check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. set on the beach, this laid-back hotel is 2 miles from the new smyrna museum of history and 4 miles from mosquito lagoon aquatic preserve. some have ocean views. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs, as well as a sundeck, a playground and a gym. minimum-stay rules may apply. bright, unpretentious studios offer cable tv and dvd players, as well as sitting areas and kitchens. there's also a game room with billiards Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 11
New Smyrna Beach (5 min) Expansive shoreline in a quaint town of the same name, with seasonal vehicle access & surfing. Riverside Park (5 min) Quaint park on the banks of the Indian River known for its fishing, playground & open space. Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (23 min) Botanical gardens & dinosaur sculptures on the site of a ruined 19th-century plantation. New Smyrna Museum of History (6 min) Longtime museum with exhibits depicting the history of New Smyrna Beach, plus a library. Smyrna Dunes Park (15 min) Pets are allowed on leash at this large public park with an array of land & water activities. Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park (12 min) A 6-acre beach park bordered by river & ocean with a boardwalk, sports courts, playground & fishing. Indian River Lagoon Park (7 min) Recreation area on Browns Bay with wildlife viewing, walking trails, picnic areas & a fishing dock. Bethune Beach (11 min) Marine Science Center (33 min) Aquarium/marine museum with exhibits, display tanks & rehab area for endangered/threatened animals. Light House Point Park (34 min) Park and lighthouse Marine Discovery Center (8 min) Kayaking and lagoon Atlantic Center for the Arts (14 min) Art and architecture Old Fort Park (6 min) Coastal nature site housing the ruins of an ancient fort whose origins are shrouded in mystery. Grayce K. Barck North Beach Community Park (6 min) Easygoing park with grassy spots, restroom & outdoor shower facilities & a beach with fire pits. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (33 min) Historic 1880s brick-&-granite lighthouse provides inlet views & a museum with artifacts/exhibits. |