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Apalachicola Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Apalachicola motel

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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240 Hwy 98 West, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
  • Place, John Gorrie State Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dixie Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Downtown Books & Purl
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Apalachicola

In Apalachicola .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Apalachicola motel, you'll find John Gorrie State Museum and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Dixie Theatre and Downtown Books & Purl are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • John Gorrie State Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Orman House Historic State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dixie Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Downtown Books & Purl - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪High Five Dive Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Half Shell Dockside - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Up The Creek Raw Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Station - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Apalachicola motel
Apalachicola Bay Inn offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Apalachicola Bay Inn offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Laundry fee: USD 1

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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Rancho Inn Apalachicola
Rancho Inn
Rancho Apalachicola
Rancho Hotel Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel
Apalachicola Bay Inn Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel Apalachicola

Frequently asked questions

How close is Apalachicola Bay Inn to the airport?

Apalachicola Bay Inn is 76.7 mi (104-min drive) away from the Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apalachicola Bay Inn?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apalachicola Bay Inn on Jul 10, 2026 start from CA $138, excluding 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.

Does Apalachicola Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Apalachicola Bay Inn.

How close is Apalachicola Bay Inn to the beach?

This motel is 19.3 mi (38-min drive) from St. George Island Beach.

Does Apalachicola Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

Apalachicola Bay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Apalachicola Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Apalachicola Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Apalachicola Bay Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Apalachicola Bay Inn have a pool?

Apalachicola Bay Inn does not have a pool.

Does Apalachicola Bay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Apalachicola Bay Inn to downtown Apalachicola?

Apalachicola Bay Inn is 1 mi away from Apalachicola.

Apalachicola Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 588 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice & quite, will definitely try and stay there again while traveling through this wonderful area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean room & a good value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, mattress very comfy, quiet. Check in staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

RENÉE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant atmosphere. Nice hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louween

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The hotel is older but very well kept. The bed was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and very courteous attendant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Dated but clean, linens were clean, got a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older but good clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice motel for how long it’s been there. The beds are a little uncomfortable but manageable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean room. Great place to stay in Apalach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GlendaThomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay and get some rest.

Had a nice stay, Bed a little hard for wife, but I liked it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice stay and friendly staff

good, reasonable, clean place to stay and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice place to stay in Apalachicola

Owner is extremely polite. Property is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights. Overall stay was good😘
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Newell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, and room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great service I will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the room was clean. No bugs. Great stay for the price. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Berkley

Better blankets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Apalachicola Bay Inn

Simple but very clean, quiet location in Apalachicola.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary trip.

We hadA great time there, very helpful staff.Polite, room was very comfortable and very quiet.Had a great time.We'll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023