Fort Pierce-Days Inn

6651 Darter Court
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Nightly Rates: ( 99.01 - 129.01 )
2 Star


Property Description

Welcome to the Days Inn Fort Pierce! Our hotel is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy access to all of St. Lucie County. Our beautifully landscaped property is set away from the highway to give the weary traveler a perfect night's sleep. Designed with your comfort in mind, the Days Inn Fort Pierce boasts an Olympic size heated pool, guest laundry, and the Clock Restaurant which is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. We have 125 tastefully decorated guest rooms, comfortably furnished and include Hair Dryers, In-Room Coffee makers, and an extensive television lineup including ESPN, CNN, and SHOWTIME. In addition, our hotel offers FREE wireless highspeed Internet access throughout the property. Stay with us and enjoy shopping at the largest Outlet Mall on the Treasure Coast, try your luck at Jai Alai and tantalize your taste buds at any of 15 restaurants, all this within one mile of our hotel. We offer the best value in Fort Pierce for everyone. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure allow us to make Days Inn Fort Pierce, your Home away from home!



Amenities

· Business Center
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Free Parking
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Hairdryers Available
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pool
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Adjoining Rooms
· Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Ice Machine
· Iron
· Iron
· Ironing Board
· Guest Laundromat
· Microwave
· Free Newspaper
· Pets Allowed
· Heated Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Bus Parking
· Truck Parking
· Refrigerator
· Safe Deposit Box
· Safe
· Security
· Sitting Area
· Television with Cable
· TV Remote Control
· Vending Machines
· Wake-up Service
· Wheel Chair Access


Room Information

General Info
Total number of guest rooms: 125 Number of king beds: 6 Number of double-double beds: 56 Number of non-smoking rooms: 62 Number of handicapped rooms: 5
Standard King Bed Room
125 tastefully decorated guest accomodations priced for both the vacationer and business traveler. All guest rooms have private baths with wet bar and large vanity, hairdryers, and in room coffee. Also enjoy remote control satellite tv, showtime, ESPN, CNN, & WTBS.


Standard Two Double Bed Room
2 styles 1 with a sofa bed (suite) 1 with a small dinning room table


Bathroom
Two double beds with fold-out sofa. Sleeps six comfortably. Easy access to parking perfect for large families.



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Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 03:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is EST
· Opened in 1988
· Renovated in 2005
· 125 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 2 floors.


Directions

I-95 North to Exit #129 (Okeechobee Road - SR 70). Go west to first light, (Darter Court) make left at light. Hotel on the right.

Take I-95 to Exit 129. West to first stoplight. Turn left. Hotel is on the left hand side, Darter Court. From Florida Turnpike Turnpike, head South to exit 152. Turn right at first stoplight. Turn right again. Hotel is on right hand side.

Take I-95 to exit 129. West to first stoplight. Turn left. Hotel is on the left hand side, Darter Court. From Florida Turnpike, head North to exit 152. Turn right at first stoplight. Turn right. Hotel on right hand side.

Take SR 70 West, Darter Court. Left on Darter Court. Hotel on left hand side.

Take SR 70 East, Darter Court. Right on Darter Court. Hotel on left hand side.

From West Palm Beach Airport. Take I-95 North to exit 129. West to first stoplight. Turn left. Hotel is on the left hand side, Darter Court. From Florida Turnpike, head North to exit 152. Turn right at first stoplight. Turn right. Hotel on right hand side.

Take U.S. 1 to Virginia Avenue. Head west on Virginia (right turn from the north and left turn from the south). Follow Virginia 4 miles to the west to the Orange Blossom Mall. Turn left at the mall onto Okeechobee Road. Go 2 miles west (go under I-95 overpass). Left on Darter Court. Hotel is immediately on the right.

The Days Inn, Fort Pierce is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy access to all of St. Lucie County. Our beautifully landscaped property is set away from the highway to provide the weary traveller a perfect nights sleep. An olympic size heated pool, guest laundry, and two restaurants offer something for everyone. We have 125 tastefully decorated guest rooms with private baths and large vanity, hair dryers, and in-room coffee. Our television lineup includes ESPN, CNN and Showtime. Stay with us and enjoy shopping at the largest Outlet Mall.


Guarantee Policy

All reservations made via the Internet require a credit card to guarantee the reservation. Some reservations may require a credit card deposit.


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation penalties may apply if cancelled after the policy deadline. Please review the reservation details before confirming your reservation as policies vary.


Restaurant Information

Clock Restuarant (0 Miles) Red Lobster (0 Miles) RJ Gators (0 Miles) Applebees (0 MIles) Golden Coral (0 Miles)

Applebee's Bar & Grill

Full service bar & restaurant, full dinners, salads, & sandwiches. Casual atmosphere.

Bel-Air Diner

50's style diner. Beer & wine served.

Cracker Barrel

Country style meals, gift shop, casual, family friendly.

Denny's

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual atmosphere. Walking distance from the hotel.

Mangrove Mattie's

Fresh Florida seafood, steaks, etc. Full service bar. Casual atmosphere.

Red Lobster

Seafood, steaks, full dinners & lunch, full service bar. Walking distance from hotel.

Shoney's Restaurant

6643 Darter Ct. Fort Pierce, FL 34945 561-466-0044 Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday: 6am-11pm Friday-Saturday: 6am-1am Adjacent to Days Inn. Serving homestyle cooking. Features an all-you-can-eat breakfast bar daily.

