Condo - Rating 5 (8 Reviews)

Shores of Panama 1617


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 full
Guests 6 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 9900 S Thomas Dr
  • Location: Panama City Beach
  • Type: Condo

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Condo:

* XL Balcony Overlooking the Lagoon Pool and Gulf Views

* Family friendly

* Designated parking on the 5th floor

* Large lagoon pool, beachside hot tubs, indoor pool and hot tub, Shores Grill and Bar with Chef Guillermo

* Next to Pineapple Willy's, 2 miles to Shipwreck Island, and 5 miles to Pier Park

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to Shores of Panama 1617. This 16th-floor beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath condo is perfect for a small family vacation or private getaway. The master bedroom offers a king bed with en suite, a bunk room which provides a twin-over-twin bunk, and an additional sleeper sofa in the living room to accommodate up to 6 guests comfortably. Enjoy the morning view while relaxing on your XL private balcony and curl up on the couch in the living room enjoying a movie after a long day on the beach. The chef will enjoy a fully equipped updated kitchen while you and the other guests unwind at the kitchen bar. For added convenience a washer and dryer are located within the condo. Come make lasting memories at Shores of Panama 1617 today.

Due to exterior building renovations, the balcony for this unit may be temporarily closed to be accessed for exterior wall construction from December through February 2025. During this time, you may experience noise or minor disruptions. Please note that construction will pause from March 2025 through September 2025 and will resume in September 2025.
We apologize for any disturbance this may cause. To show our appreciation for your understanding and patience during this time, we have reduced the rates for this unit. Your cooperation is greatly valued as Shores of Panama works to make these improvements to better serve you.

All New Food and Beverage Services are available.

As the bridge between the traditional and contemporary culinary scene in PCB, Chef Guillermo offers a unique perspective and offers The Shores of Panama a rich culinary experience. Enjoy all your favorites for Breakfast, Lunch, and even those late-night cravings by the pool, or at the bar, or take to your room from the onsite Shores Grill and Bar. You can't forget to have a refreshing cocktail with our new enhanced beverage (alcohol) experience with top-shelf liquors. A true all-in-one resort-style experience.

With food that makes your mouth water and coming back for more. This all brought to you by none other than Chef Guillermo Dova III, a seasoned culinarian, who embarked on his extraordinary journey with a classical French culinary degree and earned a postgraduate recognition from Executive Chef Sonny Sweetman formally Wolfgang Puck’s Executive Chef and now Oprah’s chef. Transitioning from Wolfgang Puck’s prestigious catering company, Guillermo’s culinary evolution reflects the invaluable tutelage of great chefs and underscores his proven character. Guillermo has also worked as a personal chef and opened his food truck Dovalina’s Famous Wood Fired Pizza.

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

**This property doesn't allow groups of adults age 25 or under, No Exceptions. **

*All guests are required to register their vehicles one to two days prior to check-in and pay for parking passes and wristbands. The registration fee ranges from $65–$115, depending on unit occupancy. The number of passes and wristbands provided also varies based on occupancy. The link to register will be sent to guests prior to arrival via an email titled "Shores of Panama Guest Registration Link." Please check in at the Shores of Panama front desk upon arrival to retrieve wristbands and parking passes. Please note, this fee is subject to change, as it is set by the onsite HOA*

Shores of Panama offers a wide variety of thrilling resort amenities for people of all ages to enjoy, including the largest lagoon pool and pool deck in North Florida, an indoor heated pool and multiple hot tubs. Grab a cool beverage at one of the two the tiki bars and lounge on the sundeck all afternoon. The onsite fitness facility is fully stocked with cardio and weight equipment, perfect for staying slim and trim during your beach vacation. Guests are able to reserve a beach bonfire through Light Me Up Beach Bonfires for an additional fee. Make Shores of Panama your next beach vacation!

Cruiser Bikes are now available for day rentals!
You will see their kiosk setup in the portico on the West side.
Day Rentals are $20 for 3 hours or $30 for the day to return by 6pm. Day Rentals will ensure more guests have access to the bicycles, and enhance safety with no riding at night. All bikes have a comfy seat, and most have a basket or cup holder. Helmet and lock are included with each rental. Follow These Rental Instructions: Visit the kiosk, scan the QR Code, input your information, pay, get a bike lock code on your phone, grab a helmet, walk your bike out of the parking garage, ride safely, when finished: walk your bike into the parking garage, scan a different QR Code to return your bike, and park it so it can be readied for the next rider.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King

Guest Room: Twin over Twin Bunk

Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:

Delight in tasty seafood and other delicious meals at some of the local restaurants or spend an afternoon shopping in Panama City. Take a short drive over to Pier Park and enjoy fantastic dining, shopping and entertainment options. An incredible beachfront vacation awaits you on the Gulf Coast.

Shipwreck Island is only 8 miles away and is great fun for the kids! Try Pirate's Plunge, Treetop Drop or the Whiteknuckle Rapids!

If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, Pier Park is only 5 miles away! With more than 125 retail, dining and entertainment choices, Pier Park is a one-of-a-kind beachfront family-friendly attraction featuring island-inspired architecture and popular stores. Dillard’s, JCPenney, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Target, Forever 21 are a but a few. Dine at numerous eateries like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Rum Runners Tropical Grill, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers or catch a show at the Grand IMAX Theater.

Registration Number=53416

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Bedding Bedding
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Guest Room
Sleeps: 2
1 Twin Over Twin Bunk
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Livingcroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Sleeper Sofa
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Master bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom


Amenities 38 Amenities
Community Facilities
  • Gym/Fitness Room
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Pool
  • Snowbird Friendly
Included Items and Services
  • Elevator
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Beach Front
  • Beach View
  • Gulf Front
  • Gulf View
  • Walk to Beach


Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (8)
Rating 5
Exceptional
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- Posted: 3/21/2025
Rating 5
Exceptional
There are no comments available for this review
- Posted: 9/12/2024
Rating 5
Comfort
Very good Everted got
- Posted: 7/7/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful
There are no comments available for this review
- Posted: 4/7/2024
Rating 5
One of my favorite places to stay when I come to Panama City Beach. I love it & will definitely recommend!!
- Posted: 8/15/2023
Aniya, We're thrilled to be one of your favorite places to stay in Panama City Beach. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location
Overall the stay was excellent. Room could have been a little cleaner. Beds were not very comfortable. The location was great lots of things to do in walking distance. I would visit again.
- Posted: 7/20/2023
Rating 5
It was very nice and relaxing
- Posted: 8/1/2023
Ryan, We're pleased to hear that you had a nice and relaxing time during your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Loved the stay hate to leave see you next year ?
- Posted: 3/18/2023
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