Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall
48 Geoffrey Dr, Newark, DE 19713, Delaware City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Overview
Sonesta Select Newark Christiana Mall is a 3-star hotel in Newark/Delaware City at 48 Geoffrey Dr, Newark, DE 19713. It’s a laid-back property just off I-95, positioned for quick highway access and short drives to shopping and dining near Christiana Mall. The hotel has a public rating of 3.8/5 based on 704 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as airy and warmly decorated, with Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea/coffee makers. Some rooms include pull-out sofas, and suites add separate living areas. Guest feedback suggests some rooms feel on the smaller side and that parts of the décor and furniture may feel dated.
Dining
Breakfast is available at the hotel, and there’s an informal bistro with a bar and a terrace for casual meals and drinks. On the surrounding commercial corridor near Christiana Mall, guests also mention having a wide variety of nearby food choices.
Amenities & On-site Services
On-site facilities include an indoor pool, a gym, and a business center. Parking is available. The property has also been noted by guests as undergoing renovations at times.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is about 2 miles from Christiana Mall and roughly 6 miles from First State National Historical Park. Nearby points of interest in the wider area include Wilmington & Western Railroad (about 6.1 km), Delaware Children’s Museum (about 9.5 km), The Delaware Contemporary (about 9.8 km), and White Clay Creek State Park (about 10.5 km). Other regional attractions include the Delaware Art Museum, Hagley Museum, Brandywine Zoo, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center, and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (generally about 11–15 km away).
Best for
This hotel is best suited to travelers who want an easy I‑95 stop with straightforward amenities, including an indoor pool, gym, and on-site dining. It’s also a practical base for shoppers and casual weekend visitors thanks to its close proximity to Christiana Mall and access to multiple Wilmington-area museums and parks within a short drive.
Travel tips
If you’re using the hotel as a base, plan on short drives to major attractions: Christiana Mall is close, and Wilmington-area museums and parks are generally within about 6–15 km. Some reviews mention renovations and a dated lobby/fixtures, so consider confirming the current renovation status if that’s important for your stay. Noise has been a concern for some guests, so requesting a quieter room location may help.
What guests say
Guests often highlight a good value for the price and mention positive interactions with staff, with several noting clean beds and comfortable sleep. At the same time, multiple reviews point to the property feeling dated in the lobby and rooms, with wear-and-tear and a need for refresh that renovations may be addressing. Noise is a recurring concern in the excerpts, including reports of loud floors and disruptive guest behavior. A few reviewers also describe operational or service issues such as slow check-in due to staffing and dissatisfaction with how problems were handled, and cleanliness impressions vary from very clean stays to complaints about dirty bathroom conditions and stained linens.
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