Where to stay?

We have six fantastic properties! The hotels listed are the OFFICIAL hotels for the 2003 GSDCA National. GSDCA members may make their reservations now by contacting the hotel of their choice.

 All properties are on the beach and offer spectacular views! The special rates listed will be honored for three days prior to the event and three days after the event, based on availability. Rooms on the lower floors have been set aside for National guests with dogs, but you must call early – it is on a first come first serve basis.

 Our Show site for the 2003  GSDCA National is the Ocean Center Daytona Beach at 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118.

 The following applies to all OFFICIAL hotels:

* $25 non-refundable pet deposit per room (limit two dogs per room).

* All reservations must be received by September 4, 2003. Any reservation received after this date will be accepted on a space-available basis only and the group rate may no longer apply.

* To guarantee a reservation, an advance deposit equal to the first night and tax on each room is required by either check or credit card (any check tendered must include the individual’s birth date, driver’s license state and license number).

* Cancellations less than seven days prior to arrival date, or guests who do not check in before 12 a.m. (midnight) on the first day, will forfeit their first night’s room and tax, and their room will be released.

* The GSDCA National Specialty Show Hotel Rules and Regulations will be in effect for this National. This information has always been found in the Advance Brochure and can be found this year AT THE END below.

Oceans Resorts are our destination for home away from home during the 2003 National. There are six most lovely properties that have welcomed the German Shepherd Dog Club of America members and their dogs. As you may be aware, grass is a rare thing in the center of Daytona Beach at the hotels “on the beach.” In anticipation of our arrival and in a gesture of welcome, each of our official properties will be bringing in sod for a parking area at each hotel for the purpose of providing an area to exercise our dogs. I know you can appreciate the fact that only guests of the hotel may avail themselves of the exercise areas. This will be monitored.

 The Daytona Beach is the same as all other resort areas in the United States – dogs are not allowed on the beach. Should an owner choose to take their pets to the beach, you must travel north to the Dog Beach. Directions will be provided at the hotels.

 Oceans Resorts

For Oceans Resorts reservations: 800/874-7420

Headquarters
The Plaza Resort & Spa

 is our Headquarters Hotel. Restored to its

original elegance and grandeur, this historic turn of the 20th century hotel features the best of both worlds – new age technology in a classic setting. All 322 oversized guest rooms have been upgraded to include refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and coffee, in-room safe, full-size ironing board w/iron, blow dryers, cable television, multi-data port telephone, and much more. Amenities include a nightclub, Café Del Mar Restaurant, Lobby Bar and Oceanfront Pool, and  music room. And the Plaza Club boasts of central Florida’s only European Styled Spa, the Oceans Water Spa.

 Plaza Resort & Spa

600 North Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

$89 per night plus 11.5% tax

For reservations call 800/874-7420 (you must say GSDCA)

*Special Note: All GSDCA functions, if not held at the show site (Ocean Center), will be held at the Plaza Resort & Spa.

The Radisson Resort

provides you with a sophisticated décor, giving you a lush, tropical paradise for your National show and vacation. The Radisson Resort, a premier destination, was also recently renovated and is next door to the Headquarters “Plaza.” The Radisson offers beautifully appointed oceanfront and ocean-view rooms, an oceanfront pool, and Atlantic Jack’s On the Beach Restaurant and Lounge.

Radisson Resort

640 North Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

$84 per night plus11.5% tax

For reservations call 386/239-9800 (say GSDCA)

The Beachcomber Resort

has the charming Key West décor that gives that tropical island ambiance. Enjoy casual family dining and a view of the ocean and pool in the Conch Shell Restaurant. Private oceanfront balconies and refrigerators are standard in all rooms and the efficiencies have complete kitchen facilities. The Conch Shack Bar and Grill is located poolside and is a perfect place for a late night snack or cocktail from the full bar. There are plenty of lounge chairs on the pool deck that surrounds a large heated pool and whirlpool. 

Beachcomber Resort

2000 North Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

$69 per night plus 11.5% tax

For reservations call 386/252-8513 or 800/245-3575 (say GSDCA)

The Best Western-La Playa Resort

is just up the avenue from the Headquarters and almost next door to the Beachcomber. This resort offers tropically decorated rooms, suites, and efficiencies, complete with microwave, refrigerator, and private balcony. ALL rooms have a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. The Verandah Restaurant offers breakfast and lunch daily with a buffet on Sundays. Large oceanfront pool, whirlpools, kiddie pools, and “Tiki” bar. The Penthouse Lounge offers a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean with live entertainment nightly.

 Best Western-La Playa Resort

2500 North Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach, FL 32118

$79 per night plus 11.5% tax

For reservations call 800/874-6996 (say GSDCA)