Harrington
1 verified property · Delaware ·$65–$65/night ·avg $65 ·3.7/5 avg ·verified May 2026

Harrington City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Harrington is a small central Delaware town in Kent County along US-13 (DuPont Highway) and DE-14.

Harrington's verified stays

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Where to stay

Best areas in Harrington for a hot tub stay

Not every area in Harrington hits the same vibe. Here's where each verified property actually sits, and what each pocket feels like at night.

Corn Crib Road / State Fairgrounds & Raceway

On Corn Crib Road about 5 minutes from the Delaware State Fairgrounds and Harrington Raceway & Casino, the Quality Inn & Suites Harrington - Milford (3.5, 375 reviews) is the town's single hot-tub-search hotel — a 3-star pet-friendly value hotel with pool, hot tub in TripAdvisor amenities, free breakfast, fitness center, free parking, business center and meeting rooms. Subratings 3.7-4.2 with location (4.2) strongest and cleanliness/rooms (both 3.7) softest. Recent candid flags: 1-star bed-bug complaint that named room 113 specifically, a 1-star mold-and-rust complaint, balanced against 5-star repeat-guest praise of clean rooms and friendly staff. Best for Delaware State Fair week visitors, Harrington Raceway & Casino gamblers, Dover Air Force Base family visitors and rural central-Delaware layovers wanting a mid-range value hotel with a shared soak — book with pest and cleanliness expectations.

Things to do in Harrington

Beyond the hotel room

Delaware State Fair is the year's headline event — 10 days in late July at the Harrington fairgrounds directly across from the hotel. Live music, agricultural exhibits, midway rides, monster trucks, harness racing, livestock shows and demolition derby. Book hotel rooms six months out for Fair week — Quality Inn Harrington fills first because it is walking-distance to the fairgrounds gate. Harrington Raceway & Casino runs alongside the fairgrounds year-round: 800+ slot machines, table games, sportsbook and Delaware's oldest harness-racing meet on the half-mile oval.

Killens Pond State Park (Felton, 10 minutes north) offers a swimming pool, kayak and canoe rentals, disc golf, fishing and cabins on a 66-acre millpond. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (30 minutes northeast in Smyrna) is a Delaware Bay marsh with a 12-mile wildlife-drive loop — October-November snow geese and migratory bird peak is a regional draw for birders and photographers.

Dover — 20 minutes north via US-13 — carries the state capital, Legislative Hall, First State Heritage Park walking tour, Delaware State Museum, Dover International Speedway (NASCAR May and September), Dover Air Force Base and the AMC Museum of transport aviation. Milford Riverfront and the Mispillion Riverwalk (15 minutes east) are a small-town waterfront alternative for a leisurely evening.

Rehoboth Beach and Lewes — 45 minutes southeast via DE-1 — are the Delaware Atlantic Coast beach anchors with a 13-hotel Boardwalk cluster in Rehoboth and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry from Lewes. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton is 25 minutes east for the brewery tour and tap room. Spring brings mild weather and the harness meet; summer is Fair week and beach transit; fall runs Bombay Hook migration; winter is casino-only quiet.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

A hot tub stay in Harrington isn't just about the soak — it's about what you do before you slip in. These pairings turn an ordinary night into a story you'll repeat.

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For couples

Why a Harrington hot tub suite works for romance

For couples, the Quality Inn & Suites Harrington is a functional Fair-week and casino base — pool, shared hot tub, free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms — not a romance property. The 3.7 cleanliness and rooms subratings plus a recent 1-star bed-bug complaint (room 113) mean this is a book-with-caveats value pick, not a couples splurge. For a Delaware in-room-jacuzzi or historic-B&B romance property, drive 25 minutes east to Milton for the Mansion Farm Inn B&B, 20 minutes north to Dover for the 5.0-rated State Street Inn B&B (shared outdoor hot tub), 45 minutes south to Rehoboth Beach for The Bellmoor Inn & Spa or the Boardwalk Plaza, or 60 minutes north to Odessa for the 5.0-rated Miller-Dunham House B&B — Delaware's top-rated stay.

Many of the Harrington properties below offer extras on request — champagne service, rose-petal turn-down, or late check-out. Mention your occasion at booking; most front desks try to help.

What guests actually say

Real reviews, top 1Harrington hotels

Reviews aggregated from Google. We surface 1–2 representative quotes per hotel; full review counts and average ratings are shown above.

Quality Inn & Suites Harrington

3.7·522 Google reviews

"King suite with jacuzzi tub. The room was a lot nicer than expected. Everything worked, heater, TV-except for stating they had the NFL package, we were unable to watch the football game we wanted to watch. Breakfast was hot and good. Felt very safe staying here. Train tracks across the street, but wasn't to loud unless you were outside."

— Debbie Williams, 3 months ago · 4/5

"This place reflects what I believe all Choice Hotels should represent!! Good rooms, well maintained, friendly staff from front desk to cleaners, and a reasonable price. In other words--GREAT VALUE!! So glad this is available in this location, as we have good friends nearby whom we visit regularly. Hot breakfast daily. Great location!"

