Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is a mid-Atlantic beach destination that draws throngs of visitors every year from cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. As a major resort destination, it is packed with golf courses. Three golf courses, including the top-ranked Kings Creek Country Club, are within a mere mile of Rehoboth. With so many courses in the area, one can easily find a hotel that is both close to the beach and to a good round of golf.
Hotel Rehoboth
Hotel Rehoboth opened in 2008 and is one mile from Kings Creek Golf Course, and less than two miles from the Rehoboth Beach Country Club and Old Landing Golf Course. Each of the 52 rooms and suites features Wi-Fi access, an iPod dock, a flat-screen TV with DVD player and a granite bathroom. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and an Italian fine-dining restaurant. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and every evening the hotel offers a wine and cider reception. Hotel Rehoboth also operates a complimentary open-air shuttle bus to the Rehoboth boardwalk. The hotel is within walking distance of several shops and restaurants.
Hotel Rehoboth
247 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-4300
hotelrehoboth.com
Heritage Inn and Golf Club
The Heritage Inn and Golf Club is a good choice for those who want a golf course within walking distance of where they stay, as the hotel includes a nine-hole golf course on the premises. All 90 rooms come with cable TV and a mini-refrigerator. Aside from the golf course, facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a playground, Wi-Fi access, a business center and a complimentary continental breakfast. Heritage Inn is close to Cape Henlopen State Park and an outlet mall as well as plenty of restaurants.
Heritage Inn and Golf Club
2 Old Postal Lane
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 644-0600
rehobothheritage.com
Hampton Inn
The Hampton Inn of Rehoboth Beach is the best choice for those who want to be near the award-winning "Augusta of the North," the 18-hole course of Baywood Greens. While the hotel is a bit farther from the beach than some other options in the area, it is only four miles from Baywood. All 85 rooms and suites come with a refrigerator, cable TV, a whirlpool bath and Internet access. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and fitness center, and serves a hot breakfast. For lunch and dinner, the 1776 Classic American Steak House is nearby.
18826 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 645-8003
hamptoninn.hilton.com
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