Banana Peel Lodge

Hotels
6 (367 reviews)
12830 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
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Outdated rooms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Many reviews mentioned outdated rooms and issues with amenities.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 367 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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Cierra • family_with_children • us
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lainey • couple • us
5
We enjoyed the prime location of the lodge, but it needs some updating/cleaning.
Pros:

It was in a central location, and there was a public access beach just feet away. It had walkability to bars, restaurants, and beach stores. The pool looked nice, and the courtyard area was neat. The bed was pretty comfortable.

Cons:

It needed a good cleaning. It smelled good, but walls, baseboards, and floors needed cleaning. It needed a fresh coat of paint and some updates, like a new shower curtain and lamp shades which looked very old. The lighting was super dim, making it difficult to see. The TV did not work. There was an empty bar and restaurant not in use. Staff were very hard to reach. We had no communication with any staff our whole stay.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • couple • us
1
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Tamarah • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
6
Great value and overall experience was pretty good
Pros:

Value staff and clean

Cons:

Had to ask for towels. Ac leaking in the room

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Sherrie • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Netorian • couple • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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isbet • solo_traveller • us
1
Cons:

Cancelaron a última hora ,estuve con mi familia en la calle hasta las 11 pm no habia nadie en la oficina y estaba cerrada ,no se lo recomiendo a nadie

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was great

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ami • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • us
1
Very poor quality
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Marina • family_with_children • us
5
Необходим ремонт.
Pros:

Комната вполне чистая. Персонал доброжелательный. Заселили быстро.

Cons:

Отель со стороны улицы выглядит страшновато. Мы, увидев его, сначала побоялись там оставаться и всерьез подумали о том, чтобы забронировать другой отель. Очень старый отель, требуется ремонт. Все очень уставшее. В номере запах сырости.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Melisa • couple • us
1
Cancel Ed place hot garbage
Pros:

Nothing cancel my stay when I went there when NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. Place is HOT GARBAGE 🗑️

Cons:

Outside appearance is garbage. Paint the place clean the windows. Put some flowers out in front of door to welcome quest. Put air fresheners in the lobby area. Paint inside. Hire staff to greet people when they arrive. I walked the property for 7 minutes no one stopped me or ask me anything.
Rooms smell like mold . Air freshener s in the room clean windows 🪟 ledge on the rooms outside. Clean and fix middle of hotel yard area . Pick up dirt and trash paint the wood trim and doors. Clean floors and walls in rooms.

Staff ( one lady for staff need training) need customer service training.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Preston • couple • us
1
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lena • couple • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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MrsG. • solo_traveller • us
1
Stay away from this hotel!!
Cons:

From the time they reached out to us at 5:00 pm ( we were stuck in traffic) asking if we were still coming, They gave us the wrong room information in our email to which room they were going to put us in, and once we arrived and we looked at the place, and It was obvious ...it was nothing like the pictures they were posting. After walking around and looking for an employee, The girl that was supposed to be in the office was standing out by the pool talking to people / others there and wasn't there to welcome me ....and once I found the lock boxes and entered the information they gave me in my email I noticed it was the wrong room (not 116 )... The lady was pretty "snippy" at taking my key away from me to go reprogramming it to a different room once (108 ) I went in the room,( photos will be attached to this review. ) and saw everything that was wrong with it, It was so nasty.. Starting with the first view of nasty stained sheets...There were not even any light bulbs in the (2) wall units to have light throughout the room??!! I also asked for a fly swatter She smirked at me... The room had flies throughout it, either coming from the drains or the windows or the doors. When I then told her we would be leaving, and would reach out to bookings.com... as I was trying to return the room keys to her, she locked the front lobby doors and clearly the front door sign said that they were open in the lobby area to accommodate "later check-ins".... But wanted to ignore me or keep me out.... We left and found a different hotel for the evening and contacted "bookings.com" right away.
Most of the reviews out there , even on other websites have this hotel as showing OLD pictures of what it may have looked like back in the day.....These are not current!! photos!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL!!

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jatavious • couple • us
2
Horrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • couple • us
1
I will never stay at this property again. It’s not worth the money.
Pros:

I love that the property was right across the street from the beach.

Cons:

The property was dirty, old broken furniture. The power outlet in the rooms were not working. The WiFi and internet connection was not working for the entire time I was there.I had to connect to my personal hotspot just to be able to watch the TV. There are no vents in the bathroom to absorb the moisture after taking a shower so the walls in the bathroom started wet and a mildew scent. The pictures of the room online were so misleading verses what the property actually looks like. The pool was full of algae. The office closes at 5pm leaving us no choice but to wait for service the next day. I will never stay at this property ever again.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Yitsel • family_with_children • pa
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee