Banana Peel Lodge, nestled near Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark, offers a beachy vibe. Take advantage of an outdoor pool to soak up the sun or stay connected with in-room WiFi.
12830 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32407
What's nearby
Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
M.B. Miller County Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Pier Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Frank Brown Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 4 min drive
Harpoon Harry's - 4 min walk
Culver's - 4 min drive
Runaway Island - 3 min drive
Carrabba's Italian Grill - 3 min drive
About this property
Banana Peel Lodge
At Banana Peel Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Panama City Beaches and Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Thomas Drive and Pier Park are within a short drive.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
41 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Property Registration Number 1111111111
Also known as
Banana Peel Lodge Hotel
Banana Peel Lodge Panama City Beach
Banana Peel Lodge Hotel Panama City Beach
Frequently asked questions
Does Banana Peel Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Banana Peel Lodge 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 Banana Peel Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Banana Peel Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Banana Peel Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Banana Peel Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.
What is there to do at Banana Peel Lodge and nearby?
Banana Peel Lodge has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Banana Peel Lodge like?
Banana Peel Lodge is a short 9-minute walk from Panama City Beaches and 20 minutes' walk from Shipwreck Island Waterpark.
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Banana Peel Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Comfortable. Great location
GIGI
GIGI, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
It was a nice homey environment. While the room we stayed in definitely could have used some work, the mom and daughter ( I think ) that run the place are so very kind. The pool area was nice, and overall I would love to go back and would love to see some improvements on the rooms.
Alec
Alec, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Banana Peel lodge was the perfect getaway stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the beer pong table and pool area. Staying at BPL was relaxing. We didnt have to worry about a crowded hotel full of your average PCB seasonal beach goers. The house mom was sweet and sassy like an auntie we all have. Loved our stay would be awesome if they had food.
Dr.Ashley
Dr.Ashley, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2025
Great location, excellent staff , low noise levels near local attractions needed upgrades on room amenities but I would definitely stay at the property again
Ebony
Ebony, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Close to beaches
Lamarcus
Lamarcus, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Room was outdated with mold, water damage, and smelled like smoke. Neighbor smoked all night—awful experience.
Jenilee
Jenilee, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
Staff was friendly. Bed was comfy. Generally fairly quiet. Floors were sticky. AC was inconsistent, temp/fan fluctuated even though it was set to ON, so I kept getting warm and cold.
Wesley
Wesley, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 21, 2025
Major Disappointment
We booked this hotel based on the photos and location of the hotel. The hotel was nothing as advertised on your site. I am going to send photos and request a refund. He pool was green and couldn’t be used, water stains on the ceiling and countless roaches. I need a refund.
Jerome
Jerome, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
During my stay I enjoyed the short walk to the beach and my walks to and from waffle house was the highlight of vacation
Tarik
Tarik, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
Not worth it.
They offered no room service. Had to go and get amenities for yourself in the front office. No dressers or hangers for clothing items, had to live out of our suitcases. And had a huge ant problem in our bathroom. In the middle of a remodel. The staff was nice on a positive note.
Tyler
Tyler, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
It was amazing!
Ceara
Ceara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Good but limited parking
Everything was okay except the parking. We checked in on a Saturday and although they advertise free parking, parking was very limited. There are more rooms than there are parking spaces. We had to park in a tow zone the first day there but eventually got to move our car to the hotels parking lot.
Kristen
Kristen, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2025
Roaches
I checked into Banana Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, FL yesterday, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. While the room resembled a small apartment and had potential, it was infested with roaches. This made the stay extremely uncomfortable and unacceptable. I am requesting a refund and, based on this experience, I do not recommend staying here
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
The staff was very helpful and courteous
Trammell
Trammell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
It’s was ok
Jaylan
Jaylan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 20, 2025
Very simple room for a terrific price. Across the street from large hotel, so short walk to public beach access and maybe 6-7 minutes to the pier. Next door to Pour, an amazing coffee shop. Weak WiFi signal from inside room.
John
John, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 28, 2025
Dirty
Kristin
Kristin, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2025
Very misleading nothing I could picture showed had to walk more than 500 ft each way to get to the beach cool was never cleaned out the whole time we was there hair other things floating on top of the water bathroom door half torn off he had to tiptoe to get to the bathroom sink has a homemade basing no microwave no coffee maker $100 deposit extra that was not mentioned when I got there but like I said if you go by the pictures they show very misleading shouldn't be allowed to be a law against it
Scotty
Scotty, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 22, 2025
I mean.. it serves its purpose I guess
We stayed here for 2 nights as our halfway mark home from a trip in the keys. Positives: staff is very nice & it’s right across the street from beach access so you get that closeness without paying beachfront prices. Negatives … it’s more of a rundown motel vibe and the other guests tracked with that. Drunk parents with screaming baybay kids in the pool all hours of the night, the room was absolutely disgusting. And there are no blankets. Like, they only make the beds with a fitted and flat sheet. Never seen that before. All the furniture at the pool is broken. It does have an outside shower to rinse off when you get back from the beach so that’s good. It definitely needs a deep clean though. There is not kitchen in the unit so I was very surprised to find a frying pan in the bathroom but the more I looked around, the less surprised I was. lol.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Just It's close to the beach.
JIN
JIN, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 16, 2025
Hotel is extremely run down. Room was covered in sand including the bed. TV had wires hanging out of it and the whole outlet for the TV was ripped out of the wall. The shower was stained and also filled with sand. When I requested a refund the staff dismissed the idea and then continued to try to sell how great the hotel was. After working with Hotels.com I was able to get a refund for 1 night but as of writing this the hotel has not given me my security deposit back. I would not stay here unless it is absolutely necessary. STAY AWAY.
Timothy
Timothy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2025
Not the best
The hotel is making a lot of improvements, however it is still kinda ran down. It’s not what I expected, the only plus is it’s across the street from the beach. I would not stay here again.
DeSha
DeSha, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 8, 2025
Definitely is not what it looks to be ! No microwaves in rooms like motel 6
Kara
Kara, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 31, 2025
It was terrible , it had roaches and it smelled like piss.
shemontis
shemontis, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2025
This is the cheapest room we could find so close to the beach. I wasn’t expecting much. The front desk employee was very accommodating. We were missing towel and blankets. There had a mishap with the maids. A couple other rooms were missing towels as well but the manager came later and restocked them.
Our room was not swept but everything else seemed clean. There is no microwave but there’s a community one by the office. The outdoor space is nice, it had a lot of action going on on the front street but the community area felt safe. I’ve definitely experienced worse. But of course, better as well. For the price compared to the others is was what we needed, a safe place to sleep and shower.