The Waypoint Rehoboth
37239 Rehoboth Ave Ext
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Malloy's Modern Cabins opened in 1946 as a safe harbor for Black travelers. It's back.
About The Waypoint Rehoboth
The Waypoint Rehoboth sits on the site of Malloy's Modern Cabins, opened in 1946 by Bob and Mary Malloy, one of the few places in the Rehoboth Beach area where Black travelers could stay safely during segregation. The property was listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book, the annual guide that directed Black travelers to businesses where they would be welcomed and safe. The Malloys operated here for more than four decades. The property passed through subsequent owners before eventually closing. Brothers John and Joe Herbert purchased it in 2022 for $1.4 million and undertook a $1.9 million renovation. The Waypoint reopened on July 2, 2025, managed by the Lark Independent hospitality group. The Herberts have kept the Malloy history central to the property's identity. Revelation Craft Brewing Company is moving into the on-site building in Summer 2026.
What The Waypoint Rehoboth Is Known For
The Malloy story is the designation. Bob and Mary Malloy opened these doors in 1946 because Black travelers needed a safe and welcoming place in Rehoboth Beach, and they kept them open for more than forty years. That history is not a marketing overlay, it happened on this block, in this building. The Herberts purchased the property with explicit intention of honoring it. The renovation was thorough, a local craft brewery is moving in, the beach shuttle is included, and the rooms have been rebuilt from studs. All of that matters. But a nearly eighty-year legacy of genuine hospitality, written into the address itself, is what puts The Waypoint in a category of one.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Complimentary golf cart beach shuttle
- Revelation Craft Brewing on-site (Summer 2026)
- Mini refrigerator in every room
- TV
- Walk-in showers
- Complimentary WiFi
- Free on-site parking
- Individually controlled heat and AC
What Guests Love
- The Green Book history is the foundation of the property's identity. The Herberts have kept the Malloy legacy central rather than decorative, it is in the marketing, the materials, and the choices made about what to preserve.
- Complimentary golf cart shuttle to the beach removes the 1.5-mile gap from the stay. You do not need a car to get to the ocean from here.
- Revelation Craft Brewing Company is moving on-site in Summer 2026, making The Waypoint the only motel in Rehoboth where you walk from your room door to a local taproom.
- Cleanliness noted across all early independent reviews. Every guest who has reviewed the property has specifically noted how clean it is.
- Room types include king rooms, double studios, bunk studios, and suites, with several configurations sleeping four or six. The range covers couples, families, and multi-generational groups.
- Park directly in front of your room door. Classic motor court access, intact since 1946.
- The property is in West Rehoboth, a quieter neighborhood than the main commercial strip. You get Rehoboth without the summer-night noise of Rehoboth Avenue.
Worth Knowing
- The beach and boardwalk are about 1.5 miles east, across the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. The complimentary golf cart shuttle handles the distance, plan beach days around shuttle availability and confirm hours when you book.
- The property opened July 2025. Review volume is low: review volume is still building as of mid-2026. The early signal is strong but thin. This is a new operation and the full guest experience picture will take another season to develop.
- Weekend continental breakfast has been mentioned in early guest reports. Confirm the current breakfast policy directly with the property before booking if it matters to your trip.
- Revelation Craft Brewing is slated for Summer 2026 on-site. If this is a specific draw, confirm it has opened before booking.
- Pet policy is unconfirmed. One source says dogs welcome; another says not allowed. Call the property directly to verify before traveling with a dog.
- The property is in West Rehoboth, a residential neighborhood. Downtown Rehoboth Avenue restaurants and shops are 1.5 miles east by shuttle or car.
The Room
Rooms across several configurations, from king rooms to bunk studios that sleep six. Every room has a mini refrigerator, TV, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and a walk-in shower. The renovation is contemporary coastal in character: clean modern finishes, cafe tables, bright bathrooms. Multiple early guests have specifically called out the cleanliness. The range of room types accommodates both couples planning a long weekend and families making Rehoboth an annual trip.
The Grounds
The motor court format is intact: park in front of your room door, exterior-accessed rooms on two stories around a shared lot. The new reception area, built by incorporating a formerly separate adjacent building, gives the arrival a more spacious contemporary feel while the rooms maintain the classic motor court proportions that have been here since the Malloys opened in 1946. Revelation Craft Brewing Company is moving into the on-site building in Summer 2026, which will make The Waypoint the only place in Rehoboth where you walk from your room door to a local taproom. The property is in the West Rehoboth neighborhood, west of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, quieter than the main Rehoboth Avenue commercial strip and about 1.5 miles from the ocean.
