Staff were very cordial and accommodating. Enjoyed the room & it was spacious & cleanread more

Pit stop at this holiday inn as I visited defuniak springs to look at a property. Conveniently…read morelocated off I10 and 20-30 minutes from wonderful beaches. Staff was friendly and check in and check out was a breeze and hassle free. They offer great cookies in the evening with grab and go individually bagged Otis Spunkmeyer cookies. Clean and nice rooms for great prices. Nothing fancy but nice and comfortable. Also hands down the best breakfast I've had at a hotel. Seems simple but everything was tasty and awesome and you can taste the freshness of everything. Made to order pancake machine is so awesome and innovative!

Super clean hotel- comfy bed, clean beds. Easy check in and wonderful breakfast spread!read more

The house keeping services are horrendous. Multiple days, we had house keeping come by and take all…read moreof our towels without replacements. When we asked for new sheet, they would just make the bed with our existing sheets and not refresh anything. For the price of this hotel, this is a JOKE. I can't imagine how filthy these rooms much actually be if the house keeping is this lousy. Would be interesting to see what a black light would reveal... YUCK

The El Governor was basically wiped out in 2017 when Hurricane Michael made a direct hit on Mexico…read moreBeach. I did not stay there before the hurricane, so I can't speak to how the resort use to be; but I can tell you that it's a great place today. They recently in the past 6 months reopened to the public after an extensive reconstruction and remodal. They did a fantastic job keeping the "Old Florida" charm as well as upgrading to more modern amenities. I could not be more pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of the staff running the El Governor. They were super awesome the entire stay and went out of their way to anwser any questions we had or make recommendations for us. They even noticed that the rate we paid online was higher than the special they were running and adjusted our bill accordingly. It's always nice to get money back. The updated rooms were very clean and inviting. I love the fact that you can walk in the front door of the room and walk out the back to your own private balcony. Did I mention all rooms have a balcony facing the beach and gulf? That's awesome! Also every room sports a kitchenette with a range/oven, sink, microwave, full size refrigerator, Kurig, and is stocked with everything you need to cook (dishes, pots & pans, and utinsels). The room we were in had 2 full size beds that were very comfortable. The television in the room has a lot of channels and you are able to use mobile mode to stream your favorite movies and shows. The hotel amenities include a nice new heated pool, small splash pad, gazebo with swings and chairs, a new bar area (to be open soon), and it's right on the beach with access. There is even a gift shop with souvenirs, snacks, wine, beer, and even a small selection of liquor. Across from the hotel is an RV park for guests who enjoy bringing their RVs down for a visit. I will warn you about the parking; it can be a little tricky as it's tight. This past weekend the hotel was packed out and it was difficult getting a space in front of the hotel. There is overflow parking across the street in front of the RV lot if the parking lot does get filled up; or you have a larger vehicle. We enjoyed our visit so much that I'm planning another visit in the next couple of months; once it's warmer outside.

They just reopened this place and it's really nice. It is steps from the beach. The rooms have a…read morekitchen with balconies facing the gulf. The people were very nice and accommodating. We will be back! There are not many stores. A few food trucks and maybe a few restaurants. Very small and peaceful.

This boutique hotel is straight up wonderful! It's intimate, with its own pool and restaurants…read more Even though it is not an all-inclusive, it sure gets close! There is a sweets suite that has granola bars, popcorn, soda, oranges and apples, goldfish, an ice and water machine, espresso machine (that also makes hot cocoa), and ice cream bars! No need to pack extra snacks for your little ones on this trip! The rooms are large and the balconies have a gorgeous view of the bluest turquoise waters- it reminded me of being in the islands! The turndown service brings you fresh homemade cookies every night (so don't use your DND!). The staff onsite are super accommodating, the drinks at the bar are delicious, and the food is good as well. The pool drinks are more expensive if you go to the beach club next door. The pool area has a huge sunscreen dispenser (never seen one of these), ice water, fire pits (free to use). There is a tiny gym off the lobby (open 24/7). It has one treadmill, one elliptical, free weights, one bench, on pulley system and a Lululemon mirror thing. No one seemed to use it, so that was nice. The beach is powdered sugar soft a the ocean is clear and calm. It was an OASIS! The only surprise is that there isn't any drink service. Luckily the pool bar wasn't too far away. There is a free trolley you can take to other pools like the Watercolor Club (for kids), and other locations. There are some eateries within walking distance (however not a ton). The whole town is walkable and bike friendly. If you're a runner, there's a paved walkway that goes alongside the main road for miles and miles. I stuck to the trails behind the houses and loved it! It was secluded and woodsy, and yet I still saw houses so it didn't feel unsafe. This was probably one of the best vacations I've been on- it felt foreign but was stateside. Everyone enjoyed it- myself, my husband, our toddler, and my older in-laws. It's worth every penny! And bonus: the AC works amazingly! You can have a cold room and the ceiling fan makes it even better! The housekeeping was also phenomenal! Everyone was friendly and did such a great job! They gave us more shampoo, etc without us even having to ask. My only cons- I wish the free bike rental had helmets. I don't trust drivers when I have a little one to take care of, and the pool pump was loud so we couldn't really hear the ocean from the balcony, but not a deal killer.

