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4 out of 5
Hotel DeFuniak
400 US Highway 90 East, De Funiak Springs, FL

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 271 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kristine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I took my mother to Hotel Defuniak for Mother's Day weekend to enjoy some quiet and a touch of history. I read mixed reviews after booking and was hoping the negative ones were wrong. They were not. We stayed in the Presidential Suite, and it was definitely the worst place I've ever booked. When we walked in, there was dust so thick across the headboard of the main bed my mom was going to sleep in that I had to take toilet paper and wet it some just to wipe it off. Even the comforter had stuff all over the top. In the corner of the room between the main bed and the bunks was a large amount of sand where shoes has obviously been sitting, and the shag rug nearby was filthy. It had clearly not been vacuumed. Around the base of the toilet, there was dried urine in large amounts. Someone also left part of their glasses in the room that were still there, so that tells you how efficient "house cleaning" was. My mom was a great sport with things, but they got more interesting as the night went on and we fell alseep. Someone came into the room- literally through two locked doors. My mom heard the door opening and began waking in time to hear, "There's someone in here." They left, but really? Could not even report this because there was noone waiting when we checked in or out. And we left pretty quickly in the morning. The only plus was maybe Cafe Nola, but even it did not live up to what I had heard. It was good, but nothing that wowed you. The nicest part of our trip was Perla's.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Cute small town vibe with a walking trail and historic sites. The US oldest library. Nice restaurant and bar downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is within walking distance to restaurants and the cafe on the first floor was good. The staff there was friendly. As hotel guests, it was frustrating that there was no hotel staff to talk to - especially when we ran out of toilet paper. There was no extra in the room and calling the hotel didn’t get me to a person to ask about the TP. It would have been nice to have someone talk to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was very close to the historic district. The staff were very friendly, especially chef Ernie, whose food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about it. The staff went above and beyond. The bed and pillows were wonderful. The room was spacious and comfortable. We love the historic look of the whole hotel. Walking to the lake and downtown restaurants and stores was close by. The attached restaurant was amazing. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really cool. Had a lot of historical charm. The people were very friendly. Even the ghosts .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Review
There are many things to criticize, the main thing is the service or lack thereof by the hotel personal, you simply can never find them. I like though to keep this positive, the place does have a nice old style charm. The most positive thing itself is downtown Defuniak Springs, at this time of the year its magical. We enjoed a stroll around the lake tremendously, the lights are beautiful. We came here for the night from the nearby Panama City and came to the conclusion that our much bigger city doesn't offer this kind of festivities. Panama City likes to use Hurricane Michael as an excuse for it's lack of a anything nice this time of the year, anything you find is by individuals and not by the city. My closing words to the hotel, try harder.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attached restaurant with great food. Charming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Regina

It was such a beautiful historic hotel and area. I truly enjoyed walking around the spring and the quaint downtown. Unfortunately, it wasn't as pleasant a stay as I would've liked. The carpets in elevator and on stairway were worn and filthy. The couches and chairs in the lobby looked worn and the color concept needs updating. There are fake dusty plants in the lobby. And, I didn't have control over the thermostat in my room. It was boiling hot at night. I was given the opportunity to switch to a smaller room where the TV didn't work but ended up staying in my previous room. I tried to open the windows but the heater won. Suffice it to say I didn't get much sleep. This hotel has so much potential its a shame its not well maintained. All in all the staff was helpful and nice and the town itself along with the architecture were worth seeing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Cafe Nola was excellent, the staff was nice. The room was okay, as the second 'bedroom' was open to the first, and had a creaky, metal bunkbed for kids. Was too expensive. The shower was great, but the room was right by the main road with no 'block-out' curtain (so it was noisy and BRIGHT every time a car drove by. Access to the lake with the walking path was great. A mixed bag, really. I gave the stay a 4, but the room was a 3 and the food was a 5, so 4 is the average.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donovan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
History to be forgotten
I can appreciate history ……
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family
We always stay at Hotel Defuniak when traveling in west Florida.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Charles

Quaint place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daron

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy self checkin. Great restaurant bar. Love the old hotel features.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Deythean

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When booking this hotel we were absolutely prepared for a “vintage” experience. What we actually received was something quite different. After booking our reservation we called and couldn’t quite get an adult to talk to on the phone, which was definitely our first red flag. Upon check in at 10pm we let our selves into the lobby with a provided code and then literally went over to the counter and picked up our key..which was next to other people’s keys and personal information. Not secure at all!! The room was dusty, with old rough sheets and ripped towels. The bed was U shaped and my husband and I spent the whole night back to back. The air conditioning was password protected and we were gifted the privilege of using an old window unit which was louder than a jet engine. Upon check out we searched for any form of life, and found no one. Just an empty lobby. We literally left our key on the table and walked our. When getting in our car we saw a women and an undressed child in the attached restaurant and asked if our checkout was complete. She gave us a wave and that was it. This place could be fantastic, but seriously needs some TLC. A good cleaning, new linens and a single employee would be a good place to start. We viewed it as glamping and it’s making for a good laugh with the friends and family. For the hotels sake, we hope they remedy their issues soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dorian

