| relaxed rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves. parking is free. additional amenities include indoor and outdoor pools with water slides, and an inner-tube ride, plus mini-golf, kayaking, an enclosed beach playground and an arcade. check-in time: 5:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. some provide full kitchens and/or ocean views. the hotel also offers a casual restaurant, an ice cream parlor and a deli, along with a tiki bar serving tropical drinks. the resort also offers condos, townhouses and a 2-unit beach house. this tropical-themed, beachfront resort is an 8-minute drive from gulf world marine park and a 16-minute drive from go-karting at race city
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 20
Hidden Lagoon Super Race Track and Golf (10 min)
Mainstay featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a go-kart track in an outdoor setup near the beach. St. Andrews State Park (25 min)
Outdoor sanctuary with beaches, nature trails & camping plus seasonal Shell Island boat tours. Conservation Park (7 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory (16 min)
Zoo focusing on conservation with over 260 animals plus programs & shows in a tropical setting. Man in the Sea Museum (3 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (16 min)
Sprawling family-friendly venue featuring 2 18-hole mini-golf courses & a football-field-sized maze. Camp Helen State Park (12 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Race City (15 min)
Amusement park with a steep go-kart track plus a roller coaster, arcade games & backlight mini-golf. Gulf World (7 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (16 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Shipwreck Island Waterpark (12 min)
Attractions including waterslides, a lazy river, a wave pool & rapids fill this tropical-style park. Frank Brown Park (5 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. WonderWorks Panama City Beach (16 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Russell-Fields Pier (5 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. | 
