Where To Stay In New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach has three main lodging styles: oceanfront hotels where the beach is the whole point, Flagler Avenue and beachside inns where you can walk to restaurants and nightlife, and mainland or riverside stays that trade direct beach access for a quieter setting and easier access to Canal Street. If this is your first visit and you want the classic beach trip, start with the oceanfront and beachside options. If you care more about boutique character, river views, or a calmer home base, the mainland and riverside options are worth comparing.
Best Areas To Stay
- Oceanfront: Best for waking up near the sand, quick sunrise walks, and beach-focused family trips.
- Flagler Avenue: Best for visitors who want to walk to restaurants, bars, shops, and the main beach approach.
- Riverside and Canal Street: Best for boutique stays, quieter evenings, and easy access to downtown New Smyrna Beach.
- Mainland motel options: Best for travelers who want a simpler base and do not need to be steps from the ocean.
Quick Recommendations
For the easiest beach vacation, pick an oceanfront property or a Flagler Avenue hotel. For a couples trip, compare boutique inns like The Riverview, Black Dolphin Inn, Inn on the Ave, and Anchor Inn. For families, suite-style and oceanfront properties tend to be more convenient because beach gear, snacks, and breaks are easier to manage.
Local Hotels
Hotels, motels, inns, and bed-and-breakfast options around New Smyrna Beach, including oceanfront and mainland stays.
The Riverview Hotel & Spa
A historic boutique hotel and spa near Flagler Avenue with river charm, walkable dining, and a quieter old-Florida feel.
- Historic property
- Spa on site
- Near Flagler Avenue restaurants
- River-side setting
- Area
- Beachside / Riverside
- Beach distance
- About 0.6 miles to the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- Boutique stay, couples, spa weekend, walkable Flagler Avenue
- Address
- 103 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 428-5858
Updated June 9, 2026
SpringHill Suites New Smyrna Beach
A modern oceanfront all-suite hotel beside Flagler Avenue with easy beach access, breakfast, and a central location.
- Oceanfront
- All-suite rooms
- Breakfast
- Steps from Flagler Avenue restaurants
- Area
- Oceanfront / Flagler Avenue
- Beach distance
- On the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- Oceanfront hotel stay, families, walkable Flagler Avenue
- Address
- 512 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 427-0512
Updated June 9, 2026
Best Western New Smyrna Beach Hotel & Suites
An oceanfront hotel and suites property on South Atlantic Avenue with direct beach access and larger suite-style rooms.
- Oceanfront
- Suite-style rooms
- Pool
- South Atlantic Avenue location
- Area
- Oceanfront
- Beach distance
- On the beach
- Closest beach access
- Direct beach access
- Best for
- Oceanfront suites, families, longer beach stays
- Address
- 1401 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 426-0020
Updated June 9, 2026
Black Dolphin Inn
A boutique inn on South Riverside Drive with river views and a quieter mainland setting.
- Boutique inn
- River views
- Away from beach traffic
- Good for couples
- Area
- Mainland / Riverside
- Beach distance
- About 2.8 miles to the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- Boutique stay, river views, quieter trip
- Address
- 916 S Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Phone
- (386) 410-4868
Updated June 9, 2026
Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach
A Flagler Avenue hotel close to restaurants, bars, shops, and a short walk from the beach.
- Near restaurants and shops
- Short walk to beach
- Breakfast
- Flagler Avenue location
- Area
- Beachside / Flagler Avenue
- Beach distance
- About 0.3 miles to the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- Walkable Flagler Avenue stay, simple hotel base
- Address
- 214 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 898-9444
Updated June 9, 2026
Sea Vista Motel & Tiki Bar
A direct-oceanfront motel with a tiki bar, pool, food, drinks, and an old-school NSB beach-trip feel.
- Direct oceanfront
- Tiki bar
- Pool
- Casual motel rooms
- Area
- Oceanfront
- Beach distance
- On the beach
- Closest beach access
- Direct beach access
- Best for
- Casual oceanfront stay, tiki bar, beach-focused trip
- Address
- 1701 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 428-2195
Updated June 9, 2026
The Salty Mermaid Oceanfront Hotel
A small oceanfront hotel at Buenos Aires Street with beach access and a boutique coastal feel.
- Oceanfront
- Small hotel
- Beach access
- Close to Flagler Avenue
- Area
- Oceanfront
- Beach distance
- On the beach
- Closest beach access
- Direct beach access
- Best for
- Boutique oceanfront stay, couples, beach weekend
- Address
- 301 Buenos Aires St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 847-8909
Updated June 9, 2026
Anchor Inn Bed & Breakfast
A restored 1923 Craftsman bed and breakfast in the Canal Street district with breakfast and downtown walkability.
- Historic B&B
- Breakfast
- Canal Street district
- Bikes available first-come, first-served
- Area
- Mainland / Canal Street
- Beach distance
- About 2 miles to the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- Bed and breakfast, Canal Street, quieter mainland stay
- Address
- 312 Washington St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Phone
- (386) 428-3499
Updated June 9, 2026
Nocturne Motel
A straightforward mainland motel on North Dixie Freeway, useful for travelers who want a simple base away from beachside prices.
- Mainland location
- Simple motel rooms
- Parking
- Easy highway access
- Area
- Mainland
- Beach distance
- About 4 miles to the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- Budget-conscious motel stay, simple mainland base
- Address
- 1104 N Dixie Fwy, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
- Phone
- (386) 428-6404
Updated June 9, 2026
Inn on the Ave
A small inn directly on Flagler Avenue with breakfast, beachside walkability, and individually styled rooms.
- Flagler Avenue location
- Breakfast
- Small inn
- Walkable to beach and dining
- Area
- Beachside / Flagler Avenue
- Beach distance
- About 0.2 miles to the beach
- Closest beach access
- Flagler Avenue Beach
- Best for
- B&B-style stay, walkable restaurants, couples
- Address
- 309 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 347-5064
Updated June 9, 2026
Ocean Eleven Suites
A family-run boutique suites property across from the beach on South Atlantic Avenue.
- Boutique suites
- Across from beach
- Pool
- Family-run property
- Area
- Beachside
- Beach distance
- Across the street from the beach
- Closest beach access
- South Atlantic Avenue beach access
- Best for
- Suite-style stay, beach access, families
- Address
- 1708 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Phone
- (386) 957-3955
Updated June 9, 2026
Compare these with beachside hotels, vacation rentals, and nearby restaurants while planning your stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay in New Smyrna Beach if I want to walk to Flagler Avenue?
Look at beachside hotels near Flagler Avenue, including options around Flagler Avenue and South Atlantic Avenue.
Are there mainland hotels in New Smyrna Beach?
Yes. Mainland and riverside options include places near Canal Street, Riverside Drive, and North Dixie Freeway.