I loved this cozy inn! My friend and I were staying in DeLand for a few nights, and she found this…read morecute, historic inn not far from the downtown area. Before arriving, we received a text message with thorough instructs for checking in, which was very convenient. There was a code to the front door, and then a separate code for our room. The entire inn and the room were decorated perfectly to match the period in which it was built. Our room and common areas were very clean and tidy, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom and shower were also surprisingly spacious for such an old house. I'd love to stay here again in the future.

My wife, my daughter, and I had the pleasure of staying at the Alling House B&B several years ago…read more We stayed in the Victorian Cottage and the place was beautiful, the owners at the time were very customer oriented and catered to their guests with great care and respect. They served a fantastic free breakfast that was delivered to your cottage, and they made you feel welcome as if you were family. NOT TRUE ANYMORE!!! This visit was our second time staying at the Alling House. I wanted to stay there for my 60th birthday based upon my previous experience, see the manatees, and just enjoy a nice, peaceful weekend away. Upon calling to make the reservation, I was informed that they were now under new management (it apparently was sold in September of 2022) and no longer served breakfast due to "COVID RESTRICTIONS." I was disappointed, but if that was a state or county regulation, so be it. They were still reasonably priced compared to the prices hotels are charging currently. I was also somewhat taken aback by the overall attitude of the person taking my reservation since he was rather harsh and did not seem very customer service oriented, especially when compared to the previous owners and other B&B's we have stayed at. It appears that the Alling House B&B is now operated remotely. I, at no point, was greeted by anyone, nor did I see anyone onsite that welcomed us or anything. If there hadn't been a female there when we arrived, who stated she was moving in, we wouldn't have known whether to check in at the main house, or just go to our cottage. Being a U.S. Navy veteran, 100% totally and permanently disabled, I was initially happy that we were staying in the Frontier cottage, the only one with a ramp. Stairs are not my friend at all. In order to fairly review the Alling House B&B, I have broken it down into negatives and positives, respectfully, as follows: NEGATIVES: * While I would like to begin with the breakfast issue, I feel I must begin with the fact that the ramp to the Frontier cottage has sunken boards that almost caused me to fall and are extremely dangerous to anyone with disabilities. There are at least 3 of them that will suddenly drop when stepped upon. * NO BREAKFAST. While I have already addressed this to a certain extent, I made phone calls to the state DBPR, the Volusia County Health Department in Orange City, FL, and verified that there are NO COVID RESTRICTIONS on B&B's serving food. Basically, it comes down to the new management just not wanting to incur the cost or go to the trouble. Therefore, if you want a TRUE B&B experience; this is not the place. Honestly, how can you call your business a Bed & Breakfast if you don't at least serve breakfast??? The website advertises itself as a member of the Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns, yet does not serve breakfast at all and uses Covid as the excuse in 2023??? * No WiFi, as advertised. When I called about it, I was told it was being worked on to make it better, even though we were provided the name and password in our confirmation email and text, and a card in the cottage. The individual I spoke with told me I could use the WiFi in the main house if I needed to do work. I don't advertise that I am disabled, but walking back and forth to the main house, especially when I'm paying for a cottage that advertises WiFi, is not easy for me at all, and I should not have to do that. I also brought along our Amazon Echo to enjoy sitting on the front porch and relaxing to some nice music, but no WiFi. * No cable TV or Roku device, or similar, but of course any streaming device would not have worked without WiFi. They do have some type of TV antenna that provides mediocre television. * Dining table chairs are horribly uncomfortable and sink in, not good for someone with a back issues, like myself. * The bed is very high and likely too high for anyone confined to a wheelchair. While they do provide a small, somewhat unsafe step stool, even my wife who is not disabled had to use the step stool to get into the bed. * My wife has possible bed bug bites on both of her feet that match bed bug photos online. However, she has not been to the doctor yet to determine if that is the cause. * Drinks and snacks are also advertised as being available in the refrigerator, yet there was nothing. OTHER LESSER NEGATIVES: * Lights on ceiling fan do not work at all, so you have no light in the living room, making the entire cottage seem very gloomy. * Coffee maker water reservoir has black residue in both sides of the plastic water level indicator windows. Looks like mold, but I am not a chemist. Although it is nice to have a Keurig available, I was informed that some cottages have them, some don't. Doesn't make sense at all. * Live roach in kitchen drawer. * If you use Grub Hub, or another delivery service, plan to pick up your food from the front porch of the main house. Not pleasant if it's raining, or you want the food del

