While Florida’s central Atlantic coast bore the full brunt of Hurricane Matthew last week, Biketoberfest 2016 is a go. The area is still recovering from the devastation caused by the hurricane, Daytona Beach News-Journal reporting that as of yesterday 36,000 people in Volusia and Flagler counties are still without power, some stoplights are still out, and residents are still in the process of cleaning up debris. That said, if there’s any area that could use an economic boost right now, it’s Daytona Beach and surrounding areas.
“Yes we are rolling forward, many favorite spots are open for business. Anyone with advanced reservations should contact their hotel directly for a status update,” stated Janet Kersey, Executive Vice-President and COO, Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce. Kersey added that as of yesterday, “The part of A1A damaged is in Flagler County – so from the northern end of the loop (High Bridge) to Ponce Inlet is all clear. All main roadways are open. Some side streets are passible but use caution unless otherwise marked. Our County has a special web site and call line to check at the following:”
http://www.volusia.org/services/public-protection/emergency-management/pin/
Here’s some of the latest news posted from various local sources on their Facebook pages:
Biketoberfest:
Update: Confirming that Biketoberfest Motorcyle Rally Oct. 13-16 in Daytona Beach Area is On! Clean up from Hurricane Matthew in full swing, event is proceeding. Just posted updated lodging availability list on Biketoberfest.org. Check it often as we will be sharing information as soon as it becomes available. Please SHARE, thank you!
Indian Motorcycle Daytona Beach:
WE ARE OPEN….
But we are under construction and still catching up from the hurricane. We appreciate your business and your patience as we navigate this crazy awesome week! Our Biketoberfest Activities, Vendors, Rides, etc. are all still on! We will be posting several updates over the course of today on our website as well as social media. Stay tuned, ride safe, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all weekend long!
Destination Daytona Complex:
We are revving up for a great Biketoberfest event.
Volusia County Emergency Management:
BEACHES
Volusia County beaches remain closed to vehicular traffic. Staff plans to reopen beaches incrementally in high-usage areas first and then work outward to the remaining areas. Numerous ramps and walkovers are compromised; it will take time to re-establish the traffic areas and replace signs, lifeguard towers and other equipment.
The beaches are open to pedestrians. However, pedestrians should use caution and watch where they are walking. The debris on the beach consists of jagged metal and boards with nails in them.
Lifeguards are flying a double red flag and urge people to not go into the ocean as there may be debris. Trees, metal roof pieces, and other large construction materials floating in the water could cause severe injuries. Additionally, there will be a high threat for rip currents.
Below is information on the status of local hotels as of yesterday, provided by the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce.
One casualty of the storm is the Sons of Speed event that American Iron’s Editor-in-Chief Buzz Kanter was going to race in.
“Regrettably, due to the damaging effects from Hurricane Matthew to New Smyrna Speedway and the Daytona Beach area, the Sons of Speed vintage motorcycle races must be rescheduled at new Smyrna Speedway for March 17 & 18, during Daytona Bike Week,” wrote event organizer Billy Lane of Choppers Inc.
