I need help ladies and gentlemen. I'm planning a vacation with a couple of buddies of mine to Panama, FL. I need help finding some lodging. We want to stay right on the beach and are looking for a price from $100-$175? I have done some searches but have came up pretty useless. Any info/help would be great!!!

 

 

I forgot to mention we also want to be close as possible to the Panama night life.

There should be something in that price range down the east side of the Miracle Mile. Look it is there.

Panama City or Panama City Beach?? Don't be fooled on some of the hotels in Panama. If I was you I would stay in PCB. There's this strip that is right smack in the center of the night life. Let me look for it and I'll get back to you.

I may be mistaken but believe its Thomas Dr. This is the strip that has all the clubs/big hotels right on the beach and if you are looking for the night life you will sure find it here. Hope this helps... Wish I was going there sometime soon!

I may be mistaken but believe its Thomas Dr.

Yes, it is Thomas Drive. You'll want something near Spinnaker's and Club LaVela. That's the center of the panhandle party universe. That means something in the neighborhood of 8795 Thomas Drive.

It is Thomas Drive. You'll want something near Spinnaker's and Club LaVela. That's the center of the panhandle party universe.

 

Thats the strip and yup its Thomas drive... there is a Holiday Inn on the strip and there are a few smaller places I think like a Days Inn towards the eastern part of the strip, along with a few small hotels. I would do that. I actually stayed in Panama City cause we had a car. We just drove across the bridge 10 mins and parked at the public beach each day and docked there basically.

 

Oh watch out for Club LeVela its 25 bucks to get in for guys... Spinnaker which is next door (not nearly is good) is like 15. Oh, I wouldn't recommend the Ripleys believe it or not ship, it looks realllllly cool but it's not worth the 12 dollar 30 minute too. Do check out Angelo's steak house!

Oh, I wouldn't recommend the Ripleys believe it or not ship, it looks realllllly cool but it's not worth the 12 dollar 30 minute too. Do check out Angelo's steak house!

We started to go there last year. I was wondering if it was any good.

 

Angelo's is a great choice. And if you don't do one night at Capt. Anderson's, you'll regret it terribly -- especially if you like good seafood.

We stayed at Howard Johnson for dirt cheap, not sure if its still there, that whole town is a dump if you ask me. Of course I'm not a college kid anymore so I like different things now

We stayed at Howard Johnson for dirt cheap, not sure if its still there, that whole town is a dump if you ask me. Of course I'm not a college kid anymore so I like different things now

My whole family goes there each year. Believe me, the town is not a dump! There are parts of the strip that aren't a good place for families; but that's a pretty limited area. We go in the fall (going again next month) and stay on the east end of the beach near the state park. It's a much quieter and nicer area. It really just depends on what you're going there for, and what time of year you choose to go.

This hotel puts you on the beach, close to Club LeVela, and alot of things to do. Have a great time...the last time that I was in Panama City I stayed at the Marriott on the beach, very nice but a bit pricey.

Agree with Birdsfan, the town is not a dump!

 

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort

11127 WEST HWY 98

PANAMA CITY, FL 32407

UNITED STATES

 

$129.00 - $165.00 USD

Average Nightly Rate Range

My 19 year old son went there a couple of weeks ago and stayed at the Sandpiper Beacon. He said it was ok for he and his buddies, but not a great family place.

The place has changed drastically over the past 5 years with many of the run down motels being wiped out for high rise units. They're really trying to get rid of the "Redneck Getaway" spot. The few times we've been there, we've stayed at the Flamingo Hotel and Tower. Their rates are very cheap, and they are right on the beach, as long as you don't get the hotel units across the street. However, it's west of all the action, but within walking distance of the pier and a few restaurants. The rooms aren't bad at all, but the last time we were there, they could've used a fresh coat of paint and some new carpet. However, you're only sleeping there.

 

If you're planning on a lot of night life, then you're going to be disappointed if you don't go within the next few weeks. It practically becomes a ghost town after labor day.

BTW, Birdsfan is your BGP Panama City Beach guru.

I personally thought PCB was way over rated. Unless you go on spring break it's not better than Hilton Head.

I personally thought PCB was way over rated. Unless you go on spring break it's not better than Hilton Head.

That will be the time period that I go....