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Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

6/8/2021

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Review of Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Discover The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Only an hour away from the Baltimore, Maryland, you'll find a true hidden gem, The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Kent Island, Maryland. Well-known for over 15 years for its gorgeous wedding venue by the waterfront, the Inn with 77 rooms and suites is perfect for your event or a relaxing, comfortable getaway. If visiting for a wedding or event, they provide an easy commute between the Beach Club and the Inn via private shuttles. There are different types of accommodations depending where you want to be on the property. During our stay in 2021, we chose the main Inn and enjoyed a "Manor Suite". All of the suites are located on the fourth floor of the building, allowing wonderful panoramic views. In 2024, we also had the opportunity to stay here for a wedding. The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is a spectacular wedding venue! For this visit, we enjoyed a King Room in The Barn.
What I enjoyed was the exclusive resort feel with large resort amenities. The luxurious perks in the rooms, along with well-manicured grounds and excellent dining, are things that I look for when wanting to escape for a short getaway in the Maryland region. Don't hesitate to bring your Tesla or other electric car. They have chargers on property, as well as numerous Tesla super chargers in the area. 
Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
The Inn has plenty of complimentary parking. Even electric charging stations for your Tesla or other electric car
Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Lovely seating areas in the lobby with a fabulous gift and sundry shop
Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
I love the game style seating area in the lobby. Complete with Kent Islands version of Monopoly
The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding Venue
Gorgeous waterfront sunset views!

Manor Suite

This is where we stayed and what a fantastic suite! As described when we booked our room at The Inn at Chesapeake Inn Beach Club, "The Manor Suite is located on the fourth floor overlooking The Inn gardens and common lawn. The suite offers a separate king bedroom and living room with a pull out queen sofa bed. Its most distinctive feature is the built in wet bar with seating for four and gas fireplace. A luxurious modern full bathroom features a soaking tub and walk-in shower with an additional half bathroom off the living room. European bath essentials and bath linens. Guests can enjoy in room coffee service and an under counter refrigerator." 
The photos below are of our Manor Suite, Room 403. A few tips from our visit:
  • The sofa bed in the living area is very comfortable (passed approval from our teenage son!) Just ask at the front desk and housekeeping will quickly make up the bed for you
  • You'll enjoy complimentary bottled water left in the suite each day
  • There are plenty of outlets for your electronics and chargers
Pro Tip: If you are staying in a suite on the fourth floor, don't forget to stop on either the second or third floor for ice. There is not an ice machine on the fourth floor. Of course, ice is complimentary.
Manor Suite Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
It was above 90 degrees during our visit, but this fireplace was lovely in the evening
Manor Suite Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
The king bedroom also includes lots of storage space with a closet (including an ironing board and iron), dresser, and television
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This bar has a very spacious min-fridge behind it, along with a microwave. Lots of room to eat!
Manor Suite Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
I can't say enough about this gorgeous, spacious bathroom! Also, a half-bath is off the living room

The Barn

This is how the Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club website quaintly describes The Barn experience: ​"The Barn, a standalone farm-style building featuring 18 guest rooms. Overlooking four acres of gardens, courtyards, fire pits, fountains and activity lawns, The Barn will sit directly across from The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, complimenting the property’s existing structures, while completing the initial Inn quad. Working exclusively in collaboration with Restoration Hardware on the interior design elements, featuring all Restoration Hardware furnishings, fixtures and accessories. Experience luxury on the Eastern Shore."
The Barn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
A sweet space in the lobby of The Barn was very useful
The Barn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Love the Barn doors that keep with the theme. Lots of closet space behind them
The Barn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Elegant hallways
The Barn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Lots of seating and such a comfortable bed

The Grounds at the Inn

This part of Maryland is known for seafood (think crabs, oysters, Rockfish) along with its farms. Maryland tomatoes, corn, and cantaloupe are some of my favorites. I love that The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club incorporates this theme in the resort. You can stroll through fresh produce gardens they farm to use in the restaurants. It was fun trying to name the plant! We spied strawberries, purple basil, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, mint, just to name a few. They even have an array of hops that they bring to a local brewery every year to produce their own draft beer. 
The grounds are lovely. Small, intimate sitting areas are found all over. A few even have private fire pits. You'll discover cornhole games and two small dipping pools that are warm and refreshing. Towels are provided for guests to use on the comfortable lounge and oversized chairs. It can get very warm, but they have lots of shaded space. The Spa is rumored to be wonderful, but I didn't get to try it this visit. (Now I have an excuse to come back!)
Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
If a farm theme can be upscale, this is the place!
Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Beautiful fountains adorn the main walkway
Garden at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
One of the many buildings on the property with intimate outdoor seating spots to enjoy
Grounds at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
This cozy seating area has a firepit for those chilly nights
Gardens Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
One of the beautiful sections of the chef's gardens
Beer at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Hops grow up the vines until ready to be picked
Pools at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
There are two "dipping" pools, perfectly sized to cool off
Fire pits at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Around 8 PM at night, the fire pits are ablaze and beautiful! Bring over a drink and enjoy
Property at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
A night time stroll is magical but HINT: bring your bug repellent!

