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Apalachicola Bay Inn

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 98 West, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Along with free self parking, this motel has free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine.
Apalachicola Bay Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Apalachicola Bay Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of John Gorrie State Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 2-minute drive from John Gorrie State Museum and a few minutes from Apalachicola Chocalate Company
Apalachicola Bay Inn offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Laundry fee: USD 1

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Rancho Inn Apalachicola
Rancho Inn
Rancho Apalachicola
Rancho Hotel Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel
Apalachicola Bay Inn Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel Apalachicola

Apalachicola Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 587 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean room & a good value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, mattress very comfy, quiet. Check in staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

RENÉE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant atmosphere. Nice hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louween

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The hotel is older but very well kept. The bed was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and very courteous attendant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Dated but clean, linens were clean, got a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older but good clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice motel for how long it’s been there. The beds are a little uncomfortable but manageable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean room. Great place to stay in Apalach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GlendaThomas

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

Nice place to stay and get some rest.

Had a nice stay, Bed a little hard for wife, but I liked it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

A nice place to stay in Apalachicola

Owner is extremely polite. Property is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

nice stay and friendly staff

good, reasonable, clean place to stay and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights. Overall stay was good😘
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Newell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, and room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the room was clean. No bugs. Great stay for the price. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great service I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Berkley

Better blankets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Simple but very clean, quiet location in Apalachicola.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Anniversary trip.

We hadA great time there, very helpful staff.Polite, room was very comfortable and very quiet.Had a great time.We'll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Appalacicola trip.

We loved this place. Great owner and a great room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Clean place.

Excellent for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025