Whether you would like a weekend getaway for just the two of you or for an entire family, there are accommodations on Florida's beaches that can fit your budget. Even if money is tight, there are breathtaking shores that you can enjoy, and you don't have to skimp on luxuries to do it. There are affordable accommodations when planning your next Sunshine State getaway.
New Smyrna Beach is located on the central east coast and is a casual and unhurried coastal town. The Hacienda del Sol II is located in the non-driving section of New Smyrna Beach and is a popular place for families, couples, and retirees to stay that are seeking a quieter environment. The beach area consists of 13 miles of white sand, making it a favorite for water sports, including fishing and surfing. Other outdoor activities are golf, hiking, tennis and beachcombing. The condominiums at Hacienda del Sol II feature a swimming pool, shuffleboard court, cable TV, fully furnished kitchens and a living room. The condominiums furnish linens, starter supplies of trash liners, bathroom tissue and bath soap. Laundry facilities are located on each floor, and some rooms have washer and dryer units.
The off-season weekly rate for a one bedroom and one bathroom condominium that sleeps four is $510, as of 2010. There is a cleaning fee and deposit required.
Hacienda del Sol II
4301 South Atlantic Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
800-889-2437
hds2.com
Aunt Martha's Bed & Breakfast is located in Fort Walton Beach, in Florida's Panhandle. The Bed & Breakfast offers nearly 10,000 square feet of living space. There are five guest rooms with each having a private bathroom, telephone and cable TV. A full breakfast is served each morning made from Southern-style recipes. There is an ice machine on the second floor, and laundry services are available. The guest room windows are from the floor to the ceiling and open to the sound of the water and feel of the warm Gulf breezes. Fort Walton Beach offers 24 miles of white sand, where the dolphins play offshore. Golfing, fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling are readily available nearby.
The rates for a room with a view of the water and a queen-sized bed are $105 a night, as of 2010.
Aunt Martha's Bed & Breakfast
315 Shell Avenue, SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-243-6702
auntmarthasbedandbreakfast.com
The Silver Spray Motel is located in Hollywood Beach, Florida, and is just 200 feet from the water. It is conveniently located between the Ft. Lauderdale and the Miami International airports. The motel rooms come with air conditioning, ceiling fans, telephones, satellite TV and full bathrooms. Other amenities offered are off-street parking, a gas grill and shuffleboard. In just minutes, guests are able to enjoy golf, tennis, shopping, water sports, horse and dog races, and hundreds of restaurants. There are five choices for accommodations at the Silver Spray Motel, starting with motel-size rooms, all the way up to a one-bedroom apartment.
In the off peak season, as of 2010, the motel rooms start at $60 for nightly rentals and $300 for weekly rentals. The motel room comes with double and single beds and a refrigerator.
Silver Spray Motel
2115 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood Beach, FL 33019
954-922-3157
silverspraymotel.us
