The Apalachicola Bay Inn welcomes visitors with helpful staff and practical amenities. Guests appreciate the complimentary in-room WiFi and the convenience of an on-site vending machine. Previous visitors consistently mention the attentive service that enhances their stay.
Apalachicola is home to Apalachicola Bay Inn. Orman House Historic State Park and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa and St Joseph Bay Golf Club. Apalachicola Chocalate Company and Downtown Books & Purl are also worth visiting. Visit our Apalachicola travel guide
Apalachicola Bay Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
Free self parking
A vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Apalachicola Bay Inn have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Laundry fee: USD 1
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Rancho Inn Apalachicola
Rancho Inn
Rancho Apalachicola
Rancho Hotel Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel
Apalachicola Bay Inn Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Inn Motel Apalachicola
Frequently asked questions
Is Apalachicola Bay Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Apalachicola Bay Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Apalachicola Bay Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Apalachicola Bay Inn located?
Situated in Apalachicola, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of John Gorrie State Museum, Apalachicola Chocalate Company, and Dixie Theatre. Downtown Books & Purl and Orman House Historic State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Apalachicola Bay Inn Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 557 reviews
10 - Excellent
231
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 557 reviews
8 - Good
227
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 557 reviews
6 - Okay
73
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 557 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 557 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Apalachicola Bay Inn
Dated but clean, linens were clean, got a good sleep.
Last minute stay. Hpst was very accommodating to our travel needs. Very nice amd welcoming front desk personnel. Older facilty bit quiet area. Good night sleep.
Our room was very clean and well-maintained. The air conditioner worked great and cooled the room with ease, which is extremely important this time of year in Florida. The beds were comfortable. There is coffee available at the front office. The family that manages the property lives on site, and are kind and polite. This is a wonderful place to stay, in a convenient location to town and beaches, that will not break your budget.
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, with the place has kept up with maintenance of the building and room. I would definitely stay there again.
It's an older privately owned motel that's in great shape people are friendly the rooms were clean and it's probably one of the best sleeps I've had in two weeks.
Staff helpful and friendly. Room was clean with a great a/c unit!
JEFFREY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Robert
Oct 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff is always great. Have stayed here four times over the last few years. Very quiet and good location. Does need an upgrade in rooms. Would stay again!
It was a nice, affordable room and the owner was friendly. No complaints.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcus
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Amenities
This is just a motel but it is very clean and upgraded. It is all I needed for just one night.
A good bed and a nice bathroom. A TV which was simple to use.
Very nice clean room. The only issue was the sheets and comforter was really starched and very uncomfortable. Nice people at location and very convenient
The owner was very friendly and helpful. The bed wasn’t too good with my back. The a/c, my husband loved. He’s hot natured and loves when we get a room with cold cold air. Very convenient to Apalachicola, be seconds be on Main Street.