In the heart of Bay View Addition, Econo Lodge Panama City offers a tranquil retreat. Start your day with continental breakfast and unwind in the garden or by the seasonal outdoor pool. With free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, this hotel is perfect for those seeking comfort.
Naval Support Activity Panama City - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Thomas Drive - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
St. Andrews State Park - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Buddy Gandy Seafood Inc - 18 min walk
Circle K - 2 min walk
Uncle Ernie's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Taco Bell - 20 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Panama City
When you stay at Econo Lodge Panama City, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Panama City Beaches. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Also, Thomas Drive and St. Andrews State Park are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (18 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
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Frequently asked questions
Does Econo Lodge Panama City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Econo Lodge Panama City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Econo Lodge Panama City?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Econo Lodge Panama City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Econo Lodge Panama City?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Econo Lodge Panama City?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Econo Lodge Panama City and nearby?
Econo Lodge Panama City has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Econo Lodge Panama City like?
Econo Lodge Panama City is a short 2-minute walk from St. Andrews Bay and 12 minutes' walk from Gulf Coast State College.
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Econo Lodge Panama City Reviews
Reviews
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
6.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
great stay..
i stay here all the time ,great location- great price..great service…
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Would recommend
Nice little hotel with a very good price per night. Pool was nice and clean. Property was also clean. TVs could use an upgrade but the room was nice and the beds were comfortable. Staff was also excellent. Checking in and out was easy with no wait time. Would stay here again for a weekend getaway.
Christy
Christy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 13, 2025
It was great
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 12, 2025
The room had a musty smell the door seal had a wide crack in it which I had to put a towel under it every night. Otherwise the cleaning staff did their job every day the hotel office staff check me in fast not close to a beach
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 30, 2025
Was a last minute trip. This room had a smell that would not go away 😩
Sierra
Sierra, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 1, 2025
Was in room 15 minutes and room smelled of mold making my three young grandchildren sick then I was charged for a night because we went into the room for 15 minutes to to look at it and I think it was just piss poor
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Check-in was quick and easy staff great great location great motel
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
great stat
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2023
Nice place not far from pier park
William
William, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 13, 2023
overall a good simple hotel to stay. no roaches was definitely a good thing compared to others that had them.
Cristiane
Cristiane, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2024
would I stay there again if I had to sure! But the smell in the rooms it wouldn't be first pick.
Denia
Denia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 15, 2024
It was clean, fresh paint and new floors. no issues with check-in or out. good deal for the price
james
james, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 23, 2024
Breakfast was a joke! And they have bed bugs!!!!
AC
AC, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 25, 2024
Room was adequate. Even though nonsmoking hotel, room smelled of smoke and had burns.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2023
It served it's purpose. Bed was comfortable
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2024
The room was reasonably priced and clean. Very loud and disruptive being along the highway and apparently on the path of the Air Force Base. Loud jets continued all day and well into the night. Staff was amazing tho cleaning room and fresh linens daily. The last night of my stay the power went out and I was able to get a full refund on t for the last night.
Ashaley
Ashaley, 7-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 27, 2024
I never made it to the room before they canceled my reservation
amber
amber, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2025
I had a terrible experience at Econo Lodge Panama City on June 3rd. From the moment I arrived, the front desk staff was extremely rude. I was given a smoking room even though I had reserved a non-smoking room. When I asked for a change, they responded with a bad attitude. The second room smelled strongly of chemicals and the AC didn’t work.
When I asked to check out because of these issues, the staff refused and told me to come back on Friday. I was also denied written confirmation that I had left. I ended up not staying at the hotel and had nowhere to sleep that night.
What’s worse is that my family had stayed here before and recommended the hotel, but my experience was completely different and disappointing. Despite reaching out through Expedia multiple times, the hotel has refused a refund, even though I didn’t stay.
Extremely unprofessional service. I do not recommend this hotel and would never stay here again.
Oscarillys
Oscarillys, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 13, 2024
The room was smelly , thick cigarette smoke, the floors were not clean. The bed and towels were clean and fine. The room not good
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 28, 2024
They messed up my reservation and I had to pay extra
jacob
jacob, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2022
I can only say the customer service here was outstanding. I thought I had lost my keys to my car, but the staff here helped me search, checked their standard CCTV and sure enough, I found them after a very long, stressful search. I can only say how fortunate there are nice people like this. The customer service was second to none.
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 22, 2023
The older lady (probably owner or manager) was rude everytime I spoke with het
Christopher
4/10 Fair
Oct 23, 2024
Don't Trust Your Booking be what you chose!
I booked a NON smoking room but when we got there it was a smoking room! My confirmation said nonsmoking but the motel's reservations said smoking room. They said it Was Hotels.com's fault..since we were evacuating from a hurricane, we really didn't have much choice but to stay. So NO, I'm not very happy with the stay! Besides everything being yellow and sticky and smelling like smoke...there were ants,broken fixtures,light switches and floor tiles.
David
David, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 14, 2024
Room smelled like smoke was supposed to be non smoking but wasn’t allowed since we weren’t staying there three days. Lamps were rusted over. Air conditioning didn’t work well, shower didn’t have tub stopper and was very rusty. Bed however was comfortable. Drawers of dresser were off track and broken. Customer Service was nice had a 25.00 Deposit.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2024
The hotel was OK.
Check-in was quick and efficient. The desk person was friendly and helpful.
My room was on the second floor, the only one on an interior hallway - so my window just looked out on the hallway.
The room is large and rather dark. It seemed well-cleaned, although the tub/shower was not the best (mold on the inside of the clear plastic shower control, nasty drain opening), and the corners of the tile floor hadn't had a lot of attention.
Some exterior surfaces (specifically, the steps to the second floor) were rather dark and dirty.
The included breakfast was quite skimpy (coffee, juice, some muffins and bagels).