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The Driftwood Lodge

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell-Fields Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Panama City Beach

The Driftwood Lodge is centrally located in Panama City Beach, a 5-minute walk from Pier Park and 6 minutes by foot from Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Russell-Fields Pier and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Frank Brown Park.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marble Slab Creamery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Driftwood Lodge

Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure
The Driftwood Lodge offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at Melon Heads, a beachfront bar/lounge which features an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Melon Heads - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Melon Heads

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 15 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires all guests to be 25 years of age, with exceptions made for minors accompanied by parents.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit

Property is also known as

Driftwood Lodge Panama City Beach
Driftwood Lodge
Driftwood Panama City Beach
The Driftwood Lodge Hotel
The Driftwood Lodge Panama City Beach
The Driftwood Lodge Hotel Panama City Beach

The Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 641 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

giedrius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated. Poor TV
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina, Loudon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I made a last minute decision to visit the beach and stayed two nights! Was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody, Lawton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and family feel of the Driftwood is superb. We felt safe and loved being able to walk out our door to the beach. Everyone was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debrah

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cori Ann, Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay , very clean , very friendly staff. Excellent view and convenience. Bed could use a topper but no dip just firm standard bed . Excellent view and roomy ! Would definitely go back !
Balcony view
Living room
Interior balcony view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property nees railings to go down some of the walkways they are steep.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORMA

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will definitely go there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming here for years. Always very clean, staff is always working hard and friendly. Seems everyone we meet there are returning guests and all have positive reveiws.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay, staff were very friendly, professional. I stayed right on the beach level, very convenient, getting on and off the beach. And several good places with in walking distance to eat and have good time. I will be returning to property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terri

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. Completely old school, but if you get a cabana room you have the beach and its views to yourself. Rooms are outdated, but clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilsad

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a disastrous dirty disgusting condo we were sold and realize that after a long drive with kids we found this gem online and luckily they had 3 rooms available for us. We made the reservation at 11pm and got into our rooms in 45 min We loved how modest but clean and comfortable the property. It feels like we are at our parent’s old summer house with all memories:) we got those rooms for one night but extended 3 more nights they just showed us 2 different rooms. We are having a lot of fun and forgot about the disaster we lived through at the first place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Location, Location

This hotel is in the perfect location! Right on the beach and a short walk to Pier Park and restaurants. The room and grounds were clean and staff were friendly. Wouldn’t hesitate to book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is stunning from room 142, I can't speak for the other rooms. The property is very close to Walmart, Top Golf, and Pier Walk. There is a splash pad and pool for very little kids. The do have another pool for older children and adults. The room was clean and has basic necessities. They clean the room everyday and replenish towels and wash cloths. I do wish they had a broom in the room to sweep up if something is spilled or to sweep up sand. I was a little noisy because our bedroom was closest to the road, however that would not deter me from staying again. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

brigette

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay grounds were upkeep pools were great had plenty of other things to do. If tour a tall person the shower head were a litttle low.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025