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Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Private kitchen
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Gulf Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City Beach

When you stay at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort in Panama City Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. .This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Pier Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Thomas Drive.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salty Goat Saloon - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Tiki Bar - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chateau Motel Panama City Beach
Chateau Panama City Beach
Chateau Hotel Panama City Beach
Chateau By The Sea
Chateau Beachfront Resort BW Signature Collection
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Hotel
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Panama City Beach

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 206 out of 1458 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Staff was courteous. View amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tulikaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though old yet satisfactory services by Chateau. Affordable, basic amenities provided, beachfront, showers, pool, playground, all was good.could not have asked for more , wanted beachfront, got it. Enjoyed our stay totally.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view is absolutely beautiful. The pool was also nice. The bathroom could use a little updating but everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best beach access in PCB! What we love… the fun retro vibe of the hotel, the walkout rooms are absolutely hands down the best thing ever. Open your door and the beach is right there. The heated pool is also spectacular on sunny days. John in reception and the Colombian lady, sorry we forgot your name are the nicest people ever. What we’re not fans of…. The smoking area if you're a smoker just be aware the only designated smoking area is at a ratty table next to the dumpster. Eau de garbage juice anyone? Yuck! The sand wash station was right outside our bedroom door so it was constantly wet and sand trekked back into the room no matter what we did. Thank goodness not our first trip and Im OCD and brought a broom with us. Housekeeping in general is pretty awesome but the supplies in each room are inconsistent. We spent two days nagging housekeeping to bring us some soap. We stayed for 4 days and had two rooms and noticed little things like no ice bucket in our room, but in the other room they had one. Also in rooms with kitchens there is zero hanging space… which can be interesting. All this said the Chateau is still the best place to stay on a budget, its family friendly and makes for the perfect home base in PCB. We’d stay here everytime over all the condos available. 10/10! The h
View from our Walkout room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Donovan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathroom was filthy and the mattress covers were extremely stained. It was late Christmas night when we got there and couldn’t get another room so I threw some cover I had on top so I could sleep. I have pictures. I did report it when checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Derrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony had a nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all the staff was very friendly, accommodating, and always had a kind greeting. One lady working the front desk (with blond and dark hair drooping over her eyes) was the exception. She was stern and unapproachable. Given this is a beachfront hotel and appears to be a bit on the older side, it was an excellent place for the price involved. Very affordable and great beach access. Although they state they aren't handicap accessible, I probably didn't read the details appropriately. The beach access room I booked was actually two floors down from the parking lot, and no elevator. There was also no indoor latch or chain on the door. I would have felt a bit safer had one been present. Not that I felt unsafe, one just never can be too careful. I would stay here again, despite those things mentioned above. For the price, there are trade-offs. And the friendliness of the staff was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ban

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a weekend getaway for some out of town Christmas shopping. We chose them at the last minute. It was nice hotel room with a great ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the view was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

FEDERICO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had some items missing from my room when I asked for the security cameras. I was told the facility did not have any. I checked out a day early, I don't want this bad experience killed my trip, but it did.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean but it did have a clogged, slow draining sink. Not a problem though because the gulf view and sunset show from the balcony chairs was the reason I was there. Front desk guy was very friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole place is just magical. Its like a place we stayed as kids in the 1980’s. No muss no fuss. Its clean enough, big enough and has a great heated pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service had a wonderful day. Great staff, especially Austin went above and beyond to make sure I was well accommodate.Will be back keep up the great work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely fantastic! Mere steps from the beach. It has a funky retro vibe, yes its old, yeah its not 5 star, yeah there are small issues… but the location cannot be beat.
Fishing on the beach
View from the bottom level of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeijaNay

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, balcony view was amazing, and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaaleb

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025