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#55 of 102 hotels in Daytona Beach
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  • Rooms: 26
Description: American owned & operated, wonderful views from everywhere and southern hospitality - Beachfront. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
3217 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
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3 of 5 stars
western pa
Feb 14, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The Dream Inn is inexpensive, in a nice location, close to attractions & restaurants, and overall is a decent hotel for the money. It is right on the beach, with some rooms overlooking the ocean. The rooms were simple, but reasonably clean and nice. The grounds are pleasant and fairly well cared for. There were a couple of problems, though. One is that there is often no one at the front desk. Someone is there only during a few hours each day and you might have to call someone to get help, if needed. Our biggest problem was a sprinkler system that came on during the small hours of the morning, spraying our door and window (instead of the grass). It made a terrible noise and kept us awake most of two nights. We like quiet, peaceful hotels, not ones with a lot of racket! If you stay at this place, be sure to get a second floor room or one on the ocean side. We're not sure if we would stay there again or recommend it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, nearby attractions
    • Disliked — Noise from sprinklers, only partime staff
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buster1029's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: February 14, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“disgusting,unsanitary,gross place to stay!!”

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1 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Aug 21, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

We booked the Dream Inn for the time of 8-8-07 to 8-17-07. The room was disgusting. The shower had not been cleaned in sometime. I have a video of the slime buildup on the shower walls, with my finger slicing through the grime. The carpets where filthy and they never gave us soap after the first bar! We had to go buy some!
There was a spot on the sheets of one of the beds that was there EVERYDAY! This was proof that the sheets were NEVER changed the whole time we were there! (5 DAYS!) There were cigarette butts and garbage EVERYWHERE by the pool, and in ALL the plants. You could not even enjoy the pool without getting cigarette butts stuck to your feet! I'm an ex-smoker and it grossed ME out! The pool also got dirtier as the days went on so buy the 5fth day it was turning to sand water. You couldn't see the bottom. It was also never cleaned. There was what looked like a condom by the pool on the cement...that was never picked up. NO ONE cleaned at ALL. The balcony of our room was filled with filth and rust, and could not be enjoyed. There was what looked like bird feces on the drawer handle in the kitchen.
In my opinion it was inhabitable. The manager rarely ever there to complain to. Being on vacation we had things planned, we refused to wait around for the times he felt like being there, as it would have destroyed our appointments, and further ruin our vacation.
I finally got to leave a phone complaint on an answering machine after several attempts at that, being told their mailbox was full!

THEY SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO CHARGE THE PRICES THEY CHARGE FOR THIS DUMP! And the post they put on this site about the other customers pictures being posted before the hurricane cleanup is a joke! Its well after hurricane cleanup. They should sell and put a nice condo there. DONT STAY AT THE BAD-Dream Inn!!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — nothing it was disgusting!
    • Disliked — EVERYTHING!
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gkoneski's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 21, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“great fun place!”

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4 of 5 stars
Orlando,Florida
May 9, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Just got home today and had today 05/07/07. Had a great time! Staff is freindly but unobtrusive.
Property is clean! Owners are very nice.
Its an older property, but full of charm. If you like kitcsh and old school Florida. This is a great place.
If you are on a budget,even better. The rates are fair.
Its a place to sit back and enjoy!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the courtyard with the lush foliage and the BBQ grills
    • Disliked — wish the pool was bigger
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puffpup's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 18, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $122 (year-round)
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“A great small town Inn in a big city”

Dream Inn

Apr 20, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We came down on April of 07 and because of bad weather on our flight in, they had everything ready for us. We had called ahead to tell them we would be late and they made sure that we got our key to the room. The room was very clean and very nice. The next morning we linked up with management and they were very wonderful. The owner was very proud of her Inn and we could see it everywhere we walked. For myself and my family this was the best place we could have stayed in. It was not Super 8 or a Hilton but for us it was perfect. It was close to everything we needed to get to. the beach location was great and it was quite. If i were to go back again I would return and stay there. If you like small and quite place to stay with a family touch and not a big chain hotel this is the place. My hats off to the DREAM INN.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — needed another sink in the room
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funnymanMinnesota's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 20, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $122 (year-round)
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“A Pleasant Surprise”

Dream Inn

Mar 28, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a very nice spring break at Dream Inn. My sister and I went on our first "Sisters Trip" in nearly 20 years. This hotel came up while I was browsing AOL's travel site. The price and location were good, so we booked a king room with ocean view.

From the street, the Dream Inn is unimposing. It is older and is built in the 1960's style: A low, concrete block row of rooms. But it immediately proclaims itself as unique by the bright yellow paint job and the replica Statue of Liberty statue outside the office, many dolphin statues, creative tile work, and is a study in bohemian decorations.

The building, pool area, and grounds are immaculate. There isn't even time for sand to be tracked into the beach access causeway between rooms before it is swept away! The room we used contradicted the exterior design. All of the fixtures and furnishings in the room were sparkling clean and new.

We especially liked:
1. Private beach access
2. Cleanliness
3. Good air conditioning
4. Location 3 miles from frantic city center
5. Sweet manager who seems to care about guests and hotel
6. COLD refrigerator that kept canned sodas frosty
7. Cigarette-smoking happy dolphin overlooking pool
8. Yellow "home base" is easy to find again from the beach
9. 10% off with room key at Denny's across the street
10. Easy free parking
11. Security (room safes, special room locks, well-lit grounds)

I recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a sane stay - neither chaotic nor boring - in crazy Daytona Beach during spring break.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean, safe, and secure
    • Disliked — Difficult to see sign from street because it is obscured by banana tree
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Hueytown's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 15, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
Was this review helpful? Yes No
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Average price*: $122 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-733-5916 from Orbitz

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3217 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, Daytona Beach, FL 32118