Boardwalk Beach Hotel – Family Hotel in Panama City Beach | From 82$/Night

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About the Hotel

9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States, 32408

“The beach access was fantastic and the views were fine!”view full review

Rooms & Views

Boardwalk Beach Hotel offers rooms with Gulf views, pool views, or hotel views. Options include two queen beds, sleeper sofas, or bunk beds. Each room has a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee machine, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Dining On-Site

The Anchor Bar & Grill serves steakhouse classics and sports-bar fare. Under the Boardwalk Bar and Grille offers ocean-view dining with frozen cocktails. A food court provides breakfast sandwiches, pizza, and wraps. The Corner Market sells snacks, beer, wine, and beach supplies.

Beach & Activities

The hotel sits on a 500-yard private beach with chair and umbrella rentals. Water sports include jet skis and banana boat rides. An arcade has classic and modern games. Guests can book dolphin cruises or pontoon boat trips to Shell Island.

Meetings & Events

The convention center spans 40,000 square feet, with ballrooms, breakout rooms, and beachfront pavilions. Audio-visual services are provided by Five-Star Audio Visual. Catering includes prime rib, Gulf seafood, and custom menus by the executive chef.

Location & Services

The hotel is 35 km from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Nearby attractions include WonderWorks (1.5 km) and Club La Vela (1 km). Pet-friendly rooms are available for $20 per day. Free parking is provided, but electric vehicle charging is not allowed.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Standard Double Room Patio Gulf Side

Max:

4 persons

280 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Bunk Bed Gulf Side

Max:

6 persons

325 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room Bunk Bed Gulf Side

Max:

6 persons

335 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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City Centre

Panama City Beach3000 ft

Airports

Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 19.3 mi

Destin Executive (DSI) 46.7 mi

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Private beach
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

Water sports
Golf course
Darts

Services

Shops/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Entertainment
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States, 32408

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9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States, 32408

City landmarks

Museum

Ripley's Believe It or Not

5000 ft

Amusement Park

Coconut Creek Family Fun Park

5000 ft

Race track

Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center

3800 ft

Zoo

ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory

1.5 mi

Golf Course

Signal Hill Country Club

5000 ft

Landmark

Cobra Adventure Park

1.2 mi

Theme Park

Race City

1.2 mi

Landmark

WonderWorks Panama City Beach

5000 ft

Night club

Club La Vela

3800 ft

Landmark

Pirate's Island Adventure Golf

1.2 mi

Landmark

Long Beach Resort

5200 ft

Landmark

The Best of Panama City Beach

2800 ft

Gallery

Beach Art Group

4500 ft

Landmark

Gulf Lagoon Beach

4600 ft

Beach

Beach Access 21

5000 ft

Park

Rick Seltzer Park

1.5 mi

Golf Course

Hombre Golf Club

1.4 mi

Landmark

Rock'it Lanes

1.4 mi

Mall

Pier Park, Panama City Beach

1.3 mi

Beach

Beach House of Gulf highlands

1.2 mi

Theatre

Todd Herendeen Theatre

1.8 mi

Landmark

Bob House Furniture

1.3 mi

Landmark

Kritter, Inc. Wildlife Sanctuary

1.4 mi

Amusement Park

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

2.2 mi

Landmark

Escape Zone 60

1.6 mi

Store

Mr. Surf's Surf Shop

1.6 mi

Landmark

Goin' to the Beach

1.6 mi

Beach

Edgewater Gulf Beach

1.7 mi

Landmark

Grand Panama Boulevard

2.0 mi

Nearby

Mall

Alvin's Island

1200 ft

Restaurants

Juan Taco

2200 ft

9902 S Thomas Dr

pho Express Vietnamese Bistro

2200 ft

8776 Thomas Dr Ste 5

Pizza Hut

2300 ft

8776 Thomas Dr Ste 1 Ste 1

McDonald's

4300 ft

10270 Front Beach Rd

KFC

4000 ft

10272 Front Beach Rd

Chewie's Kitchen

5000 ft

9952 Hutchison Blvd Ste 200

Waffle House

3700 ft

10327 Front Beach Rd

Family-focused reviews and ratings

Read feedback from other families who have stayed to ensure you make the right choice.

70%

loved it and would return for another family vacation

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

5.8

Location

9.8

Service

7.4

Dining

7.5

2/5 based on 695 reviews

#52 of 59 hotels in Panama City Beach based on Tripadvisor

Matt

United States, September 2024

8.0/10

My solo trip was a blast! Great value for money. I'd go back!

Rooms

7.0

The room was older, but it was clean and comfortable, and I had a great ocean view.

Service

9.0

Everyone was super nice and helpful! I had a great time here and would recommend this place.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect; right on the beach with easy access to everything.

Dining

9.0

The restaurants were delicious, especially the fish tacos!

Facilities

7.0

The pool looked nice, but I spent all my time on the beach. The price was awesome.

Nathaniel

United States, September 2024

7.0/10

My family and I had a decent time. The room was okay, but the service was a bit spotty. The location was amazing!

Rooms

6.0

Our double room with two double beds had a nice view. Some things weren't perfect, but overall it was fine for one night.

Service

5.0

The staff was friendly and helpful, but there was construction going on that was disruptive.

Location

10.0

The hotel is directly on the beach, which is amazing!

Dining

5.0

We didn't eat at the hotel, so I can't comment on the food.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average. Nothing special, but adequate for the price.

Wayne

United States, August 2024

8.0/10

We had a wonderful time. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the location was perfect for a beach vacation. I would return!

Rooms

7.0

Our room was clean, and the AC worked great. The bed was comfy, although it wasn't fancy.

Service

9.0

All the staff members were fantastic! They were so nice and helpful.

Location

10.0

The hotel is right on the beach, making it super convenient for beach access.

Dining

6.0

We ate at the snack bar; it was reasonably priced, but could have used more options.

Facilities

8.0

The pool was clean and refreshing, and there were plenty of lounge chairs available.

Frances

United States, August 2024

6.0/10

The location was perfect, right on the beach! But the cleanliness could use some work. I would return only if price is really great.

Rooms

5.0

The room was okay, but could have been cleaner. I found some things that were still dirty from the last guest.

Service

7.0

The staff I interacted with were nice and helpful. I would happily return if the cleanliness was improved.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is unbeatable - directly on the beautiful beach!

Dining

5.0

I didn't eat at the hotel, so I can't comment on the food.

Facilities

5.0

The pool and other facilities seemed dated and in need of some upgrades.

Craig

United States, May 2024

6.0/10

It was a quick trip but I appreciated the beautiful beach views! The price was right, but I think there is room for improvement.

Rooms

5.0

The room was simple but adequate for a short stay. It was a little dated, but clean enough.

Service

7.0

The staff were pleasant and helpful, always willing to assist.

Location

9.0

The best part was the hotel's location; it's right on the beach!

Dining

5.0

We did not use the hotel's dining facilities, so I can't comment on that aspect.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic, but functional, and everything worked.

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Boardwalk Beach Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Panama City Beach

About the Hotel

Rooms & Views

Dining On-Site

Beach & Activities

Meetings & Events

Location & Services

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Room decor

Location

Family-focused reviews and ratings

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