The Driftwood Lodge

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Russell-Fields Pier

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The Driftwood Lodge

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View from property
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View | View from room
Interior detail
Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront | Bathroom
Property grounds

Overview of The Driftwood Lodge

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

Map
15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Popular LocationPier Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGulf World Marine Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationFrank Brown Park3 min drive
  • AirportPanama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

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

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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

  • Tootsies Orchid Lounge - 7 min walk
  • Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 8 min walk
  • Margaritaville - 9 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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

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
  • 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 10.00 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00

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 10.00 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.

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

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The Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 502 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 502 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 502 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

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Many seniors staying there - we fit in. Room was comfortable- everything we needed. It was on the beach- perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

sys

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and within walking distance to shops and food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, walk to restaurants, had bar on site. Parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

AL

Travelled with partner
Osprey is very different from the driftwood- the first looks nice- the other not so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing