MainStay Suites Port Saint Joe South

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Main Stay Suites
8.3 (415 reviews)
3951 East Highway 98 , Port Saint Joe , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Great location (close to beach/shops, secluded)
Comfortable beds
Clean/comfortable rooms reported by many
Pool and basic amenities
Good/free continental breakfast (for many guests)
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness (filthy spots, under couch/mattress dirt, worn carpet, mildew/musty smells)
Some small or outdated rooms
Occasional rude/unprofessional front desk incidents
Breakfast quality inconsistent (overcooked eggs, limited options for some)
Noise and smoking incidents reported
Hot water or room assignment problems for a few guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reports: several guests praised rooms as very clean, but many reports of filthy areas (under pullout mattress), lingering smells, worn carpet and missed housekeeping details — overall cleanliness rated below average.
Service
9.2
Staff frequently described as friendly, helpful and above-and-beyond; a few isolated incidents of rude or unprofessional front desk behavior were reported but the dominant sentiment is strong, attentive service.
Location
9.2
Repeated positive mentions: convenient, close to beach/shops, secluded/quiet setting and good for reunions — location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed: several guests enjoyed comfortable beds and spacious rooms, but multiple comments about small rooms, dated decor, low sinks, worn carpet and occasional mildew/musty smells lower the score.
Amenities
8.5
Pool and basic hotel amenities appreciated; free continental breakfast and balcony mentioned positively — amenities are solid for the property tier.
Value for Money
8
Mixed perceptions: some guests found the price reasonable and beds comfortable for the cost, others felt it was too expensive given cleanliness/room issues.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast received mixed feedback — several guests liked the continental/protein options and called it good, while others criticized preparation (overcooked eggs) or called breakfast inadequate.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall stays are generally positive with friendly staff, comfortable beds and good location being common highlights; isolated but serious negative incidents (room mix-ups, cleanliness, smoking/noise) were noted but less frequent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:40

Property Description

Residential-Style Accommodations in Gulf County

Ideal Location for Exploration
Nestled in the heart of Florida's Forgotten Coast, MainStay Suites In Port St. Joe is surrounded by 43 miles of pristine shorelines and charming towns like Apalachicola and Mexico Beach.

Convenient Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Guests can enjoy fully equipped kitchens, free continental breakfast, and an outdoor pool. Unwind in the fitness center after a long day of exploring the area.

Comfortable and Spacious Rooms
Each guest room features a fully-equipped kitchen, curved shower rods, and free expanded cable television. Whether for work or leisure, MainStay Suites offers all the comforts of home.

Book your stay at MainStay Suites In Port St. Joe for a memorable experience in Florida's Gulf County.

Important information:

Please note that you must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.

Due to the limited availability of pet friendly rooms, guests are kindly asked to contact the property in advance to verify that they are in a pet friendly room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ECP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 415 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Danny • couple • us
3
Never again
Pros:

This property is in dire need of an upgrade. Facilities and rooms are well worn and tired for the price. Love the area - great location - depressed property. Had to change rooms after check in first time. Stsins all over couch - feels dirty in general. Thanks.

Cons:

See above

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • couple • us
10
Cons:

Pillows are too small

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Alice • family_with_children • us
9
Great Getaway!
Pros:

The front staff was very nice and helpful when I had to call and hope they had power. She even recommended other places for me to check before making booking here and making the hour and a half drive from Panama City Beach. The location was very nice and felt secluded, it was surrounded by trees and even had a balcony. It was a short drive down to the shops/food area and Beach access area. The rooms had plenty of space and the beds were super comfortable. Only downside is the bathroom needs more lighting. The pool was great as well. We would definitely stay here again

Cons:

The breakfast could have been a little better as the fried eggs and biscuits were a little too hard fried.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Shay • couple • us
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Wood • family_with_children • us
5
Very disappointed
Cons:

We were first given room 314 the room had no hot water, the room smelled and the room was not clean. We were then sent to room 110 and was told there’s more hot water on the first floor room still was not clean the bathroom was dirty. Take a look behind the bathroom door and the trim around the door. It only takes a minute to wipe it down. Again the room did not smell clean. We did have to use the pullout couch and under the mattress was filthy. We’ve stayed there many times over the years and we will never stay there again. Breakfast was a total joke.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • us
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • couple • us
1
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Davis • family_with_children • us
8
To expensive for what we received
Pros:

Overall nice

Cons:

Beds were terrible

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • couple • us
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Lorine • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Thw staff was very friendly

Cons:

The rooms to small and not very clean

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Terry • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Bobbie • couple • us
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bed shirt was filthy

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
8
Nice
Pros:

Convenient, friendly staff

Cons:

Clean

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Pashondra • couple • us
9
Pros:

I loved the location was close to where our reunion was located

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee