Is parking available at the hotel?

Complimentary parking is available for guests at the hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 16:00, and check-out time is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including an elevator and step-free entrances.

Where is the hotel located?

The hotel is located in Panama City Beach, directly on the beach, with convenient access to attractions such as Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Pier Park.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the hotel, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel in Panama City Beach

Average nightly price at Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$179
February	US$331
March	US$253
April	US$392
May	US$416
June	US$241
July	US$203
August	US$88
September	US$87
October	US$90
November	US$97
December	US$153

What guests think

Many travelers choose Beach Tower Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort for its direct beachfront setting and private balconies with gulf views, but reviews describe an older, no-frills property with inconsistent upkeep, varying service, and frequent maintenance frustrations.

Many praise friendly staff and the value for a simple beach stay. Common complaints include worn, dated rooms, cleanliness lapses, spotty housekeeping, and check-in handled next door with unclear or unexpected fees. Facilities receive mixed feedback, with a small or uninviting pool, unreliable elevators and Wi‑Fi, broken ice machines, and tight parking. It suits travelers prioritizing price and beach access over modern finishes and full amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited for a “resort.” Guests report a small or uninviting pool, unreliable elevators, broken ice machines, and beach access areas needing repair; check-in is often handled at the sister property next door.

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John

17 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view but…… that’s about it needs updating bad swimming poo nasty. both elevators are broke down. We had to climb six flights of stairs. Key did not work had to go all the way back down and then all the way back up first night. Toilet runs all night and you can tell by the picture electrical is not so good.

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THOMAS

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. The pool was clean and clear. Right on the beach and close to the pier.

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Sandra

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

If all you care about is the view, this is your place. I did not see or use anything that would qualify this place as a resort. Both of our beds didn’t have one true pillow, every pillow was a pillow case stuffed with sheets. All of the lotions or shampoos were empty. Part of the pool was roped off going into 4th of July week.

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Richard

8 Mar 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Liked view of ocean.did not like pool, lack of chairs around pool, deck and ramp to beach was in poor condition

6

tracy

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was at the holiday terrace next door which was not Made apparent on the website - made calls to the hotel no Answer because they do not have the phone forwarded and no one stays at the desk - security person had no clue what was going on and was hanging out at lobby - i had to check In next door at the terrace ice could Be purchased unlike Other hotels that provide ice

6

Joseph

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

After prepayment for the stay, my card was charged an additional $196 - security+ resort fee. Should have known about that. Internet was non-existent. Place was run down. Elevator was spotty. Sometimes it got to our floor, sometimes it took several tries

6

Anthony

15 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No front desk help. Had to walk to the neighboring building to check in.

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Laura

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rate for last minute extension of our trip. We've stayed here in the past and it's a great location close to everything. Unfortunately, no one was at the front desk, had to go next door to check in. Really wish the fridge had a real freezer, would be so convenient. Too close to the top and food freezes but stuff that should be frozen wouldn't stay frozen. Had coffee and a pot, but no cups and only 1 sugar/creamer set. (Hate these, so wasteful. Either you use the sugar or the fake stuff, the other is most likely tossed.) I was able to get cups and flavored creamer from the lobby. Plenty of towels and now they offer pool towels. Rooms are clean, bed is comfy and TV is adequate. The door to balcony will not close completely and will not lock. The pool needs a lot of work, multiple places the concrete is broken and/or missing. The pool safety gates do not shut/lock without effort. Distance to the beach is short, the walkway has a shower and faucet to rinse off sand. Very spacious so travel up and down is not jammed.

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Kathleen

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is run down. The ice machine was broken and had to go to hotel next door. Had to change rooms because the first one hair blow dryer was broken and tv didn’t work

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Aaron

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There were many outdated items in the hotel, the door to the bathroom was broke, there were cigarette burn stains on the sink, the stove didnt work, the phone cable from phone to wall was not tbere and they didnt fix it till our last day there. They never brought us new towels, the carpet and just overall condition of the room was trash. The pool was nasty, the wash stations were broke where you wash sand off your body and beach stuff. There was one nice lady at the front desk, the other two workers acted like they could care less if we got what we needed or not. Seemed to be a party hotel. People slamming doors and yelling all night. The doors had about a 1inch gap all the way around in our room so one side of the room staid hot due to hot air blowing in. Over all very disappointing for what we paid to stay there for 5 nights. They should be paying people to stay there untill everything is brought up to date, and worth staying at.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on hygiene is poor overall: many cite dirty carpets, odors, mold, and pests (roaches or even bedbugs), plus inconsistent housekeeping. A minority found clean rooms.

