HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PANAMA CITY BEACH - BEACHFRONT BY IHG, Panama City Beach

The hotel offers 3 swimming pools, including a lazy river, a shallow wade-in pool, and an indoor heated pool. Guests have access to a hot tub, sun loungers, and beach chairs with umbrellas. Evening entertainment includes Dive-Inn movies by the pool, live music, and Hawaiian fire shows.

All guest rooms are Gulf-front with balconies and plantation shutters for ocean views. Family suites include two queen beds plus a separate bunk-bed alcove with its own television. Each room has a full-size refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, and a large walk-in shower.

Indigo Bar & Grille serves locally inspired cuisine and poolside food with a tiki bar. A complimentary Express Start Breakfast buffet is offered daily, with hot items like eggs, bacon, sausage, cinnamon rolls, and a make-your-own pancake machine. Sweet tea and cold water are available all day at the pool and lobby.

The hotel sits directly on a private beach area with direct beach access. Shipwreck Island Water Park, Gulf World Marine Park, and the Pier Park shopping complex are all within a 5-minute drive. St. Andrews State Park is a 15-minute drive away.

The hotel provides family rooms, board games, and kids' meals at the restaurant. Accessibility features include lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, grab rails, Braille signs, and wheelchair-accessible rooms. A minimarket on site sells convenience items.

Pools: 3 pools including a lazy river and heated indoor pool

Rooms: Gulf-front suites with bunk beds for families

Dining: Indigo Bar & Grille poolside with tiki bar

Breakfast: Complimentary hot buffet with pancake machine

Location: Private beach, 5 min from Shipwreck Island Water Park

Entertainment: Dive-Inn movies, live music, fire shows