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The following is a list of several motels near the boats that we use. THIS LIST IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION OF ANY FACILITY, though we will mention if any of them offer a birder's discount. The prices listed are approximate and do not include tax. Be sure to ask about the rates and conditions when actually making a reservation.

If you have any place that you would recommend that is not on the list, please let us know. Also, if enough people send in comments about the motels that are on this list, we would like to set up a "Participant's Comments" section.

Motels in the Freeport Area

Freeport Motor Inn & Boatel
445 So. Main Street
516-623-9100
Link to Web Site
Price: about $100, depending upon room and season
Comments: About 1 mile from the boat.

Yankee Clipper Motor Inn
295 Main Street
516-379-2005
Price: about $100, depending upon room and season
Comments: Just over 1 mile from the boat.

We are currently looking for more information about nearby hotels, particularly those less expensive than we've found. If you know of any, please let us know.

Food in the Freeport Area
Bagel Dock
347 Guy Lombardo Ave. Opens at 5:00 AM. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches available. 516-771-6978

Dunkin' Donuts
389 Atlantic Avenue. Open 24 hours. Breakfast sandwiches available. 516-625-8788

Dunkin' Donuts
35-37 E. Sunrise Highway. Opens at 5:00 AM. Breakfast sandwiches available. 516-546-3333

Motels in the Belmar, NJ Area

Belmar Motor Lodge
Highway 35 & 10th Ave.
732-681-6600
800-848-8382 (reservations only)
Link to Web Site
Price: about $55-$150, depending upon season
Comments: 2 night minimum in summer, located right across the street from the dock

Comfort Inn
1909 State Route 35, Wall, NJ
732-449-6146
Link to Web Site
Price: from about $65 in winter, higher in summer

Motel Search Sites for Belmar
Mariners Guide - Belmar Region
Internet Lodging Directory - Belmar Region
ChooseHotels.com - Belmar Region

Food in Belmar
7-11 Convenience Store
From Rt 35 northbound, on the right-hand side a few blocks before the dock. Breakfast sandwiches and pre-made sandwiches available. Open 24 hours.

Dunkin' Donuts
Main St. & 11th Avenue. No breakfast sandwiches. Opens at 5:00 AM. 732-681-1333

Freedman's Bakery
Main St. & 8th Avenue. Good breakfast sandwiches. Opens at 6:00 AM. 732-681-2334
Motels in the Lewes, DE Area

Anchorage Motel
4540 Highway 1
Rehoboth Beach, DE
1-800-472-6972
302-645-8320
Link to Web Site
Price: about $50-$170, depending upon season
Comments: Mary's favorite, no minimum stay.

Blue Water Inn
407 E. Market Street
Lewes, DE
800-493-2080
302-645-7832
Link to Web Site
Price: about $100-$150 (winter), check for summer rates
Comments: A bed and breakfast that's a bit more upscale, but might be a good choice if you have a non-birding guest with you. Within walking distance of the dock.
Discounts:Be sure to ask about discount for pelagic participants!

Motel Search Sites for Lewes
Lewes Today
Beach-Net.com

Food in Lewes
Wawa Convenience Store
Rt 1, approximately 3 miles south of Rt 9
You can call ahead to order breakfast and lunch sandwiches so they will be ready for your pickup. The phone number is 302-645-5637.

Motels in the Cape May, NJ Area
The following sites can be used to find accomodations in the Cape May area:
Cape May Bird Observatory Business Supporters

Cape May Times

This Is Cape May...