— Lloyd Wertz, 8 months ago · 5/5

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All Harrington hot tub hotels

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Hotel Price Rating Tub Standout
Quality Inn & Suites Harrington $65 - $85 3.7 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room 3.5 rating (375 reviews)

On the map

Where the Harrington hot tub hotels are

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Getting here

How to reach Harrington

Harrington sits on US-13 (DuPont Highway) and DE-14 in Kent County — a rural central-Delaware town about 20 minutes south of Dover and 45 minutes northwest of Rehoboth Beach. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 90 minutes north via US-13 and DE-1; Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) is about 2 hours west across the Bay Bridge; Salisbury-Ocean City Regional (SBY) is about 60 minutes south for Maryland Eastern Shore flights. Wilmington Amtrak Station on the Northeast Corridor is about 70 minutes north via US-13 for Acela Express and Northeast Regional service. The Quality Inn & Suites on Corn Crib Road is about 5 minutes to the Delaware State Fairgrounds and Harrington Raceway & Casino, 10 minutes to Killens Pond State Park, 15 minutes east to Milford, 20 minutes north to Dover and the Air Force Base, 30 minutes northeast to Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge and 45 minutes southeast to Rehoboth Beach. A rental car is essential — Harrington is a rural crossroads with no walkable downtown and no rail service.

When to visit

Harringtonseason by season

Hot tub stays read differently in February than they do in July. Here's what to expect across the year — temperatures, signature events, the local vibe, and how rates move.

Spring

Temps
45-73F, cool to warm
Events
Harrington Raceway harness meet, Killens Pond fishing season, rural farm belt bloom, casino weekend traffic
Vibe
Quiet rural shoulder season; casino and raceway are the main draws; hotel rates are the year's softest outside beach-transit weekends
Rates
Softest weekday rates; occasional casino promotion or Dover NASCAR weekend spike

Summer

Temps
70-88F, hot humid
Events
DELAWARE STATE FAIR (10 days in late July) - the year's biggest crowd, beach-transit weekends to Rehoboth peak, Harrington Raceway continues
Vibe
Fair week fills every room in a 30-minute radius; book 6 months out; beach-transit Fridays and Sundays lift rates all summer
Rates
STATE FAIR WEEK IS THE ABSOLUTE ANNUAL PEAK - expect fair-week premium pricing

Fall

Temps
45-76F, comfortable
Events
Bombay Hook migratory bird peak October-November, rural fall foliage on farm roads, Dover NASCAR September, Harrington Raceway continues
Vibe
Bombay Hook birders on weekends, Dover NASCAR overflow in September, casino steady, quieter mid-week
Rates
Dover NASCAR September weekend spikes; mid-week softer

Winter

Temps
25-45F, cold
Events
Casino year-round, quiet rural low season, Dover Air Force Base family visits, Killens Pond quiet
Vibe
Year's quietest stretch; casino and Air Force Base drive whatever traffic there is
Rates
Year-round softest weekday rates outside the occasional casino promotion

Tub types, explained

What's the difference between a jacuzzi, whirlpool, and soaking tub?

Jacuzzi

Technically a brand name, but used generically for any jetted tub. In hotel listings, "jacuzzi suite" almost always means a private in-room tub with built-in air or water jets. Heat is usually preset; jets are user-controlled.

Whirlpool

Functionally identical to a jacuzzi — water jets circulate heated water for a massage effect. The term is more common at Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham brands. Most "whirlpool suites" hold two adults comfortably.

Soaking tub

Deeper than a standard bathtub, usually 18–22 inches, but with no jets. Common in boutique and luxury hotels — quieter, more spa-like, and better for a long hot soak than the jet-driven hum of a jacuzzi.

Hot tub

In strict use, a standalone heated tub holding 100°F+ water. In hotel marketing, often used interchangeably with jacuzzi or whirlpool. A genuine in-room "hot tub" with full thermostat control is rare outside cabin-style resorts.

Every listing on this page specifies which type you'll find in the room. We list only properties with the tub in your room — not in a shared pool area or the lobby spa.

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Weekend getaways

Tub stays a short drive from Harrington

If you've got two nights instead of one, these regional destinations make easy add-ons. Each has its own collection of verified hot tub hotels on our site.

Dover, DE

~20 min north

8-hotel state-capital cluster with HGI, Home2 Suites, Residence Inn and the 5.0 State Street Inn B&B with shared outdoor hot tub.

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Milton, DE

~25 min east

Mansion Farm Inn historic B&B and the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.

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Rehoboth Beach, DE

~45 min southeast

13-hotel Boardwalk cluster with Boardwalk Plaza, Avenue Inn & Spa and The Bellmoor Inn & Spa marquees.

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Lewes, DE

~45 min southeast

Historic coastal town at Cape May-Lewes Ferry with Hyatt House Lewes/Rehoboth Beach.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the Quality Inn Harrington have an in-room jacuzzi?

No — the hotel has an indoor pool and a shared hot tub in TripAdvisor amenities but no in-room jacuzzi advertised. For a Delaware in-room-whirlpool or historic-B&B romance property, drive 20 minutes north to Dover for the 5.0-rated State Street Inn B&B or 45 minutes southeast to Rehoboth Beach for The Bellmoor Inn & Spa.

