Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Experience the hotel's elegant design, featuring a central entrance and spacious balconies on each floor.
Relax under the shade of a palm tree, with a dining or relaxation area nearby.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge under the shade of umbrellas.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, ceiling fan, and ocean views.
Relax in this ocean-view living room with a large sofa, ceiling fan, flat-screen TV, and artwork.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Pier Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Russell-Fields Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Frank Brown Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 78 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

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

Penthouse

  • 157 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite (Penthouse)

  • 157 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Museum of Man in the Sea
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Panama City Beaches. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Museum of Man in the Sea and a few minutes from Russell-Fields Pier
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City Beach hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 15.82 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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
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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 1609 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dennis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Remon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good but was no Housekeeping come in are 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

It was ok. Not sure I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

erin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location to the beach was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub, heated outdoor pool, great view of ocean, large enough room for 2 people, including a kitchen/seating area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give 0 stars I would. First of all, the room we got was not what we expected. They have a separate building across the street from the main hotel that they put us in which was not beachfront. The room was dirty, the toilet was not flushing properly because of low pressure, there was still trash that we found under the bed from previous bookers, the ceiling tiles were coming off, and some lights were not working. We asked for extra bath towels twice and each time they said they didn’t have any. The first time they just didn’t give us any towels, and the 2nd time they still didn’t have towels and gave us beach towels instead. The indoor pool was dirty and nasty it felt like a swamp. The pictures were false advertising. We were severely disappointed. I would NOT recommend staying at this cheap hotel. They also tried to tell me I didn’t pay for my stay when they had already charged my card when I checked in. Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. I’m surprised there weren’t any bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been coming to Palmetto for at least the last 20 years. When Patti owned the property it was never dirty. Elevators were nasty, even our balcony had some trash when we arrived. The pool area and hot tub were not cleaned while we were there. Years ago, everyday one guy would take hose and at least wash them down. Didn't happen the 3 days we were there. Short guy did move chairs around and picked up trash. Didn't feel good about using either one. Love your place but not real happy about this particular stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our first night and we have NO complaints. Staff is very kind and accommodating. Our room is beautiful, clean and stocked. We have a full size fridge too! Cant wait to see what the rest of our stay here will be like!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the hotel is amazing. The parking is the only issue that bring it to 4 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Metty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy! Staff very kind and polite. Location is convenient to food and main thoroughfares. Lounging area was A Rooms could be cleaner. Window and mirrors were smeared terrible. Floors needed mopped. TV remote was tacky dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Beautiful location

The property location and the stunning view of the beach were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean and quiet and close to the pool and beach. Free coffee in the lobby. Neat little patio bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Very nice place very friendly staff I

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather, Dacula

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am so glad we stayed here! This is a great place for the cost. No issues with staff, all were kind and helpful. It is true that the drinks they had available at the bar were very random, not a full bar. I think that I thought there was like a cafe of some sort also before going, but I only saw ice cream there and no food menu.. so I'm unsure if you can get food on the premises other than the vending machines. Yes the property was dated but it was spacious and clean. I didn't understand why cleaning services didn't take care of the room on the 3rd day as it said in the paperwork. The room was spacious, the pool was warm and fun, the beach was beautiful and nowhere near crowded, and my son and I had a BALL! For this price and beachfront during spring break, I would absolutely do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very easy to get lost around the town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nannette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very dirty. The only plus is the pool area and access to the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was OK . Coffee pot in the room had mold in it. Only one roll in room. Had to go down to front desk to get more….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Necia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025