Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort
The Bay Point Marriott Resort is notable as the host of two 18-hole PGA championship golf courses: the Nicklaus Course and the Meadows Course. With 38 holes, complete practice facilities and spectacular Gulf and Panhandle scenery, the courses are considered among the finest in Northwest Florida. Golf packages are available seasonally and may include rounds of golf with a cart, complimentary club rentals and accommodation.
The resort overlooks St. Andrews Bay. There are 316 guest rooms and 60 Golf Villas with one or two bedrooms. All include scenic views of the bay or resort and have coffee makers, televisions with cable channels and pay-per-view movies. Internet access is available.
Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort
4200 Marriott Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 236-6000
marriottbaypoint.com
Grand Panama Beach Resort
Grand Panama is a Gulf-front resort just steps from white sand beaches. The large resort offers 299 condominiums, ideal for families, groups or any travelers seeking residential-style, self-catering accommodation. Standard amenities include full-size kitchens, washers and dryers, cable televisions and DVD players. Guests have access to two swimming pools, two spas and a full-service fitness center. There are several golf courses close by, including the Signal Hill Golf Course and Windswept Dunes. After a long day out on the golf course, relax with a drink at one of the resort's two tiki bars.
Grand Panama Beach Resort
11800-807 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
(866) 621-8862
grandpanamabeachrentals.com
Emerald Beach Resort
All the spacious suites at Emerald Beach Resort boast beachfront views and classic Florida coast décor. The resort offers 260 suites. Choose from one-bedroom suites up to 934 square feet in size; 1,299-square-foot two-bedroom suites; and three-bedroom suites up to 1,862 square feet. All suites have full kitchens, washers and dryers and private balconies. The biggest attraction for golfers is its proximity to Hombre Golf Club, a 27-hole championship course and PGA Tour Qualifying School. Money-saving packages are seasonally available and may include discounts on tee times at the Hombre Golf Course in addition to accommodation, dining credit and/or other local activities.
Emerald Beach Resort
14700 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
(850) 636-0000
emeraldbeachresort.com
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