Striking photographs shared on Reddit offer a glimpse into a deserted Florida motel that closed after being hit by a hurricane. The images reveal the Makai Beach Resort in Ormond Beach, which boasts an entirely turquoise colour scheme both inside and out. The Reddit user who uploaded the shots commented: 'Pretty much nothing there but cool to see.'
The photographs show rubbish scattered across the car park, while interior shots suggest the building remains in relatively decent condition. One guest room features two mattresses on twin beds, both appearing in excellent condition, with neutral beige walls, walnut bed frames, and a writing desk. A small microwave in the room matches the turquoise hue of the motel's exterior.
Other images capture a reception area with brochures for local attractions still in a display stand, a water bottle on a cabinet, and ceiling fan lights still on. One upper window has been boarded up with chipboard. A storage room contains a cleaning trolley and a heap of laundry bags. Graffiti and the word 'BLAST' spray-painted on surfaces are also visible.
According to posts on the business's Facebook page, the site sustained 'significant damage' when Hurricane Milton struck Florida in October 2024 and has remained closed since. A report in the Orlando Business Journal indicated the site is on the market for $13 million (£9.5 million).
Reddit users expressed dismay at the abandonment, with one commenting: 'I will never understand why they just abandon places like this.' Others recalled staying at the motel in the mid-2000s or as children, calling the sight 'insane' and 'dead and abandoned'.
