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The Shores Resort & SpavsBlack Dolphin Inn
Both The Shores Resort & Spa and Black Dolphin Inn are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Shores Resort & Spa is the choice of most writers compared to Black Dolphin Inn. The Shores Resort & Spa is ranked #1 in Daytona Beach with approval from 9 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
The Shores Resort & Spa
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "For an area often associated with enthusiastic car racing fans and boisterous spring breakers, this 2005 retreat is an unexpected oasis." Full review
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Order cocktails at Peck Plaza, a condominium tower next door to the hotel.
Fodor's "Rustic furniture and beds swathed in mosquito netting are a nod to Old Florida at this 11-story beachfront resort, but there's nothing rustic about the amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of Daytona's most elegant offerings, this chic, beachfront boutique has hand-striped walls, a full-service spa and sophisticated color palette." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Swank hotel company, Noble House runs this Hilton, making it a great luxury option. A cottage-like ambience, unlike most Hiltons, gives this hotel a breezy, casual-chic vibe."
Star Service "Located on a prime beachfront plot, perfect for race fans and beachcombers alike, this 11-story pyramidal silhouette is a landmark on Daytona's long white strand." Full review
Gayot "Located on the world's most famous beach, this eleven-story hotel saw the completion of a $33 million renovation in 2005 under Noble House Hotels & Resorts group."
Jetsetter "Luxe digs and a relaxing spa on a sandy island between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale, 212-room Shores Resort & Spa is on a peaceful beach away from the tourist crowds near central Daytona Beach." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This exclusive resort surrounds guests in luxury, from its large rooms and exceptional dining to its white-sand beach, just a few yards from the gorgeous pool deck." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bustling Cocoa Beach is the closest beach town, but the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores is more suitable for sustaining a relaxed mood"
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Black Dolphin Inn Fodor's Travel + Leisure
916 S Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
From $262/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Fodor's "On a quaint residential street, this Spanish-style, three-story inn combines the charm and hospitality of a B&B with modern sensibilities and a chic, coastal-casual vibe." Full review
Travel + Leisure "But for something different, plan a family stay along the river at Black Dolphin Inn, a charming bed-and-breakfast tucked into an oak-lined neighborhood along the Indian River"
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