Beachcomber Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Hotels
7.6 (2802 reviews)
17101 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Heated pool
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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2802 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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Shana family_with_children us
2
The hotel was not what it appeared on the booking site
Cons:

Rooms, property and upkeep was not good. Spoke to 5 other renters and they all were not happy with the property

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Moore solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Shannon family_with_children us
9
Overall it was a great place to stay for the price
Pros:

The cleaning staff was wonderful! Everyday we had fresh towels, and our garbage was changed. No other place I’ve stayed at has done that!
Also, the front staff was wonderful. Fresh coffee was made daily

Cons:

Bathroom lighting was horrible
Beds were very uncomfortable. Felt like we were laying on bricks.
Also, pool closed early. Sign said 10, but they got everyone out at 9:10-9:20. One night we were walking on the beach, and they locked the gates to enter the hotel. It was not even 10 yet. We had to find another way in to enter.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Erin couple us
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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jc solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The balcony view, the cold rooms, the friendly staff

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Markeeta couple us
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Danylo solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Good location, beach

Cons:

The room was in terrible condition, the floor was dirty, your feet stuck to it, the air conditioner was clogged with dust and smelled unpleasant.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Cody couple us
4
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Cathy extended_group us
9
We would come back
Pros:

Love the place and love the view

Cons:

The view of the ocean

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Hartzog solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The entire hotel is trashy Including our beds were broke The room was not clean the floors had not been swept or mopped

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jacob family_with_children us
7
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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tina solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The friendly staff and that the facility is on the beach with a beach front view

Cons:

The shortage of parking but it was ok to park across the new street, since the have a walk way now.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Rebecca extended_group us
9
Definitely a bit run-down, but overall we enjoyed it for the price.
Pros:

Polite and helpful staff. Great pool, hot tub, and tiki bar (although food only 2 days a week…usually just drinks), and wonderful access to the beach. We loved the balcony, as well as a stove, fridge, microwave, dishes, large bathroom, and roll-out couch. Also, convenient location not far from restaurants, bars, and even Pier Park. Very walkable area.

Cons:

The elevators were the worst — only two for the entire place and they take forever: forever to come, forever to move, and when the doors slowly grind closed (sometimes) you find yourself hoping they will indeed open again when you get to your floor! Since they only put us on the second floor (even though we had requested as high as possible), we often took the stairs in order to avoid the elevators altogether.

The parking lot in front of the hotel is very small, so be prepared to park across the street, adjacent to a half-torn down building or vacant lot. It ended up not being a problem for us, and I’m glad they paid for our parking; but it was a little dark on the sides and I would have been nervous parking there if we had to (many other guests did).

It was annoying also that there was no broom in the unit, and bare floors throughout — so sand came in and was eventually all over. I was glad I brought slippers. The set-up (with the beds right next to the front door, instead of the entry-room and/or kitchen first), felt a little odd and less like a homey condo; but I suppose they can’t change that! It was also weird finding a some previous renter’s clothing pieces in the unit, which had fallen behind the desk/dresser and were never removed.

But overall… we did like the place a lot, and would probably consider staying again.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Samuel couple us
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children us
4
The bed matresses were old and worn out. AC’s worked but when they turned on smelled like unrine.
Pros:

Location and proximity to the beach. Great view from the balcony.

Cons:

No exclusive parking for hotel guest. Had to park across the street in a overload lot

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
5
Great upcoming area, hurricane strong!
Pros:

All rooms had a balcony
The room layout was great!
Karen was exceptional

Cons:

No breakfast
Internet was very bad, tv kept going in and out
Only one remote in room and took till next day to get a second one
Hot tub didn’t work properly and I always pick a hotel that has one

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Clean, good location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing. It was great

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Angela couple us
1
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Myles family_with_children us
4
Affordable. Parking is a game of musical chairs.
Pros:

Beach front. Ocean view.

Cons:

This is my go to spot in Panama city. I've stayed here numerous times and its different now. They don't have breakfast anymore. They close the pools early and the tiki hut is closed early. You have to pay for ice also. The time before last I visited was 4 years ago and it's a major change from then.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Richardson solo_traveller us
8
Just my opinion
Pros:

I like the view that you have on the beach. It was peaceful. I like that the management keeps you updated on what is going on on the property.

Cons:

The parking is horrible.. It was my birthday weekend, and we had things and plans restaurants we wanted to go to. But I didn't want to lose our parking spot. They say you can park across the street, but it was full. Need to work on that ,and I thought it was just me, but it was other families saying the same thing they didn't was to leave cause they didn't want to lose their parking spot. And the grass needs cutting going down to the beach. You barely can see the steps it needs some up keeping around that area. The bar would get more business if they had some more entertainment like have some music playing. While the guess sits outside by the pool.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee