Whether you're here for the boating, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, sunbathing or the great golf, Panama City has the perfect suite for you---and your four-legged friend. You'll find pet-friendly hotels in Panama City and Panama City Beach to meet your requirements of price, amenities and proximity to local attractions. Here are a few excellent choices to get your search started.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Panama City
This convenient inn is located less than three miles from Panama City-Bay County International Airport, two and a half miles from downtown Panama City, 10 miles from the beach, and minutes from several public and private golf courses. Stay entertained with the outdoor pool, spa and fitness center. Free wireless high-speed Internet access is available in all rooms, while microwaves and refrigerators are available in some rooms. Pets of all sizes are welcome here as long as they're quiet, well-behaved, leashed and properly cared for. Leave contact information at the front desk and the "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door if you're leaving your pet alone in your suite.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Panama City
1030 East 23rd St.
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 914-0022
lq.com
La Quinta Inn and Suites Panama City Beach
Check in to this La Quinta Inn and you'll be a mile from the beach and within a five-mile radius of at least three popular golf courses. Complimentary breakfast, outdoor pool, spa, and on-site convenience store are among the amenities. You'll also find a very liberal policy toward your furry friend. Dogs of all sizes are allowed at no additional fee. The only requirement is that you sign the pet policy upon check-in and provide contact information if your pet is to be left alone.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Panama City Beach
7115 Coastal Palms Blvd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 234-3133
lq.com
MainStay Suites
The MainStay includes such welcoming features as an outdoor heated pool, fitness center and guest laundry. Suites include flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, microwave ovens and free high-speed wireless Internet access. You're within one and a half miles of the Hombre Golf Course--and the Holiday Golf Course is just over four miles away. Dogs up to 25 pounds are allowed in this pet-friendly inn for a fee of $20 per pet, per night, with a maximum of two dogs allowed per room.
MainStay Suites
7909 Panama City Beach Pkwy
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(850) 233-7829
mainstaysuites.com
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