How close is the hotel to the Delaware State Fair?

About 5 minutes to the Delaware State Fairgrounds gate on Corn Crib Road — the closest hotel to the Fair and Harrington Raceway & Casino. Book 6 months out for the 10-day Fair window in late July; expect Fair-week premium pricing.

Are there recent honest condition flags?

Yes — a 1-star recent guest named room 113 for bed bugs ('my son and I were severely bitten'), and a separate 1-star guest flagged mold and rust in the bathroom. Balanced against a 5-star repeat-guest praise and a 4-star budget-chain defender. Cleanliness and rooms subratings both 3.7. Book with modest expectations and inspect on arrival.

How far is Rehoboth Beach?

About 45 minutes southeast via DE-1. Beach-transit traffic on DE-1 peaks Friday afternoons southbound and Sunday afternoons northbound in summer. Lewes and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry are the same drive.

Is the Quality Inn Harrington pet-friendly?

Yes — pet-friendly rooms are advertised in TripAdvisor amenities. Confirm pet fees and room-type restrictions at booking. The hotel also has free parking, free breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and a shared hot tub.

For Delaware State Fair visitor Is the Quality Inn Harrington close to the State Fairgrounds?

Yes — about 5 minutes to the Delaware State Fairgrounds gate on Corn Crib Road, and walking-distance to the Harrington Raceway & Casino across the fairgrounds parcel. This is the closest hotel to the Fair and fills earliest — book 6 months out for the 10-day Fair window in late July. Free parking, free breakfast, indoor pool and a shared hot tub cover the daily Fair-week rhythm. Expect Fair-week premium pricing and consider a room away from the highway side for quieter sleep.

For Harrington Raceway & Casino gambler Is the Quality Inn close to Harrington Raceway & Casino?

Yes — the casino and raceway are 5 minutes away on the fairgrounds parcel. Harrington Raceway carries 800+ slot machines, table games, sportsbook and Delaware's oldest harness-racing meet on the half-mile oval. Ask about casino-rate blocks at check-in. The Quality Inn also offers free parking and a shared hot tub for late-night post-casino soaks. Cleanliness subratings at 3.7 mean book with modest expectations.

For Bed bug worry Are there bed bug reports at the Quality Inn Harrington?

Yes — a recent 1-star review named room 113 specifically ('room 113 is full of bed bugs, my son and I were severely bitten... My eye and arms are swollen'). We cannot verify current status. Best practice on arrival: request a different room number, inspect the mattress corners and headboard seams before unpacking, keep luggage on the luggage rack away from beds, and use hotel laundry hot-water settings after check-out. Combined with cleanliness subrating 3.7, this is a book-with-inspection value hotel, not a set-and-forget stay.

For Dover Air Force Base family visitor Is Harrington a good base for Dover Air Force Base visits?

Yes as a cheaper alternative to Dover itself. The Quality Inn Harrington is about 20 minutes south of Dover Air Force Base via US-13 — under $85 nightly on typical dates versus higher Dover-proper rates. Free parking, pet-friendly rooms, free breakfast and a shared hot tub cover a base-visit rhythm. Confirm any AFB-rate block and consider the honest 3.7 cleanliness signal before booking.

For In-room jacuzzi couple Does the Quality Inn Harrington have in-room jacuzzis?

No — the hotel has an indoor pool and a shared hot tub in TripAdvisor amenities but no in-room jacuzzi or in-room whirlpool advertised. For a Delaware in-room-jacuzzi or historic-B&B romance property, drive 25 minutes east to Milton for the Mansion Farm Inn, 20 minutes north to Dover for the 5.0-rated State Street Inn B&B (shared outdoor hot tub), 45 minutes southeast to Rehoboth Beach for The Bellmoor Inn & Spa or the Avenue Inn & Spa, or 60 minutes north to Odessa for the 5.0-rated Miller-Dunham House B&B — Delaware's top-rated stay.

For Rehoboth Beach transit stop Is Harrington a good stop on a Rehoboth Beach road trip?

It works as a cheaper cost-conscious overnight about 45 minutes northwest of Rehoboth Beach via DE-1. Beach-transit traffic on DE-1 peaks Friday afternoons southbound and Sunday afternoons northbound in summer — a Harrington overnight can beat the beach-town hotel prices. The Quality Inn has an indoor pool and a shared hot tub for pre-beach soaks. Set expectations: 3.5 rating, 3.7 cleanliness, and recent honest bed-bug and mold flags.

Why trust us

Hand-verified. No AI filler.

Every hotel on this page has been personally verified to have a private, in-room hot tub or jacuzzi — not a shared pool tub, not a bathroom soaker, not a spa amenity you have to book. We cross-check three sources for every listing: the hotel's own room photos and descriptions, recent guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and direct confirmation from the hotel where unclear. We don't take payment for placement, and we don't generate listings with AI. If a hotel's tub status changes or a property closes, the page updates the next time we re-verify the city (Dothan was last checked May 2026).

Last verified · May 2026