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike, oxford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The personal service was outstanding. The best ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic building with old school style hotel where the owner/chef is likely to check you in. It's not the Hilton and you are left alone to enjoy your privacy. Rooms are clean and the restaurant is classic style with great staff and food. Relax and enjoy authentic small town American hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gaye, MOBILE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lobby. Friendly staff. Orbitz says breakfast but that isnt so. Bed covers could use an update. Room 12 has a lot of traffic noise and front stained glass window needs a curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheaper but bugs and no service
Cute 1920s time period. However, no one to greet you or how to get into the hotel. The bed was not a queen size but a full size. One of had to sleep on the divan. No extra blankets. Minimal towels. Ceiling fans caked with dust. Then there was the cockroaches, some type of flying stick like creature and a wasp. No breakfast. Had coffee but no water. Parking was on the street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
2-3 star for cleanliness
We checked in late. But there was a key with our invoice showing our names & room over the counter. That was nice. A lady came by spoke to us. The lobby was pretty. There was an elevator. A plus. At our age we appreciated it. Our room. We were not impressed. Two thin pillows. Sink faucet was dirty. No hair conditioner. I have long hair & needed it. From the toilet seat, I could see under the bed was filthy. The curtains were thin & not fully covered the morning lights. The whole things changed my 4star review to a 2-3 star.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly , Hotel was charming, food in walking distance amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best decision for lodging and dining
My stay was awesome. Looked completely updated/renovated. The restaurant was absolutely amazing. Chef Ernie is very nice and the food was the best around. Defuniak is lucky to have this guy there. The staff was friendly and the whole place was very clean. I travel regularly in that area and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Attention to detail required
Quaint hotel in quaint town. After they resolved the initial mix-up over the type of room we booked the stay was OK however some attention to detail would have improved the stay - the elevator carpet (gross) and the stair carpet desperately need replacing. The noise from the street at night was loud and so until double-glazing is fitted you need to book a room with an odd number so you are not disturbed by traffic. The "free" breakfast doesn't commence until 9.00am and so was of no use to us - this should be publicized in the hotel description - which travelers on a road trip can hang around the hotel until 10.00am?
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!! Love cafe Nola!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernie and Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think people forget that this is an old building and it’s not meant to have some of the modern properties and features new ones do but the room was great, very clean and comfy. It’s a quiet area basically down town and it has small town charm all around. It’s not far from the interstate but far enough to feel disconnected. The staff was super friendly even though this is more of a self serve place. They did advertise free breakfast but I didn’t see it 😅 other than that, I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julio, Brooksville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel, if you are looking for a “mom and pop” kind of experience this is it. Has a convenient restaurant and bar on the first floor. Close to mayor highways. I would recommend and if I happen to be in the area again I would definitely stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little disappointing
We loved the location. DeFuniak Springs is a lovely town. The hotel was disappointing in that there wasn’t anyone present unless the restaurant was open. We never saw breakfast which was supposed to be included. A smoke detector battery in the hallway needed to be changed and beeped the entire time we were there. Wall clocks in lobby and in room weren’t working. When I made the reservations, I paid an extra $100 as requested by the hotel. I have no idea what this money was for. We will not return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at the hotel at 5 pm to find the front desk dark and unstaffed. The key to my room was left on the counter along with my personal information. We proceeded to our room and observed that the hotel was run down. The paint was peeling off the walls in the hallway. We entered the room and it looked like it was frozen in time from 1970. Tried to turn on the tv and it didn’t work. The batteries in the remote were corroded. I went downstairs and was informed by the restaurant staff that there was no one on duty. This was the worst experience I’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Unique location and interesting story. Room clean but very spartan with minimal bed coverings and pillows. Most rooms front the street and hence very noisy. There is no staff so this is a self-service location. The associated restaurant/bar was great but not sure the connection to the hotel. Again calling this a hotel may be a stretch as its just a location with a bed/shower and auto-check-in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chef Ernie was amazing. Full of history about the hotel. Made us feel welcome. The restaurant is a must!! He blew us out of the eater with his food. Going back in a few months for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice old woodworking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel DeFuniak, there was no staff when we arrived but I soon realized that I didn't read the special instructions that was sent to me with the confirmation. My wife and I researved a room about 30 mins before arriving and figured there would be someone manning the front desk. The hotel does not have a staff, and guests should call before arriving to set up the arrival. The hotel was attached to a restaurant called Cafe NOLA. A couple of the cafe's employees asked if we needed help and one of them came and checked us in. So if you stay, make sure you call ahead of time. The building that the hotel is in, is an old masonic lodge with Freemason systems on the top of the building. The inside of the hotel was cute and looked like it was from the pages of the 1920s. The hotel is two stories, the rooms located on the 2nd floor. Our room faced the street below. We were surprised how loud the noise of the street was as cars drove by. The floors were real hardwood and I wouldn't be surprised if they were the original flooring. As we walked across our room, the floors would squeak with every step. The room was small but very charming. I was impressed with how clean it was. The room also had a mini frig and flat-screen tv. The furniture
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything about my stay went as planned. The building is over 100 years old and as such, I understood some of the quirks of the property. That is part of the experience staying at this property. My only area of dissatisfaction was with the climate control. it seem to have a mind of its own. However, they do say that the property is haunted. So maybe it wasn’t the climate control after all.

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay- loved the ambience: charming old-style hotel- very comfortable and well-decorated- Chef Ernie is a great host and ambassador to the community..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022