Boardwalk Beach Hotel, Panama City Beach

Boardwalk Beach Hotel - A budget-friendly beachfront hotel with Gulf views, flexible room options, and a private beach

Boardwalk Beach Hotel offers Gulf-view rooms with sleeper sofas, mini-fridges, and complimentary coffee, alongside standard rooms with two double beds. The property features a 500-yard private beach, two pools (one with Gulf views), and an on-site arcade. Dining options include The Anchor Bar & Grill for steakhouse classics, Under the Boardwalk Bar and Grille for ocean-view snacks, and a food court serving breakfast and lunch. Guests can access Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island abundant with wildlife, via pontoon rentals. The hotel is 21.5 miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and within 1 mile of attractions like ZooWorld and Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf. Boardwalk Beach Hotel provides high-speed Wi-Fi, pet-friendly rooms ($20/day fee), and lifeguard services on its private beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weather permitting.

Pros

The 500-yard private beach includes lifeguard services, a rare feature for Panama City Beach.

Two pools, including one with Gulf views and ADA-compliant lifts.

Flexible room options, including Gulf-view rooms with sleeper sofas and pet-friendly accommodations.

Proximity to Shell Island and local attractions like ZooWorld (1.5 miles away).

On-site dining ranges from casual food court options to ocean-view bar service.

Cons

The hotel’s budget-friendly pricing may attract rowdy crowds, particularly during peak seasons.

Some rooms lack Gulf views and face the pool or parking areas.