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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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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Shepherd • solo_traveller • us
10
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
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jaquay • couple • us
1
My stay was terrible
Pros:

I love that it was on the beach and close to a lot of stuff you can walk to

Cons:

I didn’t like that they advertises clean luxury room and it’s nasty on the inside especially the one across the street it looked like something in a scary movie then the one on the beach carpet was extra nasty the covers was old they all had a smell and they don’t give enough washcloth and towels

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
4
It was okay
Pros:

I liked that it was on the water

Cons:

The photos online were a bit deceiving. It appears to be mixed with photos of a nicer property. This one definitely needs a deep clean.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • us
7
Pros:

There was no breakfast

Cons:

Check in we were not aware that we couldn’t check in until 4 pm and arrived at 2 am. The parking was horrible!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Haritha • couple • om
1
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Travis • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Close to the beach - very pleasant staff

Cons:

Very run down - our fridge didn't work, very very outdated- the bare necessities but very old at that

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • us
8
Very close to the beach and a comfortable bed to sleep.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room could use an update

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Beasley • couple • us
8
My stay was wonderful i would book with them again!
Pros:

I loved the amenities it had to offer

Cons:

The location, it was far away from popular restaurants but that was okay!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Caleb • couple • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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alisha • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Long • extended_group • us
2
Dishonest. Poor business practices.
Pros:

Leaving there for a better place to stay

Cons:

What you see on the internet is not what you see in real life. It was supposed to be a beachfront room, instead we were put across the street. The A/C didn’t work well. I went to the front desk, I asked to be moved to a better location. What I was told was that the beachfront section was reserved for weekend stays. I spent over a thousand dollars to stay 8 nights, and I was given a back seat so someone who was going spend a couple of nights can get priority. I asked them to at least fix the Air Conditioning. They sent a young man over, who came in and looked at the air conditioning and then looked at us and said “this is all you get”. The room was hot. And again, I spent over $1000 to be put in a subpar room and told, this all you get. And then, the front desk had the audacity to blame it on us. Still haven’t gotten my money back.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Haley • couple • us
5
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • us
10
We will definitely stay here from now on!
Pros:

Perfect location and it was so lovely

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Sydney • couple • us
7
Good for a cheap getaway
Pros:

Definitely Ned’s to be updated

Cons:

The north side looks really bad

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee