Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · Family of Four · Budget-Friendly

Rehoboth Beach 2026

4 Days · 3 Nights · Sun, Sand & Savings

Boardwalk, Funland, Thrasher's Fries, no sales tax, and free state parks with your VA disability. The perfect beach trip for two young boys and a military family budget.

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At a Glance

4 Days Jun 29 – Jul 2
4 hrs Drive from Harpers Ferry
$600–$1,400 Total Trip Cost
Ages 3 & 5 Two Boys, Max Fun

Hotels

All verified available for Jun 29 – Jul 2. Prices are 3-night totals before tax unless noted. Sorted by recommendation.

TOP PICK Boardwalk Plaza Hotel — On the Rehoboth Boardwalk

Boardwalk Plaza Hotel

#1 rated in Rehoboth · Right on the boardwalk · Steps from Funland

Rating: 4.6/5 (1K reviews) — 4-star Victorian boutique
Standard 2 Double: $419/3 nights ($140/night) — residential view
Ocean View Suite: $564/3 nights ($188/night) — 2 queens + sofa, balcony
Oceanfront Suite: $684/3 nights ($228/night) — direct oceanfront balcony, 2 queens + sofa
Amenities: Indoor pool, restaurant (Victoria's), Victorian decor, boardwalk location
Address: 2 Olive Ave & the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-7169 Website Directions
Best Value Beach View Hotel

Beach View Hotel

Highest rated (4.7) · 150ft from beach · Free everything

Rating: 4.7/5 (highest rated!)
Price: ~$507/3 nights ($169/night)
Free perks: Breakfast, cookies at 8pm, wine & cheese at 5pm, parking, beach chairs
Amenities: Pool, fridge & microwave in rooms, next to Funland
Location: 150ft from beach — not oceanfront but practically on it
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Oceanfront Atlantic Sands Hotel

Atlantic Sands Hotel

Classic oceanfront · On the boardwalk · Oceanfront pool

Rating: 4.0/5 (1.4K reviews)
Limited View Room: $1,137/3 nights ($379/night) — 2 doubles, balcony
Ocean Front Room: $1,227/3 nights ($409/night) — 2 doubles, balcony, full ocean view
King Suite North: $1,107/3 nights ($369/night) — king + sofa, no view
Amenities: Oceanfront pool, free parking, restaurant
Note: Jun 22–25 is SOLD OUT for family rooms
(302) 227-2511 Website Directions
Oceanfront Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel

Quiet end of boardwalk · Kid-friendly · Direct beach access

Rating: 3.9/5 (795 reviews)
Price: ~$1,029–$1,096/3 nights ($309–$329/night) for 2-queen rooms
Details: 93 rooms, 8 floors, direct beach access
Tip: Book direct & save 12%
Address: 511 North Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach
(302) 227-2551 Website Directions
Brighton Suites Hotel

Brighton Suites Hotel

Best near-beach suites · 9.0 rating · 1,150ft from beach

Rating: 9.0/10 "Wonderful"
Price: $990/3 nights ($330/night) — Jun 22–25 pricing
Room: King suite 484 sq ft, sofa bed
Location: 1,150ft from beach, 0.4 mi from downtown
Note: NOT oceanfront but spacious and highly rated
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Budget Winner Country Inn and Suites

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

Reliable chain · Free breakfast · Free cancel · Short drive to beach

Rating: 8.1/10
Price: $609–$636/3 nights ($203–$212/night)
Room: King suite, FREE breakfast, free cancellation
Location: 2,200ft from beach — short drive
Vibe: Clean, family-friendly, no surprises
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Atlantis Inn

Atlantis Inn

Solid mid-range · 1,400ft from beach · Free cancel

Rating: 8.2/10
Price: $690/3 nights ($230/night) — Jun 28–Jul 1
Location: 1,400ft from beach, 0.4 mi from downtown
Perks: Free cancellation, good mid-range option
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Best Dates

Jun 29 – Jul 2 BEST — Mon–Thu, Boardwalk Plaza available, best prices
Jun 22 – 25 ALSO GOOD — Mon–Thu, Brighton/Beach View/Country Inn available
Jul 4 Week AVOID — Peak pricing, everything booked

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Rehoboth Beach hotels, boardwalk, Funland, and Cape Henlopen State Park.

