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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Museum of Man in the Sea

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours a day, pool loungers
Nestled close to Museum of Man in the Sea and Russell-Fields Pier, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers a relaxing haven. Unwind with beach towels and umbrellas or indulge in some retail therapy at the gift shop. With an indoor pool, outdoor pool with sun loungers, laundry facilities, coffee shop/cafe and helpful staff previous guests loved.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
Exterior

On the beach

This hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach towels at the white sand beach. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkelling and fishing.

Beach/ocean view
On the beach, white sand, beach towels
What guests liked about the beach

The property offers excellent beach access and stunning oceanfront views.

Room options

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

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room 2 Queens Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 78 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Penthouse

Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite (Penthouse)

Flat-screen TV

Suite (Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
  • 157 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pier Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Frank Brown Park
Located close to Museum of Man in the Sea and Russell-Fields Pier, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort provides a playground, laundry facilities and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a gift shop and 1 meeting room
  • Beach towels, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 122 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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 (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

  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool 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, 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

We should mention

24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transport 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort located?

Located in Panama City Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 2 mi (3 km) of Museum of Man in the Sea, Frank Brown Park and The Grand Theater. Russell-Fields Pier and Pier Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 841 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 182 out of 1799 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location ,on the beach ,easy to dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a super nice staff. Room was very clean and had an amazing view!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aydee Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property to enjoy the beach and pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a well earned reset. The beach was beautiful and the area was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with a great view easy access to pool beach, hot tub outside grills for cooking and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the Palmetto!! Great location very clean friendly staff. I already have another reservation for this weekend ro bring my kids. Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed are stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our room having a kitchen and dining area and love the pool and turquoise water on the beach. great prices and will come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ebrown

Liked: Staff & service
The resort was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Amenities
Nice clean, quit place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Princesa Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy no issues at all , staff very kind and helpful property in good conditions the rooms have great quality and the price was really affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonothan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was inexpensive, very short walk to the 24hr beach/pool and hot tub. Close to stores for groceries and souvenirs. Great beach, saw a lot of fish and the water was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lofemoia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grear place to stay with Mcgruiers right across the street
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit outdated but overall nice property very thin walls. Would stay again for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms definitely need some updating but the beds were clean and comfortable. Elevator was quick and pool area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was direct acess to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Amenities
Pleasant stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025