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Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront
31 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View
Room with view
46 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Russell-Fields Pier

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

The Driftwood Lodge is centrally located in Panama City Beach, a 5-minute walk from Pier Park and 6 minutes by foot from Russell-Fields Pier. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Frank Brown Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Shipwreck Island Waterpark.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.

Satisfy your appetite at Melon Heads, a beachfront bar/lounge which features an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 46
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1950
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Free parking nearby
  • Offsite parking reservations required
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Books
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 4
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 20
  • Distance from property (metres) 6
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Coin laundry nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Fence around pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby , Offsite parking reservations required

Room Amenities

The Driftwood Lodge offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Panama City Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Stovetop
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Balcony or patio
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 2
  • Number of beds 2
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Freezer
  • Mobile key entry
  • WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Where to Eat

Melon Heads - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Playground on site
  • Snorkelling on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 25

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

This property requires all guests to be 25 years of age, with exceptions made for minors accompanied by parents.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Children stay free

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 15

Guest will receive an email before arrival 5 days

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Driftwood Lodge Panama City Beach
  • Driftwood Lodge
  • Driftwood Panama City Beach
  • The Driftwood Lodge Hotel
  • The Driftwood Lodge Panama City Beach
  • The Driftwood Lodge Hotel Panama City Beach

We should mention

Children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 4-device limit.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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