The Driftwood Lodge

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A beach with a palm tree, a blue umbrella, and a row of beach chairs.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a pool area, and beach chairs.
Point of interest
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach, flanked by palm trees and a sandy path.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $204
$180 nightly
$204 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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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.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Pier Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Grand Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Frank Brown Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Marble Slab Creamery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Driftwood Lodge

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. Open daily.

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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (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 elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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

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 100.00 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. 472 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 728 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great for a quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel but very clean, staff was friendly and nice amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room and balcony were great and perfect spot to watch the air show.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was pleased with the lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times. It’s not the newest or flashiest but it is well maintained. The staff are phenomenal and always helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view to the Oceanside!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great..beach front view..Tiki bar..pools..and a hot tub. Everything was in walking distance. 5 stars and will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff n ALL amenities were amazing!! We definitely will be staying here the next we visit. Thanks for Everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived on property everything was perfect. The location of the hotel couldn’t have been better and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were professional and friendly. Check in was quick and easy. The property was well maintained and the room had a microwave and mini refrigerator.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is so nice, excellent service, staff and front desk so love people, I be back next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is wonderful, yes of course the hotel is a bit dated but where the hotel is located and ease of use make up for it. Very chill vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved sitting on my balcony looking at the beach/ocean. My room was clean and spacious, the staff was friendly and helpful. Roger who was in charge of the beach chairs was there very early and stayed late into the afternoon. I enjoyed some lunches at the Tiki bar. I liked the location - close to Pier Park and Dog Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at front desk are incredible and welcoming. My room was right on the beach. It was all perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly clean room great view of the ocean. Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here one night as we were just passing through. The room was very clean and comfortable, and our only regret is that we didn't get to stay longer. The view from the balcony was great and we enjoyed the direct beach access. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. We hope we can visit again someday soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was above par.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t count how many times we’ve stayed at the Driftwood, but we will be repeat guests for as long as they’re there. This place is everything you want in a relaxed family atmosphere. I LOVE the Driftwood so so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived later in the evening and the weather was rainy. Didn't get to see much as we left in the morning. Would stay again as the location seemed great. Our room was nice and from what we were able to see it looked like they had great ammenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room every thing was fine not awesome but good room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It has everything you need. Kitchen, full fridge, and stove. On the beach and has 3 pools and a hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Clean room, nice staff, great location. Nice pools. The doors need to be caulked so there is no gap.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Driftwood is a
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff was very friendly and their was nice facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025