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Days Inn Panama City Beach/Ocean Front: Traveler Reviews

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12818 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
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“Oceanfront on a tight budget- dated but clean”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

For the money we paid, I was satisfied with the room. Great staff, very clean, but very dated. I listed out pros and cons below with some other neutral items that might help you decide if its right for you.

We had a great time. If I needed a clean room on the beach on a tight budget, I might stay here again. It wasn't bad, it's just older and needs a little work.

Pros
The view was awesome. And each room has its own little private balcony ( more on balcony in cons) but the the view couldn't have been any better. The beach was beautiful and the water was very clear.

The pool area was really nice. It had waterfalls, a very large spa and
a nice pool. The pool didn't seem to be heated. There seemed to be a snack bar beside the pool but it was off- season so this wasn't open. But my teenage daughter commented that the pool was the nicest section of the hotel.

Staff was very friendly and responsive. The housekeeping did an excellent job and the room was one of the cleaner I have stayed in.

The cost of the room was very reasonable.

The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of pillows (not great pillows but plenty of them).

Checkin was very easy. As was checkout.

Cons
The decor is very dated. It definitely has an eighties feel to it. Floral patterned headboards and curtains. Very dated. But for the cost of the room maybe that's to be expected.

The toilet flushed very slowly and eventually backed up. The water pressure seemed low but the hotel was packed so that may have had something to do with it. Maintenance was quick to respond. And the desk staff was very apologetic.

There are signs up noting that balcony railings are being reinforced. The balcony railing on our room was rusty in places and needed painting.

The doors whistle. When the wind blows at night, it comes through the large crack under the door. It got very loud on the last night we were there. We put a towel under the door to stop it once we figured out what it was. It was loud enough to wake us.

My daughter complained of a mildew odor but I didn't notice it.

Neutrals
The breakfast consists of muffins, donuts, a few pastries, fresh bananas, oranges, and apples, cereal, milk, juice, coffee, black tea, biscuits and gravy. Everything we tried tasted fine except the gravy. Coffee was available all day.

There was a microwave, fridge, coffee maker in the room. All worked.

The tv worked fine. It was the older style- not a flat screen - but that didn't bother us. The picture was very clear.

The rooms are a good size with 2 queen beds.

The bathroom is the sort where the toilet and shower are in the bathroom, but the sink area is out in the room. It's small.

The floor is tile and housekeeping did a good job keeping the sand cleaned up.

The hotel is next door to hooters and within easy walking distance of breakers. It's about 3 miles from pier park.

Room Tip: All rooms faced ocean. Pool is on 2. 4th floor had great view.
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“We love staying here. We stay in this hotel almost...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

We love staying here. We stay in this hotel almost everytime we go to the beach. The rooms could use some minor repair, but the rooms are very clean and the location is perfect. The veiw is amazing. This time the bed seemed a little hard but this is the first time we have experienced this. We will definitly stay again and recommend it to everyone.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Felicia S, Front Office Manager at Days Inn Panama City Beach/Ocean Front, responded to this review
February 22, 2013
Thank You for taking time to share your comments about our hotel on Trip Advisor. I am happy to hear that you have chosen Days Inn Beach as your vacation destination, and that you continue to return to us for a great value with unbeatable views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. We appreciate your suggestions, as we are currently enhancing our property. Your suggestions help us to know which areas need improvement. Thank You for choosing Days Inn Beach, we look forward to having you as our guest again soon!
Kindly,
Lori D.
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Rockwood
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Felicia S, Front Office Manager at Days Inn Panama City Beach/Ocean Front, responded to this review
February 22, 2013
Thank you for taking time to share your experience with our hotel on Trip Advisor. I am sorry to hear that you experienced issues with sand on the tile floors. Being located directly on the beach does make tracking in beach sand a continuous challenge. I will be sure to forward your comments to our director of housekeeping so that she can review them with her staff. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to know what areas need attention. Thank You for choosing Days Inn Beach, we hope to have you as our guest again soon!
Kindly,
Lori D.
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Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Felicia S, Front Office Manager at Days Inn Panama City Beach/Ocean Front, responded to this review
February 22, 2013
Thank You for taking time to share your experience with our hotel on Trip Advisor. I am sorry to hear that you and your daughter were not able to enjoy our beach front hot tub. We try to accommodate all of our guests, which is why we offer a second pool that is shared with our sister property, Paradise Palms. The pool is heated, and usually the atmosphere is much quieter and more kid-friendly than the bustling activity at our main pool deck. I regret also that you were inconvenienced by our no-pet policy, thank you for bringing this to our attention. This information will be added to our website promptly. I hope that you were able to enjoy some of the great nearby activities that Panama City Beach has to offer during your stay. Thank You for your feedback and for choosing Days Inn Beach, we hope to have you as our guest again in the future.
Kind Regards,
Lori D.
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Mebane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Felicia S, Front Office Manager at Days Inn Panama City Beach/Ocean Front, responded to this review
February 16, 2013
Thank You for taking time to leave a positive review of your experience with our hotel on Trip Advisor. I am happy to hear that you have found our property to be a great place to relax and unwind, and greatly appreciate your return business. Our friendly staff strives to provide a quality value vacation destination year after year, and we love to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank You for choosing Days Inn Beach, we look forward to having you as our guest again soon!
Sunny Regards,
Lori D.
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Also Known As:
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Address: 12818 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Region: United States > Florida > Florida Panhandle > Panama City Beach
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 On the Beach Hotels in Panama City Beach
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
All rooms are ocean front with balconies, except 1st floor has semi private patio. Hotel offer's 6 story waterfall swimming pool and hot tub along with pool side bar (seasonal) and deluxe continental breakfast. All rooms has microwave and refrigerator's. Centrally located on Panama City Beach main strip known as front beach road. ... more   less 
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