Reviews of The Bellmoor Inn and Spa

Short stay as we were late at arrival, but very comfortable, I will stay there again

It was cozy and in a perfect location

Another Rehobeth visit made better by Bellmoor!

The staff are attentive friendly professional. From welcome to check out they are all well trained and wonderful with guests

Rug in bedroom needed cleaning but minor fault

Way too many Tip signs everywhere. Ridiculous

poor

Old and poorly kept hotel/inn. Rooms tiny, bathrooms only partially in room- i.e. toilet in bathroom, and sink in bedroom

Fantastic!!! Charm and Luxury With Zero Pretension

We are veteran travelers who traditionally stay at high end resorts and hotels both inside the US and abroad. Through a random chain of events we found ourselves needing to find accommodations in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Given that it is a “Shore town”, I knew we would have fun in the sand and sun, but I did not have high hopes for finding a hotel that is at the caliber we are used to. I Googled “luxury accommodations in Rehoboth Beach” and hoped for the best. Imagine my surprise and delight when we arrived and found the Bellmoor to be the perfect combination of beachy, charming, luxurious and relaxing. We stayed in the Jackson Suite on the top floor and the room was small but immaculate, beautifully decorated, cozy and quiet with a cheerful gas fireplace in the corner to set the ambiance. There was a feel like you were staying in a rich relative’s southern mansion. There were multiple small libraries around every corner with crackling fireplaces awaiting someone to come and read a book, do a puzzle or play a board game. Each had a fridge filled with free Voss water and soda and free snack shelves stocked and restocked all day. The breakfast was included and delicious. Fresh fruit (berries! Not just the same tough melon you find at other buffets). You could eat inside the restaurant, on their enclosed brick patio, or on their outside bricked courtyard surrounded by beautiful flowers, a koi pond and water features creating a tranquil spot to have a (fantastic!) fresh made cappuccino. And the biggest surprise of all was the spa. I’m thinking, “spa in a Shore town, ok” and kept my expectations at an appropriate level because I have a terrible back and have gotten hundreds massages at some of the premier spas around the world. So I booked an 80 minute deep tissue massage with Blair and settled in for what I was hoping would be a pleasant and peaceful experience. What I got was one of the top 5 best massages OF MY LIFE. I was floored. This woman was a sorceress of some kind. She found muscles I didn’t even know I had and patiently moved me this way and that until they let go of all the tension. She stretched me and so clearly knew her way around human anatomy it was incredible. I can’t recommend her or the spa at the Bellmoor enough. If you are planning a stay, you need to splurge. Although, as massages go it was almost half of what I’m used to paying for the same level of service so I use “splurge” lightly. One last word for the staff who were friendly and helpful in a small town feel kind of way. Not stuffy and overly solicitous. More like well-trained locals who just wanted to be kind and give you a good stay. It was refreshing and charming. If you are a luxury traveler and are coming to Rehoboth Beach, do not sleep on the Bellmoor experience. Treat yourself to a 4th floor suite and a spa trip. You will not regret it.

The Bellmoor Inn & Spa - all that and more!

The Bellmoor Inn is all that and more! From its proximity to everything you need to the very friendly staff that was ready to help you at any given moment. The breakfast buffet with a made to order omeletes station cannot be beat! The golf cart service to/from the beach was very much appreciated as was the giant cooler with waters for the guests; a special little touch by the hotel. Would definitely recommend the Bellmoor Inn!

We Highly Recommend the Bellmore Inn & Resort

Hotel is in a great location. Rooms are comfortable and clean. We loved the family pool (even though they need more umbrellas on stands around the pool). We really appreciated the availability of coffee in the morning / cookies in the afternoon. The outdoor areas around the the hotel (for lounging and eating) are peaceful and relaxing.

Will never return, ruined vacation

Location is the only positive side of this place, 10 min walk to the beach. This is what we got for $500 per night + daily parking fee: The room we had (garden room, 1st floor) was dark, tiny, no decent A/C, no working TV, smelly closet, food crumbs in the drawer, cheapest toilet paper available. No sink in the bathroom, no decent hand soap/shower gel/body lotion in weathered dispensers. It was noisy because of the people walking/talking on the 2nd floor room above ours. The sink was in the room sharing space with the smelly old coffee machine. The buffet breakfast was mediocre, the usual overdone breakfast sausages, scramble eggs, some fruits, no fresh bakery item, just some limpy, dump, thawed muffins and scones. The best item in the buffet was coffee. Upon arrival we saw dirty footsteps in the bath tub. There are two pools on the property, both had dirty water in them. If the General Manger of the property is aware of all these problems and made no desire to correct them, than he/should not be in hospitality business. Also, I would like to see at least one of the people who posted 5 star reviews of this property. They either had very different experience or have no idea about what the decent hotel should look like.

Charming main building with great parking. Very close to downtown and free shuttle to anywhere within 10 minutes, including beaches and boardwalk. Garden rooms were old but clean. Breakfast was good with omeletes being the star of the show. Front desk personnel were very good.

