Banana Peel Lodge

Hotels
6 (328 reviews)
12830 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , us

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.64
Some guests noted rooms were clean, but issues were raised about initial room cleanliness.
Service
7.11
The staff received positive remarks for their friendliness and professionalism.
Location
7.65
Proximity to the beach and local amenities received positive feedback.
Room Quality
5.1
Many reviews mentioned outdated rooms and issues with amenities.
Amenities
5.13
Reviews indicated a lack of basic amenities and maintenance issues.
Value for Money
6.09
Guests appreciated the price, but quality concerns lowered the score.
Food and Beverage
5.64
No specific comments were made about food and beverage offerings.
Overall Experience
5.61
Mixed sentiments with some enjoyable aspects but notable shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:52

Property Description

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Terrace
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or unwind on the terrace at Banana Peel Lodge.

On-Site Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in delicious meals at the hotel's restaurant and sip on cocktails at the bar during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Shipwreck Island and Pier Park, Banana Peel Lodge offers easy access to the best of Panama City Beach.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at Banana Peel Lodge with its comfortable rooms and excellent amenities.

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 328 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.64
Service: 7.11
Location: 7.65
Room Quality: 5.1
Amenities: 5.13
Value for Money: 6.09
Food and Beverage: 5.64
Overall Experience: 5.61
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Deneshia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • us
1
Pictures are deceiving
Pros:

Location maybe if that. It seemed appealing online

Cons:

Pool was closed. No one else was there makes sense why. Place is run down and rough. Room was hot. Very outdated and felt trapped inside. Looked nothing like photos. We walked in and walked right back out. No secure way to enter other than through a gate. The crown staying there seemed a little rough also.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • us
7
Nice staff facility needs a remodel
Pros:

The rooms were not very well let we had one lamp and had to open the windows in which those rooms really limits your privacy

Cons:

We were upgraded for free, it was convenient to everything almost and the staff were very friends

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

I loved the location and the bed was super comfortable

Cons:

I didnt like that it was not a king suite, it was more like a standard room. The TV was about a 9" flat screen, the shower curtain is short so the floor will get wet, had to bring a blanket because the one they have on the bed was a warm material, but thin, and they dont have no coffee maker or microwave in the room. They have them up front but it's locked and dont see anybody. Looks nothing like the pictures, they said they're under new management and renovations

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Tyoni • couple • us
1
It’s a old run down hotel, it looks nothing like it’s pictured. But the staff was extremely nice
Pros:

Horrible. It looks nothing like this it’s very run down

Cons:

Very old . Very rundown

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
Pros:

I loved the location. Rooms were very clean. The Staff up front was AMAZING!

Cons:

only real thing i didn’t like was that the front desk wasn’t open at the time we wanted to check out. We was leaving at 8 am and it was still not open.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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karla • family_with_children • us
5
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Corrigan • couple • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Asaiah • couple • us
1
Horrible
Pros:

Just bc I was away from homes

Cons:

I did not like that when I booked on here it didn’t say anything about the pool being closed which ruined my whole trip I asked for towels and said they would bring them to me and never did so had to use dirty towels

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Freihaut • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was walking distance to everything I needed.

Cons:

The pool was out of service for maintenance

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Holmes • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
1
To make it short, the manager of this property is a thief. He does what he wants to and he does what he wants to the lo
Pros:

The only thing I liked about the property was the location. It was right across from the beach other than that it was a horrible stay.

Cons:

I didn’t like that the new manager that calls himself “G”.
He’s a very hungry person and he’s a snake. He evicted me the same day I paid a for a full week stay for no reason and he kept some of my property and wouldnt give it back. I got in touch with law enforcement and they said I’d have to go to court for my stuff. I recommend NOONE go to banana peel lodge because the manager makes it feel like a prison. Constantly knocking on the guests doors throughout the day AND night wanting to hang out and smoke weed with him. I eventually told him stop knocking on my door one day and he didn’t like that too much. And he also knocked on your door and wakes everyone up in the morning and cusses them out because he gets in trouble with his boss so he takes it out on the long-term stays.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Its comically gross and dirty and the rooms look like they were renovated by 8 year olds with play tools. But its seriously all part of the charm. Where else on the beach can you be in a 2 second walking distance to the pool and park your Harley literally at the front door of your room. This place is so great, i will keep coming back, despite the sand covered floors and shower curtains that are so short they dont matter..lol

Cons:

A lot, but its trivial compared to the great location, and price.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Barrett • couple • us
1
It was terrible.
Pros:

It was terrible do not recommend its nothing like the pictures on the website

Cons:

Very dirty outdated no microwave in the room it wasn't stocked with anything everything was falling apart

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Montes • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Está cerca de la playa

Cons:

.las instalaciones el.cuarto sucio y viejo el aire con ruido

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Petcher • extended_group • us
1
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • us
10
Pros:

All of the workers were extremely nice And helpful

Cons:

I loved everything about our stay

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Terri • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • us
10
Friendly, convenient, good value
Pros:

Great location to save money and still be in prime area. Basic room with awesome staff

Cons:

Nothing fancy, all you need for the beach.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Rhett • couple • us
1
Never again ! Just book the sea haven or reef same prices for atleast a little more comfort
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was dirty on arrival was slipping on sand time I step foot in the room !
Bed had hair and stains on bedding
Top of toilet seat had a stain literally stood in the room twenty minutes and check out and drove 3h40mins back home

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee