Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, including space for RVs, buses, and trucks.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed, but guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange check-in. Specific pet fees are not mentioned.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but arrangements must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and facilities. Specific features like step-free entrances are not detailed.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The motel is located by the ocean, just a 1-minute drive from Ponce De Leon Springs State Park and 7 minutes from Vortex Springs. It is approximately 5.9 miles from Morrison Springs and 12.5 miles from Chautauqua Vineyards.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Ponce De Leon Motel

What guests think

At Ponce De Leon Motel, guests consistently describe a clean, no-frills, older property with very friendly, hands-on owners and a quiet setting near I-10 and local springs, making it a practical stop for road trips or dive visits.

Several guests note scarce nearby dining and early closing hours, often requiring a short drive for meals. Rooms are simple with fridges and microwaves; feedback on beds and AC varies, and some mention maintenance issues (noisy units, worn furniture, shower quirks, TV/remote problems), spotty Wi-Fi, light leakage, or occasional bugs. Overall, expect a straightforward, budget stay focused on value and convenience.

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Donald W.

1 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,325 nights

The motel was very clean and the owners were very nice and helpful. They had their office closed and would only do business thru a window. Also they had no handicap accessible rooms.

10

Mark

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old style motel 2 story all facing the parking. I could keep an eye on my van. I liked it, it was clean, tidy and the owner was friendly. He told me if I needed anything at all he was there 24-7. Super quiet!!

10

Patrick

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy in and easy out of the parking lot staff live there 24 hr. not far from the cold springs park. or if you are a biker the hideout is only 5 miles down the road.

8

Robert

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to I-10, shares the exit with a nice rest area that allowed a safe walk around the perimeter. Hotel room was clean, adequate. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

10

Josh

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff, clean and nice rooming. Great facilities.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews say rooms are very clean and well maintained. A few report issues like bugs/roaches or dirty linens.

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10

Lorie

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older property but very clean. Even cleaner that a new building

10

Aaron

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms

10

Jim

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

10

Jackie

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless room, great AC, very comfortable bed and kind, courteous owner.

2

Joshua

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet area and friendly staff. Halfway through the night we discovered roaches everywhere in the bathroom and sink area. We left immediately

10

Tina

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old motel but has been very well taken care of. Super clean. Even the baseboards were clean. There isn’t much to do here or restaurants but 15 min up the road has plenty. Owners were very nice and accommodating.

10

Cori

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The area was quiet so The was no noise to disturb. VERY cold AC. Microwave and refrigerator were a wonderful amenity. The staff were so friendly and ready to provide whatever was needed (extra linen, clean up if needed, etc). Very good stay.

4

Schuyler

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The man at the front was very nice and polite. He was the better part of the stay. I noted the room as being dirty and saw several roaches. The price for the room was a bit high for what was offered and the age of the amenities. The extra star is only for the nice man at the front. I enjoyed our conversations, but will not be returning to this motel.

10

Steve

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very clean room. Everything in the room functioned properly. Nice and quiet. Great staff. I've stayed at 3-4 star motels where the rooms were not as nice as they were at this motel. I talked to another guest and he said his room was as nice.

6

James

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was misrepresented on the Expedia website. It looks like a 1950s 2-story motel, with all room doors opening to the parking lot. 20 min drive to decent food in DeFuniak Springs. The “rating” online had to be from paid shills. The only thing we liked was that the rooms were clean and didn’t have any odor. And, it was very quiet, probably because there were few guests. I paid $90 with tax?!! I could have/would have stayed in DeFuniak for $20 more were it not for the high guest rating posted on this property.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and quiet with useful amenities like a fridge and microwave; bed comfort and AC performance vary. Some note maintenance or comfort issues such as noisy AC, worn furniture, light leakage, TV/remote or shower problems, and spotty Wi-Fi.

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David

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The curtain didn’t hold out the light from the well lit walkway.

8

Connie

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet felt great and bed was excellent. People were very friendly. Remote control fit tv was awful!

10

Charles

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

bed was comfortable and the room was clean. AC worked well too.

8

Stacey

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Owners are very nice and accommodating. Our reservation didn't show up in their system but they still honored everything. My daughter really wanted a 2nd floor room and they happily gave us one. The room was clean and comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the refrigerator. My only complaint is the shower head. It sprayed every which way unless it was in the center high-pressure setting.

