The Reef At Seahaven Beach Resorts, Panama City Beach

The Reef At Seahaven Beach Resorts - A budget-friendly beachfront hotel with Gulf views and family-friendly amenities

The Reef At Seahaven Beach Resorts is a three-star budget property featuring 80 beachfront rooms, each with private balconies or ground-floor patios offering direct Gulf views and beach access. Rooms include two double beds, microwaves, refrigerators, and upgraded bedding, with ground-floor units providing walkout access to the sand. Guests can use the outdoor pool, sundeck, and picnic tables, while Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar next door serves seafood dishes, live entertainment, and free kids' meals. The hotel provides a pirate ship play area on the beach, wedding services, and a conference center with 3,875 square feet of meeting space. Located 15.5 miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, The Reef is near Gulf World Marine Park (0.2 miles) and other attractions like Frank Brown Park and Adventure Zone at Miracle Strip.

Pros

Every room features a private balcony or patio with Gulf views.

Direct beach access from ground-floor units and a pirate ship play area for children.

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant offers live entertainment and free meals for kids.

Budget-friendly option with family-friendly amenities and an outdoor pool.

Cons

Beach chairs and umbrellas require rental fees.

The pool deck and terrace areas show signs of wear.