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The best hotels in Daytona Beach sit right on the sand along State Road A1A, known locally as Atlantic Avenue. They run from the busy Main Street Pier and Boardwalk area south into quieter Daytona Beach Shores, plus one hotel by Daytona International Speedway. Daytona Beach is about 70 miles from Orlando, so it works as a beach add-on after Disney or Universal or as a race-weekend base.
The extras are what set these hotels apart. Some include a hot breakfast and charge $15 or less to park. Others add a nightly resort fee plus $35 or more for parking. This guide compares nine hotels using each hotel’s official pages, so you can see the real cost before you pick.
Quick answer: For a lively oceanfront resort near the Boardwalk, book the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. Families who want to walk to the pier should look at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. For a quieter spa resort, choose The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores. Value hunters should compare the Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront (free hot breakfast) and Hyatt Place Daytona Beach-Oceanfront (free breakfast, and parking was free at last check). Race fans should stay at The DAYTONA, across from the Speedway.
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How we chose the best hotels in Daytona Beach
We picked eight hotels directly on the beach in Daytona Beach and Daytona Beach Shores, plus one hotel at ONE DAYTONA for Speedway events. We judged them on beach access, verified amenities, the real cost once resort fees and parking are added, and how easy it is to get to the pier, the Speedway and Orlando.
Facts come from each hotel’s official website, checked in October 2026. Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt block automated visits, so for their hotels we used archived copies of the official pages from November 2025 to June 2026, marked “at last check.” Distances are rounded road distances without traffic. We did not stay at these hotels, and we don’t publish scores or fixed prices.
Daytona Beach hotels compared
| Hotel | Area | Breakfast | Parking or fee* | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach | Boardwalk area | Paid, kids’ deal | $39 resort fee; self-park $35 | Couples, live music |
| Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort | By the pier | Buffet, paid | Resort charge; self-park $35 | Families, the pier |
| The Shores Resort & Spa | Daytona Beach Shores | Paid | $35 resort fee; self-park $35 | Spa, quieter beach |
| Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort | Near the pier | Paid | Self-park $28, valet $40 | Infinity pool, suites |
| Delta Hotels Daytona Beach Oceanfront | Daytona Beach Shores | Restaurant on site | $17 a day | Balconies, mid-range |
| Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront | North of the pier | Free, hot | $15 a day | Breakfast included |
| Hyatt Place Daytona Beach-Oceanfront | Daytona Beach Shores | Free | Free at last check | Value, dogs |
| Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront | North Daytona Beach | Paid | $10 a day | Budget oceanfront |
| The DAYTONA, Autograph Collection | ONE DAYTONA | Paid, $15 credit | $28 fee incl. parking | Race fans |
*Nightly rates from each hotel’s official page at our last check (November 2025 to October 2026), before tax. Fees and parking change often, so confirm them before you book. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
1. Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
The Hard Rock sits at 918 North Atlantic Avenue, about a mile north of the Main Street Pier by road. It has 200 rooms and suites, many with ocean-facing balconies, plus an oceanfront pool with private cabanas, the Rock Spa and Salon, a 24-hour Body Rock fitness center and the Roxity Youth Club for kids. Sessions Restaurant and the Wave Terrace host live music, and you can borrow a Fender guitar to play in your room.
A king room sleeps two, or three with the sofa bed, and a two-queen room sleeps four, children included. The Oceanfront Sun Porch Rooms have extended balconies near the Wave Terrace.
- Why stay: A full resort with a spa, a kids’ club, live music and ocean views.
- Getting there: About 8 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport and roughly 6.5 miles from the Speedway. Plan on about 1 hour 30 minutes from Universal without traffic.
- Good to know: At the time of writing, the resort fee is $39 plus tax a night. It covers premium Wi-Fi, Roxity Youth Club access and free breakfast at Sessions for kids under 9 with each adult breakfast entrée. Self-parking is $35 plus tax a night and overnight valet $42 plus tax. Up to two cats or dogs of 50 pounds or less are allowed for $150 per pet per stay, and the main guest must be 21 or older.
Best for: Couples and families who want a resort atmosphere, live music and a kids’ club on the beach.
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2. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
The Hilton is the big full-service resort in the middle of the action. At 100 North Atlantic Avenue it is about 0.4 mile by road from the Main Street Pier, so you can walk to the pier and the Boardwalk. Hilton lists 744 rooms, and says the resort has seven restaurants and bars, pools, a fitness center, shops, a spa and a kid zone.
