What’s New in Daytona Beach
Florida’s Daytona Beach area will have new hotels and renovated venues for visitors and meeting planners to enjoy throughout the remainder of 2026.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Ormond Beach is a new 137-room, five-story oceanfront property that is projected to open before the end of the year. Located in Ormond Beach, the hotel will have 137 extended-stay guest rooms, and amenities will include a lobby pool bar, a 500-square-foot meeting room, complimentary breakfast area, elevated outdoor pool with ocean views, business center, fitness center, guest self-laundry and sundry shop.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront in Daytona Beach is also expected to open before the end of the year and will feature extended-stay spacious suites with full kitchens, oceanfront event space and a bar/lounge.
Casa Del Mar, a Hilton Vacation Club, is expected to reopen before the end of the year under the Hilton Grand Vacations umbrella following a complete interior renovation. The oceanfront property offers studios and one- and two-bedroom villas, most with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Guests have direct beach access alongside an Olympic-sized beachfront pool and outdoor hot tub. On-site amenities include a poolside bar and lounge, grilling stations, a 24-hour fitness center and a game room.
Drury Plaza Hotel Daytona Speedway is expected to open in summer 2027. The seven-story hotel will be located near Interstate 95, Daytona International Speedway, One Daytona and Daytona Beach International Airport. Plans for the property include 180 guest rooms, more than 2,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, an outdoor pool and spa, a fitness center, a lobby market and an on-site kitchen and bar dining option.
Jackie Robinson Ballpark continues to blend baseball history with enhanced fan and player experience following a major modernization project. Improvements to the home of the Daytona Tortugas, a Cincinnati Reds affiliated minor league team, include updated clubhouses, indoor batting cages, fitness areas, accessible parking, club seating, team stores and infrastructure enhancements. The ballpark’s Daytona Beach Club is a 3,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor suite that offers a unique group setting, combining air-conditioned indoor space with open-air ballpark views. Overlooking right field, the club room can accommodate up to 200 guests and features buffet-style food and dessert service, private restrooms, a dedicated host and flexible seating.
The Ocean Center is also undergoing a $40 million renovation. Upgrades to the convention and event center include new arena seating, a new arena floor, LED lighting, sound system enhancements, refreshed greenroom and backstage areas, and new interior and exterior paint. These enhancements will modernize and update the facility in an effort to expand entertainment options and continue to provide a top-tier experience for large-scale conventions and trade shows.
For more information, visit daytonabeach.com.
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