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About the Hotel

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

Rooms & Views

Boardwalk Beach Hotel offers rooms with Gulf views, two queen beds, and sleeper sofas. Each room includes high-speed Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a coffee machine, and an ironing station. Some rooms feature balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Pet-friendly rooms are available for a daily fee.

Dining On-Site

The Anchor Bar & Grill serves steakhouse classics and sports-bar fare. Under the Boardwalk Bar and Grille, next door, offers frozen cocktails and ocean views. A food court near the lobby provides breakfast sandwiches, pizza, and wraps. The Corner Market stocks snacks, beer, and beach supplies.

Beach & Activities

The hotel sits on a 500-yard private beach with lifeguard services. Rent beach chairs, umbrellas, jet skis, or book a bonfire. Two pools include ADA-compliant lifts. An on-site arcade has classic and modern games. Guests can arrange dolphin cruises or pontoon rentals through Papa Joe's Bayside.

Events & Meetings

The Boardwalk Beach Convention Center spans 40,000 sq ft, with indoor and outdoor spaces. Options include the Grand Emerald Ballroom, Sunset Pavilion, and a beachfront gazebo. Five-Star Audio Visual handles tech needs. Executive Chef menus feature prime rib, seared grouper, and Coquille St Jacque.

Location & Access

The hotel is 35 km from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Nearby attractions include Pirate's Island Adventure Golf (2 km) and WonderWorks (1.5 km). Alvin's Island souvenir shop is 500 meters away. Overflow parking is available 0.25 miles east of the property.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Standard Double Room Patio Gulf Side

Max:

2 persons

280 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Bunk Bed Gulf Side

Max:

2 persons

325 sq. feet

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2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room Bunk Bed Gulf Side

Max:

2 persons

335 sq. feet

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2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
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

Map view

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

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

2/5 based on 695 reviews

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

Mitchell

United States, April 2024

6.4/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was convenient, directly on the beach with easy access to stores and restaurants, but the rooms were dated and showed signs of wear. The service was excellent with a quick room change, yet the noise from neighboring rooms was quite bothersome. The dining options were not great, leading me to eat out, but the facilities were satisfactory overall.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were dated and complex, showing lots of wear. They were not properly cleaned, with sand in the beds. The thin walls made it hard to sleep due to noise from neighboring rooms.

Service

8.0

The service was excellent, with a quick room change offered. However, the noise from neighboring rooms was a downside.

Location

6.0

The location was great, directly on the beach with access to stores and restaurants. Unfortunately, noise from the pool area until late at night was disruptive.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were not appealing, forcing me to eat out. The high prices and poor taste were disappointing.

Facilities

5.0

Kenneth

United States, March 2024

7.0/10

The hotel's location was awesome, close to all the stores and within easy reach of club and bar spots. However, the rooms need a lot of work and updates, as they had windows that couldn't open, no balconies unless you booked a suite, and were dirty with a falling-apart, moldy bathroom. The service was lacking, with bad smells in the stairs and hot elevators, and rude behavior from staff at various points. On the upside, the location was convenient for exploring around and close to the beach and restaurants.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms definitely need improvement - dirty and with non-functional windows and no balconies unless you upgraded to a suite.

Service

5.0

The service was below expectations with bad smells in the stairs and rude behavior from staff.

Location

7.0

The location was the only positive aspect, being close to all the stores and with easy access to club and bar spots.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was overpriced and underwhelming, with no refills on coffee and limited options.

Facilities

Robert

United States, January 2024

7.0/10

I have mixed feelings about my stay at this hotel. The location right on the beach was fantastic, but the room was disappointing and outdated. The service had its ups and downs, with some rude encounters but also some friendly staff. The dining experience left much to be desired, but the facilities were decent overall. The non-refundable policy made it challenging for budget-conscious travelers.

Rooms

5.0

The room definitely needed some improvements. We had to rearrange the bed setup just to make it bearable. It felt a bit outdated.

Service

6.0

While some staff members were rude and uninformative, others, like the kind male manager, made up for it with great service.

Location

8.0

The location was the highlight for me. Being right on the beach with pools and access to a private clean beach made up for other shortcomings.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was expensive and not satisfying. Very limited offerings for the price, and no free refills added to the disappointment.

Facilities

7.0

The property had convenient facilities, though there were some issues with doors being hard to open and close at times.

beachfront location

outdated rooms

Seth

United States, October 2023

6.0/10

The hotel's location is unbeatable, just steps from the white sandy beach. The rooms were clean but had some issues with sand upon arrival and an unwelcome guest. The service was strict, and the hotel had its share of noise disturbances. Dining should be improved, and some charges were unexplained.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms looked clean but had sand upon arrival and encountered a live roach.

Service

5.0

The service was strict, and noise from outside was disturbing.

Location

7.0

The location was amazing being beachfront, but noise and unexplained charges affected the stay.

Dining

5.0

Dining experience was not up to par, and some charges were unexpected.

Facilities

6.0

Check if you hear noise from the outside.

Leonard

United States, July 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is ideally located right on the beach and close to different restaurants. The rooms are affordable, actually clean, with some cosmetic imperfections that are not a big deal. The staff is nice and accommodating, resembling the pictures. However, the parking situation was a major issue with blocked lots by 18-wheelers and charging non-refundable fees twice, making it less convenient for guests.

Rooms

5.0

Before going to our room, it was definitely run down compared to the pictures. We had a loud dog keeping us up, and the room was full of lovebugs and gnats.

Service

7.0

The staff was really great, but I witnessed some fussing in front of me about something that happened on the 4th floor.

Location

6.0

The location was right on the beach as advertised. The rooms were affordable and actually clean with some cosmetic imperfections that were not a big deal.

Dining

5.0

Before going out, there was lots of noise and fighting. I did not eat at the hotel due to the extra charge for dining.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had nice shops and commercial services available.