Chateau Beachfront Resort, BW Signature Collection is minutes from Panama City Beaches. Guests enjoy beach cabanas, an outdoor pool, a bar for refreshments, and WiFi in every room.
Located in Panama City Beach, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort is on the beach. Thomas Drive and Pier Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Panama City Beaches and Frank Brown Park. Check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park, and consider making time for Shipwreck Island Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
12525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
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
4 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
Taco Bell
3 min drive
Another Broken Egg Cafe
2 min drive
Salty Goat Saloon
8 min walk
About this property
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort
Hotel near Panama City Beaches
Near Shipwreck Island Waterpark, Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. With a beachfront location, beach cabanas, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and beach umbrellas
ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 152 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves
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 transportation
Free self parking on site
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
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Smoking not allowed
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
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Access via exterior corridors
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
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 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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?
As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort on Jun 3, 2026 start from ₩144,099, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort located?
Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of M.B. Miller County Pier, Panama City Beaches, and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Thomas Drive is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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Reviews
Chateau Beachfront Hotel, A By The Sea Resort Reviews
7.0
Good
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6.8
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
7.4
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1737 reviews
10 - Excellent
575
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1737 reviews
8 - Good
402
Rating 6 - Okay. 295 out of 1737 reviews
6 - Okay
295
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 1737 reviews
4 - Poor
183
Rating 2 - Terrible. 282 out of 1737 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
patrick
May 20, 2026
Liked: Amenities
The view and access to the beach was nice.Great pool area.
patrick
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jeffery
May 29, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was amazing. Very old hotel, but well worth the price.
Loved the fact that the patio to our room walked right onto the beach!! The room was okay, atleast it was clean and had the wonderful beach access.
I did NOT like the fact that they do not have an elevator and we had two flights of stairs to get to our room. The staff was great and very helpful. I would recommend as long as you don't mind stairs!
Kelley
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
April
Mar 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, soft bed and pillow, lovely beach view, I would definitely stay again
Honestly the room we stayed at was great for the price! We paid around $500 for 3 nights. The room was clean and it was right on the beach. However, it was definitely dated. The bathroom could use updating, and the parking is not ideal. It’s free but it gets full on the weekends and you have to park across the street. Overall it’s worth the price.
Osvaldo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Erick
May 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The views and the proximity of the rooms to the beach are simply incomparable. Everything else was fine, but I would recommend that—if they aren't going to install an elevator—they at least build a ramp so that guests can comfortably transport their suitcases and belongings to and from their rooms. The number of guests complaining about this very issue is countless; they should have done something already.
Walked right out to the beach! Although we didn't use the pool, we walked by it and it was clean. Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious. Staff was helpful in recommending places to eat. Would definitely recommend this place.
The hotel initial looked older but we were pleasantly surprised at the updated rooms, comfortable beds, access out your door to the beach, and a great sunning and kids area. It has the outer feel of the older hotels but the comfort of new rooms. We would stay here again. Great staff.
Views from balcony was gorgeous, pool was nice! Easy beach access. Front desk staff were not helpful and sometimes rude. Our room was mostly clean, however we had no towels, no soap, coffee pot was broken. Asked for a new one and never got it. If you just need a place to crash and shower, this is it. If you want soap or towels or coffee, might not be the place for you. Bed was pretty stiff, we had lots of pillows though!
Amanda
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Lindsey
Apr 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view was beautiful, of course. We stayed in a walk out patio room. The best one available! Probably my favorite place so far, super close , walkout beach access. The hotel is old, but very clean. The beds are hard. But, I’d definitely stay again.
First got a room without view also all rooms have a beach view - front desk ‘found’ a room which had no towels, hand soap and seemed to need quite a bit of fixing up and that during spring break season.
Pool and pool area seemed nice and kids loved it.
The balcony, view and easy accessibility to the beach far make up for anything else. If you have any physical limitations I suggest you make sure you are on the ground level. The staff were great. We arrived off the road several hours before check-in and they allowed us to check-in early. I wish we could have stayed longer.
The location is great! The price is great but the facilities are really really bad. If you dont mind this is a good hotel price wise. Recomend to ask for a beach view.
Good room service. Close by everything, they have over sized checkers and chess you can play on the balconies out back. Has a big pool.
Ashlie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Omar
Apr 10, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed for 2 nights at this location.
It is a very dated location with few upgrades.
Beach access is easy
Pool is spacious
Cleanliness is needed for sure
No amenities (not even pools towels)
There are much better options out there.. we found it once we arrived and checked in.
Will definitely explore other hotels if we come back to panama beach again.
The area is nice the rooms are set up good, but real dirty stains on the bedding. Had cockroaches in my room no towels, the bathtub wouldn’t drain had hair and other trash coming up, the shower head leaked everywhere. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. The staff was helpful and nice.
The view from your room was incredible. Your private balcony overlooked the Gulf of America and was amazing. They had a tiki bar where you could get a cocktail by the pool. Those are the positives. The rooms were terrible the places run down and it's a throwback to the 1950s. If they would retro with paint and such the place could be spectacular like something out of old Hollywood but as it is it's terribly run down and not someplace I would stay again. But that view!