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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Russell-Fields Pier

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open open 24 hours, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frank Brown Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 843 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

  • 1686 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Penthouse)

  • 1686 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Panama City Beach hotel, you'll find Museum of Man in the Sea and Frank Brown Park. The Grand Theater and Russell-Fields Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Panama City Beach Sailing - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pier Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Panama City Beach - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Beachfront hotel near Russell-Fields Pier
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, 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.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.
  • 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 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'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

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, 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, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • 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

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

How close is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort to the airport?

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is 12.5 mi (16-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 Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort on Dec 9, 2025 start from $35.49, 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 Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort.

How close is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort to the beach?

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

Does Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort offer free breakfast?

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort to downtown Panama City Beach?

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is 5.6 mi away from West Panama City Beach.

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 968 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 271 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 2074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 213 out of 2074 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

Kevin

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews did not do this place justice! I took my 4 year old daughter here bc she has been begging to go to the beach and I was on a budget. When I booked, I made sure that it said “beach front” since they do have rooms across the street - more on that later. The outdoor and indoor pools were amazing and the outdoor pool had the best sunset view! The kids play area on the beach was an added bonus for my child! They have ice cream and beach essentials located inside the lobby for purchase and all was very reasonable. NOTE: we got the beachfront room with a kitchen, there isnt an ice maker in the freezer, you have to go to the lobby and pay $2 for bag of ice you can take back to your room, no automatic ice machines on the floors. Now as for the rooms - I witnessed twice that people were mad/upset that they accidentally purchased a room across the street and demanded refunds. EVERYWHERE on this site and the businesses website tells you to make sure you pay attention to what you are booking, I found it to be very easy to differentiate which rooms were which since they plainly put it in writing under each room option. So pay attention. The only reason I put 4 stars was because the lack of parking at the hotel - majority of parking was across the street, not ideal for handicapped people since there is only about 10 parking spots at the front of the hotel. I saw numerous handicapped stickers (mine included) that had to park across the street. Overall we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Well they start playing music at 7:30 in the morning and quit late at night so you can't listen to the ocean you can't view the ocean because there's a big fence and pool between you and the ocean.. and there was a large cockroach in the bathroom
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Great hotel!!

We had a great week staying here. No issues at all other than a slow check in process.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

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

5 dya

Rooms were clean, suite had all the basics for using the kitchen. Pool was great and the staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rano

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well after my 15hr drive. Checkincwas a nightmare. The first two rooms we were given had no AC. But we were told to “Wait it out” before we were moved a third time. Turns out Mai range took out the ac units in the first two rooms to put into other rooms. The 3rd room was even worse bc as soon as I opened the door ROACHES SCATTERED. Finally the fourth room was ok. I was not going anywhere else bc I was already exhausted hungry and needed a shower. There was also a $50 a night charge for incidentals which I and other guests were never told about u til we arrived. The only thing I did enjoy was the pool hot tub and the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Customer service is not good here at this property. Stayed 2 nights. Ive stayed at this property multiple times and their is always 1 horrible front desk employee. Other than that, id recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Amenities
Nice atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelica

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

Gross!

Disgusting place! Dirty isn’t even the right word. Place has roaches out in the open like they are hotel guests. Was on the 7th floor and the elevator was down once an hour. 2nd elevator didn’t work. Bath tub was clogged and room air conditioner wouldn’t keep up. Room was 76-78° and the outside bar wasn’t open at all due to lack of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is nice but elevator rugs need to be cleaned. The bathroom floors need better scrubbing and kitchen cabinets sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, comfortable bed, very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our “ocean view” Room was on the ground floor looking at a tiki bar. I unsuccessfully tried to change rooms several times (7 day stay). I might not have minded having a tiki bar at my door if it was open. I had heard they lost their liquor license and they did not serve food at the hotel either. I don’t recommend staying here. I guess I should’ve researched better
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking is an issue hard to find a spot. Elevator barely works. Everything else is good though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable stay, our room was infested with cockroaches, woke up around 5am to use the bathroom and they were running all over the place😳😳😳 We checked out that same morning after 1 night of what was supposed to be a 4 night stay....
Roach on ceiling....
Roach on our night table right next to our bed....
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Romesha

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

Never booking again

I asked to CANCEL ONCE I SAW WHERE I WAS STAYING! No accommodation room HOT! Stained sheets not even a room change. Charging a Resort fee for WHAT RESORT?!?!? I would’ve paid to stay at MOTEL 6 if that’s where I knew I’d be booked! My birthday stay RUINED! House keeper bammed on the door 8:26 AM! For what reason? Then got an attitude once I stepped outside after 10, had I reacted aggressively I would’ve been in the wrong and probably in CUFFS! Very uncomfortable no safety latch on the door had to put a chair against the door! Why would I pay to stay in this condition? NEVER AGAIN!!! Remote not working! 1 channel on the tv. Like how is this comfortable for ANYONE !?!?!?
Stayed 2 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

Geralyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025