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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront relaxation with two pools awaits, plus easy access to Frank Brown Park, Museum of Man in the Sea, and Russell-Fields Pier.

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Palmetto Beachfront Hotel is perfect for beach days with free towels and umbrellas. Enjoy indoor/outdoor pools, sun lounging, a gift shop, laundry facilities, and a coffee shop. Guests love the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • 78 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, Kitchen, Beachfront (Queen/Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

Classic King Northside (Across Street From Beach - No Beach View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside, NOT ON BEACH)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, Kitchen

Classic Room, Kitchen

Classic Room, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Penthouse

Flat-screen TV

Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Ocean view
  • 157 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite (Penthouse)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Panama City Beach, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort is in the entertainment district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frank Brown Park and Camp Helen State Park, while Museum of Man in the Sea and The Grand Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Make time for Shipwreck Island Waterpark, or enjoy an event or a match at Publix Sports Park. With snorkelling, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
Map
17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

What's nearby

  • Sunset in Panama City, Florida
    Panama City Beaches
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Man in the Sea
    Museum of Man in the Sea
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Frank Brown Park which includes a garden
    Frank Brown Park
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Florida Panhandle which includes signage
    Pier Park
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Florida Panhandle featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and general coastal views
    Russell-Fields Pier
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Margaritaville
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Tidewater Tiki Bar
    12 min walk
  • Kilwins Panama City Beach
    2 min drive

About this property

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Frank Brown Park
Located close to Museum of Man in the Sea and Russell-Fields Pier, Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort provides a playground, laundry facilities and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Meeting rooms, barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Beach towels, coffee/tea in reception and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 122 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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
  • Partner property beach club access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

24-hour pool access
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort located?

Located in Panama City Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within 2 mi (3 km) of Museum of Man in the Sea, Frank Brown Park and The Grand Theater. Russell-Fields Pier and Pier Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1046 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 501 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 286 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 157 out of 2221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 231 out of 2221 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Somanath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth stay, access to beach easy, staff are excellent...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, friendly staff, beautiful beach across the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, clean rooms, and the hot tub was the highlight!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value in great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms loved pool and hot tub
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avante

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just make sure to the beach view. Amazing views loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless room easy check in nice pool hot tub area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for what you I paid definitely could use some updates but staff was really nice and helpful and pool was clean and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the ocean.
Beautiful scenery. Calm and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the rooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Burton

Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed the view and convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the people who work there is great people but the deposit was a little bit aggravation to get back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leilanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were amazing, view was spectacular! Staff were friendly and the coffee was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities, nice room for great winter price. Only requested body wash since it was empty. Overall good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes I had good view and the pool was heated
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great although maybe there should have been more of them. There was only one person at the desk most of the time and this led to longer wait times when interacting with the staff. Other than that our stay was Wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

AVA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and no foul odor. Linens and towels were provided. Recommended place to stay in PCB, not far from restaurants if you need breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room only 1 big roach staff was really good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brantley

Liked: Amenities
Rooms were clean. View of the beach was beautiful. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We did not use the pool during our trip. Everything you need is close by. Hotel could use some updating but we have stayed there several times and would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Badari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really a great stay. All staff were so polite. Property is maintained very clean. Beach accessibility is also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Nice clean motel. Friendly staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our visit. Will stay there again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. Room 7101. Ground floor right behind hot tub and shade pavillion grilling area. Back door directly to beach. Front door out to parking area. The room is HUGE. Large microwave and full size frig with ice cube trays in freezer. Would definatly revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026