avid hotels - Melbourne - Viera by IHG

Hotels
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Avid
8.8 (1165 reviews)
125 Sheriff Drive , Melbourne , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean/new property noted by many guests
Staff described as caring, friendly and helpful
Convenient location near restaurants, mall, ports and interstate
Consistently praised breakfast (hot, good variety) and coffee/tea offerings
Free parking and small welcome touches (e.g., muffins) appreciated
Cons:
Occasional reports of dirty rooms on arrival and one moldy bathroom complaint
Some room quality issues: AC not cooling, pillows too soft, beds too firm for some
A few guests found breakfast choices limited or wanted better shelter/overhang
At least one unresolved refund/online policy issue
No in-room coffee maker reported by one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly praised as very clean/new in many reviews, but several guests reported dirty arrivals, a moldy bathroom and lingering odors which lowers the score slightly.
Service
9.4
Consistently strong: staff repeatedly described as caring, friendly and helpful (assisted with TV, left snacks, attentive check-in), though one guest had an unresolved refund/online policy issue.
Location
9
Frequently noted as convenient and close to ports, mall, restaurants and interstate; location is a clear strength for many travelers.
Room Quality
8
Mixed: many report comfortable, clean rooms but there are complaints about AC not cooling, soft pillows or hard beds and occasional unclean rooms on arrival.
Amenities
9.2
Breakfast, coffee/tea/water bars, parking and small perks (blueberry muffins at check-in) are frequently praised; minor issues include lack of in-room coffee maker for some and limited overhang for bad weather.
Value for Money
8.6
Opinions vary: several guests call it good value or explicitly praise price-quality balance, while a few note it feels expensive for what's offered.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly highlighted as hot, delicious with good variety; occasional comments about limited choices but overall very positive.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive sentiment: many guests say they'd stay again and report enjoyable stays, with isolated negative incidents not dominating the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:28

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre

Free WiFi and American Breakfast

Book your stay at avid hotels - Melbourne - Viera, an IHG Hotel for a perfect blend of modern comfort and convenience. Enjoy amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and free WiFi throughout the property. Start your day with an American breakfast before exploring nearby attractions like Brevard Museum of Art and Science. With air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, your stay will be both relaxing and enjoyable. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience all that avid hotels - Melbourne - Viera has to offer.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1165 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.4
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
S
Shawndel • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
J
Jones • couple • us
10
Pros:

Excellent!!!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Carly • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The staff were great!!! So caring and friendly. Very clean room. Nice amenities and really good breakfast!! Would stay again for sure.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
K
Keith • couple • us
10
I really I really love the Cleaning and the staff was wonderful and all the lights came on automatic
Pros:

Really didn’t do the breakfast, but we did grab some coffee heading out the door and it was great. The area was nice and clean and set up nicely.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything..but the pillow was amazing..staff was extremely good

Cons:

That i had to leave that pillow behind

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
9
Checked off all my boxes ! Clean no bugs good area!
Pros:

Very clean /no bugs ! nice area near lots of shops food and gas stations .

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
10
We enjoyed are stay there, great location for us.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
G
ginger • family_with_children • us
9
Nice and clean
Pros:

Very clean. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.

Cons:

No coffee maker in room. Beds were a bit hard for me.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
P
Philip • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
B
Bianca • couple • us
5
Cons:

Someone renovated someone are old with the moldy bathroom with a stench

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
D
donna • couple • us
8
It was good
Pros:

It was good

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
T
Travis • couple • us
10
Great choice
Pros:

All areas of property were very clean, staff were helpful and friendly, blueberry muffins on checking in and a solid breakfast the next morning

Cons:

There were no negatives

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • us
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
B
Brent • couple • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

There online policy is not the same as in store and never got a refund for my stay when I wasn’t allowed to stay there or check in.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
E
Ebonee • couple • us
10
Always great stay!
Pros:

Close location to ports

Cons:

Breakfast choices

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
J
Jules • couple • de
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • couple • us
3
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kristine • family_with_children • us
10
Love this place, 2nd time we have stayed there and plan on going back soon
Pros:

breakfast was hot and delicious, very good variety of items to choose from

Cons:

more overhang capacity for bad weather

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
H
Hernandez • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee