Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

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8 (1840 reviews)
17255 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great view
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance required

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and musty smells.
Service
8.55
Many reviews praised the staff for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.09
Guests appreciated the hotel’s proximity to the beach and other attractions.
Room Quality
7.04
Mixed feelings about room quality; some were old and required maintenance.
Amenities
8.07
Positive mentions of amenities like the pool and kitchenette, but some maintenance requests.
Value for Money
8.03
Comments indicated good value in relation to pricing, though with concerns about quality.
Food and Beverage
8.08
No specific feedback was provided; considered standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.55
Many guests rated their experience positively despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 18:24

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience the ultimate comfort in our rooms with a seating area, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some rooms even feature a balcony for a stunning view.

Convenient Location
Located just 1.9 km from Russell-Fields Pier and within close proximity to Pier Park and Gulf World Marine Park, our hotel offers easy access to the best attractions in Panama City Beach.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind by our outdoor swimming pool, stay active in the fitness centre, and enjoy 24-hour service at our front desk. Free WiFi and free private parking add to the convenience of your stay.

Book your stay at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort for a memorable experience by the beach!

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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ECP

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1840 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Reschel • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location to the beach

Cons:

The so called indoor pool/ doesn’t exist

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Frances • solo_traveller • us
8
Good place to stay. We only stayed two days after hurricane! Staff was very informative and we felt sorry for them becau
Pros:

Close to beach and was clean

Cons:

Could use a few upgrades

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Finn • couple • de
7
Für eine Zwischenübernachtung ausreichend. Für einen längeren Urlaub war es eher nichts für uns.
Pros:

Preisleistung war gut. Die Lage auch.

Cons:

Zimmer nicht wirklich einladend.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Gino • couple • es
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast was not offered. Needs a restaurant on the premises and a bar that is open

Cons:

If the tiki bar was open in the evening.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Alyssa • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • us
8
Paid for what we reviewed
Pros:

Breakfast?? Location price

Cons:

Cleaniness, bathroom was tight, toilet was not secure to the floor, no ice machine, security

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Ava • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • family_with_children • us
2
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Julius • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
3
Na
Pros:

Close to beach friendly staff clean room

Cons:

Beds were not comfortable out door ppl the chairs looked like they haven’t Ben cleaned in a long time one the elevators were not working out door patio gulf side balcony concrete filthy doors rusty

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • us
8
Relaxing and invigorating
Cons:

People smoking on the balcony.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • us
10
Enjoyed our stay. Sunsets were awesome from our balcony.
Pros:

Tiki bar, pool and beach

Cons:

One elevator was out. Parking

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Shepherd • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ashley canada • couple • us
8
Beach was nice.
Pros:

The 24 hr pool

Cons:

The location of my room.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nelida • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Acceso a la playa desde la piscina

Cons:

Muy modesto ... la habitación q nos tocó no tenía cocina como las de alrededor

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Holliman • family_with_children • us
8
Two years ago, the staff was a lot earlier in the pool was a lot cleaner
Pros:

They needed to vacuum the pool ! The sand was all in the bottom 2 days in a row

Cons:

Didn’t like the carpet in the rooms kind of smelled like mildew

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee