beaches, wooden boardwalk, eclectic shops, amusements, and sporting activities, today’s Rehoboth Beach is also known as one of the mid-Atlantic coast’s popular gay and lesbian getaways because of the large number of gay-owned and operated businesses and because of the gay-frequented stretch of beach near Queen Street, known as Poodle Beach.

Rehoboth Beach serves as an alternative to nearby and much more developed Ocean City, Maryland. Rehoboth Beach, together with the towns of Lewes, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island, comprises Delaware’s beach resorts and is Sussex County’s most densely populated and fastest-growing area.”

Reader’s Digest named the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk as “Best of America”. This celebration of the quirky, amazing and truly extraordinary was featured in the May 2006 issue. Additionally, AARP has named Rehoboth Beach as one of five dream towns as “Best Places to Retire”.

The town has several festivals including the Sea Witch Festival, the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, and the Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival every year.”

Here is a quote from the city web site:

“Rehoboth is a welcoming, friendly community. One mile square, the seaside town has all of the modern amenities. It is a place where people can stroll down tree-lined streets, neighbors know one another, children play outside and a diverse community comes together to preserve the city’s charm and unique character. Click on the links to see what Rehoboth Beach has to offer, namely an energetic day and nightlife in a progressive, year-round resort.”

Local businesses of interest

Lawmakers are considering raising taxes on Rehoboth Beach hotels. And of course when taxes go up, room rates go up to compensate. Here are some bits from a recent article on the subject:

Hotel and motel owners could soon face another expense as officials look to boost revenue through the increase and extension of the city’s rental tax.

The measure would raise the current 3 percent gross receipts tax, which is levied on rental income generated by residential properties and cottages, and extend it to hotels, motels and other commercial rentals.

“It would be like pouring vinegar into a sore,” said Inez Conover, who owns the Sea Witch Manor, BEDazzled and Bewitched inns. “We’re taxed enough already.”

Hotel and motel owners are not currently taxed by the city, but 8 percent of their annual rental income is paid to the state. Changes at the city level would mean owners could be forced to relinquish 11 percent or more of their annual income.

If that’s the case, Conover said spending a night in Rehoboth Beach will be more costly.

“I’ve had to reduce my rates significantly (because of the economy),” she said. “But if taxes are going up, then prices will have to as well.”

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