Rod 'N' Reel Resort

4.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Hair salon
Coffee shop
2 bars/lounges
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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4165 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732
  • Place, Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rod n Reel Charter Fishing
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chesapeake Beach Water Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Balcony Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Overwater

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Chesapeake Beach

When you stay at Rod 'N' Reel Resort in Chesapeake Beach, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and Rod n Reel Charter Fishing. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Chesapeake Beach Water Park and 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Breezy Point Beach.

What's nearby

  • beach near Rod 'n Reel Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rod n Reel Charter Fishing - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chesapeake Beach Water Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bayside History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abner's Crab House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪City Sliders - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Traders Seafood Steak & Ale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thursday's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mels Crabs - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Rod 'N' Reel Resort

Rod 'N' Reel Resort offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A marina and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 71 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include an arcade/game room, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Enjoy soul food at CBQ BBQ- Mission Style, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Chesapeake Beach? This hotel has 65908 square feet (569 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
CBQ BBQ- Mission Style - This restaurant specializes in soul food and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
1936 Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1936 Bar & Grill
  • CBQ BBQ- Mission Style

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bingo
  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 65,908 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20.00 to 25.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 15.00 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Chesapeake Beach Hotel And Spa
Chesapeake Beach Hotel Chesapeake Beach
Rod 'N' Reel Resort Hotel
Rod 'N' Reel Resort Chesapeake Beach
Rod 'N' Reel Resort Hotel Chesapeake Beach

Rod 'N' Reel Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was beautiful and clean! Great amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ross

They were very accommodating when we needed to extend our stay because of a blizzard and gave us cupcakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thurnell

Travelled with family
Yes the room was clean and the staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arnette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was immaculate. Staff were professional and knowledgable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Treva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough to choose for Breakfast Asked for wheelchair accessible room Got a handicap accessible room. Had to make it work was very difficult and not safe getting in and out of tub. Was told it was a room with walkin shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was great. Check in with Kenatta was awesome He was super nice and professional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice remodel, everyone was nice to talk to and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect bed, perfect shower, yummy coffee. even encountered a Great blue heron. thank you so much, Ron 'N' Reel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the new Rod n Reel. Everything checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had to wait 45 minutes after check in time before my room was ready
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, everything was spot on. Do come and stay at the Rod and Reel for any special occassion. You will be glad you can.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric, Stamford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025