Legacy by the Sea is one of Panama City Beach’s most popular hotels. Ideally located across the street from Gulf World Marine Park, the 14-story Legacy boasts a lavish lobby where guests can enjoy stunning views of the gulf with their FREE continental breakfast. Other amenities include gulf-front rooms with private balconies and fully-equipped kitchens, posh penthouse and Jacuzzi suites, a heated, gulf-front pool and whirlpool, a laundry facility, a game room and more.
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Local Attractions:
Ripley's Believe It or Not, Gulf World Marine Park, Zoo World, Rock It Lanes Bowling-Arcade-Rolling Skating-Pool Tables, Shipwreck Island Water Park, Deep Sea Fishing, Snorkel Trips, Edgewater Cinema 10, Hombre Golf Club, Greyhound Racing
My daughter and I booked, through Expedia, a double room for Mother's Day weekend. What a great surprise when I checked in to find they had upgraded us to the...
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My daughter and I booked, through Expedia, a double room for Mother's Day weekend. What a great surprise when I checked in to find they had upgraded us to the Penthouse!! The room was huge with two full baths and a spectacular view. Restaurants were within walking distance, as well as Pier Park. This is not a new facility but for th price and location, I'll book again! « less
“Do not stay at any "by the sea" hotels!”
May 11, 2013
Kk5678
As I've been reading reviews I am puzzled as to how there are so many great ones. However when I read the bad ones they are all similar and I...
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As I've been reading reviews I am puzzled as to how there are so many great ones. However when I read the bad ones they are all similar and I can relate to all of their claims. I travel a lot and have stayed in many hotels/resorts. I am extremely disappointed with these hotels as I've stayed in two of them. I had to move hotels because our original room at beachcomber was infested with palmetto bugs (a fancy name for cockroaches if you ask me). Also the couch was just gross. Covered in stains of god knows what, we had to cover it with a sheet. Also the bed is right by the door making it impossible to get any sleep. The walls are paper thin and the bed is nowhere near comfortable. The dishes in the "fully equipped kitchenette" were dirty and clearly had not been cleaned in a long time. There was rust in the freezer and the carpet was sticky. Basically I felt gross just standing in the room. So now here we are in the legacy because they transferred us. It is better than beachcomber but not by much. The walls still paper thin, I can literally hear the cleaning lady and her cart rolling around in the room above us. Still not very clean, stains on the couch again, sticky floors, same complaints. I'm praying for no more palmetto bugs but I've seen that in previous reviews that its very possible. They say that it's common in FL well I've stayed in FL over 20 times and have NEVER had to deal oath cockroaches in my hotel room. I will never recommend these hotels to anyone. My lesson has been learned, rent a nice condo. I though this would be a nice graduation gift for my boyfriend, and I am embarrassed at these hotels. I couldn't have picked a worse hotel. « less
“Loved the privacy!!”
May 8, 2013
rene114, Hammond, Louisiana | Trip type: Family
My son's family and I recently stayed at the Legacy and loved the privacy of our mini-pent house. Check in was a breeze, the receptionist couldn't have been any friendlier....
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My son's family and I recently stayed at the Legacy and loved the privacy of our mini-pent house. Check in was a breeze, the receptionist couldn't have been any friendlier. We were coming in with a little girl with a stomach bug and the staff did everything they could to get our room ready early. Loved getting a text when our room was available. The view was breath taking from our balcony. The room was very clean, staff always saying "Hello". Just love, love, love it!!! Will definitely be back. And oh, loved being within walking distance of Gulf World Marine Park, our reason for our vacation. Will see you again!!!! « less
“Very quiet and peaceful”
May 7, 2013
Tiffany P, Fort Mitchell,AL | Trip type: Family
Checking in was very easy and the staff were extremely nice. We just checked out of another hotel before booking this one due to the hotel being disgusting. The staff...
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Checking in was very easy and the staff were extremely nice. We just checked out of another hotel before booking this one due to the hotel being disgusting. The staff told us that it would probably be a few hours before they were able to get a room cleaned but they would contact us via text message. We received our message within 45 minutes. We enjoyed the heated pool and the ocean view room along with the kitchenette. We paid the normal price for a standard room without the kitchenette but the staff felt sorry for us because of our previous stay at the other hotel and gave us a room with the kitchenette. We will definately will be returning back to this hotel on our future trips. « less
“Not great but not bad either.”
May 7, 2013
Brad D, Woodstock, Georgia | Trip type: Family
Me and the family stayed here a year ago because it was cheap through one of those travel deal sites. The room was clean, nothing was broken. The furniture was...
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Me and the family stayed here a year ago because it was cheap through one of those travel deal sites. The room was clean, nothing was broken. The furniture was a little dated but all in all, it wasn't a bad place. We would probably stay here again if we were looking to take another cheap, quickie trip to the beach. « less
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Cancellation: 72 hrs for individual bookings and 30 days for groups
Nightly Parking:
0
Typical Group Deposit:
1st night stay plus tax
Total Taxes:
14.07%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Room Types - Legacy by The Sea
Suite, 2 Double Beds
Two double beds. Sofa bed. Private oceanfront balcony. Floors 2-14. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 25-inch TV with cable, HBO. Direct-dial telephone. Full kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stove, and coffee/tea maker with complimentary coffee. Air conditioning.
Suite, 1 King Bed
King bed. Sofa bed. Linens provided. Gulf-front balcony. Exterior-corridor access. Floors 2-7. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Two 25-inch TVs with cable and HBO. Fully-equipped kitchen.
Amenities - Legacy by The Sea
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Charge for early check out
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary newspaper
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Electronic key card
Elevator
Free local calls
Games room
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Ice Maker
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Private bathroom in room
Refrigerator
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Travellers cheques accepted
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Legacy by The Sea
Panama City Bay County
International Airport
3173 Airport Rd.
Panama City, FL 32405
FREE airport shuttle service to/from hotel through Executive Transportation and Your Taxi. At the airport press #10 at baggage return courtesy phone.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
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Based on 408 traveler reviews 
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“Do not stay at any "by the sea" hotels!”
“Loved the privacy!!”
Suite, 2 Double Beds
Suite, 1 King Bed