The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property

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Sun deck
Sun deck
View from property
In-room business centre
Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Beachfront

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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301 Buenos Aires St., New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169
  • Place, New Smyrna Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagler Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagler Avenue Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Beachfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

New Smyrna Beach

With a stay at The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel in New Smyrna Beach (Central Beach), you'll be steps from New Smyrna Beach and Flagler Avenue Park. .This beach hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Beach at Daytona Beach and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Flagler Avenue.

What's nearby

  • New Smyrna Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Detwiler Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flagler Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flagler Avenue Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Coronado Community United Methodist Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Daytona Beach Station - 29 min drive
  • Daytona Beach Intl. Airport (DAB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flagler Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Breakers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Garlic - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Breeze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beachside Tavern - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Please note that reservations are not guaranteed until confirmed by hotel. Please contact property upon booking to ensure reservation confirmation.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per stay

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel New Smyrna Beach

Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

Salty Mermaid Oceanfront New Smyrna Beach

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel Hotel

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel New Smyrna Beach

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel Hotel New Smyrna Beach

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 406 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff, especially Daisey, was very nice and attentive. While the building is from another era, that really is part of the charm. The location is outstanding by being so close the sand and walkable to almost anything you will want. Highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Experience and Great accommodations. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Port Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lisa, the owner, is very accommodating and communicative! We had access to our room around 12 noon. Location was great! Bed was comfortable and room updated nicely. Because there were only 5 rooms we were able to meet other guests…not a thing at big hotel chains. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zaneta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, clean cozy rooms, value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location on the beach and walkable to restaurants and shops. The room itself is cute but the bathrooms small and no place to put anything, we had to set our bathroom bag on the table outside the bathroom. No handy place to charge devices.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awesome place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access is perfect and a beautiful view of the ocean from our room. The bed was comfy, the room was clean warm and inviting, it’s a quick and easy walk into town. Our host was great she gave us all the necessary information and asked about our arrival time and any special needs we might have.
Sunrise view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such an adorable place and the staff was fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha, Franconia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the retro motel feel with a modern decor and amenities. The direct access to the beach was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming room with perfect view of the ocean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved walking to Flagler Avenue restaurants. We will definitely stay at The Salty Mermaid again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place is very clean with a friendly staff. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rose Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was updated, clean and everyone was very friendly. You are right on the beach. Very nice.
This the view when you step outside of your sliding door!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leslye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are cozy and the view is excellent. The outdoor seating area is very nice and comfortable. The only reason I didn't give a five star on this visit is the sheet on the mattress was very uncomfortable and made sleeping less relaxed than on previous stays. I still love this place. Next time I'll bring my own sheet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

The Salty Mermaid was very relaxing with easy access to the beach! The room was cozy, clean & inviting. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great, nice clean room, great location and beautiful view. Great restaurants within walking distance. Met some other guests who are also big fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph, Charlestown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, retro vibe, walk out to the beach, cozy bed, quiet. Lisa, contact person was always available. Very attentive, helpful and so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were tastefully decorated and comfortable. The staff took time to contact us the day of arrival with checkin instructions, and even asked if we would like ice in the room upon arrival. Great patio areas and beach access, and was in walking distance to the Flagler Ave. entertainment area. Overall a cool little retro hotel to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025