Trip Cost Breakdown

Realistic costs for 4 days / 3 nights in Rehoboth Beach from Harpers Ferry.

Budget

Hotel: Boardwalk Plaza Standard — $419
Gas: ~$55 round trip
Food: $150 (groceries + boardwalk treats)
Activities: $40 (Funland rides, free beach/parks)
Parking: Free at hotel
Total: ~$664

Mid-Range

Hotel: Boardwalk Plaza Ocean View — $564
Gas: ~$58 round trip
Food: $250 (mix of restaurants + groceries)
Activities: $75 (Funland, Jungle Jim's)
Parking: Free at hotel + $10 metered
Total: ~$957

Splurge

Hotel: Boardwalk Plaza Oceanfront — $684
Gas: ~$60 round trip
Food: $350 (sit-down restaurants + treats)
Activities: $100 (Funland, Jungle Jim's, mini golf)
Parking: Free at hotel + $15 metered
Total: ~$1,209

Cost Notes

  • Delaware has NO SALES TAX — save on food, shopping, and souvenirs
  • Cape Henlopen & DE Seashore State Parks are FREE with VA disability
  • Boardwalk parking is metered at $2–$3/hr in summer — most hotels include free parking
  • Funland is cash/ticket-based and very affordable for young kids

Activities & Kid Stuff

Rehoboth is built for families with young kids. Most of the best stuff is free or cheap.

Funland

Right on the boardwalk — rides sized for small kids (ages 3–5 perfect)
Cash/ticket system, very affordable
Midway games, kiddie coaster, carousel, bumper cars
Open evenings — great after-dinner activity

Rehoboth Boardwalk

1 mile long, flat, stroller-friendly
Thrasher's Fries — legendary boardwalk fries (vinegar only)
Dolle's Taffy — salt water taffy, fudge, caramel corn
Grotto Pizza — the Rehoboth staple
Shops, arcades, ice cream, people-watching

Cape Henlopen State Park

FREE entry with DE disabled vet pass
Calmer beach — great for toddlers nervous about waves
Nature center with live sea creatures (kids love it)
Easy hiking trails, observation tower, WWII bunkers
Fishing pier, bird watching

Jungle Jim's Water Park

Mini kid section with shallow pools and small slides
Go-karts and mini golf also on site
Good rainy-day backup or hot afternoon option

Beach Time

Wide sandy beach, gentle waves
Lifeguards on duty in summer
Beach View Hotel provides free beach chairs
Bring sand toys, buckets, shade tent

Rainy Day Options

Boardwalk Plaza indoor pool
Boardwalk arcades and shops
Cape Henlopen nature center
Tanger Outlets — tax-free shopping

Military & Veteran Benefits

Free stuff and discounts you've earned. 100% VA disability unlocks real savings in Delaware.

Free State Parks

Cape Henlopen State Park: FREE entry with Delaware Disabled Veteran Pass
Delaware Seashore State Park: FREE entry — great for surf fishing
Apply at any DE state park office with VA letter

Access Pass (Federal)

Free lifetime pass to all national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges
50% off camping at federal campgrounds
Get at any NPS entrance or online

Tax-Free Shopping

Delaware has NO SALES TAX — 0% on everything
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth — name brands, no tax
Groceries, restaurants, souvenirs — all tax-free
This adds up fast with a family of 4

Hotel Military Rates

Always ask for military/veteran rate when booking
Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham all offer veteran discounts
Country Inn (Radisson) often has military pricing
Bring your VA ID card

Packing Checklist

4 days, 2 young boys, beach trip. Don't forget the essentials.

Beach Gear

Kids Essentials

Documents & Money

Clothing

Rehoboth Beach Weather

Live forecast from the National Weather Service. Late June / early July averages: highs 83–87°F, water temp ~72°F.

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