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The Catalina

The Catalina
The Catalina – Panama City Beach, FL
The Catalina – Panama City Beach, FL
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 10:30 AM

About The Catalina

Comfortable Accommodations The Catalina in Panama City Beach offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee machine. Leisure Facilities Guests can relax in the year-round outdoor swimming pool with a view, or enjoy the on-site garden. Free private parking is available, along with a patio for outdoor activities. Prime Location Located a few steps from Laguna Beach, The Catalina is near attractions such as Russell-Fields Pier (3.7 mi) and Gulf World Marine Park (4.3 mi). Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 14 mi away. Highly rated for beach access, convenient location, and value for money.

Amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 706 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Close to beach across the street not beachfront . No restaurants in walking distance . The place needs all the rooms fo be updated . It was ok but would’nt stay again . Location was not great but it was ok

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I loved that it was right across from the beach just the whole layout was nice The beds were just a little uncomfortable

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location was perfect. Right across from the beach and beach entrance. Room was clean except for the floor. A lot of sand was on the floor when we first arrived. Beds were very comfortable and kitchenette had everything we needed.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location It was so dirty, small and confined. Had stains on my towels, washcloths and bedding ? Floors were just plum nasty and gross. Outside was nasty at both doors. I still can’t believe I paid to stay at the place. Everything was outdated and parking was ridiculous. I had to park around side of building because someone’s vehicle was in front of our room the whole time. Lessoned learned the hard way unfortunately. I wouldn’t recommend the Catalina to anyone.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    location was perfect, just across the road to a private beach access. The beach wasn't crowded at all. The room was clean. needed more towels since they don't restock during your stay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nothing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    No Breakfast Parking to tight

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location across from the beach is great. Terribly dated, very poorly managed property-it felt disgusting. Old junk was around the outside of the rooms, our room had an old chair sitting out front and there were leaves, dirt, and various debris all over the entrance area. Because there is no staff to make sure rules are followed, rules get broken-our room smelled like marijuana and we witnessed people smoking and vaping inside the rooms. The pool was very unclean, pool chairs were broken and disgusting. Please beware that while the listing doesn’t say-it is an unmanned property. They will only communicate via text-I had to call Booking.com to get anyone to answer the number the property provided me with. On our 3rd day there, the water was unexpectedly cut off for at least an hour with no notice whatsoever. Parking is atrocious, one day I was blocked in by one of the “maintenance men” and had to search for him to move his car from behind mine. Please, please save yourself. We were traumatized. Various bugs in the room-a roach in the bathroom. I promise-I just want to save any other family the nightmare experience. Sharing screenshots of my conversations with the “hotel staff” who wouldn’t answer my calls until Booking.com got involved.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Unsupervised children under the age of 6 at the pool

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The place was nice and clean the pool was clean and the good thing is closed to the beach love this place would come back again Everything was good there’s nothing bad to say

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location Pool chairs

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It had a string cleaning smell. Like bleach. Pool was very small. We never used it.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The king bed in the master wasn’t very comfy. Walls were paper thin

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The property was more updated than the pictures show. Also very good location. Only criticism I have is it was not very clean (toothpaste on counter, crumbs in microwave)

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Complimentary drinks. Location was amazing. Always parking available. That the back was not closed off.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    none pool- was dirty- trash by people everywhere

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, small kitchen, pool, easy check in, communications Platform bed collapse partially but repair man fixed

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good location Bad mattress

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I loved how quiet the property was. It was very clean, and plenty of towels. The rooms smelled of strong chemicals, we had to leave the doors open for several hours to air them out. Beds were nothing more than a futon mattress but for one night was okay.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location Lizards outside

Frequently asked questions about The Catalina

Does The Catalina have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Catalina offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Catalina offer parking?
Yes, The Catalina offers free parking on-site.
Does The Catalina have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Catalina does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Panama City Beach, see business hotels in Panama City Beach.
Does The Catalina have a fitness center?
The Catalina does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Catalina located, and how walkable is the area?
The Catalina is located at 19988 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL FL 32413. With a Walk Score of 40, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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