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 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.

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

1. Perry's Ocean Edge Resort

8.9 mi from Marine Science Center

Kurt

$113 nightly

$127 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a view of the beach, and a palm tree.

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

2. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

11.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Doron

$129 nightly

$145 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the ocean.

3. Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

11.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Myrlande

$174 nightly

$195 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

A narrow hallway with a door leading to a bathroom. There is a towel rack and a small shelf with a few items on it.

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

$117 nightly

$132 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A swimming pool area with palm trees and umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a large dining area, comfortable seating, and a grand chandelier.

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

5. The Shores Resort & Spa

7.8 mi from Marine Science Center

Carlos Alberto De Gress

$151 nightly

$170 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

6. Bahama House

9.4 mi from Marine Science Center

Genevieve

$118 nightly

$133 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

7. Max Beach Resort

9.6 mi from Marine Science Center

shenika

$264 nightly

$297 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and palm trees.

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

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

8. Nautilus Inn

9.8 mi from Marine Science Center

Austin William

$82 nightly

$92 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, and a view of the sea.

9. Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach

3.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Terri

$155 nightly

$174 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

10. Delta Hotels by Marriott Daytona Beach

8.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Teresa

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

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

$189 nightly

$213 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A row of blue buildings with a pathway leading to a beach, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

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.

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

3.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Angieli

$157 nightly

$175 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with people walking and sitting on the sand, a clear sky, and the ocean in the background.

A Best Western hotel with a prominent tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a storefront.

A shuffleboard court with a small building labeled 'Shuttleboard Club' in the background.

13. New Smyrna Beach Hotel & Suites

4.2 mi from Marine Science Center

Patricia

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 living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a decorative ottoman.

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

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

14. Inn On the Avenue

3.3 mi from Marine Science Center

Roger

$185 nightly

$208 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

Kathy

$267 nightly

$300 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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 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.

17. The Riverview Hotel

3.2 mi from Marine Science Center

Riley

$154 nightly

$173 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, and oven. There is a dining area with a glass table and chairs, and a window with blinds.

18. Holiday Inn Resort Daytona Beach Oceanfront by IHG

9.7 mi from Marine Science Center

Pablo

$119 nightly

$134 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A beach with umbrellas, beach chairs, and people.

19. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

3.4 mi from Marine Science Center

christine

$228 nightly

$256 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 dining area with a round table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

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

Diane

$110 nightly

$123 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Riverview Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Inn On the Avenue	9.8 Exceptional 372 reviews	View
Black Dolphin Inn	9.8 Exceptional 507 reviews	View
Sea Breeze Inn	9.6 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach	8.6 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View

Top Marine Science Center Hotel Reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views. Beachfront access."

Gone Coastal #101 Direct Oceanfront Corner Unit Ponce Inlet Daytona Priv Balcony

10/10 Excellent

"Second stay at this property, and I'm sure we'll be back many times. Clean, cute, and highly functional unit with attentive hosts and a great location (end of the building on 1st floor accessible from parking)."

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

10/10 Excellent

"This NSB home was perfect for our family gathering! Right in the middle of everything you need, especially the beach. Pictures do not due the home justice. It was immaculate and had every amenity you need for a vacation home including entertaining! Love the large family dining table and island seating!"

The House On Crawford COTTAGE Historic House, Independent Apartment

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect. Pictures show the cottage perfectly. Location is great."

•Direct Oceanfront Home •5BR 4BA •Sleeps 14 •Large Patio •Near Flagler Ave

10/10 Excellent

"An absolute dream house to rent with direct access to a gorgeous beach. Plenty of room for our family. The bedrooms are spacious and comfy. My favorite part was the incredible view out the big kitchen bar window while drinking my morning coffee. Perfection!"

BEACHFRONT NEWLY remodeled 4 bed/4 Bath 1/2 Block from the Main strip & shops!

8/10 Good

"This worked out great for our weekend family reunion. Close to everything. Kids loved how close the beach was to the property."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house on beach! Very clean and great location. Only thing that could be fixed is laundry room doesn't vent outside. Very hot to do laundry."

☀️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!"

PERFECT FOR SNOWBIRDS, JANUARY 2027 AVAILABLE 5 STAR OCEANFRONT CONDO

10/10 Excellent

"Check in and out was extremely easy. Host communication was awesome and timely. The unit is perfect, we’ve stayed here before and hope to be back! It has everything you need for a perfect NSB beach vacay!"

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 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?

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. 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. 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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SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Smyrna Beach

Gone Coastal #101 Direct Oceanfront Corner Unit Ponce Inlet Daytona Priv Balcony

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

The House On Crawford COTTAGE Historic House, Independent Apartment

•Direct Oceanfront Home •5BR 4BA •Sleeps 14 •Large Patio •Near Flagler Ave

BEACHFRONT NEWLY remodeled 4 bed/4 Bath 1/2 Block from the Main strip & shops!

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

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

PERFECT FOR SNOWBIRDS, JANUARY 2027 AVAILABLE 5 STAR OCEANFRONT CONDO

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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