4

Kimberly

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Furniture falling apart

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Amber

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well….the room was clean. That’s about all I can say. I asked for a king bed, received two double beds. Had to sleep apart from my fiancé because we did not fit comfortably on a double bed. The AC GRINDED all night. Could not sleep it was so loud. There is no internal room lock. Only a latch. We arrived at 11pm and the check in was through a window with barely an inch gap and I could barely hear the gentleman checking me in. Will not be back. I read the reviews previously and I don’t know who or what was leaving these reviews.

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Lynn

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean, staff was very nice. Tv didn’t work, internet was spotty. The property is located by 3 gas stations, and a wayside rest. The only place to eat is at a Big Boss Deli, gas station food. As a solo traveler with my dog, I didn’t feel unsafe but will probably not stay here again. Again the rooms were clean and the staff was very nice.

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Robert

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hard mattress. Cheapest TP, few electrical outlets.

10

Edie

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds and pillows are so comfortable and we always have a great night sleep and get well rested.

6

Gina

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed uncomfortable; A/C seem to get only work til 10pm then warmed up. We had to have the fan on.

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Service

Owners and staff are frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, with easy check-in and check-out. Occasional hiccups include a late-night window check-in, difficulty finding towels, or a reservation mix-up.

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Michael

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our host was really gracious in allowing us to check in early and they granted us to check out late as well... everything that I asked for he humbly provided... Would definitely stay there again!... Also it was very quiet

10

Tammy

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice place to stay. We were able to check in late. But we’re short on towels and when we went to get more no one could be found. There was also a stray cat that kept trying to get in our room and was under your feet the entire time you were trying to pack your car. The room itself is nice and with your regular things fridge, microwave, coffee pot, and hair dryer! This was our 2nd time staying here and I think I’d stay again. Overall 8/10

10

Maria Consuelo

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Managers were very friendly and very honest. I forgot a ring on the bathroom counter and they stopped me before leaving to give me the ring I had left in the room. This ring used to be my Mother’s. Thank you very much!

10

John

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very courteous and welcoming staff. Easy check in and check out. Room was what we expected from a discount hotel.👍

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Amber

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well….the room was clean. That’s about all I can say. I asked for a king bed, received two double beds. Had to sleep apart from my fiancé because we did not fit comfortably on a double bed. The AC GRINDED all night. Could not sleep it was so loud. There is no internal room lock. Only a latch. We arrived at 11pm and the check in was through a window with barely an inch gap and I could barely hear the gentleman checking me in. Will not be back. I read the reviews previously and I don’t know who or what was leaving these reviews.

10

Cori

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The area was quiet so The was no noise to disturb. VERY cold AC. Microwave and refrigerator were a wonderful amenity. The staff were so friendly and ready to provide whatever was needed (extra linen, clean up if needed, etc). Very good stay.

10

shane

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 will stay again. Great place for divers to stay for local spots. The people are wonderful.

10

Rebekah

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We ended up coming in a day early. We called and the owners were very accommodating to that.

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Dylan

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They accidentally gave my room away! We did check in at 10 something, yet there was my name with a line through it when we showed up. We ended up getting one king bed, which isnt optimal but better than nothing. Clean room, nice people.

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Anthony

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The owners and staff work their tails off to keep this place clean and inviting. We had no issues, beds were comfy and room has exactly what you need. Very friendly and informative about the area when I had questions. Keep up the great work and hope to see you again soon!!!

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Location

Convenient to I-10 and popular springs, and many find it quiet. Dining options nearby are limited, often requiring a short drive to town.

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Cameron

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing fancy but clean and great location. 30 miles from beach for $100 a night. Near the beach 250 a night. Easy drive to Santa Rosa.

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Mark

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old style motel 2 story all facing the parking. I could keep an eye on my van. I liked it, it was clean, tidy and the owner was friendly. He told me if I needed anything at all he was there 24-7. Super quiet!!

10

Kevin

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stop for an overnight on a two-day road trip.

10

Debra

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though the motel is older, it was clean, the water pressure was good, the ac worked well. It had a microwave and small fridge which was perfect. The owners were very nice! We were there just over night because family members were at the RV park and we visited them. The RV park was just up the road, so this motel was convenient. Also we walked to Big Boss subs and deli for our breakfast sandwiches and they were delicious. Also had their cheese steak and meatball subs for dinner and they were delicious as well.

