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Compare Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort vs. Peer Daytona Beach Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Daytona Beach.
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort vs. Peer Daytona Beach Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (Current) | Daytona Beach, FL | 744 | 55,072 sq. ft. | 18,000 sq. ft. | 31 |
| Plaza Resort & Spa | Daytona Beach, FL | 323 | 40,000 sq. ft. | 7,161 sq. ft. | 1 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL | 1,501 | 524,000 sq. ft. | 95,000 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Kissimmee, FL | 1,718 | 384,187 sq. ft. | 44,360 sq. ft. | 69 |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin | Lake Buena Vista, FL | 1,514 | 320,370 sq. ft. | 31,850 sq. ft. | 134 |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,641 | 315,000 sq. ft. | 54,638 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village | St Augustine, FL | 301 | 276,409 sq. ft. | 26,400 sq. ft. | 7 |
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
744 Total Keys · Up to 312 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
55,072 Sq. Ft. Total · 31 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 446–1,895 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
18,000 Sq. Ft. · 1,895 Theater · 1,333 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 90 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Daytona Beach Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Daytona Beach Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
DAB (Daytona Beach International Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Daytona Beach Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.