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Beach Motel

Beach Motel offers budget-friendly rooms just steps from Panama City Beach’s white sand shores. Enjoy fully equipped kitchenettes, friendly family service, and easy access to shops and local attractions. Perfect for value-conscious travelers seeking comfo

10996 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States View on map
7/10
Good Based on 33 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking
What recent guests emphasize

Overall good value and convenient beach access

Recent guests highlight affordable pricing and a convenient location close to the beach and local shops. While rooms show some signs of age, the full kitchen amenities and friendly service are frequently noted. This motel is suitable for budget-conscious travelers seeking easy beach access and a homey atmosphere.

Guests often praise

  • Excellent value for money with kitchenettes including stove, oven, fridge, and microwave.
  • Directly across the street from easy beach access with beautiful white sand.
  • Friendly and helpful staff, often described as personable and accommodating.
  • Good location near shops, dining, and recreational options.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms have not been significantly updated recently, showing some wear.
  • No on-site pool, but nearby public pools and bars are accessible.
  • Internet and cable TV are available, but amenities remain basic compared to resorts.
  • Family-run atmosphere provides a homely feel but may lack luxury touches.

Best for

  • Budget travelers seeking affordable accommodation near Panama City Beach.
  • Guests wanting self-catering options with kitchen facilities.
  • Those looking for a simple, no-frills stay steps from the beach.
  • Visitors prioritizing convenient access to nearby parks, malls, and family attractions.
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About this property

Welcome to Beach Motel

Beach Motel, nestled on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach, Florida, stands as a modest yet charming retreat for travelers seeking value and proximity to the Gulf's pristine shores. This family-owned establishment, rated 3.5 stars, invites guests with its unpretentious comfort and genuine hospitality. Rick, the owner and manager, along with his daughter, are often praised for their warmth and attentive service, making visitors feel immediately welcome.

Positioned directly across the street from beach access, Beach Motel offers guests the convenience of sinking their toes into powdery white sand mere steps from their rooms. The authentic sound of squeaking sand underfoot, noted by returning guests, creates an immediate connection to the natural beauty that defines Panama City Beach.

While the motel’s interiors are simple and have retained a nostalgic, unrefined character over the years, the practical amenities stand out. Rooms come equipped with well-appointed kitchenettes, including full-sized refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, microwaves, and ample dishware. This setup allows guests to enjoy the freedom of preparing meals at a fraction of the cost found in nearby grand resorts.

Beach Motel’s location is another asset. Surrounded by popular shops and just a short drive from essential stores such as Walmart, visitors can effortlessly balance relaxation with convenience. Its setting makes it ideal for those looking to explore, sightsee, or simply unwind along the coastline.

Ambiance here is rooted in simplicity and value. Guests looking for a polished, modern resort may find it a bit dated, but those prioritizing affordability, homey comfort, and genuine customer care will find Beach Motel a rare gem. It imparts a sense of nostalgia and community often missing in larger, impersonal hotels.

In essence, Beach Motel is more than just a place to stay—it’s a modest sanctuary where affordability meets heartfelt local charm. For travelers yearning to experience the authentic allure of Panama City Beach without breaking the bank, this motel serves as a trustworthy, welcoming base camp by the sea.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking

Not available at this property

Indoor pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

TR
Tara Robin Dec 13, 2025
8.0

This place is great for the price. It's directly across the street from beach access between two giant resorts you'd pay 6 times as much to stay in. Down the street from many shops, short drive to Walmart. We got a full fridge, freezer, oven, stovetop, microwave for a FRACTION of the cost anywhere else. It hasn't been updated in a while, but if you're going for value, or looking to spend your money on stuff to do rather than where you sleep, you can't do better. I wouldn't recommend for families, as the rooms aren't huge. But for some college kids or a young couple it'd be perfect.

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Aprill “Turtle” Meadows Nov 07, 2025
10

We stay there in 2012or 5 days. Exceptional customer service. It has kitchenette as well as a ceramic tiled bathroom. I would definitely recommend this motel. Prices are reasonable.

BT
Bruno Traven Oct 27, 2025
10

We were there many many years ago and upon that time it was a very fine cheap place to stay for couple weeks and get wetted in the beautyfull Mexican Gulf, which is really near accross the road. Owner Mario was one friendly nice man. Great memories!

JF
Justin Fergerson Oct 15, 2025
8.0

This 4th of July my fiance and I will be spending our third visit there in the past couple of months. We absolutely love it. It's like home away from home, it's a cottage across from the beach. There's a full stove and oven, full fridge with freezer, and all the dishes that you would need for your stay. Plus, the best part, cool staff and cheapest prices on the rooms. We never even look anywhere else, this really is our home away from home.

JT
John Tolbert Sep 17, 2025
10

Great family owned hotel. Rick, the owner/manager and his daughter are just great. The hotel is across the road from the beach and the beach access. We literally walk maybe 200 ft and our toes are in the worlds most beautiful crystal white sand. The sand is really cool! When i first stepped on the sand i thought i stepped on someones pet! That is because the sand makes squeaking noises when you walk on it. I thought that was really cool! I have never walked on Sand that made noise before. The Hotel was just renovated this year. The room we stayed in was really nice. TV, internet, and cable. The only downside that I saw through the whole deal was there was no pool on site. Nevertheless, right across the street next to the Bikini Beach Hotel is a bar with a huge pool that is accessible to the public they serve alcohol and food and be honest the fare was pretty good and not overly expensive Great place to stay hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.. PS. I forgot the prices were great too!!!!!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Beach Motel

Panama City Beach, Florida, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Front Beach Rd. & Ocean Villa Condos 6 min Walk
  • Front Beach Rd. & Churchwell Cir. 4 min Walk
  • Front Beach Rd. & Richard Jackson Blvd 6 min Walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 31 Car
  • Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport 28 min Car
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