On the beach, fishing

Reviews of Emerald Shores Resort

2.5 out of 5
Emerald Shores Resort
2613 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1103 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Desmond

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Marc on 20 May 2024
Glad you had a great time Dawn!!

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We came for a competition at the Daytona Convention Center, and most hotels in the Daytona area were completely booked. On the positive side, the location was great. We loved having direct access to the beach, parking was easy, and it was less than a 10-minute drive to the convention center. But the property is run down. The air conditioner turns on and off constantly and is very loud. There are stains on the walls and furniture. The staff is grumpy but efficient. Given the price and condition of the hotel, I would have preferred a different hotel. But this property worked for us under the circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from Marc on 19 May 2024
I apologize that things were less than perfect for you Valerie. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to Daytona for a music festival and stayed at this hotel. Very lovely reminds me of an old Florida beach town. The room was so spacious and incredible view of the Atlantic. Property is located right on the beach with the softest sand. The pool was great after a swim in the beach and was clean! The jacuzzi was great as well. Great price for a hotel right on the beach. And the most delicious ice cream shoppe across the street! Would stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Marc on 16 May 2024
You are awesome Glenda! Thank you so much!!

6/10 Okay

Pamela, Waycross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marc the GM has a great sense of humor making interactions fun. This is an older hotel. But its clean and comfortable. The bed was to soft for me, the room has a fridge and microwave, the balcony was the best part over looking the beach. Beach access is easy from the pool deck where there are plenty of lounge chairs for sun bathing, hot tub and pool make this hotel an affordable option for staying on the beach. The included breakfast was basic, cereals, muffins, yogurts juice and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from Marc on 9 May 2024
I appreciate your great feedback Pamela. Thank you so much for the kind words!!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Excellent service by manager and day desk clerk, had a problem with Expedia and the hotel was on the phone over an hr trying to resolve the problem,
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from Marc on 8 May 2024
Thank you so much Brenda!! Sorry you had to go through the bad experience. I'm glad you had a great time with us.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My go to hotel in Daytona shores. It’s the kitchenette and the beach access for me!! The beds are so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Marc on 9 May 2024
Thank you Natasha!!!!!! You are the best. Can't wait to see you again!

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with family
Front desk person was very unfriendly to the point of being rud
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Marc on 9 May 2024
Sorry Timothy. This is not typical of our customer service.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff! We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 9 May 2024
We try our best Debra. Our guests are family.

4/10 Poor

Anne, Fleming Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel lists a bar at the pool, no bar tender, pool was dirty, the hot tub was dirty, the breakfast is really nonexistent, the floors were not swept in the rooms well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 1 May 2024
Thanks for your feedback Anne. Yes we have a Tiki Bar but it is advertised as seasonal and also, as stated on the information page when you booked, is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pool was cleaned on your day of arrival.

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean, rooms was good..staff really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you Wanda!. We try our best to make a great experience for our guests.

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They keep the place clean and the staff is very friendly!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 29 Apr 2024
Please tell all your friends Cindy!!

10/10 Excellent

Germarie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 28 Apr 2024
Glad you had a great time Germarie!!

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and quieter than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you so much Shannon!! Us Johnsons have to stick together!

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean . And the lady who cleans was amazing.. and front desk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 28 Apr 2024
We treat our guests like family Frank. You are part of the Emerald family now!

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Was lead to believe tiki bar was operating. And the Jacuzzi was taken by kids the whole three days I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 28 Apr 2024
I apologize for the inconsideration of other people.

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

I asked for an accessible room, and I was not given one, unless I paid an additional $100. This is unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 27 Apr 2024
Sorry about the confusion Thomas. The room type you booked is not handicap accessible. That is why you would have to pay more to get an accessible room.

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice place hotel could of been done better, no one went to clean my room for the 2 nights I was there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 25 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Rosa. Housekeeping service is upon request.

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful place to stay. Very relaxing and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 25 Apr 2024
Thank you so much George. You can come relax anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it, and we will be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 22 Apr 2024
We love to hear that you had a great time Lisa!! See you next time!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 25 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Nancy!!

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 25 Apr 2024
Thanks Mary. See you next time!

8/10 Good

Glenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Oceanfront room was nice. Breakfast is a very small area and not many options. Tiki bar was never open. I would stay again for the cheap price it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 22 Apr 2024
Glad you enjoyed your time with us Glenda.

6/10 Okay

Lovely

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 22 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Lovely.

