Grand Seas Resort, Daytona Beach

I have been a Owner practically since this place was built. This place charges as much per week to stay as the Maintanance Fees are for an Owner for the year. Ridiculous to say the least. This is far from a 5 Star Resort. It WAS years ago, but it has been let run down ever since. These people need to go and look at a real 5 Star before trying to sell this as one. They don't seem to pay attention to the whole economy of our country when they set the rates on these rooms. And with the maintanance fees going up EVERY YEAR at this resort who would want to buy into this anyway. There excuse for the maintanance fees going up is for all the improvements they do. This place gets worse not better, WHO ARE THEY KIDDING!. Dirty Floors, Rusting Appliances, Cracked Tiles on floors, Stains on Carpets and Furniture, Bedding has stains and,or holes. Outside Walls Deteriorating, just covered with paint to hide. Stains on Ceilings from water damage. Too many extra charges. Very slow and RUDE front desk. Cleaning Staff needs to get a life or be fired. How can it take till 4 PM to clean rooms when they weren't all full the night before, and they aren't really clean when you do get in. And just a little note for the people who run for the title to run/oversee this {RESORT}, Why don't you send out questionaires to the Owners you have there and ask them about issues there before you hold your elections for the office in the middle of the week when no working person, or the ones from all parts of the country can't possibly be there. Or, is this the stratigy. I bet you would be surprised to see how many would gladly sell their rooms back at a cheaper rate than what they paid for it. We that did purchase into this {RESORT} should be heard,if not for us you would really be scratching your heads. WAKE UP!!!!!! And for those few that like this place so well, leave your info on here on how to get in touch with you and I'll make you a great deal on my 2 bedroom, ground floor.

I booked two, 2 bedroom suites together at the same time and when we checked in we were told that we could only have one parking pass and that are rooms will be side by side. THey were not even close. They were at opposite ends of the hallway. Can you say ridiculous. The second bedroom is hot and we had the air all the way down to where the other rooms were freezing. The parking lot was in extremely poor condition. Very disapointed that there are no balconies, who doesn't like to go to the beach and sit on there balcony in the morning and late at night. The staff was RUDE. On a Saturday they had the kiddie pool and the slide with the pool closed and when we asked for how long the guy working on the pool deck just put one finger up I am guessing for 1oclock. When I went to the front desk to ask for a manager the girls working the front desk did no acknowledge you and when they did and you would ask questins they would just roll their eyes. There is also a $3.00 a day resort fee that they do not tell you about at the time of reservations, which I am still not sure what it is for, Oh wait I guess to use the pool and put put golf. I have been to other resorts on the west coast that charge that and they actually have a reason to charge that as there is way more to do. We still had fun and made the best of it because a vacation is what you make of it and since we were hereto celebratemy daughters birthday with friends and family we had a good time anyways. I will not stay here again not even to come back and do the timeshare tour which when you check in they have the lady go over the price with you before you can even go enjoy your self. I guess they want to sucker you into that before you truely see what the resort is like. We will not stay here again ever not even if it is free.

NOT 5 star, not even 3 star! Went for timeshare opportunity after speaking with reps @ Daytona Beach Flea Market and getting a couple of gifts that were supposed to be delivered after presentation. Well, apparently, this place is run on the basis of your driver's license and physical address. Guess they look to see if you live in a different state or in a nice area because all we were told was that when they did a run on our information, not a credit check, that we didn't fall in their approval level. What you say?Apparently the owner has some sort of color pyramid or something that is used for suitable visitors and based on no real knowledge we were not the right "color" Upon arriving to this location, I should have known it would be bad! Not exactly the "best" location on Daytona Beach . Their parking lot was in bad shape, the building looked as if it hadn't seen any real upgrade work in a long time. The employees were walking around not really knowing what they were doing. This was just the biggest joke of a timeshare presentation I have ever encountered and am making sure it is widely known. I talked to the person in charge while there and was given the name of the next person to talk to. I will be contacting him and letting him know my feelings. I would recommend a Motel 8 or the local flea bag motel over this place.

