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Reviews of The Catalina

19988 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, United States of America

#463 of 799 hotels in Panama City Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 602 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    6.8

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money. Great location. Great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights

    not much to complain but small details : -nothing to hang the towels. -Windows blinds not really blinding the morning light.

    GREAT stay at this place. Very close to the seashore : only a road to cross. Very nice personel : although they weren't speaking English very well, they were very accomodating : they even borrowed us umbrellas and bodyboards. Appreciated to be allowed to use the BBQ for free and a brasero for chilly nights. that was great ! Nice pool area. Kitchen sufficiently equiped. Everything was clean and functional. Well located : calm and far from the crowds but not too far : 10 minutes drive to pier park for example.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    7.0
    The apartment style room was ideal for our work location, nice beach location.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    No reception, Self check-in was not expressed at time of booking, No soap available, Queen Bunk not expressed at time of booking

    6 occupant room available,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Was great and would definitely stay again and recommend to others!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was horrible made a huge mess when you took a shower only because water got everywhere. There is nothing stopping the water from getting out of the stand up shower. The shower curtain should be longer at the very least to touch the floor or there should be a lip you step over to get in the shower to keep the water in the shower. Which again would not be to big of a problem if they have out towels everyday you could just put towels down but they don’t. You only get very few towels and you have to use them the whole time unless your staying I guess passed 3 days. Other than that the place was great!! It could have been a little cleaner but it was not dirty.

    It was in a great location! Not to close to all the commotion but not to far away if you wanted to be part of it. It was right across from the beach. Very easy to walk from the room to the beach even with children. They are pet friendly so I was able to have my pup with us and she also got to enjoy the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great little getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room, but for the price and amenities we weren’t phased

    Location. Directly across the street from the beach. Kitchen was a bonus but the table they have in there is to big. They also supply boogie boards and umbrellas to use as well. Easy check in, clean room for what the price is. Will definitely be back to rent the family condo they have upstairs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Location was great, nice quiet area. Would stay again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    I extended my stay another 8 days and may stay on a longer term basis
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights

    No Laundry facilities on the property

    Location is great! Pricing and rooms

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    7.0
    Thank y’all
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    7.0
    Always a great location and not a lot of traffic which is nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms that directly face the sun could use some blackout curtains and the bathrooms do not have any place to hang towels other than the shower curtain rod...bathrooms could use some towel racks.

    We love the location, property is clean. The place is just the right size and I love the fact it doesn't cost an entire month's salary to rent.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    6.0
    Mediocre but needed a beach location due to kayaking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was dirty. HAIR in the shower. NO bar soap in bathroom?! Had to use dish soap to bathe. With the cleaning fees not included on the booking site, it is not a “motel rate”. Motels don’t charge cleaning fees. This property should be listed as a condo not a motel or the cleaning fee should be rate should be added to the rate up front. Deceptive in my opinion.

    Location convenience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    7.0
    The best bang for your buck!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air conditioner was loud

    Affordable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water under sink. Oven on range did not work. I told staff but they did not understand English and seemed not to understand.

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no staff so if you’re needing help with something i feel it’d be more difficult getting it. my bf and I are pretty low maintenance and didn’t need help for anything so unsure on the responsiveness of the place but i think you can reach out thru email or text? beds were NOT comfortable.

    enjoyed the privacy, the room actually looked better and more updated compared to the photos. had an oven with all the necessary pots/pans and cutlery which i wish would’ve been mentioned in description bc i would’ve brought food, ended up buying groceries at publix to save on eating out expenses. the pool was nice but definitely need pool lights. the rooftop deck was cool to hang out on and ofcourse the beach right across the street was perfect! bathrooms were nice and liked the standing shower.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our ceiling fan didn’t work

    Close to the beach, had a pretty good size pool, oven, fridge, microwave, and a table.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    8.0
    Quiet retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to say anything bad, but if I had to say one thing, it would be the dishes. Minor issue. I brought my crock pot, griddle, and knives.

    Location is perfect. It's away from the crowd. Quiet location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    8.0
    The perfect room, but hold your breath
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is absolutely zero staff at night and no main office which is unheard of(Doesn't have to be looked at as bad, just different). The only problem with the room, which I'm highly upset about, my LG A/C room climate control had a very large amount of gunk on fan with no filter...

    It is a Mama and Papa owned hotel, designed exactly how a hotel should be, it was very private because of dividers on every porch!! It was fully furnished with every kitchen utensil needed, every type of pan, bowl, cup, and a nice amount of ground coffee with filters.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Time to live much early

    The location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Loved the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s no on site reception

    I like how close it is to Panama City

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    8.0
    Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The futon bunk is a great idea but moves and squeaks alot

    I loved the location, how pet friendly it was, the space, the price just everything!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    6.0
    Was very convenient if you want to just stay at the beach all day. It’s on the west end of PCB so expect a good 10-20 mi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no staff available, it would’ve been nice to have a key to the door facing the parking lot instead we had to go thru the pool area every time we arrived to get in the room or have my child run to open the door from the parking lot side to let the rest of us in. The floors were full of sand but that may be impossible to get all up. We couldn’t figure out how to turn the fan on.

    The property is directly across street from beach with an easy access to beach which was a plus for me. Quiet at nights!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wifi was sketchy and the mattresses were a bit uncomfortable

    The closeness to the beach, the shower was amazing, was comfortably casual without a stuffiness you find in some places

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    8.0
    Location was great! I’d stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love the location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    7.0
    Nice stay not to crowded of an area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints as far as the property goes.

    Very close to the beach. Walk across the street and you are there. Nice area, would stay here again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the purpose of renovations, the office was closed so I was contacting through text message. When I had a problem and texted the office, the replies were slow.

    The location of the house was good. It was really easy to get to the beach. It was not crowded.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    7.0
    Older renovated units but pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Don’t really have any complaints other than I wish we could have had extra towels given to us during our stay

    Quiet location and nice people

    Stayed in July 2023

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