I highly recommend this hotel not just for its cleanliness and amazing employees but also for their…read morehonesty and true concern for their guests not just during their stay but after. My daughter and her team had just won the state championship game in Deland and with all the excitement when packing up the room she left her uniform in a drawer by accident!!! We did not realize this until almost one week later since the season has ended. Long story short I called the hotel in a panic almost a week after her checkout date and they not only took the time to go look to see if it was in the Lost and Found. They actually had it set aside with her room number on it. I have never experienced such a level of customer service!!!!! Thank you to everyone at this hotel from the housekeeper that didn't just "throw it away" to the kind front desk manager that took my call at 12:30am and went to look for it---thanks to them I was able to sleep peacefully that night!!!! Highly recommend this hotel---especially for sports teams that have teenagers staying in the rooms and may forget their belongings like my daughter did!!!

If you stay longer than 1 night - you have to ask for housekeeping. The Continental breakfast was…read morenot bad and the staff serving breakfast were very friendly. We meet the manager one morning while drinking coffee and he was nice. Front desk were help when we requested two rooms near each other. However - the walls are thin. Twice we had to swipe out our room key. Our door did not shut easily and took slamming to close.

First room we were given smelled like industrial perfume. Second room, the only one left, had a…read morereally noisy air conditioner. Sounds like a jet taking off. How the hell are you supposed to sleep with this???. Hallways are dirty, hotel is old and dingy. Counter tops in room were sticky. This is not up to Hampton inn Standards by a long shot. Also Hampton inn coffee is terrible. Would avoid this place. For a 189 a night they need to do a lot better.

Easy To Find. Lots Of Parking, Beautiful Landscaping Surrounds You…read more As You Walk Through The Automatic Main Door You Will See A Clean Well Organized Lobby With A Spotless Clean Lobby, Bathrooms, And A Store For Snacks, Ice Cream, Soups Etc. We Were Greeted By CORY And JEN....Smiles Everywhere ! WELCOME ! And So, The Adventure Begins........ Everything Explained , And A Welcome Package Of Bottled Waters And Some Very Wonderful Cookies, We Were Off To Our Room. Clean, Spotless, Smells Great, Neat And Orderly......We Met Beth From Housekeeping. She Dropped By To See If We Needed Anything. WOW! The Room Was FANTASTIC !...Bathroom Spotless, Everything Spotless ! We Slept Like Babies !...... Woke Up To A Great Breakfast. Coffee To Die For, Every Kind Of Tea, Eggs, Sausages , Bagels, Toast, Waffles, Milk, Cereal, Fresh Juices, you name it. Onto The Pool For Some Relax Time...CRYSTAL BLUE !...Chairs And Tables Wiped Down, And Everything PERFECT ! NOW!!.....The HUGE Fire Pit Is Just What You Want ! The Best Comfortable Chairs Ever ! Have A Cocktail With Your Loved One ! All In All....I Would Rate The HAMPTON INN DEBARY............ 9 Out Of 10 THANK YOU CORY BETH AND JEN !! YOU ARE THE REASON We Keep Coming Back ! C.Babcock J. Karsten BOCA RATON FL.

