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

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A beachside kiosk with a sheltered seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, overlooking the beach.

A balcony with a pool, chairs, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A large resort with multiple buildings, a central pool, and a beach area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

1. Perry's Ocean Edge Resort

8.9 mi from Marine Science Center

Jackie

$113 nightly

$127 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with clear waters, a sandy shore, and a row of high-rise hotels in the background.

A glass-top dining table with plates of food, a pitcher, and a small plant.

A large hotel with a prominent clock tower, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious, well-lit interior with a large seating area, a bar, and a view of the sky through a skylight.

2. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

11.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Yolaunda

$115 nightly

$130 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a rooftop pool, and a beachside location.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, two wicker chairs, and a stone sculpture.

A dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with ocean views, and hanging pendant lights.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wooden table, and white chairs.

3. Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

11.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Linda

$174 nightly

$195 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a large plant, a microwave, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a door.

A motel with a covered front porch, multiple windows, and a sign indicating no pets allowed.

4. Nocturne Motel

2.6 mi from Marine Science Center

Denys

$118 nightly

$133 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a round table featuring a fruit platter, overlooking a beach with clear skies.

A coastal hotel with a beachfront view, multiple high-rise buildings, and a parking area.

A grand lobby with a central fountain, high ceilings, and elegant wood paneling.

A swimming pool area with palm trees and umbrellas.

5. The Shores Resort & Spa

7.8 mi from Marine Science Center

Shelby

$159 nightly

$179 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

6. Bahama House

9.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Nertila

$134 nightly

$151 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with a view of the beach, furnished with chairs and a table.

A modern bathroom with a large window offering a view of the beach.

A rooftop bar with bar stools, tables, and umbrellas overlooking the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking the beach, a clear view of the ocean, and a parking area in the foreground.

7. Max Beach Resort

9.6 mi from Marine Science Center

Jeff

$264 nightly

$297 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

8. Nautilus Inn

9.8 mi from Marine Science Center

John

$81 nightly

$92 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a sign indicating a clearance of 13 feet 8 inches.

An outdoor patio area with a brick pathway, seating, and string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern conference room with a wooden table, blue chairs, and a red waffle sign.

9. Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

3.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Spencer

$122 nightly

$137 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, yellow umbrellas, and tall palm trees.

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.

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott Daytona Beach

8.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Toreana

$116 nightly

$130 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, columns, and a covered entrance area.

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.

11. Black Dolphin Inn

4.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Patricia

$187 nightly

$211 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a phone, a window with a view of a building, and a balcony with blue curtains.

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.

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

3.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Matt

$156 nightly

$175 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

A pool area with a view of the ocean, a wooden deck, and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a large window.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair. There is a large window with a view of the beach and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Best Western New Smyrna Beach Hotel & Suites

4.2 mi from Marine Science Center

Lia

$122 nightly

$137 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 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.

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

14. Inn On the Avenue

3.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Roger

$209 nightly

$235 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

15. VICTORIA 1883

3.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Pierre

$267 nightly

$300 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

An aerial view of a hotel complex with multiple buildings, a central courtyard with a swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.

A swimming pool with hexagonal tiles, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, a microwave, and pendant lights.

A beach with speed limit signs and a traffic lane sign.

16. New Smyrna Beachfront Modern 9th Floor Condo Pool Hot Tub

1.6 mi from Marine Science Center

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

A waterfront property with a dock, a building with a red roof, and a sunset over the water.

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

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

17. The Riverview Hotel

3.2 mi from Marine Science Center

Riley

$139 nightly

$156 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception area with four blue armchairs, a reception desk, a green patterned rug, and a ceiling light fixture.

A large, modern hotel with a flat roof and a long, rectangular shape.

18. Holiday Inn Resort Daytona Beach Oceanfront by IHG

9.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Liset

$109 nightly

$123 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

3.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Courtney

$202 nightly

$227 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach view, and a building with a sign that reads 'NO PARKING'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, and a view of the sea.

A room with two chairs, a small table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

20. Catalina Beach Club

10 mi from Marine Science Center

John

$113 nightly

$127 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Marine Science Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Riverview Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Black Dolphin Inn	9.8 Exceptional 503 reviews	View
Inn On the Avenue	9.8 Exceptional 369 reviews	View
Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach	8.6 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.6 Exceptional 52 reviews	View

Top Marine Science Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

8/10 Good

"all good brakfast very good"

Nocturne Motel

10/10 Excellent

"great place!"

