This place is a bargain for sure, and it is indeed right across A1A from the beach. But, as with most tropical destinations at that price, and right on the beach, it isn’t the Ritz. It’s an old historical hotel that has been somewhat updated, but definitely shows it’s age. The description and pics make it look way better than reality. For the price, it’s great. Some of the amenities are overstated: guest laundry is a washer and dryer outside that the hotel uses to wash linens and towels. The lady working was very nice about removing the sheets and stuff so I could do laundry. There is a bucket of used sunscreen that is available, and the beach amenities are piled up outside in an area that could use some sprucing up to make it less, ummmm, hoarder-like. The ATM in the parking garage is….pretty sketchy, and I’m glad it didn’t take my card. I’ve never seen one like it, on a wall, looked like an old TV, all rusty and corroded. I have no idea if it really works. Matt is a gracious host. If you like kitschy, old Florida, you will love it. The Casablanca restaurant next door is also historical, first house built on the beach in the area, and sitting at the bar outside was a very entertaining! Food was fine. Lots of characters showed up while I was there. I’m from S. FL originally, so the kitschy-ness and conversation at the bar was, again, entertaining. I have a bad habit of looking at pictures and thinking they will be accurate, so maybe I need to lower my expectations: $125 for a hotel across from the beach just is not going to be perfect. They could make it so much better, but then the price would go up. Enjoy it for what it is and be glad it hasn’t been torn down and replaced by an ugly high rise condo!