The Panacea Motel
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About this property
The Panacea Motel is a 20-room independent property located in rural Panacea, Florida, within a 5-minute drive of Panacea Springs and Woolley Park. The motel sits on the bay, offering direct access to the natural attractions that define this coastal area. Nearby guests can explore Panacea Park (0.9 miles away) and the Gulf Specimen Public Aquarium (1.1 miles away), along with broader regional attractions like Apalachicola National Forest and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Each guestroom is outfitted with a flat-screen television, microwave, and complimentary wireless internet. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and rooms feature coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans for comfort. Guests consistently rate the rooms highly for comfort and functionality.
The Panacea Motel offers on-site recreation including hiking and biking trails as well as kayaking directly from the property. Bicycle rentals are available for exploring the surrounding area. The motel welcomes dogs and cats, and service animals stay free of charge. Designated smoking areas are provided. Free self-parking is available to all guests.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible late arrival accommodations. Guests receive special check-in instructions via email before arrival, and there is no traditional front desk. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is managed by a professional host and does not offer cribs or rollaway beds.
Location & nearby attractions
Panacea Springs - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Woolley Park - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Panacea Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Hopkins Island - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Otter Lake - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Porter Island - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
USS Mohawk CGC Veterans Memorial Reef - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Bayside Marina - 7.2 km / 4.4 mi
Silver Lake - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Lake Ellen - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Medart Park - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Grass Island - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Little Lake Ellen - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Wakulla County Public Library - 10.4 km / 6.4 mi
The nearest major airport is Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 49.8 km / 30.9 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Pet policy
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets allowed
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees