Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Shipwreck Island Waterpark

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry
Air conditioning

Explore the area

12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407

Panama City Beaches
‪6 min walk‬
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
‪16 min walk‬
Pier Park
‪6 min drive‬
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

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Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

Very good

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

Very good

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Panama City Beach

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. This 152-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
M.B. Miller County Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Gulf World Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Pier Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
‪Rock'it Lanes - ‬3 min drive
‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬2 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
‪Shrimp Basket Panama City Beach - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Guests of Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and free newspapers. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.

Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pool
Hot Tub
Kids pool
Parking included

$124 nightly

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request

Outdoors

Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
On the beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Terrace

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

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Up to 5 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Resort fee: USD 15.82 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Newspaper
Phone calls
Pool access

These are all of the 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, 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, debit cards, and cash

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do within easy reach of Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Guests positively rate the hotel's beach location in Panama City Beach, and it's a short 13-minute walk from Panama City Beaches and also 15 minutes on foot from Shipwreck Island Waterpark. You'll also find Pier Park and Thomas Drive within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

As of Jul 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort on Jul 11, 2025 start from $278.27, 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.

Is there parking available at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort include a casino?

No, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort good for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort though service animals are welcome.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

The closest major airport to Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 16.3 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with partner

May 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good place to stay...comfortable, convenient and restful. We'll be back

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Minesh

Traveled with family

Apr 20, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Run down hotel. Rooms were not updated. Layout was ok with pool and beach front but entire hotel needed a renovation. No breakfast or restaurant. Only small eats at a poolside bar.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group

Apr 1, 2025

Our first beach trip during spring break, normally we go in the fall but other than the hotel itself we fully enjoyed the beach and beautiful water. My daughter loved swimming and collecting seashells. My son wasn't a huge fan of the sand at first. I've never had a bad experience at a resort that I could recall, but the check in process was unreal for me. The lady at the desk was very unpleasant and did not seem to want to help us. We arrived a few mins before 4pm and to start there was a line of people out the door. My husband and friends husband stood in line till a little after 5 and was told rooms weren't ready. She said maybe 30mins to hour. Alright so we go get a few things we need at Wally world (walmart). Then continue to say only one room was ready but would upgrade us to a bigger room for all of us. However, as it turned out there were no more rooms ready or available. Here we have 5 kids and 2 of them are under 3, tired of sitting in the car. We finally got it sorted somewhat close to 8 that night I guess to the best we could at that point. We decided to just come back in the morning to talk with the general manager. The room wasn't too terrible I mean could be worse. I misunderstood the website, I thought it had been renovated but I feel like it was in the middle of it maybe, I don't know. But we were on the beach and kept us stock on towels when we needed them. My husband went back the next day and got to speak to the GM and he was really nice and helped a lot.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Apr 1, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Traveled with family

Mar 31, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Traveled with partner

Mar 31, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The bathtub drain was so clogged with other people’s hair, water would not get hot #coldbath. Hair seeping through the drain as i was taking said cold bath. Sand in our sheets, WE NEVER WENT TO THE BEACH.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family

Mar 31, 2025

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

Great! Will book again.

The stay was great, seemed to be construction going on but none of it bothered our stay. I like that every room has a view!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roddrick

Traveled with family

Mar 30, 2025

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

Overall nice stay

The stay was nice. Right on the beach. Pool area was nice with a bar poolside. Front desk staff was nice. Only complaint was the room was not ready when we got there but they gave us free drinks and a food voucher to make up for it. House keeping was rude to the front desk clerk for asking her to take some towels to a room that called for service. The clerk still handled it very professionally. Overall a nice stay. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Mar 29, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Billi

Traveled with family

Mar 29, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

I liked that it was right along the beach ,the pool was good for the kids the tiki bar was nice and the staff at the tiki bar was excellent, other staff was okay not rude but not helpful, tried to get towels 4 different times ,stayed 3 nights and never got anymore towels. Called front desk but still didnt receive any towels. Room was mediocre but not terrible. It was loud but it cant be helped because there it comes from Harpoon Harry's next door..

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Velta

Traveled with group

Mar 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Honestly it was a beautiful property right on the beach and I would stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adilia

Traveled with family and small children

Mar 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is right on the beach, excellent location is easy to move around from there. We took the kids to the public park is 21 minutes and also we went to Pier Park is in very close. Definitely we have good time

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children

Mar 26, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our family vacation in PCB staying from Thursday to Sunday but we’ve decided to stay an extra day and the condo we were staying at was completely booked so we had to look for a hotel for the day. We didn’t want to pay much since it was just for a day and this hotel was the cheapest and most decent with having 7.3 stars on Expedia. When we pulled up to the hotel it was definitely giving motel vibes from the outside. We went to check in around 3:45. There was a long line for check in due to there only being one person at the desk which was crazy knowing everyone is about to check in at 4. Not to mention the receptionist was terribly rude not only to us but to others ahead of us. Her attitude was very unprofessional. We got to the hotel room and the bathroom was terrible. The actual bathroom only had a toilet and tub and the sink was outside the bathroom. The toilet and tub was dirty and very outdated. The tub stopped up. We didn’t take a shower here because of that reason. The view of the beach was the best part of staying here. The beds were comfortable but had stains on the sheets ON BOTH BEDS. The remote was sticky, the night stand was dirty. The worse part is it being directly next door to a night club (which wasn’t mentioned) and you could hear the music until 2am. This place needs upgrading and to be properly cleaned and maybe employee training. And to mention we had a 4 yr old toddler with us

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location. The bathroom looked older and may need some renovation.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice pool

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oriana

Traveled with family and small children

Mar 24, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rude front desk, rooms not ready on time Save your money!!! Avoid this place!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Mar 24, 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Briar

Mar 22, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Mar 22, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great walk out beach and views but grungy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Gavin

Traveled with group

Mar 18, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Traveled with partner

Mar 17, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Arrived to a long line trying to check in and staff were young adults who were not customer friendly. Hotel has major issues with towel delivery, there were none in rooms until after 5 pm when they got delivered! It was repeat of this everyday, no towels available. The room floor had a layer of sand, was never swept or mopped! Hotel is next door to a nightclub which attracts the young and unruly who most were staying at hotel, it was Spring break which did not help matters. Parking was a huge issue because it fills up with club patrons and hotel does nothing to prevent non-guests from taking the spots even though you have a tag in window. There was no security on site! We had to set an alarm for after club closure 3am to move our car from a tow zone business across the street to get in hotel parking lot. Boom music and loud obnoxious talk went on most the night outside around pool. This is a Best Western affiliated hotel and they need to definitely step up their standards on this hotel! I will never stay at this one again and keep my business at the higher end chains! The photos are very deceiving on booking sites!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Traveled with family

Mar 15, 2025

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

Awful, don’t do it

Awful. At check in, the receptionist told me that the restaurant by my room “sometimes plays music” and if was too loud to let her know and we could change rooms. I was dead, I had driven my 3 small kids 10 hours, I wasn’t going to change rooms after we were in. I asked why we couldn’t just go to a different room, the ones with 4 beds that I booked were all by the restaurant. “Sometimes plays music” sounds like we might hear a little bass or something, I stayed so we could all have a bed. Well, this plays turns into a club and it sounded like we were in the club. Everyone was screaming, the whole building is shaking. It was insane. I was awake until 1:50 when it stopped. The next morning I went to change rooms. I was moved to a smaller 2 bed room in the middle of the hotel and refunded my $12 resort fee. After a 10 hour drive and zero sleep this was all ridiculous You can still hear the music in the middle of the hotel, it it’s more of the bass I had been expecting and we could deal with it. This place is also disgusting. Both rooms were covered in sand, there was a cockroach in the first room. And the bathrooms are gross. In the first room my son spilled his water on the table when we first walked in, I cleaned it with a white hotel towel. It made the towel black. I went out on a limb with this hotel because I could book 4 beds. I will never mind sharing a bed with my kids after this no experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Traveled with family

Mar 14, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilson, Cantonment

Mar 14, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

There was only one staff member checking in guests. It took about 20 minutes to get checked in.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Mar 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property is going through some sort of renovation. This should have been relayed during reservation process. The room had HORRENDOUS Oder in the room could not get rid of. Hotel is beside a night club-loud at night, especially with crowd leaving late night. Hope water ran out after 2 minutes in shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025