The Experience
The complimentary golf cart shuttle to the beach handles the 1.5-mile distance without requiring a car or a long walk. Downtown Rehoboth Avenue restaurants and shops are in the same direction. Guests have described the staff warmth in terms that are specific and consistent: feeling like family rather than guests, which is a different thing from standard hotel hospitality. The property opened in July 2025 and review volume is still building; the early signal is strong, with consistently strong early guest reviews. The Malloy history gives the stay a context and meaning that most beach motels cannot claim, the building has been a welcoming place in this town since 1946, and the current owners are keeping that thread alive.
Details
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Waypoint Rehoboth pet friendly?
No, The Waypoint Rehoboth does not allow pets.
Does The Waypoint Rehoboth have EV charging?
No, The Waypoint Rehoboth does not have EV charging.
Does The Waypoint Rehoboth have WiFi?
Yes, The Waypoint Rehoboth has WiFi.
What is there to do near The Waypoint Rehoboth?
Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk: 1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Cape Henlopen State Park: 5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there. Lewes Historic District: 5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Waypoint Rehoboth from Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk?
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Waypoint Rehoboth from Cape Henlopen State Park?
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is The Waypoint Rehoboth from Lewes Historic District?
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
What is the history of The Waypoint Rehoboth?
The Waypoint Rehoboth occupies the site of Malloy's Modern Cabins, opened in 1946 by Bob and Mary Malloy, an African American couple who created one of the few safe lodging options for Black travelers in the Rehoboth Beach area during segregation. The property was listed in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Malloys operated here for more than four decades before the property changed hands twice and eventually closed. It was purchased in 2022 by brothers John and Joe Herbert and reopened as The Waypoint Rehoboth on July 2, 2025 after a full down-to-the-studs renovation.
How far is The Waypoint Rehoboth from the beach?
The Waypoint Rehoboth is approximately 1.5 miles west of the ocean, across the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. The property provides a complimentary golf cart shuttle to the beach. Confirm shuttle hours when you book.
Does The Waypoint Rehoboth have parking?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available, with spaces directly in front of guest rooms in classic motor court fashion.
When did The Waypoint Rehoboth open?
The Waypoint Rehoboth reopened on July 2, 2025, after an extensive down-to-the-studs renovation. The original building on this site dates to 1946, when Bob and Mary Malloy opened Malloy's Modern Cabins.
What is Revelation Craft Brewing at The Waypoint?
Revelation Craft Brewing Company, a Rehoboth brewery that has operated since 2015, is moving into a building on The Waypoint property in Summer 2026. Once open, guests will be able to walk directly from their room to the taproom. Confirm current status before your stay.
What is Rehoboth Beach, Delaware like?
Rehoboth Beach is a mile-long strand on the Delaware coast with an independent boardwalk, a compact downtown on Rehoboth Avenue, and a character that has remained distinct from the more developed Maryland and Virginia beach towns to the south. Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, founded in Rehoboth in 1995, operates a pub on Rehoboth Avenue. Cape Henlopen State Park, 5 miles north, has one of the most significant undeveloped dune systems on the Mid-Atlantic coast.
Does The Waypoint Rehoboth have a pool?
The Waypoint Rehoboth does not have a pool. The Waypoint Rehoboth is steps from the coast, most guests are here for the beach and shoreline access.
Does The Waypoint Rehoboth include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at The Waypoint Rehoboth.
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Things to Do Near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach and Boardwalk
1.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
The classic Delaware beach town boardwalk runs along the Atlantic for about a mile, with the ocean on one side and a full lineup of restaurants, shops, and arcades on the other. The property's complimentary golf cart shuttle gets you there without a car.
Cape Henlopen State Park
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
One of Delaware's most visited state parks, with ocean swimming beaches, a fishing pier, hiking trails, and WWII-era Fort Miles -- a preserved coastal defense installation with bunkers, fire control towers, and a museum inside an original artillery battery. The park's Gordons Pond trail runs along the Atlantic for more than three miles.
Lewes Historic District
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Delaware's first settlement, established in 1631 by Dutch traders, Lewes has kept its historic character in the blocks between the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and the bay. Independent restaurants, antique shops, and the Zwaanendael Museum anchor a walkable downtown that draws travelers who want a quieter alternative to Rehoboth's main strip.