At one time, Panama City Beach, Fla, had an infamous reputation as a spring break hangout. It was not known to be a family-friendly destination. However, times have changed. Now, many hotels in the Panama City Beach area offer programs geared toward children and families. As a result, the atmosphere of Panama City Beach has changed from one of a fun, party town to a more wholesome family-friendly beach area.
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort features Kidz Klub. This club hosts children's activities every day, including sports, games, and crafts. Parents are provided with updated daily schedules of Kidz Club events. A basic one-bedroom suite for a family of four averages $129 per night.
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort Kidz Klub
11212 Front Beach Road
(800) 874-8686
www.edgewaterbeachresort.com/
In addition to offering supervised activities for children year-round, the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort offers a free Kids Club with children's activities. Aqualand is a popular feature at Holiday Inn SunSpree resort and includes a kiddie pool, pool with a cascading waterfall, two hot tubs, an activities center, a game room and shopping areas. Special room packages featuring family rates range from $120 to $140 per night.
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Kids Club
11127 Front Beach Road
(850) 234-1111
www.hipcbeach.com/
Palmetto Inn & Suites hosts a playground by the beach, indoor and outdoor kiddie pools and adult pools, and a snow-cone stand, all geared toward families with children. Family-friendly attractions are nearby too, including Ripley's Believe It or Not and Zoo World. Family rates for Northside rooms (no ocean view) start at just $60/night off-season and $85/night in-season. Beachside rooms begin at $70/night off-season and $95/night in-season.
Palmetto Inn & Suites
17255 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
(850) 234-2121
www.palmettomotel.com/
Chateau Motel features a Splash Zone for kids, a supervised water play area (available spring through early fall) where parents can drop off their kids sightseeing or spending time alone. All year, families can enjoy the pool, miniature golf, the beach and family-friendly eateries nearby. A family of four can stay for $120/night in-season and $80/night off-season.
Chateau Motel Spash Zone
12525 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
(850) 234-3174
chateaumotel.com/
Osprey on the Gulf has some of the largest and most affordable family-friendly rooms in all of Panama City Beach. Double-efficiencies start at just $120/night for a family of four in-season, while the same family can secure a larger one-bedroom suite for just $140/night off-season. The hotel features games for kids, popcorn, a home-like atmosphere, water sports for all ages, beautiful views, plus some of the best service and hospitality in Panama City Beach.
Osprey on the Gulf
15801 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413
(850) 234-0303
www.ospreymotel.com
