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. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding, fishing, and beach volleyball. 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 playground and a library.
Located in Panama City Beach, The Driftwood Lodge is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frank Brown Park and St. Andrews State Park, while Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Publix Sports Park. Kayaking, scuba diving, and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
15811 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
What's nearby
Panama City Beaches
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Pier Park
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Emerald Coast Mirror Maze
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Russell-Fields Pier
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Frank Brown Park
2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant
15 min walk
McDonald's
15 min walk
Dave & Buster's
9 min walk
Marble Slab Creamery
9 min walk
Margaritaville
6 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 beachfront location, 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 surfing/body boarding, fishing, and beach volleyball. 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 playground and a library.
Additional perks include:
3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and games
Multilingual staff, a fish cleaning table, and table tennis
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
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Driftwood Lodge?
As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Driftwood Lodge on Dec 4, 2026 start from $152, including 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 The Driftwood Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
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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Reviews
The Driftwood Lodge Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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My husband and I came down to PCB for the weekend and had a fabulous stay at Driftwood Lodge. The location was great for us and our room had everything we could want and more. Every room amenity looked new including the AC and microwave. Having access to the sister property next door was nice as well. The staff was very welcoming and our room was spotless. We’ll be back!!
We lived our stay! We had our two youngest kids with us and it was a breeze with the location of our room. I love that there were additional towels provided for the pool area. Plenty of shade for the pool areas with an additional kiddie pool so that was very accommodating. I appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms and the overall area. I would stay here again!
The hotel is excellent, the service is very good, and there is a wonderful family atmosphere. It offers great beach access and is close to almost everything. An excellent place. I recommend it.
Right on beach. Close to restaurants. Balcony w view.
A bit dated and parking is tight and right on busy road.
lots of noise from traffic and car stereos partying etc but quiet once you get in to the room although kind of thin walls. Kitchenette was handy.
Absolutely loved this place. It was clean, well-maintained, and located in a beautiful area right next to the ocean. Everything about the stay was relaxing and enjoyable. I would definitely highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway
My family has been staying at the Driftwood for over 30 years. We love that it is small, family owned, and family friendly! I loved the bracelet room keys, very handy for being in the pool or on the beach a lot. Love the family activities! We stayed in the bungalow rooms this time and I love them! They are right next to the beach! Much quieter. All the staff is very friendly and welcoming! We actually left a few items in our room at checkout and they called to let us know probably 10 minutes later so we were able to come back and get the items! Wouldn’t dream of staying anywhere else in PCB!!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff n ALL amenities were amazing!! We definitely will be staying here the next we visit. Thanks for Everything!!
From the moment we arrived on property everything was perfect. The location of the hotel couldn’t have been better and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Will definitely be back!
I spent 7 nights there with my 16 year old daughter and loved it. The hotel is a little dated, but it’s on the beach has 2 pools, lounge chairs and picnic tables in front of the rooms. There are multiple charcoal grills for guests to use and the staff was amazing. It’s also only a 5 minute walk to Pier Park Mall! My only three wants would be, larger soap, shampoo, conditioner, a microwave from 2020’s and maybe free beach chairs and umbrellas.
My wife and I stayed here one night as we were just passing through. The room was very clean and comfortable, and our only regret is that we didn't get to stay longer. The view from the balcony was great and we enjoyed the direct beach access. Everyone on the staff was friendly and helpful. We hope we can visit again someday soon.