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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, beach umbrellas, and sun loungers.
Flat-screen TV
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.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a view of the ocean in the background.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪18 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

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

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)

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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 Wi-Fi

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)

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features 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 request.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a 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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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 a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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'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 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-authorise 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 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. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

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
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. 1223 out of 2631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 614 out of 2631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 339 out of 2631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 193 out of 2631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 262 out of 2631 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

Benjamin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nora

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

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grisselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location especially the rooms with the beach view. Rooms were clean and staff was friendly and professional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Somanath

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was nice. Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was very well maintained and cleaned daily. Rooms were cleaned. The access to the beach is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Everything was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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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8/10 Good

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a great stay and our room was clean. They are quite dated but clean which is a top priority for me. Wonderful spot on the ocean if you choose ocean view. Well worth the $$. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our stay, alittle outdated but clean and friendly staff, we opted out of housekeeping but staff was very friendly when we needed anything
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026