Fountain Beach Resort

“Much better than expected. We'll be back.....”

We live about an hour north and were in town for a 24 hour race at the speedway up the road. I knew this was an older motel and that the rooms are individually owned. My expectations were so-so. I was way wrong. First off, before we even got there the assistance we got at the desk was great. I thi… more

We live about an hour north and were in town for a 24 hour race at the speedway up the road. I knew this was an older motel and that the rooms are individually owned. My expectations were so-so. I was way wrong. First off, before we even got there the assistance we got at the desk was great. I think the same lady checked us in as she was the same kind of friendly. The lobby is actually quite nice. Not super fancy, but nice and bright. The Tiki bar out back was also nicer than I expected. It's January so not a good day for the pool, but it looks like a great place to hang when it's a bit warmer. It's right on the beach. The hotel was full so we couldn't check in early. They were happy to give us a parking pass so we could leave the car there. Once we got back to from the race that night, check in was no problem (desk is staffed 24 hours). The room was a lot nicer than I'd expected. It seems we got a suite and it was really furnished nicely. I think the individual owners furnish their rooms so some may not be as nice, but ours sure was. There was even a little kitchenette in one of the rooms and the master bath had a whirpool tub. The 2 decks offered ocean views. We were closer to the road, but still close enough for a decent view and could hear the waves. Don't expect a fancy modern place like a Hilton, but if you like the older, unique stuff with a little nostalgia like me, give this place a shot. I'll be back once it warms up with my girl. Our fav motel in the area was sold and is now awful, so we needed another quick getaway spot. I think we found it here.

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“Its really hit or miss”

Ive stayed at the Fountain 5 or 6 times. This trip we stayed in room 624. First things first, each room is owned by a different individual, so do not base the whole complex from this review and these pictures. As a whole, we love the fountain! The bathroom has a piece of glass that only covers half… more

Ive stayed at the Fountain 5 or 6 times. This trip we stayed in room 624. First things first, each room is owned by a different individual, so do not base the whole complex from this review and these pictures. As a whole, we love the fountain! The bathroom has a piece of glass that only covers half the tub so you cant pull the door shut to keep the heat in. So you freeze while showering. The shower head has at water savers in it and with the low pressure youre going to be in there a while, freezing. And then of course the water that does bounce off of you soaks the bathroom floor because there is no door to close. The door to the bacony didnt shut all the way and had a large gap that you can see daylight through. The trim also had a gap that was large enough to see daylight through. The "Bathroom sink" had God knows what all over it, corrosion, dried toothpaste, who knows, i took pictures so you can decide. The dirt from whoever stayed in there before was swept in a nice neat pile by the front door and left. The sliding door tracks for the closet looked pretty terrible. The window to the balcony was digusting. I have pictures of it. Also, the door going to the balcony had black liquid that had been dried to it as seen in the pictures. The pool area is open, but ocean side the wall caved in from the hurricane so theres no chair out on that side to lay out on. The swimming pool heater was also broken and the water is really cold. While "No Smoking in the Pool Area" signs are posted, people still do and nobody goes out there to ask them to put them out. Parking is at a premium. It can be difficult to find a spot to park. If you own a pickup truck your parking skills will be tested every time you leave and try to return. The elevators are slow and smell like pot. Idk if someone smoked pot in them everyday that we stayed there, someone sneaks into the elevator shaft to smoke it or what. It smelled like pot. Also, the elevators are slow,both of them. I know they cant add more elevators so theres no real fix to that. Of the 5 or 6 times ive stayed here ive been in 2 rooms that the owners really cared about your experience. The rest have been anywhere from not great to really bad. I feel like The Fountain ought to hold the owners to a certain expectation, but until then, itll be a roll of the dice. Thanks for reading all of this.

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