BEST WESTERN AKU TIKI INN, Daytona Beach

The hotel is located directly on the beach in the Daytona Beach Shores area, south of the main boardwalk. Daytona Boardwalk and Pier are 4 km north; Daytona International Speedway and Daytona Beach International Airport are each 10 km away. Daytona Lagoon water park is a 5-minute drive. Across the street you'll find IHOP (0.5 km), Winn-Dixie (0.5 km), 7-Eleven, and a surf shop. The area has an excellent location score of 8.4/10. Parking is available on-site for $8 per day. The beachfront location and nearby essentials make it convenient for both car-free and driving visitors.

All rooms feature air conditioning, a safe, desk, and tea/coffee maker. Rooms were renovated in 2024 with modern furnishings. Ocean front rooms offer full ocean views; ocean view rooms provide partial views from the balcony. Some rooms have a patio on the first floor. Kitchenette rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and dining area, but dishes and utensils must be requested from the front desk. Bed configurations: double rooms with one bed; quadruple rooms with two beds. Bathrooms are functional but compact; water pressure is low and the toilet clearance is tight. The property is entirely non-smoking; a $500 penalty applies for smoking on site.

Trader's Restaurant is open daily for breakfast (7-11 am), lunch, and dinner, offering a menu with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast is a separate charge; it is ordered from a set menu (no longer a buffet). The restaurant has been praised for its food, though service can be slow during busy periods due to limited staffing. Trader's Poolside Tiki Bar is open Thursday through Sunday for lunch, dinner, and cocktails, with happy hour from 4-5 pm that includes two free drinks per person per day. The bar features live music and a DJ on Saturday nights. Vending machines with drinks and snacks are available in the hotel.

The large outdoor swimming pool is heated and open all year. The pool deck offers sun loungers, picnic areas, and outdoor furniture. A basketball court and various recreational activities such as evening entertainment, pub crawls, and live music are organized on site. The fitness centre is equipped with basic exercise machines. Note that the pool heating system has experienced intermittent outages, and the fitness room may be temporarily closed at times. There is no spa, jacuzzi, or steam room.

The hotel offers free WiFi throughout. Parking is private on-site at $8 per day with accessible spaces; a parking permit must be displayed on the dashboard to avoid towing. The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in/out, luggage storage, and an ATM. Housekeeping is daily at no charge; laundry services are available for an additional fee. Business facilities include a business centre and meeting/banquet rooms (additional charge). For families: children's menus, baby cots, and family rooms are available. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, auditory guidance, grab rails, and Braille signage. Safety features: 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, and in-room safes. Elevators have been known to experience extended outages; guests with mobility concerns should confirm current status.