Had a few complications with my plane reservations, and the resort reservation person "Julie" was so darn helpful. A disaster was averted and money saved. She was thoughtful, helpful and was beyond what I asked her for. If this is any indication what our stay will be like..............it's a great start.

If this hotel was listed as a 3-star hotel, I would not have been surprized or disappointed, for that is what it is - average and below average in many areas. The floors were filthy and had to be mopped several times to get the grime off - the people next door complained about the same thing. The linens were thin and the blankets had holes in them. The floor tiles were cracked. The furniture was stained. This is the only "resort" on the beach without balconies. I would not stay here again. The resort lists a "gift shop", which is a folding table in the back of the arcade with a few dusty old items on it.

We will not be going back even though I have stayed at different times for years. My dad is an owner and was staying for the week. I called up to see what rate I could get since the online rate was high. I was given a very good rate - $119 for a one bedroom. I was very happy thinking I would stay many times to "visit" my dad even thouh we live closer to his house than to Daytona LOL. I asked the reservationist if it was at all possible to get a 1pm check in to let me 1 yr old take a nap. She told me she would mark my room as urgent and for it to be the first one clean. So we get to the resort about 12:30pm and ask if our room was available. The staff seems shocked that I would ask such a question. No problem. I come back about 1:30 just to check to see if it is available. The lady who was the front desk manager was rude to me since I asked a 2nd time and hatefully told me rooms were guarenteed at 4pm. I called again about 3pm and they were very upset to be bothered by me. I then went back to the front desk at 4pm and NOPE the room was not ready. They had not started cleaning the room. The Front desk "manager" if you could even call her that held a few papers over her mouth to tell the other lady room would not be available until 430pm. I was standing right there not accross the room. I told them what was told to me at check in and they rolled their eyes. I guess the reservation group for the resort tells you anything to get you to book. We finally get to our room of course we are told we will have $100 an hour charge if we check out late the next morning though they never off anythin for missing their promise check in time. The cleaning staff was very rude. We were only staying one night so the next morning we were checking out. It was Sunday so half the resort was since it is a timeshare resort. The cleaning staff pushed their carts into the halls where you could not pull a luggage cart past them and they would not move to let you by unless you point blank asked them to move "X" item. Even thouh we had one of the few carts they have that people rush to get my husband just got so frustrated with dealing with the staff he took everything down the stairs by hand to avoid the staff. We will be looking for a neighboring hotel to come see family at this resort.

My husband and I are Club Navigo owners and vacation yearly in Daytona. The rooms in this resort are as nice as any other resorts we've stayed in. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have great children's activities for little or no additional cost. Both outdoor and indoor pools are clean and large enough that you are not constantly on top of other guests. However, beware this resort does not have balconies. They are all oceanview rooms, but only the bottom floor has balcony access. Also, the resort is a long walk from the pier/boardwalk areas. On the plus side there is a grocery store, Subway, Dollar Tree, etc directly accross the street. This is great for quick trips (without having to drive) for items that were left at home. Overall, we do like this resort and will stay here again.

WE were there in 07 as owners. took my step daughter and family with us. love the location on the ocean. Liked having publix and starbucks across the street. we upgraded to Club Navigo. manangement and staff very helpful and friendly. alla in all a nice vacation. floors in unit a little dirty.

My son, his girlfriend, and myself stayed at the Grand Sea Resort, Jan 5th - Jan 12th. The staff was nice, and the Front Desk was helpful. The Condo we stayed in must have been redone not long ago, everything was top notch. The kids went to Nascar’s Fan Fest at the Daytona Track. We go to Daytona the same time every year. If I can exchange my week, for Grand Sea Resort next year I will. Tim

wasnt as clean as we thought,The people or the staff wasn't as friendly either.Overall this wasn't our dream getaway.The staff needs to be more accomadating to their guest and teat everyone with kindness and allot of respect.I can see in the near future that this place is going to have little or no buisness.