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Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)

  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 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

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About the area

Panama City Beach

When you stay at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort in Panama City Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. .This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Pier Park and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Rosemary Beach.

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

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Tiki Bar - Onsite bar.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Tiki Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 512 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 1500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 221 out of 1500 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here . Expedia should not offer this property. Where to start? It’s run down and old. Trash everywhere on outside of property. The room was dirty, sheets were stained and there are wires going everywhere to hook up electronics . Outside there is trash everywhere, the pool was nasty, and the pool chair cushions were dirty and stained. I was scared to stay there and did not feel safe. It was an awful experience . I wish Expedia the owner of property would contact me. Not the manager of the property . No help
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and bigger than I expected. The only issues I had was the noise from people walking around and talking outside and the room we got had a kitchen with no cooking utensils. There was regular silverware and a skillet and a strainer but nothing to actually cook with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
I’ll start by saying this hotel is in a great location with amazing beach access. This is a great place for couples or someone just getting away for a few days. We did encounter problems along the way. Check in is at 4, we were informed that our room was “not available” and the front desk acted as if we didn’t have a room at all. When trying to get information, he was not clear and almost avoided any questions. We were finally able to check in 2 hours later. The room was poor. Patchwork on the walls that had not been repainted, it smelled awful (almost like sewage and mildew), water pressure was horrible and the shower was questionable. Also the room needed to be dusted. Also, be aware there are no elevators- so toting luggage up and down is not fun. One of our friends actually fell. Three times, the water was also shut off due to an “emergency.” Overall, it was okay. It was fine for sleeping, but could definitely use some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robbie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great rooms were decent there were a few problems most were resolved getting things fixed was kinda rough but the view was amazing u can tell there trying to make things better day service is definitely better than evening service but overall it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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