Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Overlooking St. Andrews Bay and situated on a scenic 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary, the smoke-free resort and spa has been awarded a Florida Green Lodging Certificate by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for its commitment to conserve and protect the state's natural resources. Featured as one of Conde Nast Traveler's 2009 Gold List for U.S. Resorts, the luxurious facility offers more than 300 guest rooms, including 60 one- and two-bedroom golf villas, four restaurants, two championship golf courses, a clubhouse and golf shop, as well as the 12,000-square-foot Serenity Spa at Bay Point & Fitness Center. Registered guests can take advantage of the complimentary boat shuttle to Shell Island to explore the uninhabited island that is part of St. Andrew's State park nature preserve. Other recreational activities include parasailing, dolphin sightseeing excursions, beach volleyball and wave runner, fishing boat and kayak rentals.
Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
4200 Marriott Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida 32408
(800) 644-2650
marriottbaypoint.com
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort
With more than 500 suites, including gulf-front and multiple bedroom, the elegant beach resort is a popular choice for both couples and families. Tower suites are located beachside and provide scenic views of the resort's three pools and the Gulf Coast. The Golf Villas, located adjacent to the tennis complex, are surrounded by tropical landscaping and feature a view of the nine-hole executive golf course. Ideal for families, the villas provide a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave as well as television sets with cable and DVD players and a washer and dryer. Additional resort amenities include airport transportation service, parasailing, surfing lessons, sailboat and jet ski rentals, eco tours, the Kidz Klub, spa treatments and live poolside calypso bands.
Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort
11212 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407
(800) 874-8686
edgewaterbeachresort.com
Beachcomber By the Sea
The AAA-approved beach hotel features a variety of accommodations, including standard rooms, suites with full kitchens, Jacuzzi suites and gulf-front suites with private balconies and fully equipped kitchens. The resort is conveniently located near Frank Brown Park, which features multi-purpose football fields, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, picnic areas, an aquatic center, a freshwater youth fishing pond and 1.5 miles of greenways and trails that are open to the public year-round. All hotel guests are invited to free continental breakfasts, a free kids meal with every adult meal purchased at the beachfront bar and grill and discounts for some of the area attractions. Other amenities include a heated, gulf-front whirlpool, a laundry facility, a computer lounge, beach chairs, wave runner rentals, parasailing, a shuffleboard and picnic area as well as free airport shuttle service.
Beachcomber by the Sea
17101 Front Beach Road
Panama City, Florida 32407
(888) 627-0625
beachcomberbythesea.com
