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The Driftwood Lodge

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Russell-Fields Pier

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Fishing
Lobby
Exterior
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for 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

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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19 Jan - 20 Jan
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About the area

Panama City Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this Panama City Beach hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Pier Park and Russell-Fields Pier. Also, Frank Brown Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Shipwreck Island Waterpark is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pier Park - 5 min walk
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 6 min walk
  • Gulf World Marine Park - 7 min walk
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 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

Beachfront hotel near Russell-Fields Pier
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Bring your whole family to The Driftwood Lodge for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and surfing/body boarding.

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a spa tub, a garden, and a terrace. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Panama City Beach hotel.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
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.

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

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 uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Free offsite parking within 20 ft; reservations required

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

This property requires all guests to be 25 years of age, with exceptions made for minors accompanied by parents.

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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
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Driftwood Panama City Beach
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The Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 559 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 559 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

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Staff was friendly. Grounds were kept clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay. And I will be coming back soon. And I would recommend it for a very good place for family to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained. The staff was very attentive to keeping everything In tiptop shape. The location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024