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Panama City Beach · Florida

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413

8.0 Excellent1840 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Experience the ultimate comfort in our rooms with a seating area, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some rooms even feature a balcony for a stunning view.

  • Convenient Location

    Located just 1.9 km from Russell-Fields Pier and within close proximity to Pier Park and Gulf World Marine Park, our hotel offers easy access to the best attractions in Panama City Beach.

  • Relaxation and Recreation

    Unwind by our outdoor swimming pool, stay active in the fitness centre, and enjoy 24-hour service at our front desk. Free WiFi and free private parking add to the convenience of your stay.

Book your stay at Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort for a memorable experience by the beach!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great view

  • Friendly staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

15 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Fitness center
  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Outdoor pool
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Pools & wellness

  • Swimming pool

Fitness & outdoors

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Getting around & access

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Services & essentials

  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,840 reviews
10/ 10
Staff was exceptional, rooms were clean and comfortable. Great location.
Teena · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.0out of 10
1840 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great view
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Room maintenance required

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.1

    Guests appreciated the hotel’s proximity to the beach and other attractions.

  • Service8.6

    Many reviews praised the staff for their friendliness and helpfulness.

  • Overall Experience8.6

    Many guests rated their experience positively despite some issues.

  • Food and Beverage8.1

    No specific feedback was provided; considered standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Amenities8.1

    Positive mentions of amenities like the pool and kitchenette, but some maintenance requests.

  • Value for Money8.0

    Comments indicated good value in relation to pricing, though with concerns about quality.

  • Room Quality7.0

    Mixed feelings about room quality; some were old and required maintenance.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

58% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

8.01840 reviews

  • The Resort you will want to return to every year!

    10/10

    Teena · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Staff was exceptional, rooms were clean and comfortable. Great location.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Diann · couple · 2026-10-23

    “peaceful and right on the beach.”

  • Short stay due to the hurricane coming in but outside of that it was great.

    9/10

    Melissa Jill · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Clean and right on the beach. Beach access was a short walk off the back of the hotel.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Scott · couple · 2026-10-20

    “Right on the beach”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Stephen · solo traveller · 2026-10-19

    “The location was nice. The pool and hot top were very clean. The staff was friendly as well.”

  • The stay was good,but the conditions of the room was not.

    3/10

    Valerie · couple · 2026-10-19

    “The location was good”

  • Third party bookers are not able to make requests to upgrade or add additional days. You are put across the road away fr

    4/10

    Sue · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Half of the property is right on the beach unfortunately not the part offered to third party bookings”

  • Good place to stay. We only stayed two days after hurricane! Staff was very informative and we felt sorry for them becau

    8/10

    Frances · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “Close to beach and was clean”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Reschel · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Location to the beach”

  • Für eine Zwischenübernachtung ausreichend. Für einen längeren Urlaub war es eher nichts für uns.

    7/10

    Finn · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Preisleistung war gut. Die Lage auch.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Douglas · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Breakfast was not offered. Needs a restaurant on the premises and a bar that is open”

  • Paid for what we reviewed

    8/10

    Annette · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Breakfast?? Location price”

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