Editor Pick
Boardwalk Plaza
- May 9, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
rickhowe from Darlington, Maryland
This is probably the swankiest hotel in Rehoboth (and, honestly, the only one I've stayed in). The Boardwalk Plaza is, under the skin, a cinder block box just like every other hotel. The difference is the details; Victorian-era design motifs on the outside, Victorian-era furniture and decorative treatments on the inside.
And it works. The Boardwalk Plaza is a very pleasant (albeit expensive during the high season) Oceanfront respite from the noise of the boardwalk.
The rooms are large, and if you reserve oceanfront, have an amazing view. Quiet, very clean with high-end amenities, great maid service, and very reliable room service.
The indoor/outdoor pool is heated (although you don't need that during the summer), and extremely clean.
If you have the desire, you can get afternoon tea every day (from 3 to 5pm, I think), but you'll need a reservation. A selection of teas and little sandwiches (but not, when I was there, the traditional English Cucumber Sandwich). But a nice break in any case.
WARNING, watch out for the parrot in the lobby. He's cute and all that, and very talkative, but if you get too close he will GRAB your earring.
They've added high-speed Internet in the rooms, and some come with a whirlpool.
Go for the oceanview suite (two beds, sitting room, and a balcony) or the oceanview deluxe (one queen bed, sitting room, and balcony).
And as my kid can attest (see pics), the beds are very bouncy!
From journal Rick's Guide to the Delaware Shore - Rehoboth, Dewey & Bethany Beaches