Where to stay night before WDW resort check-in?

[DannyDisneyFreak]

We will be driving down from NY and would like to stay somewhere on the beach coast a few hours from WDW. I figure we would arrive mid day, check-in spend that afternoon in the area/beach, spend the night, then in the morning head to WDW for check in. I'm not sure where to stay. I wouldn't mind being a couple hours away (north of WDW though we will be coming from that direction). What beach areas would you recommend? Thanks!

 

[DannyDisneyFreak]

To Clarify, it doesn't have to be that far away just would t mind if it was.

 

[danielleburns]

Cocoa beach is the closest one to Disney about 60 miles but if your up for the drive we really like Clearwater beach but it's about a 2 hour drive.The quality Inn central on us 19 in Clearwater it's not on the beach but it's not to far car ride it's located next to a mini golf and lots of shopping and restaurants and has a nice pool and hot tub .And the owners are great .

 

[My2CrazyGirls]

Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island) or St. Augustine are nice and would be on the way. If you don't mind being a bit farther north you can do Jekyll Island or St. Simons Island GA.

 

[staceyrhood]

We LOVE Amelia Island, it is about 3 hrs away off of 95, we stay at Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Also, Hammock Beach Resort (in Palm Coast) is beautiful and only about 1 1/2 hrs away.

 

[nacho113]

Our vote is for Daytona Beach. The beach, the pier and boardwalk are great with tons of entertainment options in the area.
If you want something a little quieter, check out Ormond Beach (slightly north) or Daytona Beach Shores and New Smyrna Beach (south of Daytona).
Lots of nice 3-4 star places oceanfront that can be had for a reasonable price (check Priceline's Express deals).
This is just off I-95 near I-4. It's about 1.5 hours to WDW from Daytona Beach straight west on I-4.
You can also skirt the construction project on I-4 if you hop on 417 (toll road) near Sanford and follow the WDW signs