Holiday Inn Express & Suites OCEANFRONT DAYTONA BCH SHORES by IHG

Clean, perfect view of the ocean, staff was great, the parking was free which means a lot considering other places charge you daily fee and valet fees but overall it was perfect and clean no bugs or anything like that. I’m very selective with my rooms

The continental breakfast was delicious. Warm cinnamon rolls, fresh-made pancakes, omelets, amazing coffee machines that freshly grind your coffee beans. Anytime we had a request during our stay, it was immediately fulfilled. Front desk staff was very kind and accommodating. Hotel and pool are very clean. Super easy beach access. Overall would absolutely stay here again.

I stayed at the HI Express Daytona Beach Shores a few times before. It is not a new hotel but everything is taken care of and okay. The rooms are spacious and have everything needed. The complementary breakfast offers a variety of items. I was able to watch an Atlas V launch all the way from liftoff to stage separation during the night. It was a clear night and I was able to follow the glowing Atlas V flying towards north east. I used a tele lens to follow its path and was able to see booster separation. I guess this is only possible when there is no moon light and the sky is absolutely clear. It was a great experience and I recommend to anyone this way of watching a rocket launch that is flying in this particular direction.

This hotel was very convenient and helpful to our large group. We had different reservations at a hotel up the street that was not clean but Holiday Inn Express came through in a clutch to accommodate our group with 37 rooms at the last minute, after midnight. Thank you so much.

I honestly don't know where to start. We have stayed at this hotel before and had a great experience which is why we booked again. We will never book this place again. We checked in Friday night after prepaying for a two-night stay, upon arrival we were given our key and sent on our way. We go to the room number listed on the little envelope the key comes in, the door wouldn't open, we go back downstairs, try again as instructed. The door still didn't open until someone opened the door (the room was already occupied) now this may seem small but it's actually a BIG deal and a HUGE mistake. This could have gone horribly wrong very quickly. We go back downstairs to inform the front desk of what happened, the young man was very rude and nonchalant about HIS error stating that's how he writes his numbers, the card had #714 on it which looks NOTHING like #719. Rather than him acknowledging his error he'd rather explain the WHY. Once we got in our room, we got locked out the balcony door, called maintenance who showed up with no tools, only to have to go get them to fix the door. We came back Saturday afternoon after spending the day at the beach to our room door being ajar. Thankfully nothing was missing. We requested an extended stay on Sunday to allow a little more time to get our things together before traveling back home. Trent (the same guy who gave us an occupied room) was at the desk when I spoke to Millie (she was super helpful) about the extended stay until 2PM. While I was stepping out of the shower the guy from the front desk (Trent) was attempting to use his key to enter the room, saying "oh you guys have extending stay until 2PM right" to which my fiancé responded yes. We were both extremely confused because if you know the stay is extended WHY are you using your key to enter the room. This was the worst stay I've ever had. Side note, there was only ONE elevator working for ALL guess, which just added to the frustration, we talked to many people who were very unhappy regarding their stay. I said all that to say 10 outta 10-I DO NOT RECOMMED.

This is our second time staying at this property and we love it. We really enjoy the ocean front views seeing porpoises in the morning and birds flying at the same level as the room. We also enjoy sitting and waking on the beach. The room rates are reasonable whether points or cash. It is nice to see the ocean while having breakfast. There are restaurants within walking distance. Electric charging for vehicle is free once you figure it out. I also enjoyed walking in the beach.

⭐ 1-Star Review – Extremely Disappointing Experience for an IHG Gold Elite Member Hotel: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oceanfront Daytona Beach Shores Stay: 05/01/2026 – 05/03/2026 Room: 1016 As an IHG Gold Elite Member and long-time Holiday Inn Club Vacations owner, this was honestly one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve had in years. I redeemed 130,000 IHG points for this stay (equivalent to roughly $1,500+ in HOA fees, annual ownership costs, and reservation fees), yet I was treated worse than at many low-budget roadside motels. RESERVATION / CHECK-IN When booking, I specifically requested a room AWAY from the elevator. Upon arrival around 9:00 PM on a Friday night: * no acknowledgment of Elite Gold status * no welcome * no hospitality whatsoever The front desk employee acted completely indifferent to our presence. To make things worse, we were assigned Room 1016, literally DIRECTLY in front of the elevator doors — approximately 3 feet away from the elevator entrance. I immediately returned to the front desk and explained that my reservation specifically requested a room away from elevators. The employee barely even looked at the computer and instantly replied: “We are sold out tonight. Come back tomorrow morning.” No effort was made to assist. No attempt to search another floor. No concern whatsoever. Even after mentioning my IHG Gold Elite status, it clearly meant absolutely nothing to the staff. ROOM CONDITION The room itself was shocking: * extremely humid * strong mold/mildew smell * air conditioning was OFF upon arrival * room felt stuffy and unhealthy We had to immediately open the balcony door just to breathe fresh air. Later we realized the A/C barely cooled the room at all. Regardless of temperature settings, the room seemed locked around 78–80°F and never properly cooled during the entire stay. To make things even worse, the TV remote control did not work at all. We literally had to get out of bed every single time just to: * turn the TV on/off * adjust volume * change channels I even attempted to replace the batteries myself, but the battery compartment was screwed shut, making it impossible for guests to access. Again, another example of poor maintenance and lack of basic room inspection. CUSTOMER SERVICE Later that same Friday evening, around 9:30 PM, I returned to the front desk simply asking for recommendations for nearby restaurants or bars. Remember: this is a BEACHFRONT hotel area on a Friday night, where multiple restaurants are obviously open nearby. The same employee responded: “I don’t know any.” I even asked again: “Any restaurant nearby at all?” Again: “I don’t know.” It is honestly unbelievable that a lobby/front desk employee at a beachfront hotel claims to know ZERO nearby restaurants or bars around the property where he works. ELEVATOR ISSUES The next morning we discovered that only ONE of the two elevators was functioning. Guests were waiting 10+ minutes just to go dow

We just came back from a night stay here. However, was supposed to be 2 nights but decided to leave early due to the quality of this place. Upon entering the room, it had a musty smell. The furniture was very old, and the pull-out bed was uncomfortable feeling every spring. The room didn't have bedding, so we had to call for housekeeping which was delivered from the same person checking us in. The balcony needs cleaned regularly and needs work on the locks. There was black mold growing above the shower. The air conditioner is very loud. Old fixture in the bathroom with cigarettes stains in the shelving. But what really got us was a plug-in receptacle under the desk with no cover, a potential danger. Others were loose. I do understand it is a "beach hotel" but the room and entire hotel for that matter is very dated. If it did indeed have updated recently, it was very limited with little effort. We have stayed at a Holiday Inn by IHG in the past and this one is very different. There are many positive comments and good reviews regarding this place and that's what persuaded us as we didn't know where to vacation at Daytona as we've never been there before, but if you want a good experience and good quality do your research as we will next time.