15325 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States | (727) 241-5756
Within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and shopping
Rooms are suites with kitchenettes and beach-facing balconies
On-site Barefoot Hideaway Grill overlooks the ocean
Free breakfast buffet includes waffles
Outdoor pool has a separate whirlpool
Jungle gym for kids
Free daily room cleaning, a rarity at condo apartments
On-site coin laundry
Not within walking distance of downtown Panama City Beach
Decor is dated throughout
Insufficient parking; only a few dozen spaces
Fitness center is tiny
Fee for in-room Wi-Fi
This 139-room property is within steps of the beach and easy reach of restaurants, shopping, and attractions. Rooms have kitchenettes but could use a serious makeover; decor is dated and drab. Be aware that the hotel is a stickler for its check-in policy. Guests who arrive early hoping to check in and get to the beach will likely be disappointed. All in all, though, the resort is good value for a beachfront location, with a tiny fitness center and a free breakfast.
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Scene
Value beachfront property that caters to families
From the exterior, the 14-story Legacy by the Sea looks more like an apartment building than a hotel, with its balconies dotted with guests’ colorful beach towels drying in the sun. Inside, the spacious lobby feels welcoming as sunlight streams through the large windows, reflecting off the light marble floors. The lobby is also where the free breakfast buffet is served.Unlike its sister property, Beachcomber by the Sea, this hotel sits adjacent to its affiliated restaurant, Barefoot Hideaway Grill. Although the fitness center is tiny, with only three cardio machines and a TV, its large window offers a gulf view. There’s also a coin-operated laundry room. Although there's no business center, there's a computer for guests' use in the lobby, but most guests are vacationing families.
Location
Near the beach, attractions, and restaurants, but not within walking distance of downtown
The resort is located on busy Front Beach Road, which runs parallel to the the Gulf of Mexico shore. The property is one block south of Gulf World Marine Park, a family-friendly attraction that features dolphin shows, alligators, and other sea life. It’s also within walking distance of Pier Park, a shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Restaurants within a 15-minute walk include Sharky’s Beachfront, the All-American Diner, Diego’s Burrito Factory & Margarita Bar, and Shuckums Oyster Pub & Seafood Grill. The resort is about a 10-minute drive from downtown Panama City Beach.
Rooms
Kitchenettes and private balconies come standard, but living room decor is dated and lacks charm
Rooms, with king and double beds, are suite-style and each of which comes with a private gulf-view balcony. Inside, the dated, tropical-inspired decor features light wood furniture with light green, tan, and red bedding, and flat-screen TVs. Each suite also includes an efficiency kitchen equipped with a mini-fridge or full-size refrigerator, small oven, stove with four burners, microwave, toaster, dishes, utensils, and cookware. Each living room area has a dining table for two, a simple earth-toned sofa, basic side chairs, and almost no artwork on the walls. Large soaking tubs are an option in king rooms, for a price.
Features
Outdoor restaurant, jungle gym, and pool, plus beachfront views
The adjacent Barefoot Hideaway Grill is beach-casual, with open-air seating, a covered bar, and fans whirring to offer relief from the heat. Other beachfront amenities include dining tables that allow guests to eat with their toes in the sand, plus a nearby jungle gym where kids can burn off energy. Although the pool offers gorgeous beachfront views, the pool itself is basic -- just a watering hole surrounded by a concrete pool deck and white plastic lounge chairs. There's a tiny fitness center and laundry facilities, and breakfast comes free.
