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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Joseph family_with_children us
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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bonnie couple us
10
Pros:

Location

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Fatima family_with_children us
9
Buena relación precio-calidad
Pros:

It offers good value for money. The hotel was clean, the elevators worked without issues, and luggage carts were available. Check-in and check-out were very fast. Parking is available either at the hotel or in a lot across the street (free of charge), and there is direct access to the beach. The bar has a nice atmosphere (though we didn't order anything there), and the hotel offers free ice and coffee—I love that. The room was spacious, well-lit, and air-conditioned; the 5th-floor room offered a great view of the Gulf, just as promised. The amenities are a bit dated but functional, and the plastic chairs on the balcony were clean. There were plenty of clean towels and sheets, and the kitchen was clean.

Cons:

The pool lacks lighting at night —it is really dim—so that is something that should be improved in the short term.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Joseph family_with_children us
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Wright solo_traveller us
6
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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amanda couple us
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Fisher solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

The view.

Cons:

No breakfast.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Eugeneia couple us
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Debbie Light solo_traveller us
3
Don't Do It
Pros:

The view was spectacular.
The convenience of everything in one location was very nice.

Cons:

Completely filthy. Wasn't cleaned from previous visitors. The elevator box is a joke, you have to push buttons on both elevators to get just 1 to work.
Pieces falling apart on elevator and in the room.
Needs a serious remodel. Please don't go by the pictures from their page. Very deceiving. It's nothing like what I thought I was reserving. We will never return here.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Cravens solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

That it is right on the beach

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Flossy solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
P
Patricia solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Loved it had a great time.

Cons:

Kitchen table and chairs to tall .

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Noah couple us
2
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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jovita Alejandra couple us
3
Pros:

The beach

Cons:

The price doesn't match the hotel's quality; upon arrival, the room was dirty—the bathroom floor was stained, the shower was dripping, the mattresses were misshapen, and the cups were unclean. If you're looking to save money and plan to fit six people in the room, it's a good deal, but overall, the hotel is a dump; the only good thing is that it's right across from the beach.
el precio no es lo que vale el hotel al llegar la habitacion estaba sucia, el piso del bano manchado la ducha goteaba, los colchones deformados los vasos estaban sucios. si vas en plan de ahorra y se van a quedar 6 personas en la habitacion es un buen negocio pero en general el hotel es un desastre lo unico bueno es que esta al frente de la playa

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Nair couple us
3
Pros:

Beach on the site and the view for the balcony, was great. The beds were ok .

Cons:

The noise from the A/C at night was loud ( needs new A/C), the parking lot is not sufficient for all the people and we have to park almost every day , across the street , which was no light at all so dark , that you need a flashlight !!!

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Mariana couple us
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children us
2
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple us
2
Don't waste your time or money with these people they suck
Pros:

It was shitty from get go i arrived at 4 pm checked in got to my room stayed locked out over 1 hour in heat because the keypad didn't work mind you I still at to check out at 10 the shower didn't work if we left the room had to get maintenance to open the door it was my birthday and such a freaking waste of money time and my patience not to mention the lady at front desk was very rude I went up and down them steps to keep getting key cards that didn't work not even a sorry I used to visit this hotel often but never again will I waste my time and please booking never suggest this to me again

Cons:

Everything was horrible from the minute I arrived! Yall suck

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Mariana couple us
10
GOOD VALUE, GOOD LOCATION, AMAZING STAFF.
Pros:

#1 THE TIKI BAR-The bartender APRIL made our visit absolutely fantastic. She had amazing vibes and alway had a smile and good attitude.

#2 LOCATION- Right on the beach. Cant get better than that. THE SAND BAR and WHISKEYS are walking distance bars. If you don’t want to drive, very easy walk to Pier Park sober. Then $10 Uber back.

The staff were great. Very easy to talk to and check in and check out were so easy. FILL REGISTRATION BEFORE YOU GET THERE. Makes it so much easier.

Cons:

It’s an older building. Can’t expect it to be absolutely perfect. For the price and the location its beats a lot of the other hotels. The roof and walls are a little scuffed🤷‍♂️

2026-08-26 via Nuitee