Fantasy Island Resort, Daytona Beach Shores — Daytona Beach, United States

Fantasy Island Resort, Daytona Beach Shores is a simple beachfront timeshare resort with motel-style studios and apartments in Daytona Beach, United States.

Address: 3205 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores. Property ID: 3913932.

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Axel's take: 8.1/10

A good-value beach base, provided you can live with dated rooms and basic service. a simple beachfront timeshare resort with motel-style studios and apartments, scored for what it is.

Fantasy Island is a simple beachfront timeshare resort, not the four-star hotel its listing suggests. We'd pick it for an uncomplicated, self-catering beach break: kitchens, an oceanfront pool and outdoor grills are the main attractions. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the location, friendly staff and generally clean rooms. The hotel also confirms its pool deck has been rebuilt.

The compromises are indoors. Recent reviews describe dated furnishings and appliances, while uncomfortable or creaky Murphy beds recur across sites. Studios can feel tight, and not every unit has an oceanfront view or balcony. Reception has limited hours, so arrange late arrivals ahead; guests also report no elevator. We'd skip it for polished interiors, full-service convenience or dependable step-free access. Check the exact room layout before booking—and don't confuse it with Fantasy Island II next door.

• Best for: Value-minded beachgoers; Couples who like self-catering; Families happy with simple accommodations

• Watch out for: Dated interiors and recurring Murphy-bed complaints; Limited reception hours and no elevator reported; Oceanfront views and balconies depend on unit

• Location: Direct beachfront setting, with restaurants and shops nearby; distinct from Fantasy Island II.

• Rooms: Kitchens are useful, but layouts vary and some studios feel cramped; bed comfort is a recurring weakness.

• Cleanliness: Generally praised across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.

• Service: Staff friendliness earns consistent praise; limited hours can complicate arrivals and problem-solving.

• Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, rebuilt pool deck, grills, shared laundry and free Wi-Fi; primarily a self-catering stay.

• Fees and surprises: Vacatia lists a per-stay cleaning fee; parking is complimentary but limited to one vehicle per unit, and late arrivals require advance arrangements.

Axel's opinion of Fantasy Island Resort, Daytona Beach Shores, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Fantasy Island Resort, Daytona Beach Shores

• Property type: Apart-hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 3205 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores
• Hotel policies: Children aged 0–18: free
• Amenities: Restaurant, Parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Daytona Beach

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Standard room

• Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Standard room with ocean view

• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Standard room oceanfront

• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Standard room with balcony and oceanfront

• Bedrooms: 1
• Room features: Balcony; Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Standard room

• Bedrooms: 2
• Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room oceanfront (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Standard Double room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 2
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Deluxe room

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

• Bedrooms: 1

Studio

Standard Studio

• Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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Standard Studio (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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