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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Panama City Beach

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Panama City Beach

If it's your first trip to Panama City Beach, Florida for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Panama City Beach. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Panama City Beach. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Panama City Beach for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Panama City Beach beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Panama City Beach for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Summit Beach Resort by Resort Collection

3-star Resort with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 8743 Thomas Drive, Summit Beach Resort by Resort Collection has great rooms from $185 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Geta

3-star Resort with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Panama City Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Geta which has nice rooms starting at $230. Offering an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 16819 Front Beach Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.7 miles from the city center. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Regency Towers by Panhandle Getaways

3-star Resort with prices starting at $327 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Regency Towers by Panhandle Getaways to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $327. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5801 Thomas Drive. You'll also find a bar, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.4 miles from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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T1 Unit 0901 - Majestic Beach Resort - 4br 3ba - Sleeps 8

3-star Resort with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Panama City Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $193, T1 Unit 0901 - Majestic Beach Resort - 4br 3ba - Sleeps 8, at 10901 Front Beach Road provides a restaurant, a restaurant, a fitness center, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, parking, parking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just 0.5 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Game room
  • Heated pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Panama City Beach-Beachfront has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $157 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 15505 Front Beach Road. Furthermore, it also offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a child pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Panama City Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort & Spa is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $149, and it's located at 4114 Jan Cooley Drive. We also love the hiking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach By IHG

3-star Resort with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach By IHG because it has great rooms that start at $250. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 11127 Front Beach Road. Only 0.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Hyatt Place Panama City Beach/Beachfront offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $202 (before taxes). It's located at 15727 Front Beach Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.7 miles from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Beachfront

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Panama City Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 12513 Front Beach Road, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach Beachfront has great rooms from $205 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, laundry services, a free breakfast, city views, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A great place to stay is Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $206. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 16006 Front Beach Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities. It's located just 4.9 miles from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Destin, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Destin, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Destin, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Destin, Best Hotels for One Week in Destin, Best Hotels for One Night in Destin, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Destin, or Best Business Hotels in Destin.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Panama City Beach?

Panama City Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$264

After analyzing 56 first time trip hotels in Panama City Beach, Florida, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $264. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Panama City Beach.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $227
  • 4-star hotels: $301
  • 3-star hotels: $280
  • 2-star hotels: $186


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