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Tamara

7 May 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Our stay was horrible! The unit was very outdated unclean. No communication. There was a phone. It didn’t work. The pillows were lumpy. I never saw the cleaning people. We never got new towels. There was hardly ever anybody at the front desk. I will never stay there again! I expect a refund because the property was not as it was advertised.

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Robert

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros - the beach was beautiful and clean; Karen at the front desk was wonderful! Cons - room was dirty. Shower curtain was moldy.

6

Brandy

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in room to find hair ball in the toilet, no towels, toilet paper or blankets. Opened the stove and there was a pan with molded chicken wings and stunk bad. We were moved to 2nd room didn’t have those issues. However bring house shoes the carpet is gross and the room needs a good deep clean along with repairs.

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Melissa

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There were so many issues with this hotel. It needs to be condemned. Health/ code really need to inspect this building. I rented three rooms and all three rooms had roaches, bed bugs, bed lice and spiders. Not to mention the mold and mildew, and filthy bed, mattresses, appliances, etc.

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Holly

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was soooo gross! All the walls were dirty, food stains on the ceiling, I felt gross touching anything! Bugs in the room, the microwave was on top of the fridge and hung over the freezer so you couldn’t open the freezer. Musty smell that even lighting a candle couldn’t combat. Bed was so hard - we put our stuff down, went to the ocean, came back and booked a room at a new hotel. No, I didn’t get a refund, I just had to pay for a whole new place- that’s how bad it was there!!!!I could not stay there, it was that bad!!!!! Avoid like the plague!!!!!!

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patty

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The shower had great pressure. Room was ready early and we were able to check in 1 hour early. Room was not clean when we arrived. Floor was visibly dirty. Toilet and tub had hair. Bathroom sink was dirty. Refrigerator whad spills down the door. Balcony had sand and shells on the floor. No hair dryer. No remote for second tv. Got it right after the third. Not on thermostat "DO NOT TOUCH". Had it not been booked third party i would had gotten my money back. We checked the beds and cleaned the rest. I am very disappointed. Hard to say if i will ever book through a third party again and i will never stay at a "by the sea" again

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Bryan

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Didnt like how dirty it was . Bugs crawling on beds and counters. Moved to another room. Just as bad

2

anthony

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very old, mold in bathroom

2

Ralph

5 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Blood on the bathroom counter, door, door frame

2

Hugo

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bathtub had hairs on the walls like they didn’t even bother cleaning the bathroom. As soon as you walked in the room the smell was disgusting. Every other person staying there was smoking weed and the whole hotel smelled like it. The carpet in the room was so dirty it felt sticky and my socks were black from walking from the bathroom to the bed. Never again!!! Absolutely disgusting. Do not take your kids there.

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Rooms

Rooms offer balconies and kitchenettes but are dated, with recurring issues like hard-to-close balcony doors, dim lighting, small TVs, drainage problems, and unreliable Wi‑Fi. Noise from corridors or the street is also noted.

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Brittany

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and parking was great. However the building needs some serious updates. Had an irritating smell and the doors didn't close all the way so you heard constant whistling from the wind. You get what you pay for but would not stay again.

8

Victoria

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Plugs in kitchen and bath didn’t work. Flimsy furniture on balcony and no seating in the room, only beds.

6

MD

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mattress placement in the bedroom is not right, they should rearrange

6

Adema

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Balcony door was very hard to open, room didn't have coffee maker , the walls in the room are due for an upgrade (peeling in the corners) and any time you turned A/C down (gets pretty cold) you can feel the drops of water from the ceiling (mold/moisture). When in shower, you would constantly have to turn of water for some drainage from the bathtub.

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Paul

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location! You can walk out the back of the hotel and straight onto the beach. While the bed was good, as was the bathroom/shower, the room was desperately in need of refurbishment. However everything was just functional and when combined with the low cost we paid it was worth it for the location.

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Melissa

6 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was good. Coffee in the libby was excellent. The room was spacious. Mattress needed a topper. One of the mattress pads had a dark, dried, fluid looking stain. Not one full length mirror to be found. Bathroom was small and dated, with extremely dim lighting.The balcony needed a serious cleaning.

6

Joseph

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

After prepayment for the stay, my card was charged an additional $196 - security+ resort fee. Should have known about that. Internet was non-existent. Place was run down. Elevator was spotty. Sometimes it got to our floor, sometimes it took several tries

6

Paul

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in at building next door . Did arrive late so maybe during the day it is different. The carpet was old and dingy. Loud surroundings. Get what you pay for. It was a last minute booking.

6

Virgilio

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location is perfect but our room needed some repairs: blow dry is not working. I didn’t bother using it or else I will be electrocuted. The exhaust fan in the bathroom is broken. The balcony door lock is broken. Rm 603 is the BROKEN room!

