Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

"We had a last-minute reservation, and what a great choice it was. When checking in, the front desk attendant, Cardinal, was so kind and gave the best recommendations. Seriously, he needs a raise. It’s people like him who create repeat customers through a great experience. We’re already planning a trip back. The room was nice and clean with amazing views. The beach is beautiful, but that’s expected and the whole reason you’re there. It gets you there, but what keeps you coming back to the same hotel is the staff. Seriously, we will see you again soon, Cardinal!"

"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The breakfast was delicious and a great way to start each day. All of the amenities worked perfectly and were clearly well maintained, which made the experience smooth and stress-free. The front desk staff were truly outstanding—on my first night there was a small mix-up, but the lady at the desk handled it immediately with kindness and professionalism, even though I was admittedly a bit frustrated at first. Her calm and helpful approach set the tone for the rest of my stay. The location is unbeatable—you can actually see dolphins right from the beach, and the water is crystal clear and perfect for swimming. Between the excellent service, well-kept facilities, and beautiful surroundings, this hotel exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!"

"Everything (breakfast, location, the room)was fantastic about our stay except for 3 things 1) Parking at 20/night is kinda ridiculous. That's about how much we paid to park overnight at a hotel in Downtown New Orleans and that's a place with limited parking, thereby creating the kind of demand that would warrant that. If you feel the need to charge for parking, fine, I guess, but 20 seems exorbitant. 2) Housekeeping does the bare minimum. If you stay for longer than 2 or so nights, expect to remind the front desk for service or to ask for towels. I had to ask them for towels twice because they would not enter the room for unknown reasons and with my door not having a do not disturb placard on it 3) Pool- Very dirty in spots, like the skimmer or filter is clogged and it's not doing its job properly. It's an outdoor pool so of course there's going to be dragonflies and stuff but there was a bunch of black floating debris in one corner of the pool. I found that out on day 1 and avoided that area every other time I swam. You kinda have to find a couple spots and spend your time there. All in all, this is a hotel that gets a 5 star rating if those issues are addressed even a little. The desk clerks and other employees were friendly, the room was fine and the beachfront location was perfect. The breakfast was also very good and even had day to day variety to it. I generally enjoyed my stay here but beware of those issues if you come to this hotel for your stay in Panama City Beach."