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Apalachicola Bay Inn

Property class: 2

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A reception area with a vending machine, a counter, and a waiting area with chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, multiple parking spaces, and a large tree in the background.
A room with a sliding door leading to a bathroom. The bathroom has a toilet, a shower, and a sink. There is a chair in the room and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
$115 nightly
The current price is $127 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 98 West, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Apalachicola

Located in Apalachicola, Apalachicola Bay Inn is within a 5-minute drive of John Gorrie State Museum and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. .This motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Dixie Theatre and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Downtown Books & Purl.
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What's nearby

  • John Gorrie State Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Apalachicola Chocalate Company - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Dixie Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hong Kong Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Izzy's Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oyster City Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Apalachicola Bay Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Laundry fee: USD 1

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rancho Inn Apalachicola
Rancho Inn
Rancho Apalachicola
Rancho Hotel Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel
Apalachicola Bay Inn Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel Apalachicola

Apalachicola Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 621 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convient location, helpful front desk host
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quite, will definitely try and stay there again while traveling through this wonderful area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Has a very good air conditioner. Staff was very friendly. We love staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean room & a good value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay … good deal for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean redone old school motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was only One night stay, it was very nice. Clean room, quiet and friendly staff. For being a older hotel it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Very clean room and staff was exceptional. Absolutely would recommend if you’re looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room met all of my needs. It was affordable, easily accessible, and allowed for a one night stay on the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean the bed was comfy and it stayed nice and cold in our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean an affordable. Just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great! Previous pictures of the property when booked were obviously altered. Would NOT recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the front desk was very friendly. This was a safe, quiet area. No frills hotel but the bed was comfy and it was clean. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable, very neat. Very quiet atmosphere. I will be staying there again soon. Their handicap room is very accessible for those who can not get in shower. You can wheel your chair right into to shower. I strongly recommend staying ther.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On top of a spotless room,friendly helpful staff comfortable bed the place was quiet! The perfect end to a long day of Tri!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, mattress very comfy, quiet. Check in staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant atmosphere. Nice hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for an overnight stay. Air conditioning worked well but was very noisy at times.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. A/C was good as well as heat as it was a bit chilly that night. Check-in was easy. Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The hotel is older but very well kept. The bed was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

nice stay and friendly staff

good, reasonable, clean place to stay and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, and room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Dated but clean, linens were clean, got a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023