6

Justin

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The king size bedrooms don’t have kitchenette’s. Which was disappointing. Great location for the beach but if you have an suv good luck parking in the small spots

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Service

Many guests highlight friendly, helpful staff, but service is inconsistent: check-in often occurs next door with long waits, fee communication can be unclear, and housekeeping responsiveness varies.

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Eileen

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

The staff was super friendly and responsive to my every need and went out of their way to ensure a pleasant experience. This property is right on the ocean and the value and service received was excellent.

8

Kieu Oanh

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I just wanted to shoutout Ms. Karen at the front desk. She checked us in super quick. We got there hours early but she was prompt to call me once our room was cleaned and ready. We spoke every morning we were there. She even recommended a couple places for us to check out and go eat at. Thank you for your hospitality!

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Nan-Dirk

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Do not stay at this property. They offer relative cheap prices on internet but charge you a resort fee at the property. This hotel does not have reception and they let you book in at the hotel next to this hotel. We had to wait for more than 45 mins to get checked in as there was only 1 person at reception. When i was checked in i received a very dirty not cleaned room. I went back to check in and after 15 min i received another room. Also this room is outdated and dirty. My advice is to stay in another hotel and if you include this hotel resort fee they are not more expensive and it will safe you a lot of time at check in and you will stay in a much cleaner and better maintained property

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Jacy

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the staff was absolutely amazing very friendly along with helpful....

10

Kenneth

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay. Friendly service.

6

tracy

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin was at the holiday terrace next door which was not Made apparent on the website - made calls to the hotel no Answer because they do not have the phone forwarded and no one stays at the desk - security person had no clue what was going on and was hanging out at lobby - i had to check In next door at the terrace ice could Be purchased unlike Other hotels that provide ice

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Kayla

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property didn’t have staff to keep up the hotel had to go next door and they were rude had to wait for my room until after 5pm and didn’t get the room we booked was charged extra fees here while they had other guests smoking all around the property overall would not stay or recommend for nobody the only thing nice about this place was the maintenance lady and the receptionist Karen

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Md

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff - Deanna! She was informed and caring for the customer who is there. Quick and effective service as always! That was our 4 visit in last 3 years.

2

Daziah

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were no rooms, when we got there although we had this one booked.

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Jeffrey

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here is absolutely incredibly!!

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Location

Beachfront and walkable to the pier, restaurants, and shops; many love the ocean views and easy access. Some mention street noise or lively surroundings at night.

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Kendy

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I booked this hotel since it was located on the beach. We did receive a room with a private balcony facing the ocean, which was nice. The staff was always pleasant, and I could tell they cared. We did get ice next door at the sister property, and I feel the ice machine and area surrounding could have been cleaner. The pictures on the website truly should be updated as they are misleading. The property is quite outdated, and the "kitchenette" was not as pictured, and the refrigerator had rust marking all along the door/sides. I feel the staff did their best to clean the room, but I also realize due to it being so outdated, that is very difficult to maintain. The staff was quick to ensure we had the extra towels as requested and they definitely were working hard. A few of the outlets did not work in our room. I do feel the hotel was overpriced due to the overall condition of our room. We did not have any issues with the air conditioning!!! That was definitely a plus considering how hot it was during our stay. The staff at Beach Tower Beachfront Hotel should definitely be commended for their professionalism and politeness. I would have loved to leave a better review, but I believe the owners need to provide proper updates and upkeep of the property to gain repeat customers.

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THOMAS

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. The pool was clean and clear. Right on the beach and close to the pier.

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Paul

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location! You can walk out the back of the hotel and straight onto the beach. While the bed was good, as was the bathroom/shower, the room was desperately in need of refurbishment. However everything was just functional and when combined with the low cost we paid it was worth it for the location.

10

Catherine

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great views. Great location. Close to great restaurants and shopping.

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Catherine

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time. Even stayed an extra 2 days. Easy parking, great location for local restaurants and shopping.

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Mark

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Definitely needs some tlc and updating. The wallpaper had bubbles in it and the room just generally felt run down. We couldn’t use the balcony because water from the AC for the room above was dripping off their balcony and spraying on to us. The people were very friendly. The view of the beach and pier were great and the proximity to restaurants was convenient.

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Timothy Clifton

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location

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charles

19 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Closest to the beach for us seniors.

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Grace

8 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It was nice and convenience location

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Nikki

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was good! right on the beach

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Dining

No on-site restaurant; breakfast, when provided, is very basic and lobby coffee can run out. Many rely on in-room kitchenettes, though cookware and utensils are sometimes incomplete.

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paul

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The Wi-Fi didn’t work that well the air condition cover on the balcony kept falling off the televisions are outdated the only breakfast it was were oranges and coffee. What kind of breakfast is that?

