Find Historic Hotels in Port St. Joe, FL

You’re likely already making plans to see the historically relevant sites while on vacation in Port St. Joe. While you’re here, you can visit the waterfront and beaches.

Based on our travel expertise, MainStay Suites is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free breakfast and free WiFi.

Port St. Joe is home to 2295 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Windmark Beach, St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Saint Joe Beach and Money Bayou.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an officially recognized historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Port St. Joe, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Port St. Joe, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.