The Palms Retro (Atlantic Beach, FL) - Hotel Reviews

Also Known As:: The Palms Retro Hotel; The Palms Retro Hotel Atlantic Beach

Address: 28 Sherry Drive, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Phone Number:

Region: United States > Florida > Atlantic Beach

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Atlantic Beach

Price Range: $$

Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Kick off your loafers and climb into bed with Marilyn Monroe. Loosen your tie and sip a few with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin in the Rat Pack Room. Get your attitude on with James Dean and Marlon Brando in the Bad Boys Room, or enjoy the vibes of B.B. King, Ray Charles and Charley Parker in The Cool. Two blocks from the beach and within walking distance of 20+ restaurants (seven of which offer live entertainment), travelers can park their car for the night and enjoy the unique attributes of Town Center (or “The Corner” as locals refer to it). We also rent bicycles that guests can use to cruise the beach or one of our charming neighborhoods.A stay at the Palms Retro includes a complimentary continental breakfast, free viewing of fifties era DVD’s, free wireless Internet access and, of course, a room with some of the most coveted celebrities of the fifties; Lucille Ball, Barney Fife , John Wayne, James Dean, Elvis, Marilyn, The Rat Pack and others. How cool is that? ... more less

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dmillar12

Portrush, United Kingdom

Senior Contributor

39 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

22 helpful votes

“Quirky Hotel.. Worth a visit!”

Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

Stayed one night at the Palms Retro. Really enjoyed stay. About 2 blocks from beach but this is only a short walk. We stayed in the Divas room. Breakfast is in a 60's style diner. Had a slight problem with wifi when we arrived and Wes had it sorted in a few minutes. Managers so friendly. Would live to return... More

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carmrid

Amsterdam, New York

1 review

“A little get away”

Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

My girlfriend and I just got back from a short week at the Palms Retro. The internet doesn't do it justice. It was comfortable and cozy. Definitely not the place for college spring break but perfect for a family or couples get away. We were able to walk to everything we wanted and were able to take advantage of things... More

toonrmy

Atlanta, Georgia

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Fun Place”

Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Stayed here a few days after a business meeting in Jacksonville. The managers were very responsive and the place was well kept. It's a few blocks too the beach, but close enough not to be a big hassle. There are plenty of local restaurants within walking distance. Overall, nice experience. It is an older place so don't expect the Ritz.... More

Julia M

Columbia, South Carolina

4 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Great little characterful hotel”

The owners have done an excellent job of refurbishing the hotel. My husband and I stayed in The Dudes room for one night in June 2013, on our way down to Florida. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. The buffet breakfast was great. We appreciated the little touches like the hot chocolate... More

WVUDoss

Parkersburg, West Virginia

Reviews in 2 cities

“My favorite hotel experience”

Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

My wife and I stayed here in early June for a night on our way down to south Florida. We loved everything about the hotel, as well as the Atlantic/Neptune Beach area. We liked it so much we canceled our plans in south Florida 2 days early just to come back and spend them at the Palms Retro. Attention was... More

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Doss for the awesome review! We were thrilled to see you guys book again so soon and loved that you changed your plans to come back and visit! So cool!! We appreciate the kind words and recognizing the effort our wonderful housekeeper Katie does every day to help maintain the attention to detail. It was... More

stinkyfromva

Herndon, Virginia

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

3 helpful votes

“Nice place to stay”

Reviewed June 10, 2013

Wonderful little hotel, enjoyed our stay there. Wife was a little spooked when we arrived (this is an older property), but any fears vanished once we checked into our room. We stayed in "The Beach", room was nice and clean, only complaint from the wife was that there was no place to put her cosmetic bag near the sink. The... More

Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. Although the property is 66 years old, we do what we can to bring all the modern day amenities to our guests and work hard to maintain the grounds to alleviate any worries upon arrival. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will book with... More

RyanV21

“Our family loved it here !”

Reviewed June 2, 2013 via mobile

You can't beat The Palms Retro for value and a unique place to stay. The courtyard was great, lots of lizards for the kids to chase. Great location, our Bad Boys room was pretty awesome, and we had a great time at the beach.

Thank you Ryan! We enjoyed having you and the family here and liked watching the boys enjoy the courtyard with its many lizards! We hope that you will give us a shout again the next time you are in Atlantic Beach! Y'all take care~ Cindy & Wes More

bucsFlorida

Florida

2 reviews

“Very clean with great service.”

Reviewed May 20, 2013 via mobile

What a fun place to stay. We love the themed rooms from back in the day. Very clean, great service. Courtyard is beautiful and inviting. Great place to stay. This is our fourth time staying at the Palms Retro. Wes and Cindy are always hospitable.

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We thank you so very much for the wonderful review but more importantly, we thank you for the repeat business. It is such a joy to see familiar faces walk in and we hope that we can continue to see more and more! We look forward to your next visit!! Thanks again~ Wes & Cindy More

Karen S

Naples, Florida, United States

“So Impressed!”

Reviewed May 6, 2013

We stayed at the Palms Retro in "The Bad Boys" room and found it to be fun and very comfortable. Wes & Cindy are awesome and so willing to please. I would go as far as saying that they exceeded our expectations. Clean, neat, and love the continental breakfast in the fun dining room. Can't wait to get back. Thanks... More

Thank you, Karen! We really enjoyed having you and the family here at The Retro! Also, thank you for the wonderful coffee and teas...what a great idea! We wish you all the best and hope that you will be back to visit us real soon. Take care~ Wes & Cindy More

Jamie S

Tifton, Georgia, United States

“Nice and fun family hotel”

Reviewed April 29, 2013

This was a fun stay! My wife and I were driving by and found the Palms Retro. We met Wes and he showed us our room options. Very neat! The courtyard was very nice. My two young sons enjoyed playing around the fountain. Very close walking distance to good restaurants and the beach. Great family friendly area. We'll definitely be... More

We are so glad that you drove by, Jamie! Thank you for the review and hopefully the next time you are passing through Atlantic Beach you can stay a bit longer! We look forward to accommodating you and the family again soon! Take care~ Cindy & Wes More

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