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Sole Inn and Suites : Stay within a 5-minute drive of Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Civic Center. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and a manager's reception. Western Inn : Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like digital TV. It's located within a short 9-minute drive of Cordova Mall. Super 8 by Wyndham Pensacola : Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a short 5-minute drive of Sam's Fun City. Motel 6 Pensacola, FL - NAS : It's located within a 10-minute drive of Pensacola Naval Air Station and Saenger Theatre. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like an LED TV. Garden Inn & Suites : Stay within a short 8-minute drive of Sam's Fun City. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

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Best Western Beachside Resort

16 Via de Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL

4/5Very Good! (935 reviews)

"The restaurant was awesome. Very clean common areas. Close to the beach."…"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020

Surf & Sand Hotel

40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL

3.8/5Good! (1,413 reviews)

"I liked that I could bring my small dog. There was not a decent place to walk the dog. The area designated was full of stickers and needed to be cleaned up because people do not clean after their pets."…"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020

Hampton Inn Pensacola Beach

2 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL

4.3/5Excellent! (1,021 reviews)

"Very nice hotel and great location. Clean rooms and beautiful property. Really enjoyed sharing the pool with the Hilton, too. Definitely recommend."…"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020

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Pensacola Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 19 affordable motels in Pensacola among the more than 2574 hotels and other accommodations. These budget-friendly accommodations can help you cut costs compared to traditional hotels, which offer more amenities but ones that you may not use.

Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy all that Pensacola has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Saenger Theatre, Historic Pensacola Village, and Pensacola Civic Center.

Fun fact: The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along America's major roadways. Motels often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool.

Here are some of Expedia customers' best-rated Pensacola motels to select from:

Sole Inn and Suites

Stay within a 5-minute drive of Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Civic Center.
Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and a manager's reception.

Red Roof Inn Pensacola Fairgrounds

An outdoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of Five Flags Speedway.

Best Western Navarre Waterfront

Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
Stay within a 30-minute drive of Southern Raceway and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.

Quality Inn N.A.S.-Corry

It's located within a 10-minute drive of Pensacola Naval Air Station and Saenger Theatre.
A bar along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.

Motel 6 Pensacola-Nas

Stay within a 10-minute drive of Pensacola Naval Air Station and Saenger Theatre.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What to Do in Pensacola

In this historical area, enjoy its popular beaches and seafood restaurants while you're sightseeing. People who visit Pensacola love the live music, theater scene, and museums.

Here are some popular places:

Saenger Theatre
Historic Pensacola Village
Pensacola Civic Center

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

Seville Square
Plaza De Luna
Wayside Park

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Sam's Fun City
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

Pensacola is also popular for its:

Hockey
Festivals
Architecture

Best Time to Visit Pensacola

Figure out the ideal time to visit Pensacola by checking the seasonal weather details below:

The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and December are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 72° F and nighttime temperatures average 42° F
April-June: 90° F is the daytime average and 54° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 90° F and nighttime averages are around 66° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 83° F during the day and 42° F at night
Average rainfall is 65.35 inches in a year

How to Get to Pensacola and Around the Area

Pensacola Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)	Airport	4.7 mi (7.6 km)
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)	Airport	40.1 mi (64.5 km)
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)	Airport	44.3 mi (71.4 km)
Pensacola Station	Train Station	3.6 mi (5.9 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Pensacola?

Because you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Pensacola has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Pensacola Naval Air Station, Saenger Theatre, and Historic Pensacola Village.

What is a motel?

Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in Pensacola?

Sole Inn and Suites: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Saenger Theatre and Pensacola Civic Center. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and a manager’s reception. Western Inn: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like digital TV. It’s located within a short 9-minute drive of Cordova Mall. Super 8 by Wyndham Pensacola: Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Stay within a short 5-minute drive of Sam’s Fun City. Motel 6 Pensacola, FL - NAS: It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Pensacola Naval Air Station and Saenger Theatre. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like an LED TV. Garden Inn & Suites: Stay within a short 8-minute drive of Sam’s Fun City. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What things can I to do in Pensacola?

Check out the great live music and fascinating museums in this historical area while you’re sightseeing. Those visiting Pensacola speak highly of the theater scene, beaches, and seafood restaurants. Some popular places to visit include Pensacola Naval Air Station, Saenger Theatre, and Historic Pensacola Village. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Perdido Key Beach, Johnson Beach, and Fort Walton Beach Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Sam’s Fun City, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, and Gulf Breeze Zoo.

What's the weather like in Pensacola?

The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 55°F. Average annual rainfall for Pensacola is 65 inches.

How should I get around Pensacola?

Fly into Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.), which is located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional), which is 40.1 mi (64.5 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.