Satellite TV didn't work. Kept freezing up every few minutes so that you couldn't watch anything start to finish.

Alex and Jim were amazing

Honeymoon Trip

My husband and I are currently here for our anniversary. We were so excited to get away and based on all the fantatic reviews, we could not wait to stay here. I will start with the good. Alex, the golf cart driver is wonderful. What a sweet young man. He took us down to the boardwalk and gave us many suggestions. He was fun to talk with and has gpne out of his way to acknolwdge us each day. Garth, at the front desk, I believe he is the general manager, was very kind to me and listened to my concerns and tried to fix the problems we had. He moved us to a new room, which I will get to soon. When we checked in we were given a garden view room. It says on the website that there is no elevator to these rooms. I did not realize that, It is hard to get all your belongings up the flight of stairs. We were room 202. Despite the lack of elevator, I was still so excited to see the room. My high hopes were deflated pretty fast. The room was tiny, smelled so musty, like s damp basement, and the shower head was awful. Water came out, but one stream of water. It was terrible. I immediately went to the front desk and Garth offered us another room. We had to spend one night in 202 and agreed to that. It was rough with the smell. It gave me a headache. The next day we got moved to the Palmer House. This was suppose to be an upgrade, but I just do not see it. They did put a dehumidifier in this room, which helped a bit with the smell. The shower was much better,but this time the TV did not work. Normally we do not watch TV when away, but there was a pretty bad rain storm, so we were stuck in the room, so that was frustrating. In addition to that, the people in the room above us kept moving the furniture around. Alll we head was stuff being dragged. And, I know that is not the fault of the hotel. In the new room, we had to kill 3 bugs, which I again kmow is not anyones fault. In both rooms the air condition unit was so loud. We ended up turning it off in our second room. Both rooms were outdated and very worn. Holes in the walls, small bathrooms, not kept up at all. For the price we paid, I expected much better. I am wondering if all the rave reviews come from people who are staying in the club suites on the 4th floor. This is an adult only floor that you cannot get to if you do not book it. Maybe those rooms are the good ones. For over 400 a night this place was not a good find. As I said, we are here celebrating our anniversry. I always go with my gut and I am kicking myself for not this time. We had the Beach View Hotel booked and last miinute I changed to the Bellmoor. That was a big mistake. The rooms were surface cleaned, the staff was somewhat helpful. Common areas outside could use a redo. The breakfast in the morning is very good, and so are the cookies. However, for the price we paid per night, it was not worth it. It truly was os disappointing.

Excellent

Wonderful Experience!! Exceptional Service from staff especially Alex. We plan on coming back in the future. Really loved the ride on golf cart. I have a bad knee It really saved us from walking.

As good as it looks

As good as it looks online. The staff was great. The room was clean and beautiful. We started each morning with an excellent breakfast before taking the short walk down to the beach and local shops. It was a wonderful experience. I wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

Charming and Welcoming

The hotel is super charming. Feels like going back in time a bit. I love the welcoming staff and the location. My spa service (facial) was amazing, though very expensive, and I get a lot of facials. It was worth it though. We will be back.

Retuning guest

Great hotel, great location. Friendly staff. Has all the amenities one needs. Jim and Alex the gulf cart drives are the best! Garth the general Manager will take care of you if anything looks off on your bill. It is important to make sure everything is correct on your end. The breakfast is nice and is located in the best part of the hotel with the garden view!

It was nice. I would recommend it.

Beautiful place, and clean.

Main swimming pool was shut down. Dissapointed.

Go Elsewhere

Very pricey , with very average service ... you can do better elsewhere ,,, they are not on top of their game ... i had a pretty large problem and the GM dropped the ball ... a few years ago the place was worth the money ( which is up there ... our room approached a $1000 per night ...) but no longer ... sad ...

Third trip - will be back!

This was our third vacation at the Bellmoor. It’s one of our favorite places. The atmosphere, helpful staff, beautiful grounds, cleanliness, proximity to everything, amenities, delicious included, breakfast… Everything is perfect time and again. We will be back.

Charming but overpriced

This is not a luxury resort. Although it is no doubt charming, it is an overpriced average hotel in my opinion. We had three rooms all in different parts of the hotel. The rugs were in need of cleaning, there was lipstick on the wall, the shower drain was clogged and the ceiling fan and the ac unit in one room super noisy. The overall look was a bit tired, both in the rooms and the courtyard . Not once did I see anyone tidy up outside. The library and the breakfast room were nice and the breakfast itself was great. Although the service at the bar and at breakfast was very nice, unfortunately can’t say the same about the reception. A hello and a goodbye would’ve been nice. However, the hotel has some charm and the location is great, but I just cringe when I look at the bill. With that much money one should be able to get a little more.

Great stay at Rehoboth beach!

Fantastic location. Close by to best restaurants. 5 mins walk to the beach. Fantastic hotel with great stuff. The spa is also good. Rehoboth beach is a hidden gem - must visit.