HEALTH HAZARD - DO NOT STAY HERE…read more I am writing this review as a warning to other travelers. This was the most distressing hotel experience of my life, involving serious health violations and treatment that I can only describe as shocking. SEVERE HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS: Upon entering Room 108, I discovered conditions that were truly appalling. Heavy accumulations of grime and petrified dirt under the bed and frame, active spider webs, and insects throughout the room. This was not a matter of a room that needed a quick cleaning - this was evidence of long-term neglect and systemic failure of basic sanitation. Within hours, I suffered a severe allergic reaction that required use of my asthma inhaler. The unsanitary conditions posed an immediate threat to my health. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE - HOSTILE AND UNACCEPTABLE: When I reported these conditions, I was moved to a second room that was in equally poor condition. The next morning, when I spoke with the manager to request a refund, I was: - Treated with hostility rather than concern - Told I would receive no refund whatsoever - Informed I would need to pay an additional "early check-in fee" just to access a room that met basic health codes - Had the police called on me for reporting legitimate safety concerns - Forced to leave the property with no time to arrange alternative accommodations I was essentially evicted for reporting health violations. This is retaliation, plain and simple. CORPORATE FAILURE: Choice Hotels corporate offered me 13,000 loyalty points instead of a refund. They claim they cannot process refunds for franchised properties. This corporate structure appears designed to avoid accountability when properties engage in fraudulent practices. I paid for safe, clean accommodations. I received rooms that violated health codes and caused a medical emergency. When I reported this, I was treated like a criminal and thrown out. EVIDENCE: I have extensive photographic and video documentation of the conditions in both rooms. I am filing complaints with the Volusia County Health Department and the Florida Attorney General's Office. WARNING TO TRAVELERS: - Do not trust that rooms here meet basic sanitation standards - If you have allergies or respiratory issues, this property is dangerous - Management is hostile to guests who report legitimate concerns - You will not receive a refund even for uninhabitable conditions - Corporate will not help you This property should not be accepting guests until it undergoes a complete sanitation overhaul and management receives training on how to treat customers with basic dignity and respect. I am a long-time Choice Hotels member and have never experienced anything like this. The combination of dangerous health violations, hostile management, forced eviction, and corporate indifference represents a complete failure at every level. Stay anywhere else. Your health and safety are not worth the risk. UPDATE: I have filed formal complaints with the health department and attorney general's office. I am disputing all charges with my credit card company for services not rendered.

Not bad...inexpensive...it's a Quality Inn. Slept…read morecomfortably so no complaints. Close to everything

My husband and I stayed in this hotel while attending a wedding in the area. I waited too long to…read morebook a room in the hotel where the wedding party was staying -- but that may have been for the best... they were up all hours of the night partying! :) This hotel is only 3 miles from downtown DeLand and just as close to the wedding venue. Easy check-in/check-out! The staff was very welcoming. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. The normal amenites of wi-fi, flat screen TV, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, and even a pull-out bed were included. They were very gracious with out late check-out due to the fact that we were out late at the wedding reception, as well. If we ever need to stay in Deland again, this will definitely be where we'll choose again!

The staff was terrible. I think one was even a manager. I didn't get his name. They were completely…read moreuninterested in being polite from the time I walked in the door. I was bothering them by coming to their hotel. They claimed to be busy yet I was the only one at the desk and the parking lot was empty. They were not accommodating at all.

We came into town for a tour of Stetson. There were several other events going on in the area and…read morewe found this place by default. What a happy accident! The room was super clean, not pretentious. Great to have a full kitchen, great shower and super quiet and efficient A/C in the room. You can't beat the location. It's so quiet and peaceful on the St.John's river. Very relaxing place to stay. The inn keepers were so accommodating, we arrived much later than planned (3am) and we felt horrible having to wake them up. There was a slight mix up with our room, but they made it right quickly and graciously. Will definitely come back. We only stayed 3 nights, I'd love to stay for a week!

We stayed at Riviera Resort for our wedding weekend. The rooms were very clean and management went…read moreabove and beyond to ensure that we had a great stay. We had our rehearsal dinner on site and many of our wedding guests also stayed at Riviera. Everyone had nothing but positive responses to their stay. We are planning a family trip back to the resort soon.

This place was absolutely magical. Emily, the owner was so knowledgeable and thorough in her…read moredescriptions and information on the building and the land/lakes/stores/restaurants around it. The stay itself was peaceful, quiet, and serene. I could read my book on that screened in back porch for a lifetime! Highly recommended, we would come back 100 times over.

Our second stay here, same room because this was our choice the night before our wedding, close to…read moreour venue. We love it here! The room? Adorably themed. We chose the cowboy theme. A nice back screened balcony to relax on, nice amenities. A peaceful place near downtown Cassadega. The owners and caretakers/ hosts were great. Our first stay here a host walked us up to our room and gave us and other guests a brief tour. Whether you need a brief romantic getaway, staying for the not far beaches, this place has all the charm and history! Recommend! We will definitely be here again for our anniversary! Thanks to the owners for another great stay!