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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach, white sand, beach towels
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $146
$130 nightly
$146 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frank Brown Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Across Street - No Beach View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Across Street - No Beach View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Penthouse) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite (Penthouse)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Across Street - No Beach View)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Across Street - No Beach View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen 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
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pier Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 4 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
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Angry Tuna Seafood Company - ‬3 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, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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. 1194 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 595 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 332 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 188 out of 2563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 254 out of 2563 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot simply amazing host amazing people hotel very clean and quiet always loved staying here
On the 7th floor ocean view
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esraa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay down here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Somanath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth stay, access to beach easy, staff are excellent...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

blu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with excellent view, very clean, excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly staff, beautiful beach across the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorelei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place when we come down!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, love the views , friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing view and amazing price. Staff were very efficient and friendly on check in
From room balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, and the hot tub was the highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff was very friendly and quick to check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay at Palmetto. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. I can’t wait for my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great
View from our balcony was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room and great price .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach View
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms loved pool and hot tub
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room, good beds
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026