Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Property class: 2.5
Beachfront hotel near Panama City Beaches

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A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy shore, and a yellow railing.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a sandy beach area.
A balcony with a view of a beach and a pier.
A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a kitchenette, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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, M.B. Miller County Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Beachfront Classic Room - Queen Bed - ADA

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room - Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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

Deluxe Suite - Two-Bedroom with Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beach View, Beachside

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Beachside

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find M.B. Miller County Pier and Goofy Golf. Also, Edgewater Gulf Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Panama City Beaches is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean's Bar & Grill (Edgewater Beach Resort) - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬2 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, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature 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 satellite premium 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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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
  • In-room coffee
  • 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    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 Sep 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort on Sep 30, 2026 start from $69, 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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 465 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 382 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 236 out of 2161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 373 out of 2161 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was vert small and they had no balcony. The noise was awful we could hear everything from the room next door. .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great and direct access to the beach was nice. Our room appeared clean when we arrived, a little outdated but again appeared clean. Once we had been down to the ocean and came back to shower and let the shower curtain down, Cockroaches fell everywhere, they were inside the shower curtain. We were on the top floor, no elevators which was horrible when we had to carry our luggage up and down. Parking is insane, they let none guest pay and park, the night of the 4th there was no parking in the main lot or over flow and staff told me oh it will clear out after the fireworks are over. Well that doesn’t help me, the guest who wants to get to the room to see the fireworks. I paid over $2,000 and had to wait for parking or always park in overflow the entire week we were there. I purchased roach killer for the room. We had towels the first day and they brought new ones every few days. I purchased my own trash bags, broom and dust pan to keep the room cleaned up because no one touched it other than towels every few days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building and room was very old, all was extremely dirty, l requested housekeeping and no one came to change beds, clean bathroom, floors plus the room had old rusted electrical cords/wires running under THE BED I SLEPT IN!?!, NOT HANDICAPPED ASSEMBLY, they only had 2-3 handicap parking plus hardly any spaces to park in, and WORST OF THEY TELL YOU WHEN YOU CHECK IN THAT WE ARE ONLY GOING TO JUST TAKE $100.00 from your account when you LEAVE, lt has been 10 days since I have returned and l have yet to receive my $100.00 back! PLEASE GET THIS MONEY BACK FOR ME ASAP!!!…..JLM
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was ok no complaints recorded
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The door to our room was open when we got there mind you it’s 9:30 PM, the sheets were disgusting, and had stains and hair all over them. Housekeeping obviously never actually cleaned the roof. No extra locks to keep someone out if they wanted to break in. No hair dryer. Staff did not care about the door being open when we got there. They charged my card the day prior to check in, even though it was a pay at property reservation. Everywhere was sold out otherwise we would have left and stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room. beach view outdoor pool. Too many stairs no elevator. cant check in till after 4 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. There weren’t many pans m, etc., to cook with in the kitchenette but we weren’t told to bring any. The bathroom was clean but old. The room was nicely located to the pool and parking. The balcony wasn’t really kept up but it had a great view of the ocean and sunset. It was on the cheaper end of places to stay, so you get what you pay for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jeana

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was amazing. The smell in the room was so bad I actually got sick in the parking lot. There was no way I was going to be able to stay. I did lose money to leave, but the staff was very helpful. I’m not too picky when it comes to a room on the beach. No bugs, clean, working plumbing and doesn’t smell is pretty much all I ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you got the 3rd or 4th floor you got the beach view but we had 2nd floor in front of us was pool so no beach view and sucked. We rented the hotel based on the reviews and wished we didn’t. They said the beds was nice and soft no they wasn’t. We checked out night early cause I couldn’t sleep another night on the beds also they call them beds queen size I just don’t believe them beds are queen more full size. I never had to stay at a hotel you had to pay for ice until this one. Love that it was on the beach and the pool. Family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed still had sand in it, but other than that it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just wanna say everything was amazing !! I was on here reading reviews before my trip and was worried but when I got there it was great staff very friendly ,rooms clean ... and will be coming back ....
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and beautiful beach views as well. Had no issues at all and the staff were extremely helpful and nice. I would definitely recommend and will book again! Very convenient location, right in the middle of everything you need to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean quiet. Reasonably priced. Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kyla

