El Governor Closure
I received an e mail this morning saying they were closed until further notice. I saw they had some rough weather down there the other day.
Does anyone have some information on this ?
Good question. Yes — there is some solid information about why El Governor Beach Resort in Mexico Beach (Florida Panhandle) is currently closed, based on recent news and traveler reports.
Here’s what seems to have happened:
- In late October 2025, El Governor was hit hard by a possible tornado. According to news reports, the resort “lost its entire roof” in the storm.
- The RV park across the street was also seriously damaged — campers reported overturned RVs, debris flying, and wind so strong it “sounded like a freight train.”
- Local officials (Bay County Sheriff’s Office) say that while there was notable damage, it appears to be moderate overall, and no fatalities have been reported.
- The resort management is actively working on repairs. According to a recent update, they are targeting a reopening around Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 22–23, 2025).
From traveler forums (e.g., TripAdvisor), other guests have added details:
- They say the hotel’s roof was damaged, and there was also some damage around the pool fence.
- Some speculate an F1 tornado was responsible for the damage.
Bottom line:
- Yes, the email you got about “closed until further notice” is backed up by real damage — not just a routine maintenance closure.
- But, it’s *not likely permanent*. The resort is planning to re-open soon (around Thanksgiving) according to management.
- If you're looking to rebook or confirm a stay, it would be wise to call the resort directly to check the most current status and confirm that rooms will be available.
