14700 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States | (618) 248-8274
Beachfront condo complex with concierge service
Clean condos with full kitchens and gulf view balconies
Two outdoor pools, two hot tubs, and a children’s pool
Outdoor pool bar and indoor bar with lots of TVs
Spacious fitness center with variety of equipment
Starbucks and souvenir shop on-site
Free parking
Steep fee for lounge chairs and umbrellas
Complaints of long waits for elevators
Facilities shared with neighboring resort
Decor is bland
Area can be loud at night
Wyndham Panama City Beach Vacation Resort is a mid-range time-share property that offers 400 units with full kitchens and gulf-view balconies. Unlike other complexes, all units are similarly decorated and there’s concierge service. The resort is situated on a sandy beach and shares some of its facilities with a neighboring property, including its two outdoor pools, hot tubs, and kids' pool. There are also a Starbucks on-site, two bars, one of which is poolside, and a well-equipped fitness center. Guests complain of long elevator wait times, however, and steep fees for beach chairs and umbrellas. Families may want to compare rates with Splash Resort Condominiums, an upper-middle-range property with a lazy river and mini bowling alley.
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Scene
Beachfront condo complex with shared amenities
Wyndham Panama City Beach Vacation Resort is situated in a high-rise tower connected to Emerald Beach Resort via a skywalk over the highway. The two resorts share facilities, including the two outdoor pools. The spacious lobby is a bit bland, but pleasant, cloaked in beige hues with tile floors, sparse seating, and lots of potted plants adding a dose of color and fresh greenery to the monochromatic hues. There aren't many indoor public areas, though there's a Starbucks on-site as well as a bar situated in the skywalk shared by the two properties. Olive-hued seating fills the carpeted space, which has several flat-screen TVs lining the walls and lots of natural light courtesy of large windows.
Location
Beachfront location close to Pier Park
The hotel is located directly on the beach
with souvenir shops, hotels, and condo complexes nearby. Guests complain the
area can be loud at night. It’s less than a five-minute drive to Pier Park, an
outdoor shopping area with an IMAX theater and several drinking and dining
spots. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is around a
25-minute drive.
Rooms
Clean condos with full kitchens and gulf-view balconies
The resort offers Studios as well as One- and Two-Bedroom Suites, all of which are similarly decorated with beige walls and tile floors as well as traditional decor that includes wooden furnishings and patterned bed runners. Though the decor is a bit bland and can be dated, framed pictures and table lamps give rooms a homey vibe. All units have full, modern kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, and microwaves. Dinnerware, cookware, coffee machines, and toasters are provided, and guests receive a welcome package with coffee and microwave popcorn. Wooden dining tables offer a spot to eat in some units. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, but there’s no Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations, and all units have furnished balconies with gorgeous gulf views (higher floors have better views and less noise).
Features
Beach access, two outdoor pools with hot tubs and children’s pool, two bars, Starbucks, and free valet parking
Wyndham Panama City Beach Vacation Resort has direct access to a lovely stretch of sandy beach. Lounge chair and umbrella rentals are available for a fee; some guests choose to bring their own, but resort staff may ask them to move if they try to place them in front of the rental loungers, blocking others' view. There are two outdoor pools that are shared with the neighboring resort. The beachside pool is a bit small, but has a hot tub as well as a tiki bar where guests can grab a drink. Though it’s located by the garage, the family pool is larger and has a children’s pool with a mushroom waterfall. There's also a Starbucks on-site as well as a souvenir shop. There’s a spacious fitness center with five treadmills, weight machines, and hand weights, as well as a business center with a computer and printer. The property has concierge services and offers free valet parking.
