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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Museum of Man in the Sea

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Laundry
Gym
Air conditioning

Explore the area

17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

Place, Panama City Beaches
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Pier Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Frank Brown Park
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

78 sq m
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Private bathroom

Shower/bath combination

2 bathrooms

157 sq m
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

Suite (Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Sofa bed - double

Private bathroom

157 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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
Pier Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Russell-Fields Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬2 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
‪Kilwins Panama City Beach - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Museum of Man in the Sea

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to 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 with 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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includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
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

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

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

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 50 per accommodation, per day
Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
In-room coffee
Laundry facilities
Pool 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, debit card or cash deposit 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 cash

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 cash deposit, credit card or debit 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.

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 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.

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

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Shanna

Travelled with group

16 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was very dissatisfied. Both elevators quit working. Had to use the stairs and my back was out. There was a big gap between the bottom of the door and the floor that allowed bugs, etc. to crawl in the room. The room never got below 73 when set to 67. They told us to pull blinds and give it time. That didn't help so they sent someone up. They said the air was on some sort of sensor system so if you opened an outer door the air went off. They gave us box fans since AC wasn't working properly. Tried to complain to management but no one was there. Day of checkout we requested the manager call us upon arrival. That was yesterday and still no call.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

I was beachside and the view was absolutely amazing. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Common areas were maintained and in use. Some things I did not like is there is very limited parking for the facility and there was not a general ice machine.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

15 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LeAnn

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Vacation

Had a great time, only issues were the mattress should have been replaced months ago and at least 2 frying pans in the rooms with kitchens. Staff was friendly, hotel grounds were clean, inside they have an ice cream shop and a small gift shop. The pool area was nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathie

Travelled with partner

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was owned by a family. When they had it it felt like home. It was clean, well maintained and modern. They sold it. This is the second year of the new owners. Tub was draining slow and one of the elevators was broke and the other one worked sometimes. It broke 2 times while we were there. They only service the room on the 4th day of stay. So if you need towels you have to ask for more. The good thing is Darlene is still there and staff is friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Travelled with family

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The staff was pleasant but the facility needs updating. The mattresses need replaced as do the linens. The air system shuts off intermittently causing it to be difficult to maintain a constant temperature. There were a few 6 legged unsolicited visitors that could probably be controlled.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

14 Sept 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Deidra

Travelled with family

14 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In need of updates

In need of updates. The beds are horrible, not comfortable at all. There's rust around the doorways and on the stove. The hotel was nice overall, but it really needs to update. Great views and access to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family

14 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Outdated, uncomfortable beds. Old rough blankets and linen, towels. Unreliable elevator

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connie

13 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our room, and others, smelled like a pot shop. The pool area reeked of urine. The mattress was rock hard and worn out. Overall the property is old and worn out, in desperate need of some attention. The staff seems bored and disengaged. On the plus side, the beach is beautiful. My advice is find someplace else because the Palmetto Beach Resort is way past it's prime and they don't seem to care.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudminy

13 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family

13 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Good, Beautiful view of the ocean, the staff were nice, I had an issue with my Truck and the Maintenace person helped us. The room was clean, and the price was good. The bad there was no vent in the bathroom, the room was little dated, but it was clean. The room was not ready when we checked in, we got there at 4pm. I waited in line to check in and then went to sit in car until room was ready. They said I could start using the facilities, but I waited in my car. When they paged me that the room was ready, I had to wait again in a line behind three people. I didn't like that I had to wait in line two times to get checked in. They need to fix that. The other issue was the control to the AC seemed like it was set to not go below a certain number. It would turn off and we had to turn it back on. It did get cool enough that we were comfortable or I probably would have checked out. I would probably stay again because it was affordable and clean and the staff was nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Federal Way

12 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

12 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

12 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haiden

12 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family

12 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

They are not keeping up the property like they should, one of the elevators didn’t work, and I was told the other one was spotty. Door frames are rusting, and it is not the cleanest.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family

12 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Well, we got there and there was no soap, no conditioner and no coffee in the room. The next morning, we found out that there was only half a roll of toilet paper in the room when we ran out. It seems the new owners, they have been there about a year, are extremely stingy with these things. Would I go back, probably not. On a brighter note, the coffee downstairs was excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dane, Iselin

12 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

walking distance of bars restaurants and a grocery/liquor store

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family

11 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

N/a

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family

10 Sept 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

The staff and check in were rude, kept us waiting in the lobby for hours, we were checked in and were not told we had to check in again after four. The burner on the stove were covered in foil and not laying flat and we were scared to use it. Otherwise pool, hot tub and other things were good. My daughter sprained her ankle on the way to the airport and asked for ice to put on it and they gave her a coffee cup of ice and told her to buy a bag of ice if she needed more with no place to keep it ?? We were all handicapped…no consideration ! We will look for another place next time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family

10 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner

10 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love the location...it's away from the busyness of the main strip. It's close to Pier Park. The beach and pool were not crowded. The room was great with a great view of the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

darlena

10 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

9 Sept 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

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Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

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About the area

Panama City Beach

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Similar properties

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know