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Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Panama City Beaches

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Beachfront Walkout Room - Queen/Queen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beachfront Walkout Room - Queen/Queen with Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Gulf Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Walkout Room - Queen/Queen with Kitchen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Walkout Room - Queen/Queen with Kitchen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite - King Bed with Kitchen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite - King Bed with Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Beachfront Classic Room - Queen Bed

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Walkout Room - Queen/Queen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Walkout Room - Queen/Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beachfront Classic Room - Queen/Queen with Kitchen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen/Queen with Kitchen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beachfront Classic Room - Queen/Queen | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen/Queen

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen Bed - ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room - Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Beachfront Classic Room - King Bed + Bunk Bed - Split Accommodations

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen/Queen - Split Accommodations

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Gulfview Deluxe Suite - King Bed with Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Gulfview Deluxe Suite - Queen/Queen with Kitchen

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

Gulfview Deluxe Suite - Queen/Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite - Two-Bedroom with Kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Beachfront Penthouse - Queen/Queen with Kitchen

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

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

On the beach.You'll find Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark within a 15-minute walk of this Panama City Beach hotel. M.B. Miller County Pier and Goofy Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salty Goat Saloon - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Beachfront hotel near Panama City Beaches
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort. Free self parking is available.

This Panama City Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children 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

Chateau Motel Panama City Beach
Chateau Panama City Beach
Chateau Hotel Panama City Beach
Chateau By The Sea
Chateau Beachfront Resort BW Signature Collection
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Hotel
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Panama City Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort to the airport?

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort is 16.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort on Apr 22, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort.

How close is Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort offer free breakfast?

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a pool?

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort to downtown Panama City Beach?

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort is 2.1 mi away from Panama City Beach.

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 160 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 239 out of 1570 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

JOANNE, Sebring

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unarguably the most disappointing experience of my 70 years of travel. The rooms were filthy. Dishes in the cupboard were filthy. The flatware was insufficient for 2 people....1 fork? Really? The write-up said balcony or patio for every room. We had neither. We opened our door directly onto the walk with a railing. Cabin fever! The only positive thing I can say is the girls in the office were ideal. They were caring for responsibilities they shouldn't have had to but were exceptionally professional and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

4/10 Poor

Camila, MIdvale

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The o
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Slawomir

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really bad condition Hotel disgusting no hot water don't use the hotel even if they offer you for free
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is a little older, but it's completely worth the cost if you want a nice large heated pool & to have the beach steps away. The room had a mini kitchen which was nice, good water pressure and plenty of hot water as well. I will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Terikah

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean. the lady at the front desk was sooooo rude. even to the other guests who were in line in front of me. ended up checking out at 5am. room was nothing like i expected. -mold on bedding -hair in shower -mold on ceiling -shower would not drain -front desk didn’t want to hear my complaints. i’m very upset as this was for my sister’s birthday. will not be back. please beware.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Harvetta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

KOMMAREDDY MAHESHWAR

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very helpful. The rooms were clean. We had two rooms. One room had an A/C problem. It didn't work. Maintenance came and fixed the problem. The shower in that room did not work either. We were forced to take a bath. We reported it but it didn't get fixed. The other room had mold around the tub which we didn't get around to reporting. The hotel is old and not fancy, but it was generally clean and we thought it had a lot of character. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

david

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room floor was very dirty and the bath tub wasnt clean either. It appeared to be blood on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Mesha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lack of cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very dated, which I expected going in for the price. The issue I had was when we arrived, there were bags of trash piled around the doorway outside. One of the beds had a giant, round, wet pee looking stain on the comforter that soaked thru to the mattress. The room was damp and had water puddled in the floor. The front desk staff that helped me leave immediately was helpful and friendly. The girl who checked us in, not so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would recommend working hard at sweeping the sand off the floor
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and right at my feet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent! 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
rude lady at check in thw hotwl
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here . Expedia should not offer this property. Where to start? It’s run down and old. Trash everywhere on outside of property. The room was dirty, sheets were stained and there are wires going everywhere to hook up electronics . Outside there is trash everywhere, the pool was nasty, and the pool chair cushions were dirty and stained. I was scared to stay there and did not feel safe. It was an awful experience . I wish Expedia the owner of property would contact me. Not the manager of the property . No help
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and bigger than I expected. The only issues I had was the noise from people walking around and talking outside and the room we got had a kitchen with no cooking utensils. There was regular silverware and a skillet and a strainer but nothing to actually cook with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
I’ll start by saying this hotel is in a great location with amazing beach access. This is a great place for couples or someone just getting away for a few days. We did encounter problems along the way. Check in is at 4, we were informed that our room was “not available” and the front desk acted as if we didn’t have a room at all. When trying to get information, he was not clear and almost avoided any questions. We were finally able to check in 2 hours later. The room was poor. Patchwork on the walls that had not been repainted, it smelled awful (almost like sewage and mildew), water pressure was horrible and the shower was questionable. Also the room needed to be dusted. Also, be aware there are no elevators- so toting luggage up and down is not fun. One of our friends actually fell. Three times, the water was also shut off due to an “emergency.” Overall, it was okay. It was fine for sleeping, but could definitely use some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026