BIKINI BEACH RESORT, Panama City Beach

Bikini Beach Resort - A 2-star beachfront hotel with Gulf views, seasonal poolside bar, and proximity to Pier Park

Bikini Beach Resort offers 100 rooms across five floors, many featuring full kitchens and private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The property includes a beachfront pool with seasonal chair and umbrella rentals through Aquatic Adventures, as well as a poolside Tiki Bar operating from March to October (noon-7 p.m.). Rooms are equipped with 37-inch HDTVs, kitchenettes, and free Wi-Fi, while accessible units provide Braille room numbers, ADA-compliant bathrooms, and pool chair lifts. Located on Front Beach Road, the hotel is 0.3 miles from Pier Park shopping district and 1 mile from M.B. Miller County Pier. Nearby attractions include Gulf World Marine Park (1.5 miles) and Ripley's Believe It or Not (0.5 miles). A continental breakfast is available each morning at Bikini Beach Resort.

Pros

Direct beach access with seasonal chair/umbrella rentals available.

Private balconies with Gulf views in select rooms.

Free parking, including spaces for large vehicles across the street.

0.3 miles walk to Pier Park's shopping and dining options.

Accessible amenities include pool lifts and Braille signage.

Cons

The Tiki Bar operates seasonally (March-October) with limited hours.

Beach service (chairs/umbrellas) incurs an additional fee.