The Best Hotels Closest to Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet for 2026

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A reception desk with a sign reading 'Sea Breeze Inn,' a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted lamp, and two chairs.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

A compact living space with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a microwave, and a stove.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and two wall-mounted lamps.

1. Sea Breeze Inn

5.8 mi from Marine Science Center

Wendy

$114 nightly

$128 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a large bathtub.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped grounds, and a parking area.

A reception area with a counter, a large mirror, a TV, and yellow chairs.

A modern kitchen with black cabinets, a white countertop, and a tiled backsplash. There are various kitchen appliances and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Best Western Edgewater Inn

7.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Kristina M

$147 nightly

$165 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of a beach and a pool area.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Delta Hotels' sign, a large entrance, and a parking area with several cars.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and bar stools. There are multiple bar counters and a large screen on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Daytona Beach

8.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Laura

$97 nightly

$109 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A staircase with a white railing, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A narrow pathway leading to a building entrance with a brick staircase and white walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Black Dolphin Inn

4.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Patricia

$189 nightly

$213 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a spiral staircase, a fireplace, and a modern fireplace mantel.

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a coffee table, and a sofa.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, an orange chair, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel with a fountain, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Orange-Daytona, FL

6.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Archie

$82 nightly

$93 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a view of an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A grand hallway with a chandelier, wall sconces, and an arched ceiling.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are two lamps and a vase with flowers on the coffee table.

A room with a bed, a TV, a ceiling fan, a table with a lamp, and a fireplace.

6. The Riverview Hotel

3.2 mi from Marine Science Center

Eric

$199 nightly

$224 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A patio area with wicker furniture, fire pits, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.

A beach with umbrellas, beach chairs, and people.

A poolside area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

3.4 mi from Marine Science Center

christine

$228 nightly

$256 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

A beach view from a balcony with a pool and lounge chairs.

A beach view from a balcony with a railing, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a TV, and a large window with a beach view.

A beachfront patio with palm trees, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

8. Nautilus Inn

9.8 mi from Marine Science Center

Deana

$86 nightly

$97 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a sign for 'Inn on the Ave Bed and Breakfast', and a view of the street with buildings and palm trees.

A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a patterned table and chairs, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a large window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a fireplace.

A large tree with a thick trunk and dense foliage, surrounded by a gravel path and a white fence.

9. Inn On the Avenue

3.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Elizabeth

$209 nightly

$235 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A beachside lounge with white chairs and a palm tree, overlooking the ocean.

A beachside resort with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pool area.

A balcony with a view of the beach, featuring chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, a wall-mounted TV, and a patterned carpet.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Daytona Oceanfront

5.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Sherie

$78 nightly

$86 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A clear blue pool with a white deck, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with a clear sky and a few umbrellas.

A spacious indoor area with a round wooden table surrounded by wicker chairs with blue cushions, a seating area with a bench, and a large window with blinds.

11. Bahama House

9.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Christine

$107 nightly

$120 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a large window offering a view of the beach and ocean. There are comfortable seating areas and a reception desk in the background.

A modern restaurant with a view of the beach, featuring orange seating, wooden tables, and a variety of chairs.

A rooftop pool with clear blue water, sun loungers, and a high-rise building in the background.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oceanfront by IHG

5.9 mi from Marine Science Center

Kanoshua

$108 nightly

$122 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

A white house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wood paneling, and a desk with a chair.

A two-story house with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

A living room with dark blue paneled walls, a fireplace, two beige sofas, a white coffee table, and a chandelier.

13. VICTORIA 1883

3.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Kathy

$305 nightly

$343 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear view of the ocean, and a tiled deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small side table with a plant, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with waves, a pier in the distance, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean at sunset.

14. Ambros Daytona, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

6 mi from Marine Science Center

Julia

$95 nightly

$107 total

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

A group of people performing yoga on mats in an outdoor setting with a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a heart-shaped pool, sun loungers, umbrellas, and a beach area.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a fountain, and a television screen.

A coastal hotel with a parking lot, a road, and a beach.

15. The Shores Resort & Spa

7.8 mi from Marine Science Center

John

$146 nightly

$165 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a tiled floor.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, seating area with chairs, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large TV screen, and colorful vases on the counter.

A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas with red and purple chairs, and large decorative spherical light fixtures.

16. Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway

11.2 mi from Marine Science Center

Thomas

$77 nightly

$87 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lounge area with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a floor lamp, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a striped sofa, and a small kitchenette.

A modern office with two workstations, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and mouse. There is a tall vase with branches on the left, and a window providing a view of palm trees outside.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport

11.1 mi from Marine Science Center

Chinelle G

$93 nightly

$105 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A beachside lounge chair with a blue umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

A lifeguard tower with a clear view of the beach and ocean in the background.

A beachside resort with white tents, blue lounge chairs, and a sign indicating a no swimming area beyond a certain point.

18. The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

3.6 mi from Marine Science Center

Patricia

$247 nightly

$278 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky and ocean view.

A pool with lounge chairs and a building with a white roof.

A living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, an ottoman, and a ceiling fan.

19. Coconut Palms Beach Resort II, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Angieli

$166 nightly

$185 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A beachside view with a thatched roof structure, a pool, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A beach with a clear sky, a sandy shore, and a sign reading "DAYTONA BEACH".

