The Driftwood Lodge

2.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools, near Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure

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Fishing
Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View | Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Hot Tub
The current price is AED 533
AED 706 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Comfort Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room, Resort View, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

What's nearby

  • Pier Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulf World Marine Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hook'd Pier Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Driftwood Lodge

Family-friendly hotel near Pier Park
Located close to Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure and Russell-Fields Pier, The Driftwood Lodge provides a beach bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, surfing/body boarding, and snorkeling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Table tennis, a 24-hour front desk, and games
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Driftwood Lodge include thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Melon Heads

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1950
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 15 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 available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires all guests to be 25 years of age, with exceptions made for minors accompanied by parents.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Driftwood Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Driftwood Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Driftwood Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Driftwood Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Driftwood Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Driftwood Lodge located?

Located in Panama City Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Pier Park, Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure, and Russell-Fields Pier. Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 568 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad we stumbled upon this place...right on the beach and walking distance to restaurants and beach plaza
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Property grounds are great! Staff friendly. Rooms old school/kitschy. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It reminded me of old Florida hotels. If you don't mind things looking a little dated, I found it to be charming and relaxing. I was very comfortable there and the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located on the beach close to shopping district.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
A bit run down with limited amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nachite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been here before and would come again. It’s close to everything, shopping restaurants and entertainment. Rooms are great with kitchenette and ocean views. Plus it’s only 3 1/2 hours away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann Elizabeth

The atmosphere at the property is very comforting and relaxing.The staff is very friendly and welcoming and goes out of their way to make sure that everyone is comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property in a really great location. Walkable to the pier and pier park. Clean and friendly staff. It was off season so the tiki bar wasn’t opened nor the pool but the price reflected that so it was fine. Still get the amazing views of the gulf from your balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean well grounds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well priced, on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were great! It is right on the beach and close to other activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk out onto the beach without loading into an elevator! Like a step back in time. So clean and the staff is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 6th stay and I will continue to return year after year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place mom and pops style
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Staff & service
My kids love this place and the hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time with my friends. I really have no complaints about our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to say. Great location. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and polite. The ground were very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest Florida hotel! Imnaculate old tine charm. Thoroughly loved our room,location and convenience. Can't wait to go back. No elevators, no parking decks, just relaxing and enjoying your time. Ours had microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot , toaster and dishes. Really a studio apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024