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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Property class: 2

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, beach umbrellas, and sun loungers.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of the ocean in the background.
A spacious living room with a large brown sofa, a television, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A balcony with a view of the beach, white chairs, and a table.
A beach with white sand and clear blue water. There are several blue umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs arranged in rows.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $68
$61 nightly
$68 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the hallway.

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and a television.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite (Penthouse)

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a view of the ocean.

Suite (Penthouse)

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

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a plant, and a view of the ocean.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a kitchenette.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pier Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Grand Theater.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of Man in the Sea - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pier Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marble Slab Creamery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ford’s Garage - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 123 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.

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 123 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.
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

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • 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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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. 1350 out of 2927 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 685 out of 2927 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 380 out of 2927 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 222 out of 2927 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 290 out of 2927 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, bug free, great price for a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay, location, staff was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great on our stay definitely would consider booking with them again great view from the balcony!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was good for the price & location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a relaxing stay.will do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at this property and we loved that it was convenient to walk to some of the shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was decent! Very convenient to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub and pool were nice. So close to the beach and we loved having a balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills but right on the beach and in a good location. We enjoy staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

AVA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for couple and family. The room and bathroom are big and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite with great view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and amazing amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean,pools were nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JINESH

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was decent no bfast outdoor pool and access to beach was the plus point here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very affordable beachfront hotel, a bit old but well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great looking forward to go back again and enjoy how great it was
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was cheap and easy through out the stay. But we stayed outside the whole time besides sleep. Even enjoyed Pavillion and the grills.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1000000 percent would come back to this location! Our room was nice, spacious, clean. And the view of the ocean was beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026