Panama City Beach, Florida is known for its white sand and clear waters. According to the area's tourist board, the city gets 320 days of sunshine per year and has an average temperature of 74 degrees, making it a beach destination for nearly six million visitors. It is also a favored college spring break destination for most of March in any given year. The high volume of tourists translates into a thriving hotel scene, and many of these properties are directly on the beach.
The unique U-shape of this resort gives every room an ocean view and a balcony. There are three types of rooms; honeymoon suites, family state rooms and kids' suites. Honeymoon suites have king-sized beds and a whirlpool bathtub. Family state rooms have two queen-sized beds, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Air mattresses, cots and cribs are available on request. Kid's suites have one queen-sized bed and a partitioned off room that has two twin beds, a television and an Xbox 360 console.
On-site activities include Aqualand, a 3,400 square-foot waterpark and the Pirate's Den game room with pool and ping pong tables and arcade games. The Tropical Pool Deck has a large outdoor hot tub, a kiddie pool, a cascading waterfall and a large adult pool. There are three on-site restaurants and two bars, including one that is poolside.
Holiday Inn Resort
11127 Front Beach, Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
800-633-0266
hipcbeach.com
This resort has 500 suites on 110 acres of land, including six beachfront towers. Each suite has a fully-equipped kitchen with dishes, pots and pans, dishwasher, washer and dryer and microwaves. There are beachfront tower suites as well as tennis and golf villa suites to choose from. Daily maid service is available for an additional fee.
The resort has 11 swimming pools, including a lagoon pool, a nine-hole executive golf course, whirlpool spas, six lighted tennis courts and a half mile of private beach. There is also a full-service spa on the premises offering massage, facials, body and foot treatments. Additionally the resort offers a calendar of kids' activities, which in the past have included tie-dyeing shirts, hula hoop contests and ice cream socials. The dining options are extensive, including a Starbucks and Pizza Hut on the property. There is also a fine dining establishment and a grocery store on-site.
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort
11212 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
800-874-8686
edgewaterbeachresort.com
The Bikini Beach Resort offers three different room types which include a traditional hotel room with two beds and a bath, a two bed room with kitchen and a three bed suite with kitchen. The rooms with kitchens all overlook the ocean. There is a beachfront pool and a poolside bar. Additionally the hotel has a playground on the beach for children. Barbecue grills are available near the pool for guest use and there is a coin laundry facility on the premises. The lobby has free coffee and internet access and the front desk staff can assist you with jet ski rentals, beach chairs, banana boat rides and para-sailing. There are no restaurants on-site, however the resort is within walking distance of numerous dining establishments.
Bikini Beach Resort Motel
11001 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-234-3392
bikinibeachresort.com
