Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout, free parking and an outdoor swimming pool, Econo Lodge Ormond Beach is a no frills chain hotel offering discount lodgings at contemporary low-rise premises off Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Atlantic Ocean beaches are located within 15 minutes’ drive. Unpretentious, air-conditioned rooms with wooden furniture and en suite bathrooms boast flat-screen cable televisions and selected rooms include hairdryers, mini-fridges and microwaves. Conveniences at this pet-friendly property comprise a launderette, 24-hour reception, meeting room, sundry shop, vending machines and free weekday newspapers. Free coffee is served in the lobby and there’s a complimentary continental breakfast available. The on-site grill restaurant and lounge-bar with pool tables and an outdoor terrace serves American favourites. Located opposite the Destination Daytona Harley Davidson dealership, Econo Lodge Ormond Beach lies 13 miles from the iconic Daytona International Speedway for high-octane motor-racing. Wildlife-rich Tomoka State Park is five miles away. Downtown Ormond Beach is ten minutes’ drive away.
The friendly, efficient and welcoming employees won frequent praise from reviewers for offering good customer care. The free continental breakfast appealed to many guests as did complimentary perks like the weekday newspapers and coffee at reception. Animal lovers liked the pet-friendly policy. The on-site restaurant and lounge-bar reportedly offered simple but affordable and tasty dishes plus friendly service.
According to lots of reviewers, the basic but pleasant rooms were suitably clean and comfy for a shorter budget stay. Many guests mentioned that their rooms were fairly spacious and quiet. Budget-conscious travellers felt they got decent bang for their buck thanks to the usually competitive room prices.
It appealed to guests that there were petrol stations and eateries in the area surrounding this property just off the junction of US Route 1 and highway I-95 in Ormond Beach, Florida. Drivers welcomed the free parking and said it was easy to access golf courses, shopping malls, sports venues and beauty spots. Beachgoers loved being able to easily reach several top Sunshine State beaches.
Several critics claimed the free breakfast could have offered more fresh food. Others found it a challenge to regulate the room temperature. Pet odours and musty smells also irritated guests in certain rooms.
Maintenance issues reported by travellers in some rooms included outdated decor, cigarette burns and an unreliable hot water supply. Cleanliness grumbles focussed on stained bedding plus bathrooms and carpets that could have been more thoroughly cleaned. A few guests mentioned that pest control measures required strengthening.
The free Wi-Fi appealed to many reviewers. However, some critics claimed they were frustrated by a spotty signal on the network at times.
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