Things to do at the resort: pools, lazy river, kids’ activities and evening entertainment
At Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach you can spend the day at three outdoor pools (including a lagoon-style main pool and a whirlpool), float the 5,000-square-foot lazy river, use the Aqualand children's water playground and Kids Activity Center, and enjoy nightly family-friendly entertainment on the beachfront deck. Pool access runs daily from 8:00 AM to midnight; spa, dining and evening shows are available separately.
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Pools, lagoon and whirlpool
The resort has three outdoor pools including a lagoon-style main pool and a separate whirlpool/hot tub. Pool hours for the outdoor pool areas are 8:00 AM to midnight.
Pool towels are provided to guests (you give a room number to get them) but towels are not allowed to be taken out to the beach. A pool attendant monitors chairs and towels left at the main pool, though enforcement may be inconsistent.
- Main lagoon-style pool with waterfall features and pool deck seating
- Separate children's pool area
- Whirlpool/hot tub for adults and families
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Outdoor pool hours | 8:00 AM – midnight |
| Pool towels | Provided with room number; not for beach use |
| Pool monitoring | Pool attendant oversees chairs/towels at main pool |
Lazy river and Aqualand water playground
The resort's lazy river covers about 5,000 square feet and has a gradual entry, making it suitable for families and guests who want a gentle float. It is part of the outdoor pool complex and follows the same pool hours.
Aqualand is the on-site children's water playground; third-party reports indicate it has no age or height restriction, so parents should supervise younger guests as needed.
- 5,000-square-foot lazy river with gradual entry
- Aqualand children's water playground — no age/height restriction reported
- Both are within the pool hours of 8:00 AM to midnight
| Attraction | Family notes |
|---|---|
| Lazy river | Gentle float; part of the pool complex |
| Aqualand | Children's water-play area; no age/height restriction reported |
Kids’ activities and family facilities
Holiday Inn Resort Panama City Beach is family-oriented and offers a Kids Activity Center and a children's club (free), plus kids-eat-free dining for children 12 and under when dining with a paying adult at selected restaurants. These facilities make the resort suited to families traveling with children.
Rooms designed for families include options with bunk beds such as 2 Bunk Beds Standard Oceanfront Room, 1 Bunk Bed Standard Oceanfront Room and 1 Bunk Bed Standard 1st Floor Room. Those room types give families in-room sleeping arrangements that keep adults and kids together.
- Kids Activity Center and supervised children's club (free)
- Kids-eat-free at The View, Bamboo Grill and Chip's Grille (kids 12 & under with paying adult)
- Family room options: 2 Bunk Beds Standard Oceanfront Room; 1 Bunk Bed Standard Oceanfront Room; 1 Bunk Bed Standard 1st Floor Room
| Kids facility | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Kids Activity Center | Indoor activities and games for children |
| Children's club | Free supervised programs (details at property) |
| Aqualand | Children's water playground next to pools |
Evening entertainment and beachfront deck
The resort stages evening entertainment on its outdoor deck facing the beach; offerings are family-friendly and can include live music and performances. The Escape Deck also hosts The SeaGlass Bar for cocktails near the entertainment area.
Specific nightly schedules and performer lineups vary by season; check the front desk or concierge for current event times and any cover charges.
- Outdoor evening entertainment on the beachfront deck
- SeaGlass Bar serves tropical cocktails on the Escape Deck near evening events
- SunSet Lounge in the conference area may also offer regular evening programs
| Evening option | Location |
|---|---|
| Beachfront deck entertainment | Outdoor Escape Deck / beachfront stage |
| The SeaGlass Bar | Escape Deck near entertainment area |
| SunSet Lounge | Conference area — occasional evening programming |
Poolside dining, snacks and refreshments
Poolside and deck dining options let families stay near the water. Bamboo Grill operates seasonally (March–October) as the poolside American grill for burgers, wings and kid-friendly items; Tiki Pizza serves pizza from late morning to evening.
Scoops Sweets & Treats is a seasonal ice cream outlet by the pool, and Chip's Grille offers seafood and outdoor seating. The View Restaurant + Coffee Bar serves made-to-order breakfast and dinner with pool views.
- Bamboo Grill (poolside) — seasonal, pool-friendly menu
- Tiki Pizza — open 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (per property listing)
- Scoops Sweets & Treats — seasonal ice cream near the pool
- Chip's Grille and The View Restaurant + Coffee Bar — lunch/dinner and breakfast with pool views
| Outlet | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Bamboo Grill | Poolside lunch & dinner (seasonal) |
| Tiki Pizza | Pizza by the pool (hours listed 11:00 AM–10:00 PM) |
| Scoops Sweets & Treats | Seasonal ice cream and treats |
Spa, fitness and practical details
Aquarius Spa (Gulf-front) offers massages, facials, body treatments, scrubs, wraps and nail services; the spa has a small private outdoor pool and is open daily. Reservations for spa treatments are recommended and can be made before arrival via the spa phone.
The resort also has a 24-hour fitness center with treadmills and ellipticals; fitness center access is included in the mandatory resort fee. For arrivals and departures, check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.
- Aquarius Spa — full-service, reservations recommended; phone: 1-850-588-1243
- Spa has its own small outdoor pool
- 24-hour fitness center — access included with resort fee
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM
| Service | Note |
|---|---|
| Spa reservations | Call 1-850-588-1243; reservations required for treatments |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours; included in resort fee |
| Check-in/check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM; Check-out 11:00 AM |
