Ocean Front Paradise Resort

Older property for sure, but well maintained. The unit was whistle clean, comfortable and quiet. check in and check out was a breeze. highly recommended

Throwbacks. If you want a stay in the Indiatlantic-Melbourne Beach area, there are options to the beachfront high-rises that might save you $50 or more per night. One is the SeaScape Motel. I stayed there a couple of years ago, and would have gone back, but my dates were not available. So this review will primarily concern the Oceanfront Paradise, about a mile to the south. By throwbacks I mean that these facilities were obviously constructed before the age of high-rise beachfront hotels. Tradeoffs: you get a view of the ocean through a kitchen window (although SeaScape has a couple of units built up on the dune with a more panoramic view at a higher price) rather than from a balcony high up letting you see much further out to sea. On the other hand, it's a better view than you would get from a room on the back side of one of those pricey high-rises. At the Ocean Front, the units were built in a stepwise fashion, so that every unit had the same ocean view from its kitchen window. And with these two motels you get a full kitchen, a nearby Publix so you can save on dining in addition to on the room rate, and a bedroom separate from the living/dining area. In both instances, the beach itself is a walk of about 50 yards. The Oceanfront Paradise has a resident manager who can and will see to everything during office hours and would doubtless be available in a true emergency pretty much all the time. (She lent me an iron so I could be presentable at dinner.) She's effective and efficient. Enough parking, convenient and free. What matters most to me is my mattress; this one was firm throughout without being hard; just what I need for a comfortable sleep. All of the furniture was in good condition; not, I think, brand new, but up-to-date. There was a very large-screen tv. Kitchen was fully stocked with cooking and serving dishes and utensils as well as a small fridge with separate freezer compartment, microwave, range, and sink. Bathroom was in good shape, with a ready supply of warm water that did not run out during my rather long showers. A little bonus was that when the heating/cooling unit shut down, I could hear the surf, without opening a window. Next to a good mattress, what matters to me is good internet. The connection came up immediately, although it was a little in-and-out regardless of where I sat with my device. I don't want this to sound worse that it was: I would click on a link and get a "no internet" message; but I hadn't really lost my internet--I could quickly re-connect. So that was an inconvenience, not a disaster. I think the sofa at the Oceanfront was a hide-a-bed, so there might be the possibility of having two children sleep in the living room. Check on that. The thing to be aware of is that the Oceanfront Paradise has only eight units, and the SeaScape not many more. So it's possible that if you don't plan ahead--maybe _way_ ahead during the season--availability may be an issue. That's why I mentioned both

Very quaint cottages. Room was clean and neat. Easy beach access

Very relaxed atmosphere. It was great stay and couldn’t beat the price. Being right on the beach was amazing. They have a hose for you to clean sand off and the bed was very comfortable. Definitely plan on staying there again!

We were only there for one night as we passed through on a long trip south. The place is extremely nice. The outside has been kept up as it appears to be older but it’s in good condition. The inside is exquisite. Bed is extremely comfortable. I would definitely recommend.

Wonderful beachfront location, with restaurants & shopping very close. The unit was very clean & felt safe. Bed was comfortable, & shower had good water pressure. Kitchen was more than adequately equipped for eating in. The check in & check out processes were quick & easy.

Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Friendly and attentive owner. Perfect location.

Very clean. Bed comfortable. Easy beach access. BIG flat screen tv worked good. Plumbing needed some teaking in both bathroom and kitchen sink but workable.

Perfect For a quiet getaway. The motel is right on the beach, recently renovated. The rooms are fine and include a bedroom and a kitchen and living room and a bath. This is the closest you can get to an old time motel run by a family that looks out for you every concern.