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Colonial Shores

2.5 star property
Panama City Beach motel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Living area
Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Private kitchen
Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • BBQ(s)
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
8512 Surf Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panama City Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Panama City Beach Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • St. Andrews State Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Beach Lounge And - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angelos Steak Pit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Guadalajara Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Colonial Shores

Colonial Shores puts you within a 10-minute drive of Panama City Beaches and St. Andrews State Park. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, Pier Park and Frank Brown Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Easter holidays deposit: USD 200.00 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 01 March to 09 April

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Colonial Shores Motel Panama City Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Does Colonial Shores offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Colonial Shores does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Colonial Shores?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Colonial Shores?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Colonial Shores?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Colonial Shores?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Colonial Shores and nearby?
Colonial Shores has an outdoor pool.
Does Colonial Shores have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Colonial Shores like?
Colonial Shores is located near Panama City Beaches in Gulf Lagoon Beach, a short 2-minute walk from Thomas Drive and 4 minutes' walk from St. Andrews Bay.

Colonial Shores Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet place.
The rooms are great. Could use a little updating in the bathroom. Well worth the price. Stayed here may times and the owners are ao very nice.
aaron, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Crystal, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I didn't like the bath room window did not have a curtain. Made a private room seem not so private. Staff was very kind! They allowed us late check out last minute free of charge. The pool and property were well kept. Its less then a 2 min walk to the beach, food and shops.
Sophia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clean but quite run down.
*Warning-avoid the pool steps. See below.* There was some good and some bad. We knew going in that we chose a cheaper place in order to save some money to be spent elsewhere. For the price, it is fairly as expected. When we arrived, there was a small mix up on our reservation but the office lady handled it well and ended up giving us a different room closer to the beach than expected, which was nice. The rooms were clean, however in need of some maintenance and pick-me-up. The hot water faucet in our shower leaked non stop (room 3 at Lolleys) creating boiling water spewing out constantly while you showered. Our first night stay, we took a quick late swim before the pool closed and my daughter ended up slicing the bottom of her pinky toe off on the steps on the shallow end. There are porcelain tiles broken on the edge of the steps creating sharp spots. I did bring it to the offices attention and was told "they've been meaning to fix that". The maintenance gentleman I spoke with was kind and caring and offered any help needed. Overall, an okay place to stay for the lower cost, just keep in mind its pretty run down.
Christopher, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location, Nice room, a little outdated.
We had a nice stay. We loved that it was a very short walk to the beach and a very short walk or drive to everything we needed or wanted while on our trip. Parts of our room were a little outdated, but functional. There are a few things that could be better with little cost. 1. Add a tall mirror. I am short and the mirror in the bathroom was pretty high. 2. Raise the shower head. My husband is 5'8" and he had to duck to use the shower. 3. Use brighter LED bulbs in some of the lights. Our room was pretty dark. Because our room was on a main floor right in front of the parking lot I did not feel comfortable opening the curtains so we had to rely on the lights, but they were not bright enough. 4. Add a comfy living room type chair. I wanted a comfortable place, other than on the bed, to sit and read a book.
Stephanie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. Friendly staff and nice grills front beach. We enjoyed stay there
JESIKA, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

We knew this was an older property however, we didn’t expect it to be so rundown and in need of repair. Air conditioner was old and so loud we couldn’t sleep. Bathroom light was out, bathtub clogged, so many things not working/broken. Worst part was the beds were so uncomfortable. Flat pillows. Towels had hair in them. We debated whether to leave and go elsewhere because we didn’t get any sleep but we’d already paid in full.
James, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Quite & convenient.
Tangela, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

My family and I enjoyed our vacation stay at Colonial Shores. Owner upgraded our room at no additional charge and without me even asking. Would have given 5 stars, but bathroom fan did not work and fold out couch mattress was stained. Asked Manager not to fix during our stay. As nice as they were, I am sure they were not aware of the problem and have since fixed both problems. Will stay here again and would recommend to friends.
Ralph, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved this place! It was in a great location where it is quiet, it’s steps from the beach, and the pool was great! Colonial Shores is basic, but nice and clean. There is nothing fancy about this hotel but, that’s how we like it! We walked in and were shocked at what we got for the price we paid. It was a little outdated but it was clean and we had everything we needed. We were also able to drive to anything we wanted within 10-15 minutes. We will definitely be back to Colonial Shores!!!
Monica, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice “mom and pop” place. The maintenance man was super nice. Place was clean. Definitely needs some updating, but no fault to him. He was working everytime we seen him. OWNER needs to update. We would stay here again.
Melinda, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome stay and service
Loved the laid back atmosphere. Everyone was friendly from reservation confirmation to check in. They were ready for me all the way to check out. Definitely be back soon
William, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Chad, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Not bad
This was advertised as a no-frills motel. Although dated, it actually had a small refrigerator, a microwave and and a cabinet with a sink. Again, the decor was dated but the room was clean and comfortable. The motel doesn't offer in room cleaning but it wasnt a problem for us. You take your dirty towels to the office and get clean ones. We were there for a motorcycle rally so we spent very little time in the room but we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. As long as you aren't expecting the Taj Mahal and realize that what you're getting is basic, you should be fine. Again, it was clean and no bugs so it worked fine for us.
Brian, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff great location close to across from beach
Kendrick, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mellissa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean! Comfortable! Convenient!
An older "vintage" motel with pool, located across the street from beach. Safe. Quiet. Very clean! Comfortable mattress, fluffy soft towels. AC = window unit and is loud! Didn't bother us much but could be issue for others. Kitchen = microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, motel-sized fridge BUT only had 4 spoons and 4 coffee mugs so bring your own kitchenware. Would like to see more outdoor furniture: for each room & around the pool patio. Have stayed twice - would stay again, would recommend.
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and staff- especially for the price. Area was amazing and it was a 2 min walk from the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Marilee, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I liked the location and how close to the beach we were during our stay. Very sweet and outgoing staff.
Kailie, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The place does need some updating. Staff are so friendly and will help you anytime you need it. Did see a roach in my bathroom. Overall it was just ok.
aaron, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was the most awesome place. 1950/60 motel on beach. Perfect place to do morning walks. 3 places to eat within .2 miles. Love the staff
MARY ELLEN, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Richelle, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Overall great experience.
Christopher, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Had a very great experience with colonial Shores. The staff was super nice, rooms and property were very clean. Across the street from the beach. Was a cheaper alternative place to stay in Panama City Beach. Will definitely come back.
Jeff, 3-night trip
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