This is a small motel (6 rooms) right on the beach. We were in #5, upstairs and beach side. Great panaramic views of the beach from a wrap around wooden balcony. Room was plain but clean with 2 full size beds, TV, dining table & chairs, kitchenette consisting of sink, microwave and coffee pot, but not stocked for cooking. NO telephone, clock, blow dryer or bath essentials. Mattresses were managable, internet mostly did not work but we were able to connect occasionally to other nearby unsecured networks.

Did see cockroaches in the kitchen and bath areas, so makes me question the maintenance & upkeep of the building overall. The areas under and around the building were rather unkempt and in need of spiffing up some. The parking was very limited. So my rating for this area would be "poor" at the very most. Of course, we were there in January and this was the off season.

Mike the owner is a bachelor and a jolly, laid back sort. He was very helpful with recommendations and directions, but seemed to be MIA alot the few times we had requests for towels etc. Again...it was the off season.

Gulf Foods, the local grocery store is right across the street and very well stocked with all food items, essentials and a gift shop. Killer Seafood across and down the highway 1/2 block (although they were closed while we were there). Toucan's is a one block walk down the beach. All area restaurants, shops, businesses and bars are within a couple of miles.

All in all, we had a great stay. Would recommend Buena Vista Motel if you want "no frills" and pretty much "self serve". FYI, we paid $75 per night in January very reasonable for the fantastic view and location.

To begin we never even had a chance to stay here. After being in the Bahamas for five days we drove our rental car from Orlando to this "Motel", When we get there walk in to be greeted by a guy named Mike, he asked our name for our reservation and then says "oh S#!t" I don't seem to have your name here. Hmmm! sorry, " Sorry" I say, we just traveled 3500 miles from Portland, OR to the Bahamas, and then a 6 hour drive from Orlando, only to be told sorry I lost your reservation, you took my credit card info and lost that to. Great now we have to find some place to stay on New years eve, and also get a new credit card number because of your inability to write down simple information, it is a six room motel can't be to hard to keep track of the reservations you take. He then tells me that he had to fire a couple of people because of this sort of thing, "funny" I say is your name Mike, "Yes" he says, well when I called you 2 months ago to make reservations I talked to a person named Mike and that would lead me to believe it was you. So do not stay here it is not worth it drive down the road to the other two hotels on the beach they are much nicer and they can keep simple information. If you deal with Mike make sure he gets your info and confirm it many times this guy is an obvious alcoholic beer gut and a red face tell tale signs, he also reeked of booze. A fair warning don't trust this place. In the end we were glad of the change of events. We found a place in Panama City for New years and then returned to Mexico Beach for the rest of our vacation, we stayed at the El Govenor, it was great and the staff was super nice

I've visited Mexico City Beach many times either as a couple, family, friends, and even solo. Considering it's family owned and operated it's okay. I worry about the level of 'hotel quality' clean. Great view, friendly staff, overall a good stay.

Laid back and a great view. Hotel is right on the beach. Is a nice and simple hotel and Mike and Clare were great on giving directions and places to eat. Kayaking was great and could not have found a better place stay. Will go back. Thanks Mike and Claire for everything.