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing was the closeness to activities such as the pier and the beach. This stay could have been better if we weren’t presented with attitudes from the staff , Lesley in particular. The attitudes presented by her and another front desk member really put a bad taste in my mouth. We had issues with our ac , which resulted in sleeping in a hot room where they tried to say it was just off. If the ac was just off we would have turned it back on. Even a front desk member came and flipped the breaker and it still did not come back on. A $50 gift certificate was presented which was a slap in the face after being told a refund would be issued. Again if it wasn’t broken, their worker would have been able to turn it on when she came in the room that night. Then the manager called the maintenance man who proceeded to say it was just off when he couldn’t get it to turn on either by pressing the buttons he had to take the ac apart so he lied. I don’t like how the customers were not listened to essentially and we were talked down too as if we willing chose to sleep in a hot room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WAs built in 1966- rough place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was terribly rude, refused to help with any problems we had including the Wi-Fi that didn’t work. They blamed it on my phone and walked away the rooms look much better online than they do in person kind of feels like you’re staying in a jail cell. The coffee pot was missing parts and couldn’t even make coffee. I got a text notification saying that room service was going to be stopping by and they never showed up. Had to sleep on dirty sheets and full trash cans had gnats in it because they never showed up to change our trash bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best thing about this property. The pool looked nice although we did not use it. The beach access is super easy. Our room was Ocean view which was very nice. The check-in process was very simple, but the staff was not very friendly and did not provide any information outside of handing us a room key. The exterior was very old and rundown. The bathroom in our room desperately needs updating. The tub was not clean however, the sink and countertop have been updated and that part was clean and fresh. Our king bed was comfortable with clean sheets so that was a relief. They need doormats to wipe the sand as there is no carpet in the room. The small balcony had two chairs with a great view, but the AC unit was leaking onto the floor, causing a huge puddle with mildew, gross. The small tiki bar was a nice benefit, but the drinks are overpriced for the surroundings at that hotel. Our room rate was way too high, but we booked very late and it was the only thing left available in the area. It was a sufficient day for one night because we only used the room to shower and sleep. But I would not return to this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Pull out couch has you sleeping on springs suggest buy you an air mattress.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

patricia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is disgusting. There is mold all over the bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to stay and very fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service
When we arrived the room was clean, however the cleaning staff did not clean our room again until the day before we left. That was 4 days of dirty sheets and dirty floor. We had to ask for clean towels and toilet paper. The shower as you leave the beach didn’t work and the shower at poolside was broken. This meant many guests were cleaning the sand off in the pool. There was a good inch of sand at the bottom of the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only positive is that it had 2 beds. Toilet had to be flushed 3 times to even get toilet paper to go down after one wipe. Air did not cool the room. Lights were very dim. Our cell phone flashlights were brighter. Balcony was disgustingly from the AC. Sheets were stained. They add on a $100 fee when you get there that is not mentioned. The lady at check in was rude and hateful to my husband and some other customers as well. Not enough parking. If you have to park in overflow, it’s across the street. 0/10 recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little place! Awesome pool with Tiki Bar close by with great drinks and food!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, I was supposed to book a newly renovated room right on the water, but it clearly advertises a pool, which it does not have. Then it also advertises. It was supposed to include umbrellas and chairs, but it didn't. The worst part about the hotel was that it was, honest to God, a roach motel. It was so bad that they had to come and literally spray the room while we were in there. The bathtub was so dirty, so marked up, and so old that I was scared to get in it because I thought I was gonna be dirtier getting out of it than going in, so this hotel is definitely 100% false advertisement. The only thing good was that it was actually right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026