☀️Wow Oceanfront Views 2BR-2BA Condo Ponce Inlet King Suite, Pool Stunning Views☀️

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful, cozy, and comfortable condo. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, as well as everything you need for a relaxing day at the beach. This was especially convenient for our family. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful place with us — it truly felt like home during our stay this week. We had a wonderful time and would happily come back again!"

The House On Crawford COTTAGE Historic House, Independent Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Great, quiet place with a short walk to the beach."

DIRECT BEACHFRONT CORNER Unit Ponce inlet Daytona PRIVATE BALCONY paradise #101

10/10 Excellent

"This property was great and exceeded our expectations. It worked perfectly for our stay cation seeing as we are locals to the area. The corner unit is nice. Alot more beach views."

•Townhome with Direct Beach Access •Sleeps 10 •4BR 3BA •Steps to Flagler Ave

10/10 Excellent

"House was clean and easy to access the beach. I wish there was more a view, but a great place to stay and easy location to Flagler Ave."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home. Check-in was easy. Check out was easy.. but the best thing was that you just walk outside and your feet are in the sand... It didn't hurt that there were a couple little land turtles right out in front, making the place even more magical... It was just a wonderful time for our family to come together and enjoy the beautiful ocean."

Tranquil Beach House with Private Pool - Steps to the Ocean

10/10 Excellent

"The house truly felt like home away from home. The living room was so cozy and all the furniture was comfy. The beds were A. The walk to the beach was very short and pleasant. Ashley communicated with us flawlessly and was a great host. We would definitely come back here as a family."

Surfer's Sunrise Suite

10/10 Excellent

"Title: Great location, spotless property, and responsive hostsWe had a very enjoyable stay. The property was exceptionally clean—one of the cleanest vacation rentals we’ve stayed in. It was bright, spacious, and very comfortable for our family. Although it’s a large house divided into separate rental units, each unit is securely separated with locked doors on both sides. The only downside is that some noise can travel between the units.The location is excellent, just a short 2-3 minute walk (about 200 meters) to the beach. The beach chairs, umbrella, and beach cart provided were a great bonus and made our beach days much easier. The TVs with streaming services were also a nice touch.The only issue we experienced was with the electrical system. We plugged in two kitchen appliances at the same time, and one of the lights stopped working. It took around 20 hours to get everything resolved. To the hosts’ credit, they responded quickly, sent someone to help, and provided a new light bulb. Once I replaced it, the system started working again. Fortunately, it only affected that light—the refrigerator and the rest of the kitchen continued working normally.That experience did make us a little hesitant to use higher-power appliances afterward, so we didn’t cook as much as we had planned because we were concerned about overloading the electrical circuit. Also, the kitchenette has only a mini refrigerator, and a larger one would make longer stays even more convenient."

Other attractions near Marine Science Center

A spiral staircase with metal railings and a light fixture at the center.

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 sunset over a body of water with a silhouette of a person fishing.

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 13 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 13 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?

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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. Perry's Ocean Edge Resort

2. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

3. Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

4. Nocturne Motel

5. The Shores Resort & Spa

6. Bahama House

7. Max Beach Resort

8. Nautilus Inn

9. Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott Daytona Beach

11. Black Dolphin Inn

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

13. Best Western New Smyrna Beach Hotel & Suites

14. Inn On the Avenue

15. VICTORIA 1883

16. New Smyrna Beachfront Modern 9th Floor Condo Pool Hot Tub

17. The Riverview Hotel

18. Holiday Inn Resort Daytona Beach Oceanfront by IHG

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

20. Catalina Beach Club

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Top Marine Science Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

Nocturne Motel

☀️Wow Oceanfront Views 2BR-2BA Condo Ponce Inlet King Suite, Pool Stunning Views☀️

The House On Crawford COTTAGE Historic House, Independent Apartment

DIRECT BEACHFRONT CORNER Unit Ponce inlet Daytona PRIVATE BALCONY paradise #101

•Townhome with Direct Beach Access •Sleeps 10 •4BR 3BA •Steps to Flagler Ave

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

Tranquil Beach House with Private Pool - Steps to the Ocean

Surfer's Sunrise Suite

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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