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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
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
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, Pier Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frank Brown Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, Kitchen

Classic Room, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Penthouse)

  • 157 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King 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
  • Pier Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Panama City Beach - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Museum of Man in the Sea
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with 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

  • 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
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 50 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
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. 991 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 476 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 2111 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ronald, The villages

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach view great, pool very clean, lots of Deck chairs by pool, bed mattress comfort poor, parking was a challenge, check out was at 10:AM
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelia

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view, clean pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot to relax and rest without breaking the bank. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tabathia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The elevators did not work pro
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was older but well maintained and clean. One elevator was out of order, but the remaining one handled the load well. Overall, just a nice quiet relaxing stay plan on going back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Wonderful place and a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Vaca

Cant say enough good things about our stay. Our room was very clean & spacious, beds were very comfortable & the view was amazing! Waking up every morning seeing the sunrise on the ocean right from our bed not to mention beach access right out our door. The pool was also excellent, you could swim while enjoying the ocean view & sip on an adult beverage at the tiki bar or grab some fresh scooped ice cream in the lounge, play a game of giant pool or enjoy a night bonfire on the beach! Staff was very friendly too! Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The A/C was very cool. The staff was out if this world. They were so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is by the ocean, very convenient. We like the deck area and pool in front of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tabathia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have grown up staying in this exact hotel. Of course it could use a few upgrades but overall it was a perfect stay. Only down fall was one elevator was not working at all for the 4 nights we were there. The one working elevator broke down several times during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved The view of Pool and the beach from my room. Didnt like roaches in my room. Or the lack of room supplies,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Betty

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were issues from the start. First of all, the parking is horrible. We had to park across the street on another property and walk back across the street to the hotel. A section of the parking area is very dark, there is no lighting and we felt very unsafe when we parked at night. So, we had to drop our luggage at the hotel first then drive across the street to park our vehicle, and walk back to the hotel. Secondly, the tub in the room did not drain properly. The water accumulates under your feet during your shower and stands. The handles on the shower were extremely molded. There is no exhaust fan in the bathroom and it gets extremely foggy from the water steam. The elevator broke down and we had to climb seven flights of stairs. We're told the elevator breaks down frequently. There are no USB plugs available to charge our cell phones. Good thing we brought our wall chargers. The carpet was very dirty. The best part about our stay was the price we paid for 3 nights. However, in the future I will pay more just to have a better quality of living area. Another best part, was the view we had from our room. We paid for a room on the beach side of the building and it was great. Overall, I guess we got what we paid for. And because we had got settled in our room before learning of all the discrepancies, we stayed and made the best of it. We focused on the positive. The problem is that this is an old, old building that needs a lot of renovations. Better luck next time. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheena

I was not aware that property had two sides. The side that they put us on was not very appealing to the eye! It seemed like an old motel that they tried to convert. The main hotel was very beautiful and more appealing . The hotel ceilings were stained with something red. And the shower curtain was stained as well. Other than that the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to relax best view to the beach !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca, LOUISVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This was a great location, with beachfront, balcony and a large pool. The grounds were beautiful. It is an older building with great potential. With more serious renovation it could easily go from a three star hotel to a five star.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the beach view! The pool was great! The room was clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anita

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025