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2.5 of 5
17101 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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51 reviews 51 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Very Nice Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

Stayed here over New Year's Eve and really enjoyed the hotel. Entry door opened into the bedroom with a pass thru kitchen in the middle and a sitting room after which had a door to the balcony. We sat on the couch and looked out the picture window to the beautiful beach. The sitting room has a TV as well as the bedroom. The people at the desk were very friendly. Unfortunately, it was very cold and even the heated pool and jacuzzi could not tempt us. There aren't many restaurants nearby.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kristen C, Public Relations Manager at Beachcomber by the Sea, responded to this review
January 7, 2013
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay over New Year's Eve! Hopefully next time you visit us Mother Nature will cooperate. We would've been happy to give you recommendations for nearby dining, shopping & attractions within a short walking or driving distance of the hotel.

Best to you in your travels!
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Pensacola, Florida
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58 reviews 58 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Thundar Beach Weekend”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

The hotel is located on a quiet part of the beach road in Panama City Beach, FL. Every room has a balcony with a Gulf view. There are a few restaurants within walking distance, but you will have to drive to the "noted" eating and drinking establishments. It was an average place to stay during the Bikers Thundar Beach Week, fall 2012.The front desk was friendly and the rooms (though dated) were clean. The kitchen area was useful, it includes a stove. If you are out and about all day and want a clean place to sleep, this fits the bill.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Panama City Beach, Florida
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“Good stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

We stayed here for 2 weeks in October and enjoyed our stay. We got the room we ask for. Everyone here were very nice and helpful. We will come back next year. The chairs in the breakfast are very bad. Heavy and big hooks ond the backs that catch everything close to them. They will last forever so won't expect any changes..

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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“functional rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

We stayed in this hotel just for one night before proceeding to New Orleans. Hotel is in a very good location, walking distance to most restaurants, shopping, attractions. Check in was swift, friendly staff. Beach is few steps away, exactly as pictured. Wooden lounge chair (love it) is free. Clean, beautiful beach ! Watched the sunset, picture perfect ! The building is not new but not too old either. The room we stayed is clean and functional having a kitchen with cooking/baking utensils. It has a living room with sofa bed and chairs and flat screen tv, overlooking the beach. Also in the bedroom has flat screen tv, so convenient. WiFi NOT free. Breakfast is basic: muffins, bagel, coffee, juice, in a little corner in the lobby, gets crowded. I can stay here for a week or so, I like this place. Overall, we had a very good stay at this hotel. Panama City Beach is very beautiful, a must see place in Florida !

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
    • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Georgia
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

First off, let me say if you are looking for a high rise condo and all of its ammenities, you need to keep looking. If you are looking for a comfortable hotel room with friendly service this is your place. The room has a seperate bedroom and living room and a small kitchen with all you need. All rooms have a nice beachfront balcony. There are 2 TV's (which is really good for my family of 5) and you have a door to shut off the bedroom if you like. The hotel is aged, but for the price you are not going to better. Room, pool, hottub, ground all very clean. Service was great! Two complaints...I like to take early morning runs on the beach and pool area locked early am. Have to walk all around builing to access beach, then had to walk around drainage. Would be nice if they had another way to access beach other than pool. Had to get key reset a few times, no one told me till we checked out and I said something again that my cell phone was doing it. I did keep it right by my phone while we were at beach and out. There are knicks and bumps in the room, but we really do not mind. Like I said, for the price it is good and comfortable. We have been staying with By The Sea for years now and we will continue to stay with this company. We usually stay at The Legacy, but decided to save a little more and try Beachcomber again.

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Beachcomber By The Sea Hotel Panama City Beach
Beachcomber By The Sea Hotel
Address: 17101 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Region: United States > Florida > Florida Panhandle > Panama City Beach
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Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#11 On the Beach Hotels in Panama City Beach
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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