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Desert Inn Resort – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
900 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
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Ranked #98 of 106 hotels in Daytona Beach
1.5 of 5 stars 311 Reviews
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Raeford, North Carolina, United States
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Worst hotel ever!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
6
people found this review helpful

We were put in a smoking room and tried to change but was told there were none available. We ended up buying scented candles and clorox just to be able to stand the smell. Not only did it smell of cigarette smoke but of mildew and wet socks. The whole place was very eery and not clean. We did stay in this hotel a few years ago and it was much better. I will never stay at the Desert Inn again. Even though the rates are cheaper than other hotels on the beach, it is not worth the smell or the feeling I may catch some sort of germs from filth!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Very Friendly Staff, My kids have had a blast!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The entire staff has been so friendly. The Restaurant/Bar staff are so very nice and the food is good and cheap. This place is so big. The kids and I took a fun tour last night. This is an older hotel and it is under remodeling in some parts. We just love the wall paintings and the architectural design of the place. I would like to come back when the remodeling is complete. I only hope that the true historical design is not lost in the remodel efforts. You cannot beat what you get for the price. We are on the 6th floor with a breath-taking view of the ocean and the enormous pool/patio area. I have read the bad reviews and I am just very glad that I don't have to meet any of you in real life. We own a construction company in NC... so trust me, we understand about the process of large remodels and the wear and tear of older buildings/homes and the very large cost that is associated with it. As far as cleanliness.... It has been very clean and the cleaning staff are very nice. We are booking another night!!!

Room Tip: Ocean Front Suite or Efficiency!!
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Weaverville, North Carolina
1 review
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“OMG! Run Dont Walk”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
11
people found this review helpful

This place was horrible. The Hotel had a nasty smell between wet dog and mold. When we got to our room it was nasty and smelled. We have a one year old and he was picking up stuff off the carpet. It was definatly not place for children the rooms had the huge columns in them and the screws stuck up from the base about an inch and the wall outlets either didnt have covers on them or they were falling out of the wall. My husband went to complain and they showed us another room that was just as bad so we asked for our money back. The guy at the front desk said they would give us our money back but we would have to come back the next day because there was not a manager there when i questioned him that we had just paid with cash he got hateful and said he didnt have to give us back all the money but if we would come back in the morning he would. I then questioned him about the pictures of the hotel on the internet and the ones hanging by the desk not looking like the pictures and he said all the hotels doctor thier pictures. So take my advice run dont walk the other direction.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“WE VISIT EVERY YEAR”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

This is an older hotel but great features indoor and out door pool,resteraunt, bar,gym, gift shop and righton the beach! It's close enough to the pier to have a nicewalk down the beach to go to dinner. The staff is friendlyany try to fill every want or need asked. Once again THIS IS AN OLDER HOTEL THAT HAS NOT BEEN REMODELED RECENTLY BUT IT HAS A MOBSTER VEGAS CASINO FEEL. Very fun for a group to vacation in Daytona.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, Massachusetts
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Most Unfortuate Experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
8
people found this review helpful

Many of the staff were pleasant but they had nothing to offer or work with.
Lounge/restaurant was open erratically and understaffed. The rooms were just horrible; VERY old appliances which failed intermittently; concrete chipping from the exterior of the building walls near the balconies [called the front desk and they said "they haven't fallen off yet..] ; a dark dank 'workout room' with broken equipment in the basement and black lights near the beds--creepy!

Would NEVER stay or let anyone I know stay there again.

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  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 900 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Price range (per night):* INR4,291 - 6,520

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