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Colleen E

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They didn’t have bedspreads/blankets on the bed-said they were “out” due to a new laundry service. The continental breakfast as advertised was merely prepackaged muffins and 5 pieces of fruit. My bathroom had pubic hair in the tub

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Amanda

12 Apr 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Check-in at the hotel is suppose to be at 4:00 pm, we got there at 4 and were told we'd have a 10 minute wait due to staffing issues and that they were trying to get rooms cleaned. After almost an hour, we still didn't have a room so my husband asked what was happening and asked for a manager and the gentleman at the front desk was able to get us a room. The manager wasn't there at any point in our stay to discuss the issue with and this was a continued issue with other guests checking in the entire time we were there. When we finally got to the room, the coffee pot was full with old coffee, dirty towels were left hanging in bathroom, and the shower curtain was yellow at the bottom so I'm not sure why we had to wait an hour since the room wasn't really clean. The beds had sheets and pillows on them but we had to put the comforters on ourselves. Both the kitchenette sink and tub back up so be prepared to be in ankle/wrist deep water. We paid ~$75.00 in resort fees, but we're unclear of what the fees were for as there was no gym, breakfast, housekeeping, management, beach towels, or amenities that would warrant resort fees, so I'm assuming it's for the view.

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Harland

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We were visiting our daughter so the location was important. We found that having a kitchenette was wonderful since we didn’t have a car. The kitchenette was a little outdated and the bathroom didn’t have a lot of space to put toiletries. We would stay here again the next time we visit.

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Jane Morris

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It is not the best looking property. It’s ran down and need updates. However, we were grateful it was right on the beach for the low price we paid to stay there. It had a full service kitchen and we appreciate that because it saved us on food. We cooked instead of spending extra money on restaurants. Our last visit to PCB, we spent a lot on food and it was not to our standard. We’re use to a better cuisine in NOLA. The stuff was attentive and showed great customer service. I would stay there again due to the convenience and price.

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Laura

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great rate for last minute extension of our trip. We've stayed here in the past and it's a great location close to everything. Unfortunately, no one was at the front desk, had to go next door to check in. Really wish the fridge had a real freezer, would be so convenient. Too close to the top and food freezes but stuff that should be frozen wouldn't stay frozen. Had coffee and a pot, but no cups and only 1 sugar/creamer set. (Hate these, so wasteful. Either you use the sugar or the fake stuff, the other is most likely tossed.) I was able to get cups and flavored creamer from the lobby. Plenty of towels and now they offer pool towels. Rooms are clean, bed is comfy and TV is adequate. The door to balcony will not close completely and will not lock. The pool needs a lot of work, multiple places the concrete is broken and/or missing. The pool safety gates do not shut/lock without effort. Distance to the beach is short, the walkway has a shower and faucet to rinse off sand. Very spacious so travel up and down is not jammed.

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Elaine

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the fact that it was right in front of the beach I like the fact that I was able to just walk out and walk on the beach and the pier and go fishing. I did not like that the roaches were all over the stove and oven were dirty the microwave was dirty there was trash under the bed trash behind the TV the doors don't close properly that like they should it wasn't clean and staff had an attitude when it was brought to their attention.

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Cielito

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This place has very good accommodations. Quiet - couldn’t hear any sound from adjacent rooms. It has easy and ADA friendly access to the beach. The unit was very clean and had great views of the beach, the pier, and the Gulf. The kitchenette was convenient for preparing breakfast and had good sized refrigerator, dinnerware, and cookware. Our stay was very pleasant.

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Daniel

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked the way the employees were there to help and the closeness to the beach and the comfort of the bed and the cleanliness of the room the only dislikes would be the coke machine didn’t work the lighting in the room was very bad and our televisions were very unclear and we couldn’t hook up to stream

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Judy

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Kitchenette had no place to sit down and eat, one ruined frying pan, wait a minute no pans, had to ask for silverware, not very clean, had to walk down 7 flights of stairs because the elevator was so slow.

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1	2	3	4	5 $45	6 $55	7 $74
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Palm & Tide Beachfront Hotel

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Beachfront Deluxe Room 1 King Bed + 1 Full Bed Split Accommodations

Standard Roadside Palm King Room (No Balcony)

Beachfront Premier Suite- 1 Queen Bed, 2 Full Beds & 1 Bunk Bed

Beachfront Standard King Room with Bunk Bed

Beachfront Standard Tide King Room

Beachfront Classic Palm Room King Bed + Bunk Bed Split Accommodations

Beachfront Classic Tide Room King Bed + Bunk Bed Split Accommodations

Beachfront Classic Room King Bed + Bunk Bed Split Accommodations Accessible

Beachfront Classic Room Full Full

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