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The Driftwood Lodge

2.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Russell-Fields Pier
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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View from property
Fishing
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
On the beach, white sand, snorkelling, surfing

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Pool
Hot tub
Parking included
Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3370)
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

What's nearby

  • Pier Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulf World Marine Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hook'd Pier Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Driftwood Lodge

Family-friendly hotel near Pier Park
Located close to Russell-Fields Pier and Frank Brown Park, The Driftwood Lodge provides a beach bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball, fishing and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk and beach umbrellas
  • A TV in reception, ping pong and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Driftwood Lodge boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, fridges and microwaves

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres; reservations required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Cot (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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Driftwood Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Driftwood Lodge?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Driftwood Lodge on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$242.51, including 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 The Driftwood Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Driftwood Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Driftwood Lodge located?

Located in Panama City Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Pier Park and Russell-Fields Pier. Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 557 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

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann Elizabeth

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Elisheba

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Customer Service.
Hotel room was clean and well located. It is old with dated finishes and bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, old vibe with just enough of current tech to stay comfy but still disengage from the day to day stressors. Love the tiki bar, grill set ups, beach chair access, two pools kid friendly but not overwhelming. It was perfect. Walking distance to shops, dives, and the mainstream touristy spots. Never had to leave. Excellent. Kind of wish I kept it a secret.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024