Econo Lodge DeFuniak Springs I-10

Econo Lodge DeFuniak Springs I-10 is a single-level motel at 90 Business Park Road, tucked just off US Highway 331 near Interstate 10 Exit 85. Built in 1999 and since renovated, it has 51 rooms, and Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery is about a seven minute walk away.

Room types include two queens, a king and a king with a two-person whirlpool tub, along with an accessible king room. Choice lists free Wi-Fi, a free continental breakfast with some rates, a guest laundry, vending machines and copy and fax service. Parking is free and accessible, and children under 18 stay free. There is no pool. Check in starts at 2 p.m., which helps drivers who arrive in the early afternoon. The property is FEMA approved for government travelers.

Lake DeFuniak is about 2 miles north, and the Walton County Heritage Museum and the historic district around Circle Drive are a few minutes further. The Exit 85 area has fast food, a Walmart and gas stations, and US 331 continues south toward Freeport, Choctawhatchee Bay and the South Walton beaches.

The Econo Lodge is a simple, lower-cost stop for I-10 travelers and work crews who want a drive-up room and do not need a pool or fitness center. The whirlpool king is a small upgrade for couples passing through on a longer road trip.