Had never been to Mexico Beach, and I guess "El Governor" as a corner on the market....Best thing about it is direct beachfront access. Floors were dirty, as we discovered when we walked barefoot on the wooden floors. Beds were uncomfortable. Cleaning staff nice and hotel reception helpful. Definitely needs updating!!! Pool bar was empty all of the time, not... More

When we first checked in we were in the motel side of the building, and the room was smaller that what we anticipated and there was only one small slow elevator to get back and forth to the beach and pool, we were a little disappointed, my husband went to talk to the front desk manager and he upgraded us... More

Very rough older hotel that's beyond remodeling. Room was dirty. Front desk was not friendly. Best thing about this property is that it's right on the beach. Owners have miked this as long as possible. Time to level and start over.

We ended up at El Governor by accident - what a great find! Older, yes, but super charming and unique. Our room in the Annex was painted bright blue with a lime green bathroom! Very beach-like furnishings, bright colors on the bed, and fish painting on the walls! The kitchenette was well furnished, full sized fridge and stove, cupboards, good... More

The view is worth a million dollars...Me and my husband and our kids have stayed at El Governor many times and we have always loved it,, Everyone is super friendly and the cleaning staff is awesome also..It reminds me of a place me and my mom and dad used to stay at when i was a young girl..We will return... More

This Vinetage Old FL style motel sits directly on Mexico Beach. Clean. Comfortable bed with lots of pillows. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice bar with live music. Unfortunately the ocean water is a dark tea colored due to recent dredging of the canal west of here. This made me very sad, as I have had a long standing love affair with... More

We had an opportunity to stay at the El Governor for a few nights while visiting my parents in Mexico Beach. This motel is easily the cleanest I have ever stayed in. The room smelled clean and fresh from the moment we walked in. There was no dust, sand, or dirt, nor any evidence of a previous guest, and that... More

Stayed 3 nights at the El Governor for my birthday in August 2012. Just at the end of scallop season, I REALLY wanted to try "scalloping". The hotel is dated, yes, but CLEAN... and RIGHT ON the water! Beautiful view from every room. We were right above the beach bar, with live entertainment nightly... but it wasn't super-loud, and it... More

My family loves the El Governor! My family and I spent the week of Thanksgiving at the El Governor and had a blast! We have stayed here many times and we loved the new look of the place. New "hardwood" beach floors have been added and new bed spreads. It is an older place but the location (ALL rooms face... More