Absolute delight. First time staying at this resort, but our 7th time staying in Watercolor, where…read morewe usually rent a house or condo. Loved all the amenities they offer, including use of bikes, nightly fresh baked cookies, snack room, plush robes. Excellent turn down service. Loved the proximity to the beach club. Great, friendly service. Spacious room. Very clean and beautifully decorated. We would stay here again!

Love how easy it was to get on and off the interstate. Parking was well lit at night and felt…read morereally safe. The room had a coffee bar with refrigerator and the bathroom had a bath shower combo. I love how clean everything was. The front desk was super accommodating and helpful when we asked for a first floor room. Breakfast had so many options and a pancake maker! Coffee was fresh ground. Also had bags and fruit and lots of to go options. Nice large area to sit and enjoy breakfast. About 40 minutes to the coast. We were just visiting family but I would definitely stay again.

The staff here is so disrespectful and have no regards for guests!! I was in the little area with…read morethe computers trying to work and two women one has tattoos all over her face i don't know her name and Kristi the one who checked me in were just being so loud together at the front exclaiming and laughing and i kid you not yelling. Having zero regards for the people that come over there to work. And even when i came over there nicely asking to keep it down because i was trying to work all i got was a " my bad" while they giggled and continued what they were doing. I had to leave and go to the local library because of how disruptive they were being, never ever going on a work trip here ever again, and neither is my business!

UPDATE-and now they blame a 3rd party... I called the number present on their website. The…read moreDishonesty is astounding. This hotel PROMISED me I could cancel my reservation one week prior to my stay. They did not honor their promise when I had to cancel my reservation nearly 2 months out. My opinion, DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PLACE.... I will never stay at this chain... the corporate office blames the local operator and the local operator blames corporate....

Fled a hurricane to this hotel. This hotel is in a quiet town close to caverns and blue springs. It…read moreis in a hilly area of Florida that has a northern feel. What I have found is that the staff is incredibly nice. Others who were there also commented on how accommodating and genuinely friendly the staff is. They allow pets and dog relief area is out back. The hotel is constantly being cleaned and what smells like sterilized. The manager arranged for food trucks to be outside the hotel during this natural disaster to help those staying to have easier access to food. This isn't an area I would have thought to visit in the last, and drove past many years ago. However, the hotel management and staff made an incredibly stressful time so much easier and brighter than I could have thought possible. Thank you to them!!! So much.

We spent a night in this hotel. The lady at the front desk was friendly and sweet. The hotel is…read morewell maintained. The room was bright and had enough lights. The beds were clean. The white sheets and pillows were smelling fresh. We had a good night sleep. The next morning we had breakfast and resumed our trip. I definitely recommend this hotel.

EXCELLENT STAY. when passing through an area your not sure…read moreof and trying to find a CLEAN HOTEL, we found one! This is it. We stayed for one night came in very late we had a truck and trailer. Mr. Helms was the shift for night shift very pleasant to talk with and very informative. I appreciate him being so kind us when we just felt like we had the drive from hell. Clean room Morning staff was very nice. Wonderful breakfast. If you need to find a clean safe place to stay this would be the place!

Very clean, quiet establishment with friendly & helpful staff. Beach is right across the street. I…read morewould definately recommend to others.

Owner. Very rude, never got the wifi password never knew they had a maid till the endread more