The Flamingo Hotel And TowervsPalmetto Inn & Suites
Flamingo Motel and Palmetto Inn & Suites are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palmetto Inn & Suites is the choice of most professionals compared to Flamingo Motel. Palmetto Inn & Suites comes in at #4 in Panama City Beach with endorsements from 2 reviews including Oyster, Rough Guide.
The Flamingo Hotel And Tower
 Lonely Planet
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
15525 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Pool
 
 "Most of the immaculate rooms at this family-run, kid-friendly place on the beach have ocean views and kitchens." Full review
 "A family-owned motel with a gorgeous tropical garden surrounding the heated pool, and a large Gulf-view sundeck." 
 "It’s not fancy and can get noisy in the summer, but this large motel, half a mile east of City Pier, is superb value... Features a tropical garden on the beach and kitchen-equipped rooms in the tower." 
Palmetto Inn & Suites
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
17255 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Pool
 
 Star
 "This smart motel on the beach near Pier Park offers spacious suites with kitchens, heated pool, a full-range of beach activities and a free airport shuttle. $75." 
 Upper-middle-range
 "Palmetto Inn and Suites is a family-friendly, upper-middle-range hotel with 122 big rooms spread over seven floors; beachside rooms have views of the Gulf of Mexico." Full review