Beachcomber Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Hotels
7.6 (2931 reviews)
17101 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Cons:
Dirty beds
Uncomfortable mattresses
Rude staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.16
Several reviews mentioned dirty beds and unclean floors, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
7.63
Mixed feedback on staff, with some positive mentions and others noting rudeness.
Location
8.67
Multiple reviews praised the convenient and great location.
Room Quality
7.12
Some comments on worn out beds and uncomfortable mattress impacted the rating.
Amenities
7.15
Mentioned issues with kitchen utensils and broken hot tub, but some amenities were positively noted.
Value for Money
8.61
Positive remarks regarding the cost in relation to the services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.76
No specific feedback but standard expectations for hotel food services.
Overall Experience
7.73
Many reviews indicate a satisfactory experience, balanced by some negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:45

Property Description

Gulf Views and Modern Comforts
Experience stunning Gulf of Mexico views from your private balcony at Beachcomber by the Sea. Each suite is equipped with a kitchen, cable TV, and cozy seating area, providing the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub while enjoying the sea breeze. For adventure seekers, beach chairs, wave runners, and parasailing are readily available. The hotel's prime location also offers easy access to Frank Brown Park and Pier Park Shopping Mall.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Stay connected with free property-wide WiFi and take advantage of the on-site laundrette. With the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport just a short drive away, Beachcomber by the Sea ensures a seamless and enjoyable stay.

Book now for a beachfront retreat like no other at Beachcomber by the Sea!

Important information:

Please note, if a credit card is not provided at check-in.

The resort fee is USD 14 plus tax year-round.

The daily resort fee includes:
-Parking
-WiFi
-10% food discount at Barefoot Restaurants
-Use of all resort amenities

If the guest uses a Cash App credit card to make the reservation, kindly note that the pre-authorization hold release can take up to 30 days.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ECP

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2931 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.16
Service: 7.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.76
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Mario family_with_children us
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Talisha family_with_children us
1
It was just horrible nasty and employees with attitude no respect for customers
Pros:

Only one employee which was part of the housekeeping was very helpful.

Cons:

Almost everything was horrible and this was the room we had at first but it was clean and also something was eating us up. 😡 Then finally after going down three times they finally changed are room. Are stay was for a full week 😩

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Tai Qui Minh family_with_children us
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
5
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Brittany family_with_children us
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ruby Lorene couple us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Evelyn family_with_children us
6
It was ok. Would come back but not in room 504.
Pros:

I loved the location. Not much traffic. And the staff was excellent.

Cons:

The first room we were put in had bugs. I do not do roaches. And not cleaned. Needed a lot of cleaning and updating. Now the second room was a lot better. All but the sofa bed. Seems like the springs are broken and woke up with a soar back every morning. But other than that it was ok.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple us
8
Great stay just needs 24/7 pool hours
Pros:

I liked the Tiki Bar being open and able to walk away with drinks. I liked the view of the ocean and the kindness at the front desk. The coffee station was also very clean and adequately stocked.

Cons:

The elevators were slow and crowded. The carts to take your stuff up to the rooms are very limited, people fight over them, and even when you get one they’re in really bad shape. My pillow had a blood stain on it when we first got there which tells me they didn’t change our sheets before we checked in. The pool needs to be open later or allow it to be 24/7 swim at your own risk. People are paying for these facilities and you close it when we mostly want to use it. People beach in the day time and swim in the pool at night!!!

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jones solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Elda family_with_children us
7
Agradable
Pros:

La ubicación, las vistas al mar

Cons:

Aunque estaba limpio el baño se veía manchado como si estuviera sucio, falta de mantenimiento no de limpieza

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Vivian solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The hotel was fine, staff were great
Easy walk to beach & ocean
Towels always at pool
Tiki bar great
Got my autistic daughter on top floor like we asked
Had kitchenette
Bathroom was big
We will be back

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Escobedo family_with_children us
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Yesenia extended_group us
5
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Kelli solo_traveller us
1
I guess you get what you pay for.
Pros:

All the rooms are beach front

Cons:

We were supposed to stay at this hotel but ended up leaving before we were even in a room.

When we first got there, it was around 930-10 am. The parking lot is public, so you either park in front of the building or across the street.

Obviously, we knew a room wasn't going to be ready. We decided to go swimming. The pool was visibly dirty. It had sand in the bottom of it, it looks oily from hair and lotions. The pool had just opened. There is no reason for it to be this dirty.

We received a call to check in around 1pm. We got the card to our room. It was all the way at the top, which is fine. They have an elevator. My husband and I were hot and tired from the long drive in. We packed all of our stuff up to the room. The door wouldn't open. The card reader seemed dead or not connected to our key. My husband went to downstairs to have it fixed. The lady at the front desk gave him attitude. She was talking about she's been there for 22 years and knows how to program a key.

He came back upstairs. Still not working. The light on the card reader wasn't lighting up or making any noise. At this point, we both went back downstairs. He asked for a different room. She gave him a key for another room. I stayed in the lobby with my kids while he went up to look at it. While we waited, there were several other people coming to the lobby because their keys suddenly stopped working. He came back down and said that the room smelled like mildew and Lysol. The couch cushions were in bad shape and room was just gross.

We spoke to the GM, she agreed to give us a full refund.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Yesenia family_with_children us
5
Pros:

Access to the beach

Cons:

Not enough parking , needs to be cleaned a bit better . The televisions didn’t work well.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Alan family_with_children us
1
Worst experience in my whole life
Pros:

On the beach

Cons:

The management,employees

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Storm couple us
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sherry couple us
8
Pros:

It was Easy getting in and out of

Cons:

The air conditioner was awful did not cool good and one bed was fine the other bed had a different mattress and it was thin and awful not comfortable at all. And need to put a mat in the shower so people won’t slip and fall.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Teresa family_with_children us
1
Pros:

I like the view of the beach

Cons:

The bed, the bathroom, the door look old things seem broken alright everything seem to be very old

2026-08-03 via Nuitee