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8109 Surf Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
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indiana
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42 reviews 42 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Y stay anywhere else”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2011

Like my title says y stay anywhere else. This place is the best. Its ran by a family and they are always there to help or fix anything that needs it. They are so nice and treats you like your part of their family. I have 2 daughters that comes with me an 8year and a 17 year old and they love it here. The same families comes back here time and time again. We've gotten the know several of them and can't wait to go so we can talk to me. You won't find a place any better then this. Its clean, pool is warm and clean and the rooms are great. My 17 year old bought her prom dress down here and when we was putting it in the car we ran into 2 of the owners( which were men) and she just had to show them her dress. They told her they liked it and it would look great on her. Thats the kind of people they are.
If you need to rent chairs down at the beach thats no problem. Anthony is always there to take care of you. His chairs are in great shape and well taken care of. He works very hard at his job and I know I don't tell him enough how great he is. I never worry about a chair when I come here to stay. I hope he stay here forever!!!
If you have any questions about the place let me know, I"ve been coming here for about 6 years now and love it here. You can't find a better clean place to stay.

  • Stayed April 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Summerville, Georgia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Great lil place !! we will be staying there again and again!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2011

Came to PCB on a moments notice and stumbled up on the Sunset Inn!! We loved it! Great location and the staff was wonderful!! Nothing really fancy! But it was nice clean and a joy to stay there !! We loved it! If you haven't stayed here! You must try it out!!!

  • Stayed March 2011, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Columbus, ga
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Wonderful! A family tradition!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2011

My mother and I stayed at this inn while on vacation for a week. I was recommended by a friend who has stayed there every year for the past seven years. We met many people and families who make this inn a family tradition each year. We opted to stay on a beach front room instead of across the street.

The room was wonderful and large. The kitchen perfert for keeping our food costs down. While the hotel did not include beach service, there was a young man who could provide it for you at a fair price. While the inn is older, you will find the staff (family) perfect and easy to deal with. The pool is in the center of the complex by the road and not beach frong but they offer well maintained chairs and table and the traffic is very light. This is a safe place for children. It also attracts visitors wiithout children like my mother and I. However, if you want to party, do not stay here. I don't believe the owner would tolerate the noise. This is a good thing and one of the reasons I will come back. Aside from the age and stairs to second floor (so worth the effort), I can't think of any cons. A wonderful stay.

I look forward to going back next year.

  • Stayed May 2010, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Centre, Alabama
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great clean place on the beach!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2010

Very clean rooms, no sand in rooms, carpet, tile, bathroom & kitchen very clean as well as the pool area & ocean side deck. Staff very nice & accomodating. Beds very comfy. Full size frig in all the kitchens along w/stove/microw/pans/dishes (take a little dishwashing liquid). Parking could be a little better & I wish the condos were gulf side for when my friends travel with us. But for just the 2 of us it was perfect! It will be great for people that don't have to have 2 bathrooms or don't necessarily have to the bedrooms separate from living area. On a quieter side street & we didn't hear a thing but the ocean at night. Not fancy but a great value for the money! Was our first stay here but will definately be back! WE CAN'T WAIT TO GO AGAIN!

  • Stayed September 2010, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Well Worth the Trip!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2010

I had been told about this "last Mom and Pop motel in Panama City Beach" by friends, so I read up on it. The majority of the reviews written were positive, but I was still a little skeptical. "Would it be comfortable? Clean? Safe?" Decided to give it a try when my family had planned our annual quick weekend trip to PCB. Figured that if we didn't like it, we'd only have a couple days, and not a whole week. We were all very pleased with the rooms (and not ALL of us are easy to please)! I got a 1BR/1BA condo for myself and hubby, with a 3BR/3BA Townhouse next door for my sister/hubby/kids/2 grandmothers. Both were very spacious, CLEAN, and decorated nicely. We've stayed in many, many nice high rises in PCB (usually stay in a friend's place @ Emerald Beach Resort for this trip) and Sunset Inn can hold it's own with most of those! Our rooms were across the road from the pool/hotel and beach area, but it was just a very short walk and the road never had any traffic (mid-September). I planned that for the privacy, but asked the management to show me the motel rooms with a beach view so I would know what to ask for next time. One of the best things about this place is the access to the beach! Beautiful, wide expanse of white sand and ocean! (When we've stayed in some high rises, we dread the trek to the beach on the elevator, thru the resort, and then still a long walk to finally get things set up for an all-day stay--'cause after that walk no one wants to go back to the room until you have to!!) The management, of 30 years, was extremely friendly and accommodating, as was the "beach umbrella" guy, who had also been at that spot for 24 years. For the price, when I compare it to many places I have stayed and paid much more, this place is great! I'm sure it's much more crowded in the summer, but still think it would worth it if you're looking to spend less on accommodations, but still be in a very clean room. I'll definitely plan to stay here again.

  • Stayed September 2010, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Sunset Hotel
Sunset Hotel Panama City Beach
Sunset Panama City Beach
Address: 8109 Surf Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Region: United States > Florida > Florida Panhandle > Panama City Beach
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