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A town where history meets the bay

Lewes stands as Delaware's oldest settlement, where Dutch colonial heritage and maritime tradition shape a coastal experience unlike any other along the Mid-Atlantic. The Historic District preserves centuries of architecture, from the Ryves Holt House dating to 1665 to Victorian-era homes lining Second Street's boutique corridor. The Zwaanendael Museum, modeled after a 17th-century Dutch city hall, anchors downtown, while the Cannonball House still bears evidence of the 1813 British bombardment. This isn't a beach town chasing trends—it's a place where the past remains visible in every preserved structure.

Refined dining and waterfront calm

The culinary scene reflects the town's sophisticated character, with restaurants like Heirloom and Raas transforming Victorian homes into destinations for seasonal cuisine and Indian fusion. Harbour delivers waterfront fine dining focused on sustainable seafood. The beaches face the Delaware Bay rather than the Atlantic, creating calmer waters and a more relaxed atmosphere than neighboring resort towns. Cape Henlopen State Park extends directly from town, offering miles of trails and WWII-era Fort Miles.

Practical connections

Most travelers arrive via Philadelphia or Baltimore airports, both roughly 2 hours by car, though the Cape May-Lewes Ferry provides a scenic 85-minute alternative from New Jersey. The compact downtown rewards walking, with museums, dining, and shopping concentrated within blocks of each other.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewes

Can I book hotels in Lewes with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can book your hotel stay in Lewes using your Delta miles, or a combination of miles and cash. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my Lewes hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. To ensure you earn miles when paying fully with cash, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies differ depending on the property you choose. Be sure to check the cancellation policy listed under the hotel’s details before booking. Some rates are fully refundable while others are non-refundable. Please note that if you make changes to or cancel your booking, this may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card provides you with additional miles and valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 that you can apply toward prepaid hotels or vacation rentals when booking through Delta Cars and Stays. Please note that terms apply to these offerings. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Periodically, Delta Stays provides special promotions for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on accommodations reserved through their booking service. For the most current MQD earning opportunities and their associated requirements, we recommend visiting the dedicated Delta Stays MQD Offer page where you can review all available offers and their corresponding terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

Delta Stays provides hotel booking services to all customers. However, registering as a SkyMiles Member enhances your experience by allowing you to earn miles and access Member pricing and promotions. As a SkyMiles Member, you will receive 2 miles per $1 spent through Delta Cars and Stays (not including taxes and other charges). Joining the SkyMiles program is entirely free. Register today by going to the delta.com.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, Delta Stays extends beyond conventional hotel offerings to include a wide selection of vacation rentals for your travel accommodations. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and distinctive accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

Which hotels have high ratings in Lewes?

Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10, and features an indoor pool and a restaurant.

What's a good time of year to visit Lewes?

To experience Lewes during great weather, consider a visit in September when the temperature is warm and the skies are mostly sunny with the summer crowds largely gone. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during January or February when temperatures are cooler with fewer visitors and significantly lower pricing.

Which hotels in Lewes are located closest to Lewes Beach?

Lewes Beach draws families with its calm waters and soft sand, creating a peaceful coastal retreat. Arrive early on summer weekends to secure parking near the lifeguard stands. One popular hotel is Hotel Rehoboth which is a short drive away. Another top hotel is The Bellmoor Inn & Spa and it is within a short drive.

Which hotels in Lewes are located near Cape Henlopen Beach?

Where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic, Cape Henlopen offers 6 miles of shoreline with WWII bunkers and dunes. Borrow free bikes from the Seaside Nature Center to explore. Popular hotels include Hotel Rehoboth which is a short drive away. Another top hotel is The Bellmoor Inn & Spa and it is within a short drive.

Which hotels in Lewes are located closest to Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve?

Delaware's only publicly owned wild beach spans 129 acres of untouched dunes and marshland, where you can surf fish or watch migratory birds along the undeveloped shoreline. Popular hotels include Hotel Rehoboth which is a short drive away. Another top hotel is The Bellmoor Inn & Spa and it is within a short drive.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar