HOLIDAY INN RESORT PANAMA CITY BEACH BY IHG, Panama City Beach

The resort occupies a prime beachfront position on Panama City Beach, offering immediate access to the Gulf. The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), about 26 km away; no shuttle service is available. Free private parking is across the street with a shuttle and a dedicated under-highway tunnel for safe pedestrian access. Several restaurants, including Waffle House, a Mexican restaurant, and an ice cream bar, are within 0.5 km. Golfing, deep-sea fishing, and shopping are a short drive away. The parking lot is secured with cameras, and trailer parking is available.

Standard rooms (350 sq. ft.) include a king or two queen beds, a private balcony with Gulf or pool view, a full-size fridge, microwave, and a coffee maker. Family rooms add one queen bed and two bunk beds, all oceanfront. The Luxury King Suite has a balcony door in both the bedroom and living room. Renovated rooms (floors 8-15) feature walk-in showers; lower floors have bathtub/shower combinations. All rooms have air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, ironing facilities, and a safe. Some rooms on lower levels may have moisture-related issues, and PTAC units can produce a musty smell. Rooms near the pool area can be noisy at night due to live entertainment until 10 PM. The King Standard Oceanfront Top Floor (15th floor) offers the best views.

Breakfast at The View Restaurant is a buffet with made-to-order omelets, waffles, and a full hot menu; it costs $45 per adult (tax included). Children 11 and under eat free from the kids' menu with a paying adult (limit 2 kids per adult, max 4 per room). The View also serves dinner with local seafood entrées. The Bamboo Grill (American, poolside) and Pizza Parlor offer lunch and dinner. The SeaGlass Bar overlooks the beach and serves drinks. Room service is available from The View for breakfast and dinner. An on-site convenience store sells snacks, and the market has pool toys, towels, and basic items. Food and drink prices are noted as higher than typical, with an automatic 20% gratuity on room service. The surrounding area has numerous affordable dining options within walking distance.

The property features a saltwater lagoon pool, a heated fountain pool, a lazy river (open 8 AM to dusk), and the Aqualand Water Playground for children. All pools are open year-round; the saltwater and splash pad pools are not heated. Pool hours are generally 7 AM to midnight, with the lazy river closing at sunset. Complimentary beach towels and umbrellas (poolside) are provided; beach chair and umbrella rentals cost $50/day. The spa includes back massage, facial treatments, body wraps, manicures, and pedicures for an additional charge. A fitness centre is available for free. Evening entertainment includes live music, Polynesian fire shows, dive-in movies, bonfires, bingo, and kids' activities (seasonal, typically March-October). Kids' club, game room (table tennis, pool, foosball), and an arcade are on site. The fitness centre is small and basic. In cooler months, heated pools may be limited to the fountain pool only.

WiFi is free in all areas. Free private parking is available on site (no reservation possible); a parking lot across the street is secured with cameras and offers a golf cart shuttle. The property is wheelchair-accessible, with accessible parking, a ramp to the beach, and rooms with grab bars and flashing alarms. A business centre with free fax/photocopying is available, and meeting/banquet facilities incur an additional charge. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for a fee. A minimarket on site sells sundries. Luggage storage and lockers are free. The resort fee covers daily poolside music, kids' activities, nightly shows, bonfires, and poolside movies. Housekeeping frequency is every 5 days unless a request is made for more frequent service. The front desk can pre-register early arrivals so that you can use the amenities while waiting for your room. An ATM and concierge service are available 24/7.