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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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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Map
12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
  • Panama City Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Pier Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
  • 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
  • Pier Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rock'it Lanes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shrimp Basket Panama City Beach - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

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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

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 15.82 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, 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, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, debit cards, and cash.

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 Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort on Jul 25, 2025 start from $278.27, excluding 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. 323 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 909 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sedric

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not clean, never seen housekeeping the whole stay we had to clean when we got there it was makeup all over the table sand on the floor the tub was falling apart we had to put down a smoking deposit, even though we didn’t smoke in the room $60 a night and a resort fee that was not stated in the price they told us when we got there Not that many handicap parking I think it was three on one side
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family vacation in PCB staying from Thursday to Sunday but we’ve decided to stay an extra day and the condo we were staying at was completely booked so we had to look for a hotel for the day. We didn’t want to pay much since it was just for a day and this hotel was the cheapest and most decent with having 7.3 stars on Expedia. When we pulled up to the hotel it was definitely giving motel vibes from the outside. We went to check in around 3:45. There was a long line for check in due to there only being one person at the desk which was crazy knowing everyone is about to check in at 4. Not to mention the receptionist was terribly rude not only to us but to others ahead of us. Her attitude was very unprofessional. We got to the hotel room and the bathroom was terrible. The actual bathroom only had a toilet and tub and the sink was outside the bathroom. The toilet and tub was dirty and very outdated. The tub stopped up. We didn’t take a shower here because of that reason. The view of the beach was the best part of staying here. The beds were comfortable but had stains on the sheets ON BOTH BEDS. The remote was sticky, the night stand was dirty. The worse part is it being directly next door to a night club (which wasn’t mentioned) and you could hear the music until 2am. This place needs upgrading and to be properly cleaned and maybe employee training. And to mention we had a 4 yr old toddler with us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The bathroom looked older and may need some renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oriana

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rude front desk, rooms not ready on time Save your money!!! Avoid this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Briar

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great walk out beach and views but grungy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Gavin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to a long line trying to check in and staff were young adults who were not customer friendly. Hotel has major issues with towel delivery, there were none in rooms until after 5 pm when they got delivered! It was repeat of this everyday, no towels available. The room floor had a layer of sand, was never swept or mopped! Hotel is next door to a nightclub which attracts the young and unruly who most were staying at hotel, it was Spring break which did not help matters. Parking was a huge issue because it fills up with club patrons and hotel does nothing to prevent non-guests from taking the spots even though you have a tag in window. There was no security on site! We had to set an alarm for after club closure 3am to move our car from a tow zone business across the street to get in hotel parking lot. Boom music and loud obnoxious talk went on most the night outside around pool. This is a Best Western affiliated hotel and they need to definitely step up their standards on this hotel! I will never stay at this one again and keep my business at the higher end chains! The photos are very deceiving on booking sites!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful, don’t do it

Awful. At check in, the receptionist told me that the restaurant by my room “sometimes plays music” and if was too loud to let her know and we could change rooms. I was dead, I had driven my 3 small kids 10 hours, I wasn’t going to change rooms after we were in. I asked why we couldn’t just go to a different room, the ones with 4 beds that I booked were all by the restaurant. “Sometimes plays music” sounds like we might hear a little bass or something, I stayed so we could all have a bed. Well, this plays turns into a club and it sounded like we were in the club. Everyone was screaming, the whole building is shaking. It was insane. I was awake until 1:50 when it stopped. The next morning I went to change rooms. I was moved to a smaller 2 bed room in the middle of the hotel and refunded my $12 resort fee. After a 10 hour drive and zero sleep this was all ridiculous You can still hear the music in the middle of the hotel, it it’s more of the bass I had been expecting and we could deal with it. This place is also disgusting. Both rooms were covered in sand, there was a cockroach in the first room. And the bathrooms are gross. In the first room my son spilled his water on the table when we first walked in, I cleaned it with a white hotel towel. It made the towel black. I went out on a limb with this hotel because I could book 4 beds. I will never mind sharing a bed with my kids after this no experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilson, Cantonment

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only one staff member checking in guests. It took about 20 minutes to get checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is going through some sort of renovation. This should have been relayed during reservation process. The room had HORRENDOUS Oder in the room could not get rid of. Hotel is beside a night club-loud at night, especially with crowd leaving late night. Hope water ran out after 2 minutes in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

#1 positive was that it was beach front. The beds were reasonably comfortable and clean. The site is more run down than pictures online show. With Harpoon Harry’s next door to this hotel the noise was extreme until 2am. The “Penthouse” room did have a full kitchen as advertised, it was bare bones. 1 cracked ice tray, no dishcloths or sponges, and none available when requested. For the unit’s size, the furniture felt sparse. Overall, disappointing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rude staff issue that never got fixed . Still not been refunded my deposit as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great as is parking. In our room the toilet was shorter than a normal height toilet, quite a bit of black mold on chalking and the shower was missing a plunger on its faucet so you couldn’t take a shower??
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable, and nice staff. There's a pool and easy access to the beach and looked like a bar that was open during the day next to the pool. I enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay here again due to the amenities and affordable suites and access to the beach and convenient parking, but it you want fancy go elsewhere as it is an older establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie renee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location view is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was SUPER friendly. I cant emphasize this enough. I this this single characteristic best defines a lodging location. Caveat: This hotel was rently purchased from Best Western and there are renovations ongoing. Bad: They charge for ice!!! Yeah. Ice machine is pay per service. That sux. We has a room with a kitchenette. But, only had one knife and no cooking utensils. No trash can in kitchenette or bedroom. Cable TV was pretty crappy. Bad reception, for the most part. Good. Did i mention a friendly staff? Parking was plentiful and accessible. Pool was heated to 84 degrees. EASY beach access (ON the beach). Laundry was free with good machines. Fridge and microwave worked great. Shower had plenty of hot water. Balcony provided view of pool area AND Gulf. Key cards kept crapping out and not working, but front desk personnel quickly made new ones each time... with a smile and kind words each time We will stay here again. No question. Im guessing the renovations will result in some improvements
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pros and Cons

While the room was spacious, it felt outdated while renovations were subpar and various fixtures were damaged or in ooor condition. The furniture wasn’t comfortable but offered plenty of seating and sleeping accommodations. The staff however were a pleasure to deal with and was definitely a high point of the stay. It was also fairly quiet and quaint which were huge bonuses as well. Overall I give it a 3/5. Not the worse place I’ve stayed at down there, but it wasn’t the best either.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara, Gadsden

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Convenient to everything! Heated pool, laundry room! There were 5 pf us and the room we recieved fir us all comfortably. Great place for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025