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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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

Room options

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Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, Kitchen

Classic Room, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

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

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Penthouse)

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

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About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Museum of Man in the Sea and Russell-Fields Pier. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Grand Theater and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Frank Brown Park.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Museum of Man in the Sea - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pier Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Panama City Beach - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1070 out of 2261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 514 out of 2261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 286 out of 2261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 2261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 2261 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, yes
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Nice clean motel. Friendly staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avante

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just make sure to the beach view. Amazing views loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy everything at the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine and definitely clean. The staff was plenty clean. The check-in took quite longer than I felt necessary, especially considering I completed the check-in information earlier in the day via the hotel's text prompt. For the room, I wasn't a huge fan of the way the HVAC was set up to run off of the thermostat, as we were unable to have a steady airflow through the night, nor could we have the air on (it was cold out, but it got a little warm in the room with only heat available). All in all, it was a good stay for the 9 hours we were there, and can't beat it for the price and the free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suprit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
no hot water for 3 days.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

It was an overnight stay bc we had to delay moving into our new home due to issues out of our control. I attempted to extend my stay and was told I would need to complete the entire check in process bc I paid through Expedia. Not the response I was hoping to hear. I also requested a late check out bc I was still trying to gain access to our home and was not at the property. I was denied a late check out which resulted in me having to leave the rental company so I could pick up my son. Very disappointing that they weren’t willing to accommodate me. Other than that, the property has a lot of charm and potential. It could definitely use a remodel. Also, there seems to be issues with the heating/ cooling system and there was only one bowl included in the dinnerware, in the event someone needed bowls.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, great views, friendly staff...our go to place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, had one issue I will address at checkout. Staff was excellent, could not get into our first room. I returned to the desk, a new room was assigned. By th time I returned to the new room, your maintenance staff was addressing the issue with the 1st room. When we opened up our 2nd assigned room, last guests were smokers. Contacted the front desk, within 3 minutes the young person came with a 3rd room assignment and helped with our belongings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes and yes!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff was very friendly. Room is better than was expecting and have a gorgeous view of beach and ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Lots of young kids monopolized hot tub - no adult supervision
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice balcony view. Too cold to use pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous view ! Beautiful pool
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room a little small and basic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room service entered, removed towels and never replaced, had to ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025