8

Robert

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to I-10, shares the exit with a nice rest area that allowed a safe walk around the perimeter. Hotel room was clean, adequate. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

6

Allen

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Vortex and Morrison Springs. Short drive to Destin, FL. Approximately 10 miles to lots of restaurants and shopping. Rooms had been remodeled and were clean.

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Deborah

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy, but based on other travelers’ reviews, this seemed to be the best option anywhere in the area. The only negative was that there were no restaurants in the immediate vicinity; we would’ve had to get back in the car and drive to another exit to find restaurants. But the room was clean and comfortable, had a microwave in a mini fridge and coffee maker, And everything seem to be in working condition. It’s just far enough off the highway that we really didn’t hear any highway noise.

8

Rob

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet, very close to Morrison Springs. We'll plan on staying again.

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Michael

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second time staying at the property. It is a nice and quiet place to stay with only a short drive to the beaches around Panama City. It is also a short drive from the Falling Waters and Florida Caverns State Parks.

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James

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was misrepresented on the Expedia website. It looks like a 1950s 2-story motel, with all room doors opening to the parking lot. 20 min drive to decent food in DeFuniak Springs. The “rating” online had to be from paid shills. The only thing we liked was that the rooms were clean and didn’t have any odor. And, it was very quiet, probably because there were few guests. I paid $90 with tax?!! I could have/would have stayed in DeFuniak for $20 more were it not for the high guest rating posted on this property.

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Dining

No on-site dining is mentioned; guests often rely on nearby gas-station delis or drive to other exits or towns. Several note that local options are limited or close early.

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Tina

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old motel but has been very well taken care of. Super clean. Even the baseboards were clean. There isn’t much to do here or restaurants but 15 min up the road has plenty. Owners were very nice and accommodating.

10

Debra

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Even though the motel is older, it was clean, the water pressure was good, the ac worked well. It had a microwave and small fridge which was perfect. The owners were very nice! We were there just over night because family members were at the RV park and we visited them. The RV park was just up the road, so this motel was convenient. Also we walked to Big Boss subs and deli for our breakfast sandwiches and they were delicious. Also had their cheese steak and meatball subs for dinner and they were delicious as well.

8

Michelle

17 Mar 2025

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The owners were extremely nice, the room was very clean, and the bed was comfortable. Two things to note, however: (1) The couple of local places to eat closed earlier than when we arrived at 5:15 on Sunday. We had to drive about 10 minutes to another exit to get food. So if you need to eat, you may want to stop before you arrive at the motel. (2) There were no grips on the floor of the tub/shower and no grab bars. We feared slipping getting in and out of the shower. Other than that we had a nice experience.

10

Patrick

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy in and easy out of the parking lot staff live there 24 hr. not far from the cold springs park. or if you are a biker the hideout is only 5 miles down the road.

8

Lynn

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean, staff was very nice. Tv didn’t work, internet was spotty. The property is located by 3 gas stations, and a wayside rest. The only place to eat is at a Big Boss Deli, gas station food. As a solo traveler with my dog, I didn’t feel unsafe but will probably not stay here again. Again the rooms were clean and the staff was very nice.

10

Kenneth

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property is easy to get to while traveling. It was older, but clean, updated, and cute. We walked to the second gas station down and got delicious food from a Deli. We would stop here again if we are passing through the area.

6

Allen

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Vortex and Morrison Springs. Short drive to Destin, FL. Approximately 10 miles to lots of restaurants and shopping. Rooms had been remodeled and were clean.

8

Richard

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No restaurant nearby. Clean room but eat before you get there

10

Deborah

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing fancy, but based on other travelers’ reviews, this seemed to be the best option anywhere in the area. The only negative was that there were no restaurants in the immediate vicinity; we would’ve had to get back in the car and drive to another exit to find restaurants. But the room was clean and comfortable, had a microwave in a mini fridge and coffee maker, And everything seem to be in working condition. It’s just far enough off the highway that we really didn’t hear any highway noise.

6

James

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was misrepresented on the Expedia website. It looks like a 1950s 2-story motel, with all room doors opening to the parking lot. 20 min drive to decent food in DeFuniak Springs. The “rating” online had to be from paid shills. The only thing we liked was that the rooms were clean and didn’t have any odor. And, it was very quiet, probably because there were few guests. I paid $90 with tax?!! I could have/would have stayed in DeFuniak for $20 more were it not for the high guest rating posted on this property.

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Ponce De Leon Motel

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