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2-star hotel Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 11:00

Econo Lodge Panama City St. Andrews

3.1-star hotel in Panama City offering free WiFi, breakfast, parking, and seasonal pool. Close to Gulf Coast beaches, St. Andrews State Park & Pier Park.

4411 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401, United States View on map
6.2/10
Average Based on 603 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor and outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced budget stays with friendly service

Recent guests highlight the affordability, cleanliness, and helpful staff at this straightforward hotel, noting its convenient location near local attractions despite some noise and dated facilities.

Guests often praise

  • Clean rooms with comfortable beds and fresh linens
  • Friendly, professional, and accommodating staff
  • Good value for the price, especially for budget-conscious travelers
  • Convenient location close to beaches, shopping, and dining
  • Daily thorough housekeeping and readily available amenities

Worth knowing

  • The property is older and could use upgrades or refurbishment
  • Rooms on busy street sides may experience noticeable traffic noise
  • Smoking rooms are available and reported to be well-maintained without strong odors
  • Outdoor pool is seasonal and facilities are basic
  • Parking, free WiFi, and breakfast are included but simple

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable, no-frills accommodations
  • Visitors wanting easy access to Gulf Coast Community College and Gulf Coast beaches
  • LGBTQ+ friendly guests looking for welcoming spaces
  • Budget-conscious guests valuing cleanliness and helpful service over luxury
  • Those comfortable in older properties with practical amenities
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About this property

Welcome to Econo Lodge Panama City St. Andrews

Econo Lodge Panama City St. Andrews is a straightforward budget hotel located on Highway 98, just a short drive from Gulf Coast Community College and within easy reach of Panama City's beaches. The property offers basic conveniences such as free WiFi, complimentary breakfast, and free parking, along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00.

The hotel caters to a diverse crowd, including being LGBTQ+ friendly. Guest reviews highlight clean rooms and comfortable beds, though some note that the building is older and hasn't been extensively refurbished, which is reflected in the pricing. Noise from the nearby highway can be noticeable during the day, but many guests appreciate the convenience of nearby amenities like a well-stocked convenience store across the street.

Its location makes it a practical choice for visitors looking to explore attractions such as St. Andrews State Park, ZooWorld, and Pier Park—all within a reasonable drive. The hotel is also accessible from two nearby airports: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, about 35 minutes away, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, just over an hour's drive.

While it sits close to a number of other hotels with varied ratings, Econo Lodge Panama City St. Andrews stands out for affordability and basic comfort. Guests seeking no-frills accommodations with friendly, accommodating staff and convenient access to Panama City’s main points of interest will find it suitable.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor and outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Kid-friendly
Kitchens in some rooms
Hot tub

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Smoke-free
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AM
Alexis Marie Apr 15, 2026
10

We stayed for two nights and had two rooms and it was awesome for the price . It's not super far from the strip . And there is a nice bar and some other adult places across the street. .Staff was super nice and patient for sure .

DD
Dave Dykes Apr 06, 2026
10

Decent low budget rooms. Smoking for us was a plus. Good location to Lynn Haven and Panama City.

JY
Jimmy Young Apr 05, 2026
10

You can't get better, more affordable rooms than this place has to offer. The staff is always helpful and do their best to make sure your stay here is a positive experience. The rooms are cleaned daily and they actually do a thorough cleaning to my standards. If you need an affordable place to stay that is clean with friendly people, then look no further than here.

CK
clem kadiddlehopper Mar 11, 2026
8.0

No, it is not been refurbished, but that's reflected in the lowest price around. Bed's were firm, it's a slightly loud street location, BUT its across from a well-stocked circle k, it's real close to the bridge to get to the beaches, so the South part of Panama City strip is 10-minute ride away, basically Central to everything you'd want to get to in the whole area. You can literally walk 3 minutes behind it to get to the bay for excess of, say, a canoe. Wifi worked for what we needed. Everything electrical worked, the water was hot, room 124 was quite clean, the door locked, card worked, A/C worked well. The staff was polite and helpful. Deposit refund was very quick. I didn't hear any gunshots, which I can't even say about home any more. I would recommend it for the price and I'll be back.

LF
Lindsay F Mar 11, 2026
10

I’ve stayed here several times and I’ve never had any issues. The beds are comfortable, linens are soft, rooms and bathrooms are clean and I’ve never seen a single bug in any room I’ve stayed in. The employees are professional, accommodating and kind. It’s an older budget hotel thats been renovated so nothing perfect but I’m always happy with my stays.

MT
Meghan_Bli tzer Jan 29, 2026
10

We stay here all the time. Very accommodating, comfortable and great staff. We love it

CL
Cher Levy Jan 02, 2026
10

I stayed 1 night 2/2022.I had a first floor non smoking room. It's a old building & needs some upgrades BUT the room was large & CLEAN. The bed was CLEAN & COMFORTABLE. I had good water pressure & the water got NICE & HOT.

BD
Brigette Doolin Dec 31, 2025
10

I must say I was surprised with how satisfied I was with my stay here, especially since the price was very reasonable. Booked a smoking room, but the room didn't have a bad smell whatsoever. The room and linens and towels were clean and they had extra toilet paper. Let's say, I was so impressed I ended up extending my stay 2 extra nights. The staff was very helpful and friendly, and made sure we were comfortable for our entire stay. The bed itself and pillows actually exceeded my expectations, and even impressed me. Honestly about the most comfortable bed in a hotel room I have slept in throughout the multiple hotels I stayed at in Panama City. The only thing I could even remotely complain about would be how much traffic passed by the hotel during the day, which made me able to hear the traffic noises coming from the road. But that itself was not enough to deter me from coming back. I have booked at econo lodge again and I'm currently staying here for another night. Great value, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff and we truly feel welcome here. I absolutely recommend giving them a try, you sure can't beat it for the price. Happy customers here!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Econo Lodge Panama City St. Andrews

Panama City, Florida, USA

A 1-minute drive from Gulf Coast Community College, this simple hotel on Highway 98 is a 9-minute drive from Gulf Coast beaches.

  • US-98 & Mound Ave WB 5 min Walk
  • Lombardy Ave. & 19th St. 6 min Walk
  • US-98 & Mound Ave EB 4 min Walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 38 Car
  • Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport 35 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Florida. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

St. Andrews State Park 11,992 reviews

St. Andrews State Park

4607 State Park Ln, Panama City, FL 32408, United States

4.8 · State Park
ZooWorld 5,424 reviews

ZooWorld

9008 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States

4.4 · Zoo
Pier Park 22,181 reviews

Pier Park

600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, United States

4.6 · Shopping Mall
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