Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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

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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

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

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

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

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

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

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

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Penthouse

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

Suite (Penthouse)

  • 157 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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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
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 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.

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

  • 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

  • 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 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'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, 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
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.

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. 989 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 476 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 2109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 217 out of 2109 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

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

8/10 Good

Andrelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off let me say you have an amazing staff! Next, we had a great time. Amazing pool, our room was clean and the view was perfect. The neighborhood is quiet. If we ever head to PCB again we would definitely stay here again! Thank you to all that made our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruhollah, Atlanta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a scam! Selling an in-law motel across the street by showing the main hotel in the front page. The in-law motel should be treated as a separate posting not as a room type with a note that this room is across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only real complaint was that the elevator kept breaking down. Other than that, the stay was amazing! Clean and spacious room, lovely view of the ocean, and the staff was super helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

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

PCB 2025

Couples trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa, Conway

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
No housekeeping during our 3 night stay..Trash was emptied after the 1st day..That was it! No clean,towels/linens... The hotel doesn't have an ice machine. Motel 6's on the road HAVE ICE MACHINES.. Ice is for sale for $2/bag.. When there is ice in the " ice storage".. The ice deliverer didn't make it to this big place on our 2nd night...EMPTY.. We drove to the Winn-Dixie nearby and paid 3.49x2 for ice...The pool was clean, the hot tub was nice..Overall, good.....Easy drive from the airport, literally no traffic 9/8- 9/11.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elvis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still waiting airing on my incidental refund from a trip I took a month ago … and the elevators were broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025