Coconut Grove Motor Inn

Coconut Grove Motor Inn is an independent, 53-room motel at 9725 Front Beach Road, on the stretch of road that runs inland just west of Thomas Drive. It is a classic Panama City Beach motor inn, with rooms opening onto exterior walkways and no elevators, so upper floor rooms are reached by stairs. The Gulf beaches are just under a mile away.

The location is the draw for families. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park and its mini golf are a two minute walk, Ripley’s Believe It or Not is about three minutes on foot, and ZooWorld is roughly a ten minute walk. WonderWorks, the go-kart tracks and the Thomas Drive restaurants are all close by, and Pier Park is a 15 minute drive west.

Every room has a microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, pillow-top mattress and a TV with premium channels, and bathrooms have shower and tub combinations. Wi-Fi and self parking are free, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours with daily housekeeping. The outdoor pool is the main amenity on site.

Pets are allowed for a per-pet fee plus a refundable deposit, which is not common among the budget motels on this road. Check-in runs from 3 pm to 9 pm, so late arrivals should call ahead, and the minimum check-in age is 18.

The motel is about 35 minutes from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport by car. Guest feedback points to friendly staff and a convenient location, along with some rooms that show their age and could use updating. Coconut Grove Motor Inn suits cost-conscious families and groups who plan to spend most of their time at the beach and the nearby attractions and mainly need a clean place to sleep, a pool and a parking space at the door. Travelers who want newer rooms may prefer one of the branded hotels nearby.