Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 star property
Seafront with outdoor pool, near Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Photo gallery for Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Studio)
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront
Lobby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Panama City Beach

At Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find cabanas, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Panama City Beach hotel include Pier Park and Thomas Drive.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Golf Course at Edgewater - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Pier Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Shipwreck Island Waterpark
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort. Free self parking is available.

This Panama City Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English

Similar properties

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 transport

  • 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

More

  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 45.00 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

We've listed all 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

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

Yep, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort has a free self car park.

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

As of 14 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort on 15 June 2025 start from AU$136.76, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Yep, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort is a short 13-minute walk from Panama City Beaches.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort, but Shipwreck Island Waterpark is a short 15-minute walk away.

What makes Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beach cabanas and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

No, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?

There isn't one on site, but Golf Course at Edgewater is a short 19-minute walk away.

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 887 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 887 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 887 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 887 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 887 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilson, Cantonment

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

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

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

#1 positive was that it was beach front. The beds were reasonably comfortable and clean. The site is more run down than pictures online show. With Harpoon Harry’s next door to this hotel the noise was extreme until 2am. The “Penthouse” room did have a full kitchen as advertised, it was bare bones. 1 cracked ice tray, no dishcloths or sponges, and none available when requested. For the unit’s size, the furniture felt sparse. Overall, disappointing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rude staff issue that never got fixed . Still not been refunded my deposit as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great as is parking. In our room the toilet was shorter than a normal height toilet, quite a bit of black mold on chalking and the shower was missing a plunger on its faucet so you couldn’t take a shower??
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable, and nice staff. There's a pool and easy access to the beach and looked like a bar that was open during the day next to the pool. I enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay here again due to the amenities and affordable suites and access to the beach and convenient parking, but it you want fancy go elsewhere as it is an older establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location view is great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was SUPER friendly. I cant emphasize this enough. I this this single characteristic best defines a lodging location. Caveat: This hotel was rently purchased from Best Western and there are renovations ongoing. Bad: They charge for ice!!! Yeah. Ice machine is pay per service. That sux. We has a room with a kitchenette. But, only had one knife and no cooking utensils. No trash can in kitchenette or bedroom. Cable TV was pretty crappy. Bad reception, for the most part. Good. Did i mention a friendly staff? Parking was plentiful and accessible. Pool was heated to 84 degrees. EASY beach access (ON the beach). Laundry was free with good machines. Fridge and microwave worked great. Shower had plenty of hot water. Balcony provided view of pool area AND Gulf. Key cards kept crapping out and not working, but front desk personnel quickly made new ones each time... with a smile and kind words each time We will stay here again. No question. Im guessing the renovations will result in some improvements
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pros and Cons

While the room was spacious, it felt outdated while renovations were subpar and various fixtures were damaged or in ooor condition. The furniture wasn’t comfortable but offered plenty of seating and sleeping accommodations. The staff however were a pleasure to deal with and was definitely a high point of the stay. It was also fairly quiet and quaint which were huge bonuses as well. Overall I give it a 3/5. Not the worse place I’ve stayed at down there, but it wasn’t the best either.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Candace

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was disgusting and dirty, hot water did not work, dirty towels in our room when we checked in, window cover was broken so people passing by could see in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara, Gadsden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Convenient to everything! Heated pool, laundry room! There were 5 pf us and the room we recieved fir us all comfortably. Great place for the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Violet

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

I am a travel agent who recently had the opportunity to assess a specific location. During my visit, I noted that the accommodations lacked face towels in the room. Furthermore, breakfast was not available in the designated area. It is evident that the property would benefit from several updates, particularly concerning the ceiling and other facilities. I was located on the ground floor.
The kitchen mat
at the front entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remote batteries were dead, was late when I checked in so wasn’t an issue. Great location, easy parking, short walk from bottom of steps to actual ocean. All rooms ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah, wellsville

Travelled with family
.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful oceanfront views, quiet and close to everything. The only negatives I would give it that there needs to be more parking, there was no washcloths only 3 towels and the pool and bar need to be open later than 10. Otherwise it was a very nice stay and the price was awesomebbb
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025