Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen) | Living area
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frank Brown Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Across Street - No Beach View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Penthouse)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Across Street - No Beach View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Panama City Beach

A family-friendly stay in Panama City Beach awaits you at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Museum of Man in the Sea and Frank Brown Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, Hot tub and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Panama City Beach hotel include The Grand Theater and Russell-Fields Pier.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Pier Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angry Tuna Seafood Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City Beach hotel.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Palmetto Inn Panama City Beach
Palmetto Inn
Palmetto Panama City Beach
Palmetto Inn And Suites
Palmetto Hotel Panama City Beach
Palmetto Motel Panama City Beach
Palmetto Inn Suites
Palmetto Inn Suites
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel a By the Sea Resort
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Hotel
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Panama City Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

As of 14 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort on 21 Jun 2026 start from NZ$246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Yep, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Yep, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is a short 3-minute walk from Panama City Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, fishing and swimming.

Does Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.

What luxury perks are available at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

No, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1199 out of 2575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 597 out of 2575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 333 out of 2575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 190 out of 2575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 256 out of 2575 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot simply amazing host amazing people hotel very clean and quiet always loved staying here
On the 7th floor ocean view
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esraa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay down here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Somanath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth stay, access to beach easy, staff are excellent...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

blu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with excellent view, very clean, excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly staff, beautiful beach across the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorelei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place when we come down!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, love the views , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing view and amazing price. Staff were very efficient and friendly on check in
From room balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, and the hot tub was the highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very friendly and quick to check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay at Palmetto. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. I can’t wait for my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room and great price .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great
View from our balcony was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach View
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms loved pool and hot tub
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025