Dining is the main reason to choose it. Doc Bales’ Grill serves a daily breakfast buffet with an omelet station, and there’s also Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Tex-Mex at Don Rico’s, McCoy’s Rum Room, a Starbucks and the seasonal Waves Beach Bar.
- Why stay: The most restaurants and bars on site of any hotel here, with the pier on foot.
- Getting there: About 7.5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport and 6 miles from the Speedway. It’s roughly 67 miles from Universal, about 1 hour 30 minutes without traffic.
- Good to know: At last check (January 2026), Hilton listed a daily resort charge. It covers Wi-Fi, an hour of beach bike and boogie board rental and one kids’ breakfast with a paid adult buffet; the amount shows when you book. Overnight self-parking was $35, in a lot across the street, and valet $50. Pets up to 75 pounds were allowed for a $100 non-refundable fee.
Best for: Families who want to walk to the pier and have plenty of dining choices without driving.
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3. The Shores Resort & Spa
The Shores is at 2637 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores, about 3.5 miles south of the pier. Rooms look out over the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. Ground-floor cabana rooms open onto the pool deck.
There’s plenty to do on site: an oceanfront pool with a separate kiddie pool, beachside fire pits with a free s’mores kit, the Indulge Spa, a 24-hour fitness center, an arcade, free bike rentals, and bocce, pickleball and shuffleboard. Azure Oceanfront Dining serves breakfast, and the Tiki Hut Barefoot Beach Bar is on the sand.
- Why stay: A full spa resort on a quieter stretch of beach.
- Getting there: From Orlando, the resort’s directions use I-4 East, I-95 South and Beville Road. That’s about 68 miles from Universal, roughly 1 hour 30 minutes without traffic. The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is about 8 miles south.
- Good to know: The resort fee is $35 a night per room at the time of writing. It covers Wi-Fi, beach yoga, bike rentals and fitness-center access. Self-parking is $35 a night, and valet is $40 with unlimited in-and-out privileges. Up to two cats or dogs of 50 pounds or less are welcome for $80 a day plus a $250 refundable deposit, but not on the pool deck or the beach.
Best for: Couples and families who want spa time and a calmer beach without giving up resort amenities.
4. Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
The Daytona Grande is at 422 North Atlantic Avenue, under a mile from the pier. Its pool deck is the draw. The resort says it has the only infinity pool on Daytona Beach, and it also has a separate 105-foot pool, a hot tub and the Breakwater Pool Bar. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. Suites go up to two bedrooms, with a king bedroom, a two-queen bedroom and a sleeper sofa.
For dinner, The Abalone overlooks the beach and serves seafood and prime meats. There are also four fire pits with drinks and light bites, and in-room dining from breakfast to late night.
- Why stay: A dramatic infinity pool, ocean views and two-bedroom suites close to the pier.
- Getting there: About 8 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport and 6 miles from the Speedway.
- Good to know: At the time of writing, overnight valet is $40, and covered self-parking across North Atlantic Avenue is $28 for 24 hours. The FAQ doesn’t list a resort fee, so check the total when you book. Pets aren’t allowed (service animals are), and at least one registered guest must be 21 or older.
Best for: Groups and families who want a two-bedroom suite and a showpiece pool.
5. Delta Hotels Daytona Beach Oceanfront
This Marriott-brand hotel at 2505 South Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores is a solid mid-range choice. Marriott says its recently renovated rooms all have private balconies. The pool area has a pool bar, a hot tub, private cabanas and beach access, and the Oceanview Terrace Bar and Grill serves American food with ocean views.
- Why stay: A balcony in every room, a refreshed pool deck and cheaper parking than the bigger resorts.
- Getting there: About 3 miles south of the pier and 7 miles from the Speedway. Daytona Beach International Airport is about 8 miles away by road (Marriott says 9.3).
- Good to know: At last check (June 2026), on-site parking was $17 a day, with a nearby overflow lot at the same rate. There’s a limit of two vehicles per room and no oversized vehicles or trailers. Pets aren’t allowed, though service animals are welcome. Check-in is at 4 p.m.
Best for: Couples and small families who want an oceanfront balcony at a mid-range price.
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6. Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront
The Hampton Inn at 1024 North Atlantic Avenue is the easy pick if you want breakfast included on the beach. Hilton lists a free hot breakfast buffet, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, beach access, free Wi-Fi and EV charging. It’s about 1.5 miles from the pier.
- Why stay: Free hot breakfast, oceanfront rooms and low parking costs, which keep the total bill down.
- Getting there: About 8.5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport and 7 miles from the Speedway.
- Good to know: At last check (June 2026), self-parking was $15 a day and there was no valet. Up to two dogs or cats were allowed for a $75 non-refundable fee ($125 for stays of five nights or more). We didn’t see a resort charge listed. Check-in is at 4 p.m.
Best for: Families and road-trippers who want breakfast included and a simple, good-value beach stay.
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7. Hyatt Place Daytona Beach-Oceanfront
Hyatt Place sits at 3161 South Atlantic Avenue, toward the southern end of Daytona Beach Shores. Its rooms are suite-like, with separate sleeping and living areas, and many face the ocean. Free breakfast is served daily at The Breakfast Bar, with eggs, waffles, breakfast tacos, fruit and yogurt. Hyatt also lists a newly renovated pool.
- Why stay: Free breakfast, extra living space and, at last check, free parking, which make it one of the best-value oceanfront stays here.
- Getting there: About 5 miles south of the pier and 9 miles from the Speedway. It’s the farthest from the Boardwalk of the beach hotels on this list.
- Good to know: At last check (December 2025), Hyatt listed free self-parking. Dogs are welcome for $100 per stay of 1 to 6 nights or $200 for 7 to 30 nights. The limit is two dogs, 50 pounds each and 75 pounds combined. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out at noon.
Best for: Budget-minded families and dog owners who want an oceanfront room with breakfast included.
8. Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront
The Hilton Garden Inn is at 2560 North Atlantic Avenue, on the north side of Daytona Beach, toward Ormond Beach. Hilton lists 141 rooms, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, beach access and an on-site restaurant. Breakfast costs extra.
- Why stay: The lowest parking cost of the oceanfront hotels with a fee, plus a pool and restaurant on the beach.
- Getting there: About 3 miles from the pier and 8.5 miles from the Speedway. From Orlando International Airport it’s about 74 miles, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes without traffic.
- Good to know: At last check (June 2026), self-parking was $10 a day with no in-and-out privileges, and there was no valet or airport shuttle. Up to two dogs or cats were allowed for $75 for 1 to 4 nights and $125 for five nights or more.
Best for: Couples and travelers on a budget who want an oceanfront room and don’t mind driving to the Boardwalk.
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9. The DAYTONA, Autograph Collection
The DAYTONA is the one inland pick, and it’s here for race weekends. It’s at 1870 Victory Circle in ONE DAYTONA, the shopping and dining district directly across from Daytona International Speedway. The hotel puts the track about half a mile away. Rooms and suites have racing-themed décor, mini-fridges and Nespresso machines, and some balconies face the Speedway. There’s a resort-style pool with cabanas, a hot tub, fire pits and a fitness center.
Blue Flame, the car-themed restaurant and bar, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking Victory Circle, and ONE DAYTONA has more restaurants and a movie theater nearby.
- Why stay: You can walk to the Speedway on race days, and you get a boutique hotel with a pool.
- Getting there: About 4 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport and about 5 miles from the pier. From Universal it’s about 62 miles, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes without traffic. The hotel says it no longer runs an airport or local shuttle.
- Good to know: At the time of writing, a $28 nightly destination fee includes a $15 daily food and drink credit at Blue Flame, parking, bike rentals, beach chairs and coolers, enhanced Wi-Fi and a welcome cocktail for two. The hotel’s FAQ says reservations can be canceled up to 48 hours before check-in by calling; a Booking.com reservation follows the terms shown when you book.
Best for: Race fans and anyone attending a Speedway event who doesn’t need to be on the sand.
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How to choose a Daytona Beach hotel
Daytona Beach vs Daytona Beach Shores
Hotels near the Main Street Pier put you by the Boardwalk, the bandshell, the Ocean Center and plenty of restaurants. Daytona Beach Shores, to the south, is mostly condos and hotels. It’s quieter at night and closer to the Marine Science Center and the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse.
Add up the real nightly cost
At the Hard Rock and The Shores, the resort fee plus self-parking adds about $70 to $74 a night before tax at the time of writing. The Hampton Inn, Hyatt Place and Hilton Garden Inn keep extras low, and two of them include breakfast. Compare the total with taxes and fees for your dates, not just the room rate.
