Hotels in Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach overview

Panama City Beach is a budget-friendly place known for its beaches, and surrounded by picturesque views of the sea and islands. You'll find extensive coffee and bar options. Those seeking the perfect souvenir may want to head over to Pier Park and Panama City Mall to shop. Popular sights like Gulf World Marine Park and St. Andrews State Park won't disappoint. Panama City Beach is a family-friendly destination while offering something for everyone.

Where to stay in Panama City Beach

With a wide assortment of lodging choices to choose from, Panama City Beach has options to suit everyone's style. There are 161 hotels in the Panama City Beach area and you can shop as many as 74 deals for rooms on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 50%.

• • 33 2-star hotels with an average price of $59 per night
• • 73 3-star hotels with an average price of $79 per night
• • 49 4-star hotels with an average price of $119 per night
• • 2 5-star hotels with an average price of $0 per night

Here are the top hotels based on 19671 user reviews of Panama City Beach hotels:

• • Calypso Resort & Towers by Royal American Beach Getaways (Panama City Beach)
• • Condo Vacations by See Ya At The Beach (Panama City Beach)
• • Majestic Beach Resort by Royal American Beach Getaways (Panama City Beach)
• • Ocean Reef by Funquest Properties (Panama City Beach)
• • Holiday Inn Club Vacations Panama City Beach Resort (Panama City Beach)

How to get to Panama City Beach

Fly in to Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.), 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from downtown Panama City Beach. Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach) is the next closest major airport, 42.5 mi (68.4 km) away.

What to see around Panama City Beach

Fun activities in the area include these attractions:

• • Signal Hill Golf Course
• • Signal Hill Country Club
• • Hombre Golf Club
• • Holiday Golf Club
• • Meadows Course at Bay Point Resort

Sights especially popular with families include:

• • WonderWorks
• • Coconut Creek Family Fun Park
• • Super Speed Fun Park
• • Pirates Island Golf
• • ZooWorld Zoological & Botanical Park

It's recognized for its beaches, and top places for nature lovers include:

• • St. Andrews State Park
• • Truesdell Park
• • Conservation Park
• • Carillon Beach
• • Camp Helen State Park

Below are some favorite shopping areas to find that perfect souvenir—or simply browse:

• • Pier Park
• • Panama City Mall
• • Central Square

Some popular places in the area include:

• • Gulf World Marine Park
• • Panama City Marina
• • Tyndall Air Force Base

When to visit Panama City Beach

Wondering what time of year to travel, or what clothes to pack? Here are seasonal norms to help you with your planning:

Seasonal temperature averages

• • January-March: 74°F day, 43°F night
• • April-June: 90°F day, 56°F night
• • July-September: 91°F day, 67°F night
• • October-December: 85°F day, 44°F night

Seasonal rainfall averages

• • January-March: 15.5 inches
• • April-June: 12.3 inches
• • July-September: 18.1 inches
• • October-December: 11.5 inches