5 Cozy Staycations to Beat the Winter Blues Around Delaware

From spas to water parks to luxury hotel experiences, these staycations around Delaware help you embrace the beauty of home.

Looking for a getaway that doesn’t require a plane ticket? Here are some ideas that are a short drive away. Embrace the vacation mindset without the stress and cost of long-distance travel at these staycation destinations in and around Delaware.

The Quoin

Have you stayed overnight at this boutique hotel in Wilmington? The Quoin has charmed Wilmington locals with dining options including the formal dining space, downstairs cocktail bar, and rooftop lounge. Consider booking an overnight stay as a staycation option. Or, consider booking a three-day weekend to save 20% on the room. At The Quoin, you can enjoy upscale dining at the restaurant or head down to the basement lounge for a drink or two. Spend your days discovering (or re-discovering) all the Wilmington area has to offer, from charming local businesses to du Pont estates.

519 North Market Street, Wilmington | 446-5600

 

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Hotel du Pont

Speaking of du Pont estates, it can be all too easy for Wilmington locals to forget that the Hotel du Pont is truly an architectural icon and an internationally renowned stay. Enjoy an overnight characterized by historic grandeur and the luxury of modern comforts. This piece of gilded age history is home to plenty of luxury rooms and suites that make for the perfect staycation getaway. Le Cavalier, a beloved modern brasserie on the hotel’s ground floor, is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail or romantic dinner. Plus, with the Winter Warmer package, enjoy overnight accommodations, a $100 credit for Le Cavalier, and two tickets to Longwood Gardens.

42 West 11th Street, Wilmington | 594-3100

 

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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa

Looking for a spa reset? This historic inn in Rehoboth offers 23 different room types featuring plush beds heaping with plump pillows, marble-tiled bathrooms with hydrotherapy tubs, inviting sitting areas, and breezy balconies and patios. The onsite spa offers a full range of rejuvenating services including 44 different kinds of massage. Plus, local residents can enjoy 15% off with the Mid-Atlantic residents rate! Just bring your Delaware, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania ID to take advantage of this offer. Find more special offers and packages online.

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6 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach | 699-8563

 

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Great Wolf Lodge

Looking for a staycation option for the whole family? Great Wolf Lodge’s largest location is just over the line in Perryville, MD. The resort includes an indoor water park and fun attractions like mini golf, a ropes course, an arcade, and more. Plus, enjoy a variety of dining options during your stay, as well as cozy lobby activities for the kids like story times around the fireplace and dance parties. Enjoy up to 30% off regular room rates with the Cabin Fever sale if you book by January 29.

1240 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD

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Addy Sea Historic Oceanfront Inn

For a staycation in Southern Delaware, consider this historic Bethany Beach inn. Including 12 individual guest rooms with private baths, an elegant parlor, wrap-around veranda, and onsite dining room, Addy Sea is a one-stop shop for relaxation in Delaware. Enjoy breathtaking beach views and cozy overnight accommodations. With the Winter Escape special, book for February or March and save 20% with promo code “Winterescape.”

99 Ocean View Parkway, Bethany Beach | 539-3707

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