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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, beach umbrellas, and sun loungers.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of the ocean in the background.
A spacious living room with a large brown sofa, a television, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A beach with white sand and clear blue water. There are several blue umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs arranged in rows.
A balcony with a view of the beach, white chairs, and a table.

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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the hallway.

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and a television.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Penthouse)

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a view of the ocean.

Suite (Penthouse)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a plant, and a view of the ocean.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a kitchenette.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Panama City Beaches. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a gift shop, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Museum of Man in the Sea and a few minutes from Russell-Fields Pier
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City Beach hotel.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 1282 out of 2774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 648 out of 2774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 357 out of 2774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 208 out of 2774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 279 out of 2774 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay, location, staff was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a relaxing stay.will do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills but right on the beach and in a good location. We enjoy staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite with great view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean,pools were nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and amazing amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very affordable beachfront hotel, a bit old but well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great looking forward to go back again and enjoy how great it was
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish to stay more days but just one night was so great for my solo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is on the older side but the beds were comfy, the showers clean, and they had lounge chairs with umbrellas out on the beach for guests to use!
View from 7th floor balcony
Two queen bed room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Enjoyed staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean and comfortable room Great beach access Nice pool Only complaint iwe had it was a short getaway Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price, ocean view room is amazing. The pool and hot tub are very nice, beach access is perfect. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean Outdoor pool was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location especially the rooms with the beach view. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an older motel, but very nice. It had beach front or across the street rooms. The price was great especially across the street
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach front access. Pool was a huge plus too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026