Located on Florida's Atlantic coast, Daytona Beach (Daytona) remains one of the most popular destinations in the Sunshine State. During college spring break, large numbers of students head to the area and in October during Bike Week, motorcycle enthusiasts descend upon the city. Daytona allows people to drive on its vast beach close to where anglers and sunbathers enjoy the usually warm weather. The numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs keep tourists and locals busy after sunset and amusement parks and arcades provide beach alternatives for kids. Variously sized condominiums, hotels and motels overlook the shore and many cater to budget travelers.
The Sun Viking Lodge, provides a fun environment for families seeking a beach location and plenty of amenities. The lodge contains a fitness room, sauna, hot tub, heated outdoor and indoor pools, a children's pool, 60-foot water slide and a playground. With direct access to the beach, guests choose between sunbathing poolside or on the sand while active people enjoy basketball, swimming or shuffleboard. Standard rooms feature Wi-Fi, cable television, hair dryers, microwaves and coffee makers. Nearby attractions include a golf course, and several local restaurants. As of September, 2010, rooms start at $60 per night.
Sun Viking Lodge
2411 South Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
800-815-2846
sunviking.com
Situated on the Atlantic coastline in Daytona Beach, Tropical Winds, provides an inexpensive option for tourists with rooms, that in September, 2010, were priced starting at $55 per night. The standard rooms have a balcony and a 27 inch television, refrigerator, microwave, iron, hair dryer, dining chairs and table. Efficiency apartments, that accommodate up to four guests, feature ovens and, as of September, 2010, start at just $65 a night. Hotel amenities include a heated indoor pool, an outside pool by the ocean, shuffleboard, Wi-Fi, games room and laundry service. The hotel boasts a multilingual staff able to serve foreign visitors needs.
Tropical Winds
1398 North Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
800-815-2846
tropicalwindshotel.com
Overlooking the Atlantic, Days Inn Daytona Oceanfront, offers guests a budget location with lots of amenities. The hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool spa tub, oceanside deck and a game room offering shuffleboard. As of September, 2010, rooms begin at $50 per night. Standard rooms include satellite television, Wi-Fi, iron, coffee maker, microwave, and balcony views of the ocean. A nearby kennel caters to pet owners and vendors offer windsurfing, jet-ski rentals, and snorkeling within easy walking distance of the hotel.
Days Inn Daytona Oceanfront
3357 South Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
386-767-8737
daysinn.com
