Staying in normal chain hotels is pretty boring.
Although it can be a bit of a risk to stay in some random motel, it always makes for a more interesting story and a more fun experience.
It was summer 2018, and I was looking for a place to stay on a last minute weekend trip to Cocoa Beach Florida to visit the space center. As soon as I saw a picture of this pastel castle, the opportunity to stay here could not be passed up. It went along perfectly with what my brain had dreamed up retro Cocoa Beach would be. The reviews were mediocre, but we’re not picky. The price was pretty cheap, but not the cheapest on the list. Right where I like it. From the photos online, it looked like my dream motel.
This Motel is called Fawlty Towers, and I couldn’t find any more information on it before booking. But later on during our stay, I read that it had once temporarily became a nude motel in hopes of increasing business. I couldn’t find any info on if clothing was still optional, but everyone I saw there kept their clothes on. whew!
The motel formed a square, where every room had a back door that faced the courtyard with a pool. Palm trees covered the property and it was like a quiet little oasis.
At night, the courtyard pool felt a little like an alternate reality. I loved it.
The room was nice enough, with all the things you’d expect a motel to have. It was clean and the bed was comfortable.
This crazy motel makes the list of top favorite places I’ve ever stayed. I would definitely stay here again on another trip to Cocoa Beach.
The name is very familiar to someone from Britain, Fawlty Towers was the legendary sitcom featuring John Cleese. Do you know it? The whole premise was that the hotel was a disaster run by a comedic lunatic. Glad your experience wasn’t the same!