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Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Panama City Beaches

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Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Private kitchen
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)
Lobby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, M.B. Miller County Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront (Walkout)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

7.2 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Panama City Beach

On the beach.You'll find Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark within a 15-minute walk of this Panama City Beach hotel. M.B. Miller County Pier and Goofy Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • M.B. Miller County Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edgewater Gulf Beach - 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

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Harpoon Harry's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salty Goat Saloon - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

Beachfront hotel near Panama City Beaches
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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children 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

Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 213 out of 1480 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Harvetta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, location 225 to view fireworks on pier park. Clean room, friendly staff
Sunset 1/1/26 room 225
Sunset 1/1/26 room 225
Balcony view room 225 1/2/26
Balcony view facing pier from 225
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms could a bit better but I enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little dated. One of the front desk personnel was really sweet. The personnel with the half bleach blonde needs to take a course in customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very helpful and nice! View of the beach was breathtaking! Great location close to everything. Hotel was clean and beds were comfortable. My only complaint was the bathtub looked dirty due to paint chipped everywhere & back lock was not installed correctly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vann

Travelled with partner
They advertise only a 50 dollar discount. But they take a 100 dollar one using credit card.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gail

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerk did not speak English. Room was only partial view. King bed was made with queen sheets. We were given 3 towels for 2 people for 3 days and 1 roll toilet paper, left on the bed. Furniture old, couch sunk down to bed underneath with a big squeak. Very unwelcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every thing was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shinyoung

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

karthikeyan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffeni

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The views of the room on the first floor were amazing, getting there was another story. Disabled people beware it is several flights of stairs with luggage if you have it. The room was decently sized but there was sand all over the floor so I’m assuming it wasn’t the cleanest.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a half empty water bottle on the stan between the bed's along with some kind of crumbs. The floor had not been sweep and the tub was dirty with dead bugs . We told the front office. They sent someone back to clean. He had a dry cloth, no disinfectant , he wiped it in the floor, then sweep, if you can call it sweeping. My grandchild sweeps better than what i saw. Thank goodness i had disinfectant wipes with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

You get what you pay for. Not the Ritz but an amazing deal in the winter for a beachfront room. No frills . Great if on a budget just keep your expectations at bay .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

The stay total according to Expedia receipt was to be $287.09. Expedia charged the credit card $212.19 On the same day the hotel Chateau Beachfront charged the credit card $329.75 One would expect the security deposit to be charged to the credit card but be reflected as a pending charge until check out (like the major hotel chains do business Hilton and Marriott do). Calls have been made to the hotel to question this amount they have charged on top of the charge from Expedia. The hotel stated the charge is for a security deposit and was to be refunded after check out. It has been Also be aware, the resort fee that is quoted by Expedia is less than what the hotel will charge your credit card. Expedia states the resort fee and fees payable at the hotel is to be $74.90, the hotel charged to the credit card $79.75. In total for this stay the credit card has been charged $616.84
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

vishnu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the stay meet all the requirements you would expect from 2 star motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent beach front view and access! Every room has a beach view balcony t or porch with 2 chairs. Nice pool area with plenty of seating and loungers. I’ve machines on every floor and they worked (issues elsewhere). Plenty of clean towels and comfortable bedding. Several restaurants nearby and within walking distance. This IS a budget, no frills hotel so keep that in mind. If you’re not seeking luxury and need a clean place to sleep, this is great!
Close up of Gulf water. It was a super foggy day all day.
Standing on beach viewing Gulf
Commons area on floor 2 overlooking beach
Pool and beach view from room on floor 2. Would have seen the Gulf, if not for the fog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Staff was courteous. View amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tulikaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though old yet satisfactory services by Chateau. Affordable, basic amenities provided, beachfront, showers, pool, playground, all was good.could not have asked for more , wanted beachfront, got it. Enjoyed our stay totally.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025