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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frank Brown Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Across Street - No Beach View)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Across Street - No Beach View)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Across Street - No Beach View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (Penthouse)

Suite (Penthouse)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ocean View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Across Street - No Beach View)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Across Street - No Beach View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Man in the Sea and Russell-Fields Pier. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Grand Theater and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Frank Brown Park.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pier Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angry Tuna Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 available for USD 10.0 per night
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
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Palmetto Inn Panama City Beach
Palmetto Inn
Palmetto Panama City Beach
Palmetto Inn And Suites
Palmetto Hotel Panama City Beach
Palmetto Motel Panama City Beach
Palmetto Inn Suites
Palmetto Inn Suites
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel a By the Sea Resort
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Hotel
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Panama City Beach

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1156 out of 2474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 577 out of 2474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 317 out of 2474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 178 out of 2474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 246 out of 2474 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Somanath

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth stay, access to beach easy, staff are excellent...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great although maybe there should have been more of them. There was only one person at the desk most of the time and this led to longer wait times when interacting with the staff. Other than that our stay was Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly staff, beautiful beach across the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very friendly and quick to check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not stocked with nothing. Had to constantly go downstairs and ask for stuff. House cleaning came in and still did not restock the room. Door to balcony would not stay shut unless you kept it deadbolts the whole time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, love the views , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous and room was clean. But shampoo and body wash empty. Requested handicap accessible walk in shower but didn't get it even pre-reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the people who work there is great people but the deposit was a little bit aggravation to get back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, and the hot tub was the highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

felicia

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mallory

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LaTala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The only issue I had was having to go to my car and smoke. Outside of this, it was PERFECT. Will most definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlene, Bradenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. Room 7101. Ground floor right behind hot tub and shade pavillion grilling area. Back door directly to beach. Front door out to parking area. The room is HUGE. Large microwave and full size frig with ice cube trays in freezer. Would definatly revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ja'Niya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026