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Buena Vista Motel

U.S. Highway 98, PO Box 13144, Mexico Beach, FL 32410
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Buena Vista Motel
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New Albany, Indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Simple decor with a make yourself at home atmosphere. The view is amazing and right on the beach. Grocery is across the street and most everything you need is in walking distance. If you want the night life/more activities, Panama City is only 20 miles away. Can't wait to go back.

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Apple Valley, Minnesota, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

I just loved the location of the motel, right off the beach.....just like you see in the movies. Staff is excellent and very friendly. Buena Vista is walking distance from grocery store to restaurants. My only complaint is cleanliness (roaches !!!!) and the uncomfortable beds. I hope the owners will take necessary actions to make the place clean and then... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012 via mobile

This is What you would expect from a $40room. I had to go to the car and dig out some socks to wear because the floor was so grimy and dirty Cracks in the door. Rigged ac vacuum at 8 am above us.

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Indianola, Mississippi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We stayed at the Buena Vista Motel on April 21-23, 2012 and had a great time. The room was comfortable, clean, practical, and quiet. Mike and his crew are hospitable and laid-back. I felt very welcome to make myself at home there! The beach is right out the back door, the grocery store (excellent, too, by the way) is right... More

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Denver, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We stayed at two places in Mexico City. I would not stay here unless the other three hotels were sold out. Sheets were worn so thin they were scratchy. Bathroom small and everything very dated. Lock broken on room door. Service was good and location is excellent is the only reason for three star rating.

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El Paso, Texas, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

If their was ever a quaint little place to be, folks, this is it. The people here are fantastic. I had been told by a really good friend that if I ever visited Mexico Beach, this was the place to stay. I am so thankful that I did just that. The management treated me like I was family and royalty... More

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Daleville, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

I had a great time @ the Buena Vista Motel ... I would tell anyone to come n stay there n the people were great to me n the rooms were clean to ...

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Tallahassee, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Just got back from a four day stay at the Buena Vista. Could not have been better. Mike, the guy who runs the place, was very friendly and told me what choices I had for entertainment in Mexico Beach in the winter. It turns out I needed go no further than the beach. The rooms are clean and if you... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This is a small motel (6 rooms) right on the beach. We were in #5, upstairs and beach side. Great panaramic views of the beach from a wrap around wooden balcony. Room was plain but clean with 2 full size beds, TV, dining table & chairs, kitchenette consisting of sink, microwave and coffee pot, but not stocked for cooking. NO... More

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Portland, Oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

To begin we never even had a chance to stay here. After being in the Bahamas for five days we drove our rental car from Orlando to this "Motel", When we get there walk in to be greeted by a guy named Mike, he asked our name for our reservation and then says "oh S#!t" I don't seem to have... More

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Additional Information about Buena Vista Motel

Also Known As:
Buena Vista Hotel Mexico Beach
Buena Vista Hotel
Address: U.S. Highway 98, PO Box 13144, Mexico Beach, FL 32410
Region: United States > Florida > Florida Panhandle > Mexico Beach
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Free Parking Pets Allowed
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Mexico Beach

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