The Driftwood Lodge

Hotels
Independent
9 (151 reviews)
15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413 , Panama City Beach , US

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Parasailing nearby
Books
Fish cleaning table
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Dirty sheets
Outdated rooms
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Some guests noted the property was very clean, while one review mentioned dirty sheets.
Service
10
Numerous reviews highlighted friendly and professional staff.
Location
10
Reviews consistently praised the excellent beach location and proximity to dining options.
Room Quality
8.5
Mixed sentiments; some find rooms outdated but clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.5
Good amenities like pools and beach access, but some noted missing items like broom.
Value for Money
9
The experience was generally seen as a good value, though there were mentions of room quality issues.
Food and Beverage
8
Disappointment with lack of breakfast options and early closing of tiki bar.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall positive experiences with many guests planning to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:03

Property Description

Recreation and Relaxation
Indulge in the spa tub, enjoy the terrace and garden views, and unwind at the beachfront bar/lounge overlooking the ocean.

Amenities Galore
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, shop at the gift shops/newsstands, and enjoy a drink at the beach bar.

Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from a computer station, 24-hour front desk service, and multilingual staff. Free onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms with balconies, and proximity to Pier Park offer a convenient stay.

Book now for a delightful beachfront experience at The Driftwood Lodge in Panama City Beach.

Important information:

  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Sabrina family
10
Pros:

My daughter and I made a last minute decision to visit the beach and stayed two nights! Was wonderful!

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Cody partner
10
Pros:

The location and family feel of the Driftwood is superb. We felt safe and loved being able to walk out our door to the beach. Everyone was very nice and friendly.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Cori Ann partner
10
Pros:

Excellent stay , very clean , very friendly staff. Excellent view and convenience. Bed could use a topper but no dip just firm standard bed . Excellent view and roomy ! Would definitely go back !

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
B
Barbara
8
Pros:

The property nees railings to go down some of the walkways they are steep.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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kelly family
10
Pros:

We have been coming here for years. Always very clean, staff is always working hard and friendly. Seems everyone we meet there are returning guests and all have positive reveiws.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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David family
10
Pros:

Great place to stay. Will definitely go there again!!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Randy partner
10
Pros:

Really enjoyed the stay, staff were very friendly, professional. I stayed right on the beach level, very convenient, getting on and off the beach. And several good places with in walking distance to eat and have good time. I will be returning to property.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
A
Angela
10
Pros:

Hidden gem. Completely old school, but if you get a cabana room you have the beach and its views to yourself. Rooms are outdated, but clean!

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Dilsad family
10
Pros:

After a disastrous dirty disgusting condo we were sold and realize that after a long drive with kids we found this gem online and luckily they had 3 rooms available for us. We made the reservation at 11pm and got into our rooms in 45 min
We loved how modest but clean and comfortable the property. It feels like we are at our parent’s old summer house with all memories:) we got those rooms for one night but extended 3 more nights they just showed us 2 different rooms. We are having a lot of fun and forgot about the disaster we lived through at the first place

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Kathy
10
Location, Location
Pros:

This hotel is in the perfect location! Right on the beach and a short walk to Pier Park and restaurants. The room and grounds were clean and staff were friendly. Wouldn’t hesitate to book there again.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
S
Sarah family
8
Pros:

Good

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Misty family
8
Pros:

The view is stunning from room 142, I can't speak for the other rooms. The property is very close to Walmart, Top Golf, and Pier Walk. There is a splash pad and pool for very little kids. The do have another pool for older children and adults. The room was clean and has basic necessities. They clean the room everyday and replenish towels and wash cloths. I do wish they had a broom in the room to sweep up if something is spilled or to sweep up sand. I was a little noisy because our bedroom was closest to the road, however that would not deter me from staying again. Staff was very nice and accommodating.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
J
James
10
Pros:

Had an amazing stay grounds were upkeep pools were great had plenty of other things to do. If tour a tall person the shower head were a litttle low.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
T
Timothy
2
Pros:

Sheets dirty!! Old

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
J
jane
10
Pros:

Very nice place to stay! We loved it and everyone was very nice.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Angela family
10
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay very much. Was kind of disappointed with the lack of breakfast and the onsite tiki bar closed very early (7 pm)
But there were other options within walking distance

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
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Barton
10
Thanks for a great stay!
Pros:

Came for a few days to relax on the beach. The only issue we had was no room parking in front we had to squeeze in and out of our car doors. But it’s not a deal breaker but the spaces aren’t very big

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Jennifer
10
Pros:

It was a very quaint property right on the beach. Lots of great places to sit and view the ocean. Great staff! Free coffee in the morning and free popcorn in the afternoon! Loved it!

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
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Dana
8
Needs coffee cups
Pros:

Enjoyed my stay here. Only thing I would change is the room had no cups of any type so you could pour yourself a cup of coffee.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children
10
Pros:

Loved our stay here!! Everything was great, will definitely come back!

2025-06-30 via Nuitee