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The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in New Smyrna Beach with free parking

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Beachfront | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel is right on the beach, offering a garden retreat and business center. Guests enjoy the sunny terrace while planning their day, with bike rentals for easy coastal exploration and concierge staff ready to share the best local spots.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Beachfront

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
301 Buenos Aires St., New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169

What's nearby

  • New Smyrna Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Flagler Avenue Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Canal Street Historic District - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Indian River Lagoon Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Smyrna Dunes Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Breakers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Breeze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flagler Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Avanu On Flagler - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel near New Smyrna Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a business center at The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 center

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 elevator (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 movies

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
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

Property payment types

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Central Beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach. Detwiler Park and Flagler Avenue are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 372 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, Great Staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and ability to walk right onto the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, nice room with retro decorations, walk out your room to the beach, just a really nice place to stay!

8/10 Good

Anna

This is a cute boutique hotel right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well taken care of. This was my second visit and I will return again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my 3rd visit - love everything about the Salty Mermaid. Will be back again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Top notch interior design - beautiful views - description of fees misleading
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Salty Mermaid we stayed here for our Anniversary so Great we eill definitely be back Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AMAZING

It was amazing! My family and I went, I have 2 toddler twins and we loved it. Quiet and right on the beach. Staff was amazing I wish every experience was like this! We will definitely be making this a yearly place to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Right On The Beach!!

Excellent location right on the beach! Sweet little boutique, older hotel in excellent condition! Definitely staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at the Salty Mermaid several times. It is a comfortable, well renovated hotel in the heart of New Smyrna. Very small and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. It’s a tiny, one story, 5-room beachfront motel probably built in the 1950’s. Old school! But the rooms are nicely renovated, staff super friendly and helpful, check-in and out very laid-back and easy. It is right in the beating heart of NSB, a block from Flagler and all the shops and restaurants, right on the ocean. We loved it, and we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel. The location is awesome. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at The Salty Mermaid. It is an absolutely beautiful location! It is a small hotel and doesn't seem fancy from the exterior, but it was clean and nice inside! It was probably one of the best locations you can get, as you walk right out on the beach, you have chairs and umbrellas provided, and you can walk to the shops and restaurants! I will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this little gem. Almost hate to let the secret out. Perfectly located. No pool but didn’t really miss one. Staff is so friendly and accommodating. I’ll be back!
Morning view from patio
King room. Lovely and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quant and comfy great beach access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is awesome! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. Friendly staff and great location. Hidden gem and beautiful comfortable room. Water pressure could have been better but we had a great time during our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

What I was hoping for. On the beach, close to everything and clean with very nice staff. Also loved checking in at 2 o’clock. Will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay at the beach

Very cute place to stay for a couples getaway. The location is perfect. It’s just steps from the back patio to the beach and the outdoor area with seating was perfect. Our only complaint is the shower pressure is very weak and the water smells. Overall it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeaneane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this little spot. Gorgeous view of the lawn right out to the ocean. Super clean. It couldn’t be in a better location. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Great boutique hotel. Right on the beach. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed stepping out of my room and walk right to the beach. I enjoyed that I never moved my car the whole time I was there because everything was within walking distance. I really enjoyed having a good AC, beach chairs available, beach towels available, and bikes to rent. What I didn't enjoy is there is not an ice machine at this location. You need to stop by a convenience store and by ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being able to step out the door to your own patio then to a chaise pad then onto the beach was wonderful. Cozy, close to everything.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

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