PROPERTY
OPEN/CLOSED
BOOKABLE ROOMS
PHONE
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE
NOTES
Acapulco
down for repairs
Americano
timeshare
America’s Best Value Inn
OPEN
Atlantic Cove
677-4712
no phone
Atlantic Ocean Palms Inn
OPEN
August Seven Inn B&B
phone not in service
Bahama House
OPEN
90%
245-2001
minimal
full running Thursday
Beach Chic Bungalow
OPEN
20
Beachside Motel
OPEN
16
256-4719
minimal
Beacon Suites
Best Western (old comfort inn) Seabreeze
OPEN
255-5491
no phone
Best Western Aku Tiki
OPEN
75%
248-2001
minimal
no phones/internet
Best Western Castillo
672-6711
Best Western ISB
OPEN
258-6333
Chataeu
CLOSED
Club Sea Oats
CLOSED
MAJOR
Conch House
OPEN
81-100
no phone
Coquina Inn Bed and Breakfast
OPEN
Coral Sands Beachside
CLOSED
Coral Sands RV Park
phone not in service
Country Inn Port Orange
OPEN
Cove Motel DB
CLOSED
252-3678
No phone/cable
Days Inn Speedway
OPEN
160
70 avail Thur and 50 avail fri/sat
Days Inn/Tropical Seas
OPEN
21-60
minimal
no pool/elevator
Daytona Beach Inn
Closed- maybe Thurs
no power/phones
Daytona Beach KOA
phone not in service
Daytona Beach Regency
CLOSED for now
Daytona Beach Resort
Open on Thursday
672-3770
Pool deck closed/no phones
Daytona Inn Beach Resort
phone busy
Daytona RV Park
OPEN
Daytona Speedway KOA
phone not in service
DB Courtyard by Marriott Speedway
OPEN
118
none
DB Shores Inn & Suites
OPEN
few
minimal
Dream Inn
OPEN
11
Roof
Driftwood
CLOSED until further
notice
EconoLodge Ocean Front
OPEN
no internet/phones
El Caribe
Open on Thursday
Emerald Shores DB Shores
OPEN
88
872-4500 e 209
Fantasy Island Resort
12
761-9302
Fountain Beach Resort
OPEN
Pool closed/ no cable/wifi
Grand Seas Resort
Not yet
677-7880
no phone
Hampton Inn Atlantic Ave
OPEN
944-2570
Hampton Inn DB Speedway
OPEN
122
257-4030
none
Hampton Inn NSB
OPEN
Hampton Inn Oceanfront
OPEN
50
767-8533
Yes
Reservation system down
Harbor Beach Resort
OPEN
Harris Village & RV Park
OPEN
Hawaiian Inn
Reopen Wed/Thur
Hilton Express Orange City
OPEN
Hilton Garden Inn A1A
OPEN
60
265-0501
Hilton Garden Inn Airport
OPEN
54
386-944-4000
None
Hilton Ocean Walk
CLOSED until further
notice
Holiday Garden Inn
Open Tuesday
Holiday Inn Express
CLOSED – 2 months
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
OPEN
80
407-756-3159
no phone
Holiday Inn LPGA
OPEN
Holiday Inn Orange City
OPEN
Holiday Inn Resort (1615 S Atlantic)
OPEN at 3pm today
Homewood Suite ISB
OPEN
258-2828
Homewood Suites by Hilton
OPEN
94
258-2828
Hyatt Place Shores
OPEN
International RV Park
phone not in service
La Bella Inn
OPEN
Roof
La Playa
CLOSED
672-0990
no phones
La Quinta
OPEN
255-7412
Call tomorrow
Lexington Suties
OPEN
81-100
no phone
Lotus Ormond Beach
CLOSED
Makai Beach Lodge
OPEN
no phones
Mayan Inn
Open when get power
Motel 6
OPEN
80
255-3661
None
Nautilus Inn
phone busy
Nova Family Campground
phone not in service
Ocean Breeze Club
OPEN
150
Ocean Court Motel
OPEN
Oceanfront Inn & Suites
OPEN
no internet/phones
Oceanside Inn
OPEN
100+
386-255-4492
Perry’s Ocean Edge
OPEN
Plaza Ocean Breeze
no power
Plaza Resort and Spa
Open on Thursday
200
386-265-8277
Quality Inn Speedway
Open on Thursday
255-3661
Residence Inn by Mariott Shores
two top floors out of order
252-3949
group and reservations that need to be relocated
Residence Inn by Marriott Airport
OPEN
122
River Lily Inn Bed and Breakfast
NO power
Roomba Inn and Suites
Open when get power
no power
Royal Holiday Beach Motel
OPEN
888-761-5987
Sand and Surf
CLOSED
Sea Scape
OPEN
Shore Winds
unknown
unknown
minimal
Shoreline All Suites Inn
OPEN
2
Shores Resort and Spa
OPEN
210
767-7350
minimal
Silver Beach Club
CLOSED MAJOR water
damage
South Shore Motel
OPEN
minimal
Southern Sands
unknown
none
minimal
Studio 1
CLOSED
MAJOR
Sun Viking Lodge
OPEN
25%
Sunshine Holiday RV
phone not in service
Super 8
OPEN
Tomoka State Park
No power- clean up still
Tropical Manor
OPEN
12
Tropical Winds
OPEN
no phone/tv/internet
Turtle Inn Beach Club
OPEN this afternoon
Villa Bed ans Breakfast
phone not in service
Wyndam
Open on Thursday
Grand Prix Motel
Open
few
Zoom Air
Closed
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