Theo Thudpucker's

Seafood, rawbar, and dinners. Beer and wine. Very casual, tropical atmosphere.

Steak 'N' Shake

Darter Ct. Ft. Pierce, FL 34945 Hours of Operation: 24 Hours Featuring burgers and hand-dipped milk shakes. Adjacent to the hotel.

RJ Gators

Full Service - lunch, dinner, and bar restaurant. Casual rustic atmosphere.

Dale's Bar-B-Que

Sandwiches, dinners, beer and wine. Very casual atmosphere.


Meeting Facility

General Information

2 comfortable rooms available for groups from 5-80 people. Podium, easel, flip chart, and Television and VCR provided at no charge. Coffee breaks and A.V. equipment also available.


Meeting Facilities

24' X 36' 864 sq. ft. Accommodates: Theatre - 80, Banquet - 64, Classroom - 40, U-shape - 30, and Conference - 24.

Sunrise Room

24' X 36' 576 sq. ft. Accomodates: Theatre - 40, Banquet - 48, Classroom - 27, U-shape - 14, and Conference - 18.


Recreation Information

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The Days Inn is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy access to all of St. Lucie County. Lucie County is pure Florida - yet still uncrowded, still unspoiled. Enjoy miles of pristine beaches, fishing, diving, manatee viewing or pay a visit to historical Downtown Fort Pierce with an abundance of dining & shops. We are only a few miles from St. Lucie West where you can enjoy a NY Mets game or visit the new PGA Learning Center.


Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 561-871-2100 Call for Schedule NY Mets spring training in February & March; St. Lucie Mets play April-August.


Port St Lucie, FL 34952 772-871-2100 Call for schedule NY Mets spring training in February and March St Lucie Mets play April through August

Treasure coast Beaches (8 Miles) Mets Training (8 Miles) Spring Training Sports Complex (8 Miles) Jai Alai (5 Miles)

Beaches

Enjoy beautiful, uncrowded, unspoiled beaches. St. Lucie County offers 21 miles of beauty. Enjoy sunbathing, swimming , and even surf fishing. Only 10 minutes from the hotel.

Fairwinds Golf Course

Fort Pierce, FL 34947 772-466-4653 Hours of Operation: Daily - Dawn to Dusk Top-quality public golf course.

St. Lucie River Tours Canoe Rentals Savanna's Recreation Area

One of the most unique wilderness spots in Florida. Offers fresh water fishing, public boat ramps, hiking & nature trails, bird watching, canoe rentals, campsites, and RV parking.

Fishing

No where can you find more angling opportunities than St. Lucie County. You can fish the river, canals, or lakes that are found so abundantly. Try surf fishing, deep sea fishing, and the many other fishing opportunities. t

Diving

Fort Pierce is the new up and coming recreational diving location in Florida. Explore sunken wrecks, discover Spanish galleons and enjoy the natural beauty of the deep seas.

PGA Golf Club at The Reserve

The PGA owns it's own Fazio designed world class golf courses.

Rainforest Amusement Center

2553 Peters Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945 (561) 466-2005 Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am Family fun. Enjoy miniature golf, arcade, batting cages, go-carts, and bumper boats.

The Days Inn is conveniently located at the crossroads of I-95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy access to all of St. Lucie County. Lucie County is pure Florida - yet still uncrowded, still unspoiled. Enjoy miles of pristine beaches, fishing, diving, manatee viewing or pay a visit to historical Downtown Fort Pierce with an abundance of dining & shops. We are only a few miles from St. Lucie West where you can enjoy a NY Mets game or visit the new PGA Learning Center.


Area Attractions

AC "Bean" Backus Gallery

Sitting on the Indian River Lagoon, the gallery is 4,000 sq. ft. It houses a permanent collection of AE Backus paintings, along with professional and student exhibits.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

A non-profit organization involved in research education in the marine sciences and ocean engineering. Offering tours to the general public.

Spirit of St. Joseph

Enjoy a cruise along the Intercoastal waterway aboard a Mississippi type 3-deck paddle wheeler. Scheduled day and evening cruises with meals and live entertainment.

Midnight Gambler Casino Cruises

Enjoy a 5 hour gambling cruise with slot machines, black jack, etc. Drinks and hor'doerves available.

FPL Energy Encounter

Interactive tour in a nuclear power plant. Learn about nuclear energy. No admission charge.

Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Wander through gardens of tropical flowers and foliage, both native and exotic. Educational programs offered year round.

Indian River Community College

Our area community college. Site of swim meets, baseball games, basketball, festivals, etc. Also, explore the universe at the new planetarium.

Manatee Observation & Education Center

Enjoy an opportunity to see the West Indian Manatee, an endangered species, in its own natural habitat from mid November to April 1st.

Rainforest Amusement Center

Family fun. Enjoy miniature golf, arcade, batting cages, go-carts, & bumper boats.

St. Lucie, Co. Civic Center

Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 561-466-1100 Hours of Operation: Call for Schedule Holds a variety of events and shows throughout the year.

St. Lucie Co. Historical Museum

Devoted to local history, exhibits feature Spanish Treasure, Seminole Indian Encampment, restored 1907 Gardner House, turn of the century shops and general store.

UDT Seal Museum

The museum is located on the same beach where the first US Navy Frogmen trained in 1943. This museum serves as a tribute to those in the Navy's elite.

Fort Pierce Jai Alai

Open daily for matinees and evening shows. Live Jai Alai October through April. Open the rest of the year for televised wagering from other tracks.

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