The Driftwood Lodge

Property class: 2
Beachfront hotel near Frank Brown Park

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A beachfront hotel with multiple floors, a pool, and beach umbrellas.
Point of interest
A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a pool area, and beach chairs.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach, flanked by palm trees and a sandy path.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell-Fields Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 333 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pier Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Emerald Coast Mirror Maze - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Frank Brown Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marble Slab Creamery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬6 min walk

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Driftwood Lodge to the airport?

The Driftwood Lodge is 13.6 mi (25-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 The Driftwood Lodge?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Driftwood Lodge on Nov 29, 2026 start from $152, 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 The Driftwood Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Driftwood Lodge.

How close is The Driftwood Lodge to the beach?

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

Does The Driftwood Lodge offer free breakfast?

The Driftwood Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Driftwood Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Driftwood Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Driftwood Lodge have a pool?

The Driftwood Lodge features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does The Driftwood Lodge have a restaurant?

The Driftwood Lodge is home to Melon Heads, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and happy hour.

Does The Driftwood Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Driftwood Lodge to downtown Panama City Beach?

The Driftwood Lodge is 4.8 mi away from Panama City Beach.

The Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 743 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and the solace was well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, with a beach view! Located near Pier Park and everything else in walking distance. Access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely view of the ocean from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property was great for a quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Older motel but very clean, staff was friendly and nice amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Will be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was reasonably priced and anytime I ran into an employee they were very kind!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved this place. It was clean, well-maintained, and located in a beautiful area right next to the ocean. Everything about the stay was relaxing and enjoyable. I would definitely highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay. The room and balcony were great and perfect spot to watch the air show.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly and helpful. I was pleased with the lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Run down, shower pooled into kitchen, furniture/room in some disrepair but beds were clean and beach access was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great view to the Oceanside!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed here many times. It’s not the newest or flashiest but it is well maintained. The staff are phenomenal and always helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was great..beach front view..Tiki bar..pools..and a hot tub. Everything was in walking distance. 5 stars and will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old property, not very well maintained, carpets on one side of the hotel look very old and dirty, furniture was old.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room every day, new towels every day.... Geat view, nice staff...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Nice place but with in 20 minutes of our stay the ceiling leaked water all over my bed couldn't stay trying to get money reimbursement
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff n ALL amenities were amazing!! We definitely will be staying here the next we visit. Thanks for Everything!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything is so nice, excellent service, staff and front desk so love people, I be back next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From the moment we arrived on property everything was perfect. The location of the hotel couldn’t have been better and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The staff here is wonderful, yes of course the hotel is a bit dated but where the hotel is located and ease of use make up for it. Very chill vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly clean room great view of the ocean. Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were professional and friendly. Check in was quick and easy. The property was well maintained and the room had a microwave and mini refrigerator.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026