Watch the event calendar
Race weeks and motorcycle rallies fill hotels fast and push rates up, and some hotels charge special-event parking rates. Check the dates in the FAQ below before you book a simple beach break, or reserve early if you’re coming for an event.
Driving and parking on the beach
Volusia County lets you drive and park on the sand in designated areas. At the time of writing, visitors pay $30 a day to drive on the beach and $20 a day at county off-beach lots, with annual passes at $150 and $100. City-owned lots, such as Breakers Oceanfront Park, aren’t covered by county passes. For more beach-day detail, read our guide to beaches near Orlando, with drive times and parking.
Traveling with a pet
Six of these hotels accept pets, with very different fees; the Daytona Grande and Delta don’t, and The DAYTONA’s site doesn’t say, so ask before you book. For the park part of your trip, see our list of pet-friendly hotels in Orlando near Disney and Universal.
Other beach towns to compare
New Smyrna Beach, just south, is lower-rise and quieter. Compare the best hotels in New Smyrna Beach if Daytona feels too busy. For the Space Coast, rocket launches and Port Canaveral cruises, see our picks for the best hotels in Cocoa Beach. If you’re still deciding where to base the park part of your trip, start with our guide on where to stay in Orlando.
Driving north along the coast? Historic St. Augustine is a natural next stop; see our guide to the best hotels in St. Augustine.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Daytona Beach from Orlando?
The Main Street Pier is about 67 miles from Universal Orlando and about 76 miles from Disney Springs by road, mostly on I-4. Without traffic, that’s about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes. Orlando International Airport is about 71 miles away. Orlando Sanford International Airport is closer, at about 47 miles, so see our hotels near Orlando Sanford Airport if you fly in there. Allow extra time on weekends and event days.
Which Daytona Beach hotels are closest to the pier and Boardwalk?
The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is the closest of our picks, about 0.4 mile from the Main Street Pier by road, so you can walk. The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort is just under a mile away. The Hard Rock and the Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront are about 1 to 1.5 miles north. The Daytona Beach Shores hotels are 3 to 5 miles south, so you’ll likely drive.
Is it better to stay in Daytona Beach or Daytona Beach Shores?
Stay in Daytona Beach, near the pier, if you want to walk to the Boardwalk, restaurants and nightlife. Choose Daytona Beach Shores if you prefer a quieter beach, fewer crowds and calmer evenings. The Shores Resort & Spa, Delta Hotels and Hyatt Place are all there. The pier is about a 10-minute drive from most Shores hotels without traffic.
Which Daytona Beach hotels include free breakfast?
Of the hotels in this guide, the Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront includes a free hot breakfast buffet, and Hyatt Place Daytona Beach-Oceanfront includes a free daily breakfast. The Hard Rock’s resort fee covers free breakfast for kids under 9 with each adult breakfast entrée. At the Hilton, one kids’ breakfast with a paid adult buffet is included in the resort charge. Elsewhere, breakfast costs extra.
When is Daytona Beach busiest for hotels?
Race weeks and motorcycle rallies are the busiest times. The Speedway lists the Rolex 24 for January 28 to 31, 2027 and the DAYTONA 500 for February 21, 2027. Bike Week runs March 5 to 14, 2027, and Biketoberfest is October 15 to 18, 2026. Hotels fill early and rates rise, and some add special-event parking fees. Book well ahead, or pick other dates.
Can you drive on the beach in Daytona Beach?
Yes. Volusia County allows driving and parking on the sand in designated areas. At the time of writing, visitors pay $30 a day, and Volusia residents with a registered vehicle drive free. Stay seaward of the conservation markers, follow the posted speed limit, keep your headlights on and leave a front window open. Ramps open and close with conditions, so check the Volusia Beaches app first.
Bottom line
The best hotels in Daytona Beach come down to location and extras. Choose the Hilton or the Hard Rock to be near the pier, The Shores for a quieter spa resort, the Hampton Inn or Hyatt Place for free breakfast, and The DAYTONA for race weekends. Confirm parking and resort fees for your dates, and if you’re traveling in late summer or fall, read our guide to Orlando hurricane season. Check rates at The Shores Resort & Spa or compare the other picks above.
Sources checked in October 2026: Volusia County Beach Driving and Parking, Daytona International Speedway, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Hotel Policies, The Shores Resort & Spa FAQs, Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort FAQs.