2/10 Terrible

Steffani

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty nothing worked in it. Elevator operations were expired staff rude
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 21 Apr 2024
Thanks for your feedback Steffani. First of all, you said there was no hot water. You were turning the shower handle the wrong way. Secondly, you said the fridge wasn't cooling. You had unplugged the fridge to plug your phone in. Then you said the AC wasn't cooling. You had it on fan instead of cool. You said the lights weren't working. Maintenance went to the room and turned the switch on. The lights worked. Housekeeping went to your room to clean whatever you said was dirty. The housekeeper recleaned everything to please you but said there was nothing wrong. As for the elevator, you called front desk saying you were stuck on the elevator. The front desk clerk walked over, pushed the button and the elevator opened right up. The problem was that you hadn't pushed the floor you were going to. Next time push 8 for floor 8, 7 for floor 7, etc..

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 20 Apr 2024
Thank you so much JD!! It is always a pleasure!

4/10 Poor

jacob

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not impressed. Definitely not a nice hote or resort whatever they call it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 20 Apr 2024
Sorry you did not enjoy your time with us Jacob. Please give us another try.

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 21 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Tony.

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice- a little outdated. Breakfast was sad- just prepackaged snacks and coffee/juice. Not much for a seating area. Staff was the NICEST! All super friendly and helpful, we enjoyed their hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 17 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Amanda!!

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 20 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Bryan!!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, property was clean, view was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 17 Apr 2024
Glad you had a great time Nancy!!

4/10 Poor

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was in a room that was in between the elevators. All I heard all night was knocking and banging, and the movement of the elevators and the opening and closing of the elevator doors. Worst experience at trying to get some rest after a long day. The baseboards in the bathroom were filthy disgusting dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks for your feedback Charles. I wish you would have said something during your stay and we could have come up with a possible solution.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The woman at the front desk was very nice and so helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks for the great review Amy!! I'm glad we could make for a great stay.

6/10 Okay

Belinda, Celina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Very anti-and could use a few things molds in the bathtub hair and the bathtub could be cleaned a little bit better front desk was nice cold breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 15 Apr 2024
We appreciate your feedback Belinda. I apologize for any inconveniences.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 14 Apr 2024
Thanks Alicia. Hope to see you again!!

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a Great Experience our room was clean and the staff was Amazing We definitely plan on going back there next year!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 14 Apr 2024
I loved hearing about your great experience Susan!!!! We treat our guests like family.

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 15 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Amanda!!

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Hotel was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 14 Apr 2024
Come back soon Natalia!!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the quaint room it was perfect for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 12 Apr 2024
Thank you Jerian. See you next time!!

6/10 Okay

Kendall

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kitchenette was not clean, old and rusty appliances. Pool and hit full of sand. Never saw it cleaned. Gate to pull not locked and lots of kids jumping in ocean then run to jump in pool and hot tubs with no supervision of adults. Forcing adults to leave from disruptiveness. Battery died on our door and couldn’t get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 10 Apr 2024
Thanks for your feedback Kendall. I will look into the issues you stated.

2/10 Terrible

Maggie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty property, uncomfortable beds, breakfast was poptarts and muffins. Only thing good about this place was the ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 8 Apr 2024
Thanks for your feedback Maggie. Absolutely no complaints were made during your stay. If there was an issue, we would have been more than happy to accomodate you. Our free continental breakfast consists of yogurt, pop tarts, fruit cups, muffins, cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, milk, juice and coffee.

10/10 Excellent

CHUN

Travelled with family
The staffs are very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marc on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you Chun. I loved meeting you guys!!

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 7 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Iris!!

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Giving out cards to get in the room and the room is already booked
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 4 Apr 2024
Sorry about the mix-up Debra. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

8/10 Good

Andres

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, no hot food on breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 4 Apr 2024
I wish we had a hot breakfast Andres. That's where I would be all morning lol. We do have a free continental breakfast though.

4/10 Poor

Cindy, Cheyenne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff were very nice. The view from our room was amazing. There is plenty of free parking. That's all that was good. It's filthy, old, the bathroom is disgusting, the banister going down the steep concrete stairs to the beach was about to come out of the wall. They said there wasn't any breakfast items because they were busy that week & went through all the food. Are there no stores in Daytona?? I won't stay there again & do not recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 3 Apr 2024
Thanks for your feedback Cindy. Upon your arrival you had asked to see the room. I took you to the room and you said it was perfect. You also said that you had issues at two previous hotels, which I saw a pattern developing.

8/10 Good

Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 4 Apr 2024
Thanks for staying with us Gloria!

8/10 Good

Roselma Shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable bed. Loved the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 4 Apr 2024
Thanks for the great review Roselma. The ocean view from the balcony is absolutely awesome!!

10/10 Excellent

Olabisi, ORLANDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the location. Great king size bed and easy access to walk the beach. Beautiful sunrises 🌅
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marc on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you so much Olabisi!! See you next time!