A hotel corridor with a kitchen area, a bedroom with a balcony, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A beachside patio with white Adirondack chairs, a stone table, and a view of the ocean.

20. Emerald Shores Resort

7.9 mi from Marine Science Center

Dwight

$64 nightly

$72 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Marine Science Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Sea Breeze Inn	9.6 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Best Western Edgewater Inn	8.8 Excellent 720 reviews	View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Daytona Beach	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Black Dolphin Inn	9.8 Exceptional 507 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Orange-Daytona, FL	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Marine Science Center Hotel Reviews

Coconut Palms Beach Resort II, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"VERY CLEAN, GREAT STAFF. AC DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY IN ORIGINAL ROOM SO THEY SWITCHED TO ANOTHER ROOM AND IT WORKED OUT FINE."

Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Clean efficient good value"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

8/10 Good

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Dog Friendly Home by Flagler Avenue! Fenced Yard and Garage! Walk to the Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second time renting from Fun Coast, this time it was a different unit within the same complex, but the experience was the same high level as our summer trip. Seamless booking, great communication from the hosts, and a spotless condo a block off Flagler and 5-minute walk to the sand. Thank you again for providing the perfect home base for our trip. Can't recommend them highly enough and will definitely be booking with them the next time we are in NSB!"

Inn On the Avenue

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our stay at Inn on the Avenue in New Smyrna Beach! ❤️ The breakfast was hands-down the best, and the keepers were friendly and made our stay even more memorable! The place is charming, welcoming, and full of personality. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting New Smyrna Beach! 🌴☀️"

Nocturne Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Rick is an absolute gentleman"

Surfer's Sunrise Suite

8/10 Good

"Beautiful property, located on the top floor of a two story old home. Walking distance from the beach"

•Direct Oceanfront Home •4BR 3BA •Sleeps 12 •Near Flagler Ave •All Fees Included

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. Just as described. Can’t wait to come back."

•Direct Beachfront Home •4BR 3.5BA •Sleeps 11 •0.5 Mile Walk to Flagler Ave

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely perfect! The closest to the beach you could ever ask for with stunning views. Thank you for a lovely stay!"

Other attractions near Marine Science Center

A red lighthouse, residential houses, and a coastal view.

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

One of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S. has an accompanying museum that provides information on the history of the light and the keepers’ dwellings.

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Ponce Inlet Watersports

Bring your family to Ponce Inlet Watersports and enjoy this exciting theme park in Ponce Inlet. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunrises in this family-friendly area.

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A sandy beach with gentle waves, scattered seaweed, and a clear blue sky with clouds.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy Florida’s wildlife and natural beauty in this pristine park. Climb to the top of the lighthouse for breathtaking views of the picturesque area.

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A boat named 'PASTIME PRINCESS' with passengers, a lighthouse in the background, and a clear sky.

Smyrna Dunes Park

9.2/10 (64 reviews)

Enjoy refreshing nature walks, wildlife-spotting and ocean views at this waterfront park that is the perfect destination for a day of outdoor family fun.

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Daytona Beach Parasail

Enjoy a trip to Daytona Beach Parasail and popular activities like biking in Ponce Inlet. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunrises in this family-friendly area.

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Inlet Shores Park

Enjoy the beautiful sunrises and explore Inlet Shores Park, a lovely green space in New Smyrna Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Marine Science Center?

Marine Science Center is located in a family-friendly area of Ponce Inlet known for its beautiful beaches and fishing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Marine Science Center?

Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Marine Science Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include Nocturne Motel and The Riverview Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Marine Science Center?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Marine Science Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Marine Science Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Marine Science Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Marine Science Center?

To find more details about updating your stay near Marine Science Center or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Marine Science Center?

Study the collections at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, New Smyrna Museum of History, or Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum. Sights like Canal Street Historic District, Sugar Mill Ruins, and Turtle Mound National Historic Site are landmarks to visit in the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Flagler Avenue Park, Buena Vista Park, or Dog Beach.

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Our top choices for Marine Science Center hotels

1. Sea Breeze Inn

2. Best Western Edgewater Inn

3. Delta Hotels by Marriott Daytona Beach

4. Black Dolphin Inn

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Orange-Daytona, FL

6. The Riverview Hotel

7. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

8. Nautilus Inn

9. Inn On the Avenue

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Daytona Oceanfront

11. Bahama House

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oceanfront by IHG

13. VICTORIA 1883

14. Ambros Daytona, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

15. The Shores Resort & Spa

16. Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway

17. Courtyard by Marriott Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport

18. The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

19. Coconut Palms Beach Resort II, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20. Emerald Shores Resort

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Top Marine Science Center Hotel Reviews

Coconut Palms Beach Resort II, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

Dog Friendly Home by Flagler Avenue! Fenced Yard and Garage! Walk to the Beach!

Inn On the Avenue

Nocturne Motel

Surfer's Sunrise Suite

•Direct Oceanfront Home •4BR 3BA •Sleeps 12 •Near Flagler Ave •All Fees Included

•Direct Beachfront Home •4BR 3.5BA •Sleeps 11 •0.5 Mile Walk to Flagler Ave

Other attractions near Marine Science Center

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Ponce Inlet Watersports

Lighthouse Point Park

Smyrna Dunes Park

Daytona Beach Parasail

Inlet Shores Park

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