Beachcomber Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Hotels
7.6 (3015 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 3015 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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Sarah • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Stay was great!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Joey • couple • us
8
3rd yr in a row and will b back next yr if that tells u anythin
Pros:

Very roomy

Cons:

Elevator problems

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

The location is great. It's close to most places you might visit without being in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of multiple businesses and 1000's of people. Of course, the beach is awesome.

Cons:

First thing when we arrived and were checking in, there was a sweet young lady at the front desk. Her foreign accent is so thick that I could only understand maybe ⅓ of what she said. Before we began unpacking, I looked for cooking utensils and pots and pans, etc., things I would need. I opened the under-sink cabinet, and there were 5 empty beer cans. The second night, we wanted cookies. I placed the cookie dough on the "non-stick baking sheet" and placed them in the oven. A few minutes later, we smelled something burning, and it was the PLASTIC "baking sheet" melting and dripping onto the heating element. Around the 3rd night, I think, I began to see 1 or 2 roaches every time the stove was turned on. Then, on our last evening, we entered the room, and there was a puddle of water just inside the door. Because it had rained some earlier, I assumed maybe the door hadn't latched properly, so we just wiped it dry with towels. But, in the morning, a new puddle had formed. This puddle, which turned out to be coming from the a/c unit, soaked one full-size pillow that had fallen during the night and every towel we had in the room, which there was at least 10 of them.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • extended_group • us
8
Even with the things wrong I would still stay again.great price for a great location and for the room to have a mini kit
Pros:

Loved the location and the front desk ladies

Cons:

Found an empty alcohol can on our balcony and trash in the bathroom trash can. Also the dryer did not work. Had to drive home with all our clothes wet and rewash once home.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Proximity to beach

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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darla • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The staff was great. Right on the beach. And having a kitchen really help save money by not having to go out to eat all of the time.

Cons:

The left side burners of the stove did not work. The hot tub heated up but the jets did not work and this has been a problem for the past 2 years... The unit definitely needs a little more attention to basic maintenance.. the TV in the bedroom did not have cable it was just antenna which gave me a variety of PBS stations

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Heather • extended_group • us
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • extended_group • us
3
The location and scenery was awesome
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It’s was dirty it had roaches in the room and the floors were filthy no dishes for cooking. They never cleaned the room or changed the bed linens. The parking for handicapped was not good at all.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything!!!!!!¡!!It was clean!The staff were amazing!!You ask for something and you got it immediately no questions ask! The front desk lady and the manager were exceptional especially trying to accommodate people while their card readers were down due to storm. I would highly recommend this place and when I come back I will stay again. Thank you so much BeachComber Staff and Booking.com you were both great people.

Cons:

The Hurricane that was coming.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • us
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Lamond • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location was good. Staff was nice and friendly
No problems there

Cons:

Could use some updating. Elevators could use some maintenance also

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

We loved everything had no complaints!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family_with_children • us
1
There was water coming out from under wood floor and asked for a new room and they said no it had cockroaches bad the r
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

They lock up pool area at dark and hot tub was so hot it burnt my husband foot

2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
1
Horrible couldn’t wait to leave
Pros:

Nothing horrible

Cons:

Everything should be torn down ceiling falling down looked like it was falling apart the nastiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The mattresses sunk in so bad you had to park in a crack alley because they sold off their parking. Had to haul all our stuff down by hand no carts. Worse stay I’ve ever had. And no mention this wasn’t the original beachcomber if stayed at before. Not convenient to anything. Hated it the no convenient way to beach. Just horrible

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lois • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • us
4
Troubling
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nasty dirty rooms. Saw a couple refuse to stay after seeing place.
Short hours for bar and pool. It was 90 plus degrees for christs sake!
Not 2 umbrellas for 20 plus outside chairs/tables. Charge cards only. NO cash on property

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Brianna • couple • us
5
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Philip • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee