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The Driftwood Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

  • 333 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Driftwood Lodge

Panama City Beach hotel walkable to Pier Park
At The Driftwood Lodge, relax by one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
The Driftwood Lodge offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Bring your whole family to The Driftwood Lodge for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and surfing/body boarding.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a hot tub, a garden, and a terrace. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Driftwood Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

Melon Heads - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Melon Heads

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 15 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, 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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires all guests to be 25 years of age, with exceptions made for minors accompanied by parents.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit

Property is also known as

Driftwood Lodge Panama City Beach
Driftwood Lodge
Driftwood Panama City Beach
The Driftwood Lodge Hotel
The Driftwood Lodge Panama City Beach
The Driftwood Lodge Hotel Panama City Beach

The Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 568 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property in a really great location. Walkable to the pier and pier park. Clean and friendly staff. It was off season so the tiki bar wasn’t opened nor the pool but the price reflected that so it was fine. Still get the amazing views of the gulf from your balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest Florida hotel! Imnaculate old tine charm. Thoroughly loved our room,location and convenience. Can't wait to go back. No elevators, no parking decks, just relaxing and enjoying your time. Ours had microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot , toaster and dishes. Really a studio apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk out onto the beach without loading into an elevator! Like a step back in time. So clean and the staff is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

julie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean well grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann Elizabeth

Traveled with family
The atmosphere at the property is very comforting and relaxing.The staff is very friendly and welcoming and goes out of their way to make sure that everyone is comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana Jena, Holt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very family oriented and also good for seniors. Ground was mostly level or very few steps. Grades were not excessively steep. In close proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked the Tiki bar to stay open later. But over all we loved our stay. Nothing to complain about. Will definitely be going bk and staying there again. Very family friendly. The price was great! Great views. Close to pier. Shopping is walking distance. There is a bar called Donovans right across the street and Wes the bartender is awesome!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time with my friends. I really have no complaints about our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and friendly staff! Stayed here for 5 nights as part of a destination wedding and couldn't have asked for a better home base. My wife and I especially loved how close we were to the beach and the nearby dining area which had great bars and restaurants. Overall lovely and very pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAYVON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in, went to the room (in the motel portion of the property), and immediately left the room and checked out. There were flies in the room and it smelled like smoke. The online pictures were taken at angles that left out the less undesirable details. The comforters were very old and faded. The room wasn’t necessarily dirty, just very dingy. It was late when we arrived and there were kids running around unattended, people standing around smoking, adults partying loudly in the hot tub. If you are ok staying in motels that have a number in their name you will probably be ok with this place. If you like a refined hotel it is not for you. I would rate this place a 2 star. They did refund all our money less the first night and I thought that fair enough. This place has great reviews. These reviews were left by folks who don’t mind dealing with all the things I’ve listed above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elisheba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not our first choice but it was a decent stay. It was very dated and we had our vehicle vandalized in the parking lot. Some of the housekeeping staff were rude.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very family oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and polite. The ground were very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024