Panama City Beach is a top spring break destination.
Panama City Beach is located on the Florida panhandle coast, directly on the Gulf of Mexico. This area offers expansive beaches all along the waterfront, with hotels lining the edge of the sand. Known as one of the hot spots for spring break, this city is overrun with college students for most of the month of March every year. During the rest of the year, however, it can be a peaceful getaway for families and couples. Several smaller hotels and inns along the beachfront offer much more affordable rates than nearby resorts, which may charge up to $300 a night.
Days Inn Panama City Beach Ocean Front
The Days Inn hotel is located right on the beach in Panama City. Its pool features a tropical theme and six-story waterfall, as well as a poolside bar and hot tub. A continental breakfast is free every morning, and two restaurants (Breakers and Bishop's) are located next door for convenient dining options. This hotel features free high-speed wireless Internet access in all rooms and public spaces. Each guest room includes cable TV, a private balcony and a small table for two. Suites are also available, each featuring a microwave and refrigerator. No pets are allowed, and cash deposits are required for spring break travelers. Nightly rates are low as $85 for a standard room and $100 for a suite as of March 2010.
Days Inn Panama City Beach Ocean Front
12818 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-233-3333
daysinn.com
Sunset Inn
The Sunset Inn is located on the southern area of Panama City Beach, which offers slightly quieter beaches than to the north. This inn offers guest laundry facilities and a heated outdoor pool and large sundeck overlooking the ocean. Several grills are available for making your own meals, or guests can walk to plenty of nearby restaurants to eat. One- and two-bedroom carpeted rooms with cable TV are available, though more luxurious accommodations are found in the one- and two-bedroom condos, each equipped with a full kitchen and washer and dryer. Pets are not allowed at the inn. With standard rooms starting at $45 a night and condos at $80 a night, as of March 2010. This is one of the most affordable lodging options on the beach.
Sunset Inn
8109 Surf Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
850-234-7370
sunsetinnfl.com
Wisteria Inn
The Wisteria Inn is located on the northern part of Panama City Beach. This inn caters exclusively to adults and teens rather than rowdy college crowds or small children. Pets are also welcome for a nominal nightly fee. Towels are provided daily for use at the beach or the inn's outdoor pool. Beach chairs and umbrellas are also provided free of charge. A game room is available off the lobby for indoor activities as well. Guest rooms feature cable TV and a refrigerator. All rooms at this location are non-smoking. Coffee service is free for each guest room, and wine is complimentary in the lobby each evening. Several restaurants are close by, including the Pasta Grill Restaurant. As of March 2010, nightly rates at the Wisteria Inn start at $69 for a room with one double bed and range up to $99 for a room with a king-size bed.
Wisteria Inn
20404 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City, FL 32413
850-234-0557
wisteria-inn.com
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