Ramada by Wyndham Panama City  

On Highway 98 between Panama City Beach and downtown Panama City, about a 10-minute drive from the white-sand Panama City Beaches. Close to Shipwreck Island Waterpark, St. Andrews State Park, Club La Vela, Spinnaker Beach Club and Bay Point Marina. Gulf Coast State College is half a mile away and Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) is roughly 37 km.

A compact hotel with 49 air-conditioned rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, plus desks, coffee/tea makers and phones with free local calls. Wired and wireless internet is available throughout.

Seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, free self parking, vending machines and a common-area TV. A 24-hour coffee bar and a free weekly newspaper keep things easy. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings just minutes from the sand.

24-hour business center, complimentary wired internet, fax and copy services, and a 24-hour front desk. On-site laundry and free local calls make short stays and work trips simple.

Complimentary continental/hot breakfast served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and a snack bar/deli on site. The property also offers a bar and restaurant, with nearby seafood spots like Hunt's Oyster Bar, Captain's Table and Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill for regional flavors and oysters.