When it comes time to take a vacation, many people want to go to the beach. In fact, in surveys the beach wins out over any other vacation destination, garnering 45% support. Hotels on the beach can be pricey, though. The average daily rate of a hotel room in the U.S. is about $120, but it can easily be twice that for a good beach hotel. If you plan to stay more than a day or two, that can be a lot of money. A better option may be to rent beach condos.
Nearly a quarter of all vacationers have stayed in a vacation rental rather than a hotel, and there are a number of reasons for that. Most people cite value over hotel prices as the main reason, but other top reasons include privacy, having full kitchen facilities and more overall space. These are all advantages that can make beach condo rentals a good deal.
One of the biggest problems with staying in a hotel is the noise. You never know if you are going to get stuck next to the party room, and if you do, it can make your stay miserable. With a beach condo, you have less of a chance of that happening, and even if someone is being loud, there is more space between units.
Another big problem with staying in a hotel is lack of space. This is a much bigger problem if you are traveling with a family. Being stuck in a hotel room with your kids for a week with one TV and one bathroom is not a lot of fun. When you rent beach condos you get a lot more space, with separate bedrooms and extra bathrooms.
Condos and other vacation rentals provide kitchens, so you don’t have to eat out every meal and can make your own. That not only saves you money, but it also means you and your family are likely to eat healthier on your vacation.
Of course, the main reason people choose vacation condo rentals over hotels is prices. Condos are long-term rentals, renting by the week or the month. Because you pay for large chunks of time at once, your daily rate tends to be much less than what you pay for a hotel.
If you are staying at the beach for a week or more, it can definitely make a lot more sense to rent beach condos rather than staying in a hotel. You will get more space, more privacy and are likely to pay less than you would in a hotel. If you don’t mind cleaning up after yourself and not having access to amenities such as a pool, fitness center or bar, then a condo is likely the right choice for you.
