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Budget Hotels in New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is a beach town with a charming beach town feel and beautiful beach shoreline. The place is known for its abundance of unique culinary choices and artistic activities.  It is also known as a great place to experience outdoor adventures.  

Below is a list of excellent budget hotel options in the area. One is located right on the Indian River, another is on the beach and the last is located on historic Flagler Avenue near many bars, restaurant and shopping options.

Buena Vista Inn

Buena Vista Inn

 The Buena Vista Inn is a centrally located and small but tranquil vacation inn set on the Indian River in New Smyrna Beach Florida.  The Buena Vista Inn has only 8 units, all of which are on the ground floor.  They offer free parking, free wi-fi and reasonable rates if you are traveling with your dog.  That is a huge plus because many properties do not allow pets, or charge exorbitant fees if they do.  They even offer a little doggie welcome package which is a great personal touch.

It is an old Florida style hotel where everything is easy to get to and the rooms are set around a central courtyard.  Each room and/or suite feature flat-screen TV’s, some units add seating areas, minifridges, microwaves and/or kitchens.  Shared amenities include BBQ grills, tables and chairs in the common courtyard and a guest laundry room.  The rooms are clean, have fun Key West type décor and are reasonably priced.  

The owners live on the property so the service is fabulous.  Many reviews mention what gracious hosts they are.  The Buena Vista Inn also has a great location, very close to the beach and shopping.  You simply walk over the North Causeway Drawbridge, and you are near the Flagler Ave business district.  It is also adjacent to a nice park and some rooms have a back door that opens to the park side.  The park has a playground, covered picnic tables and a fishing dock

The hotel itself is also very close to several New Smyrna favorites like the Wake-up Café, Outriggers, and Island Roasters Coffee Company.  There is also a small grocery store nearby and a marina where you can check out the boats.

The Buena Vista Inn gives you the best of both worlds.  Old Florida charm in a clean and updated form.  It is also reasonably priced and close to all of the fun that New Smyrna Beach has to offer.  If you are planning to stay in New Smyrna Beach, definitely consider the Buena Vista Inn.

Islander Beach Resort

Islander Beach Resort

The Islander Beach Resort is a 114 unit resort located right on the beach in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.  It is located further South than the busy Flagler Avenue section, so if you value fewer people and a quieter beach experience, the Islander would be a great property to consider.  Even being a little further South than the busier areas, it is still close to everything.  There are plenty of restaurants, parks and shopping just a short distance away.

The resort is an excellent destination for families for several reasons.  First off, there are a lot of great amenities.  There is a large, heated pool, kiddie pool, adult and family spas, a game room, toddler play area and exercise facilities.  They have pool games, karaoke, live music, magic shows and pool snacks at lunchtime. All of this is obviously in addition to beautiful New Smyrna Beach which is only steps away and has 13 miles of beach to explore.  The Islander definitely has enough amenities to keep you busy and that is probably why it is a such a popular place with families. 

The guest units that you rent come well equipped for families as well.  They all have a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV and DVD players.  Some of the units have ocean views and the 1 and 2 bedroom units add separate living rooms.  The units are a little older, but are clean and maintained to a high standard. The Islander has a large parking lot that is free for guests as well, which is a nice bonus as other properties charge for parking.

In the immediate vicinity of the Islander Beach Resort is a Publix grocery store and several great restaurants, one of them being one of New Smyrna’s favorites, The Garlic.  

Reading reviews of the Islander Beach Resort, previous guests praise the laid-back, family atmosphere of the resort as well as the great service.  Many of them are second generation guests, having traveled there as kids before returning with their own families.  That kind of longevity speaks to the quality of the Islander Beach Resort and the service they provide.  It is a great option when staying in New Smyrna Beach.

Seahorse Inn

Seahorse

The Seahorse Inn in New Smyrna Beach Florida has a great location on Flagler Avenue, very close to the beach.  The hotel is an old school Florida type property, it is one story and you can park right in front of your room.  That makes it very convenient for a more affordable hotel, but it does make the sounds of traffic and the Flagler Avenue nightlife much more invasive.  We didn’t mind it at all, we actually liked being more immersed in the town but others might value quiet a little more.  

The owners are in the process of upgrading the property, when we were there, a new roof was being built.  We are looking forward to seeing the updates on a future visit.  When we were there, the rooms were dated but extremely clean.  We also liked the fact that there was free parking and how close we were to the restaurants, bars and shops on Flagler Avenue.  We rarely moved our car, which was great because Flagler Avenue can get busy with traffic.  The owners are extremely friendly and willing to help.  They were always ready with a restaurant suggestion or answer to a question we might have.

The hotel itself has 20 rooms and as stated before, the rooms are dated but really clean.  They are decent size and include a large walk-in shower, TV, microwave and refrigerator.  We didn’t even turn the TV on, so no idea on how extensive the channel selection is or whether it is a Smart TV.  There are also beach supplies available which is a great value add.  We had already bought some chairs at Walmart, but left ours with them at the end of our trip so hopefully future guests got some use out of them.  The Seahorse Inn also allows pets for a nominal additional charge, so that is nice for pet owners committed to traveling with their furry friend.

Overall, the Seahorse Inn is a great option for travelers that want a clean hotel with good service and an awesome location without breaking the bank.  We enjoyed our stay there!

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