The Market

Start the morning with homemade biscuits with egg, cheese, and a variety of meats, or the quiche of the day, avocado toast, or one of many other delicious specialties. Breakfast at The Market at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club is open daily from 7 AM to 11 AM. Lunch starts at 11 AM and has incredible panini's, soups (Maryland Vegetable Crab and Cream of Crab) and a terrific selection of many other selections. You can get everything packed to-go and enjoy in your room (we loved dining at the bar in our Manor Suite) or sit at a table inside or right outside of The Market. There is also an extensive beverage counter filled with chilled water, soft drinks, iced teas, wine and beer. 
​While you are waiting for your food to-go, leave time to browse in the adjoining gift shop. It's filled with traditional Maryland  and Kent Island themed snacks, sundries, and souvenirs. ​
Highly recommend the Maryland Crab Soup
Highly recommend the Maryland Crab Soup

Knoxie's Table

Knoxie's Table at The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club offers guests and locals indoor and outdoor dining for dinner and drinks. With an outside patio, they often have live music to entertain diners. We loved listening to the artist during our stay. Follow the Facebook page to see  upcoming events they have planned. The atmosphere inside is rustic and charming. But where ever you decide to dine, the food is superb. They use the freshest seafood and the produce is just steps away in their chef's garden.
The Knoxie's Table cocktails change regularly on the menu and one is more refreshing and tasty than then the next. Our favorite was the unique Fleur de Coco. Made with Bacardi rum, Malibu rum, hibiscus liqueur, fresh grapefruit, and coconut cream, it was sensational! 
Knoxie's at Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Knoxie's Table Crab
The Night's Special: Tempura Soft-Shelled Crab
Knoxie's Table Crab Cakes
Maryland Crab Cakes
Knoxie's Table Tuna Poke
Tuna Poke
Knoxie's Table Tuna Poke
Tuna Poke (sans avocado)
Knoxie's Table Appetizers
Corn & Crab Fritters
Knoxie's Table Appetizers Local
Maryland Crab Dip
Knoxie's Table Dining
Petite Filet with Seared Shrimp
Knoxie's Table Vegetarian
Nuts & Berry Salad with add-on Seared Salmon (also available with add-on chicken, shrimp or crabcake)
They have a mouthwatering dessert selection - everything is homemade, including the ice cream. I recommend the Smith Island Style Cake. It's shown below and decadent! Nine layers of moist cake layered with chocolate...it's a must try. We were full from dinner and ordered this to-go (I never miss dessert!) 
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Outside of the Inn

The Inn in Kent Island is a wonderful place if you are hosting or attending a wedding or event at the waterfront Beach Club. Only steps away from the Inn, you'll find magnificent views of the Bay Bridge, delicious dining at Hemingways, and the beautiful Bay Bridge Marina. If you want to really explore and get exercise at the same time, the Inn offers use of four bicycles for guests to enjoy, as available.
View of the Bay Bridge from Hemingways
View of the Bay Bridge from Hemingways
Bay Bridge Marina
Bay Bridge Marina
Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club
Take a walk around the property for incredible views
Kent Island
The surrounding nature is not to be missed!
If you are visiting with an electric car, there is a dedicated Tesla super charger 5 miles away at a Royal Farms store. You'll also find an EV charging station at the Queenstown Premium Outlets, approximately 8 miles away.
Tesla charging station at Royal Farms
 The sunsets over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge are incredible! This was taken from the fourth floor of the Inn. 
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
In 2021, we decided to explore Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club as our first jaunt post-COVID. Restrictions are non-existent at this point. For memory's sake, here are the COVID precautions that they previously had:
  • Hand-sanitizer stations are visible throughout in the public areas
  • If you'd like to use the fitness room, sign up for a designated time slot for you/your family at the front desk. They will thoroughly clean the fitness machines prior to your arrival
  • Housekeeping is available upon request 
  • They follow current Maryland guidelines - as long as you are vaccinated and comfortable, masks are not required 
  • We found people very courteous going up and down in the elevator and ask before they share the ride
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