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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$74
$66 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

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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
    ‪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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 843 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room 2 Queens Kitchen (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room 2 Queens Kitchen (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • 1686 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Penthouse)

  • Ocean view
  • 1686 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Frank Brown Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

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
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬6 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 transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

Property 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. 1136 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 556 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 2416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 243 out of 2416 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Ja'Niya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

erin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nasra

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bijay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ervin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities, nice room for great winter price. Only requested body wash since it was empty. Overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great value. One of the best priced stays in the gulf. Beachfront with a nice view, heated pools, hot tub, right on the sand, can't beat it for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Front desk girl was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for what you I paid definitely could use some updates but staff was really nice and helpful and pool was clean and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brantley

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Rooms were clean. View of the beach was beautiful. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We did not use the pool during our trip. Everything you need is close by. Hotel could use some updating but we have stayed there several times and would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shantia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler or Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elaine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms loved pool and hot tub
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, even provided shampoo and conditioner in the shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice, clean, & as expected. Staff was always friendly & helpful. Only thing I would change is updating room furniture & mattresses are not real comfortable. They need to be replaced.
Beachside Pool
Night photo from balcony
Morning photo from balcony
Indoor Pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfectly fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, accommodating, and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026