Does Tidewater Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tidewater Beach Resort 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tidewater Beach Resort?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool.

Is parking offered on site at Tidewater Beach Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tidewater Beach Resort?

You can check in starting at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Tidewater Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like parasailing, snorkeling, and cycling. Enjoy a relaxing soak in one of the 4 hot tubs and an invigorating swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Tidewater Beach Resort also has an indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Tidewater Beach Resort?

Yes, Waves Bar and Grill offers ocean views and poolside dining.

Does Tidewater Beach Resort have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.

Does Tidewater Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each condo features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Tidewater Beach Resort like?

Tidewater Beach Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Panama City Beaches and 16 minutes' walk from Pier Park.

Tidewater Beach Resort, Panama City Beach: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2025

Room was great. But the last day we were there pulled the couch out and seen bed bugs. Other than that was a comfort

Taylor, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

The resort was Awesome lots of room loved the Balcony facing the ocean. The pools and hot tubs were clean and Cool. Everyone was very helpful and nice. If I must leave a complaint it would be the slow elevators.

Perry Lee, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 25, 2025

Much Needed Getaway!!!!

Our stay was amazing!!! My family has had loss this year and we just wanted to get away. Tidewater had everything we needed to make a stay great! Our washer and dryer did not work, but they made it right with us. I have no complaints.

Jennifer, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 25, 2024

Great Place

After you do the on line check in front desk has your packet and your off to a great stay. Rooms are very spacious and full filled with all your needs . With a patio ocean front the view is spectacular. A great place to stay .

Patrick, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 23, 2025

Didnt like not being given the right code to enter room, then not beibg able to speak with someone quickly to resolve issue. Definitely thought we should get a discount since had to bo I l water to brush teeth.

Denise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 21, 2024

Great water views

Hotel room as a whole was fine, but the upholstery on the funiture needed cleaning.

Kareem, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

We had a few minor issues, Vacasa responded immediately to assist us. The only feedback was lack of extra bedding like a blanket in the bed or an extra blanket. Our bedroom was right off the walkway and needed room darkening curtains as the blinds didn’t block the light but that is more if a personal issue that I need full dark to sleep, Vacasa was very good, woukd rent again.

Kathleen, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 11, 2025

Bedroom needs darkening shades. Items need attention to detail. Not enough silverware & dishes.

Mary, 11-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 28, 2024

The waits for the elevators were terrible and the resort chrges way too many fees for as bas as the place is

Johnny, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 8, 2024

Room and view was great they need to get the elevators working looking at reviews that's been a problem for a very long time took us over an hour to check out because of lack of elevators working so sad because it is a nice resort but elevators are a big issue here many times waiting for a very long to get one.

Dan, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 10, 2025

Family enjoyed the property being on the beach. I will say, the staff were extremely friendly. Did not enjoy the smell of the ground floor, constantly smelled like throw up. The elevators took an extremely long time to arrive, regardless of what floor you were on. The condo itslef was less than what I had expected. The bunk beds were stable but the mattresses were super thin and uncomfortable. We really could have used a broom in the condo to help with the sand. The bathtub did not drain right away. The last thing I want to be doing is standing in dirty water while I'm trying to shower. Only 1 roll of toilet paper and paper towels. Trash bags did not fit in the trashcan in the kitchen. Washer and dryer were a surprise and a let down at the samw time. Nice being able to launder throughout the week but the dryer was awful. It took nearly 3 hours for a tiny load to comete drying. I enjoyed Panama but dont think id return to this particular resort.

Ashley, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 29, 2025

There are not enough elevators for the amount of guests that stay there. The wait for the elevator is anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour (not over exaggerating). At one point I was tired of waiting and walked up 17 flights of stairs (42 year old woman). We were going to a baseball tournament that week and had to add an extra 30 - 45 minutes to our time to leave earlier than we needed to because we didn’t want my nephew to be late. Also, only having one functioning elevator for the garage is absurd. A common theme we heard from other guests is that they would never be back because a lot of their time was wasted in waiting for elevators. One night the fire alarm went off on the second floor and we were on the 17th. My mom called and asked if the fire alarm was going off up there. I told her we didn’t hear anything. Also, if there was a fire all 30 floors would not be able to evacuate quick enough.

Judy, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 28, 2025

Our family of 6 enjoyed the proximity to the beach and entertainment (Pier Park is a 15-minute walk). The fee for 5 nights was moderate; however, there are things I wish I would’ve known before booking: 1. Lack of adequate number of elevators- problematic from arrival and unloading, grocery delivery, midday trips to the room, and evenings out. The elevators were ALWAYS full; 2. Walkability- no consistent sidewalks in the area- definitely did not want to get car out of parking garage to go 1/2 mile; 3. Lack of on-site/ close dining; 4. I almost missed the additional property fee- nominal- and registration process that was buried in the booking (downloaded Vacasa and within the app and information there was a link with additional form to complete with payment required); 5. Check in is 4-6 pm (yes, a 2-hour window with the elevator issue really was interesting) and checkout is 10am with no early check in/ luggage drop/ changing room to go to the beach option. While these times are standard, it still felt like we “lost” out on 6 hours of vacation time. Would we book here again? Maybe. The price was affordable and the general location desirable, but we’d definitely see about booking a lower floor or adjust expectations on the time we would spend waiting.

Kiley, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 2, 2025

Just okay

Our condo itself, we had no real issues with. The elevators and the wait for one at this resort is AWFUL!!! We will not stay here again based on elevators. Some staff is friendly, others are rude/condescending. We did like all the ammenity options. Didn't try out everything, but it was nice to have a range of choices. There is beach service directly in front of the resort but beware, you cannot put up your own canopy, umbrella, or chairs behind the rows of beach service chairs. You have to walk all the way to the end of the beach service chairs to set up your own. Resort was relatively clean. We and a bunch of other people got caught in a big summer FL storm and there were resort employees mopping up water where everyone was dripping trying to get out of the rain. Made the wait for an elevator worse than normal though. We had to climb 13 flights of stairs with children and all our stuff unless we wanted to wait thirty plus minutes for an elevator ride. Parking deck seemed slightly cramped going around turns. It also said no golf carts allowed in parking decks, and we noticed several. So obviously not all rules are enforced. And the cannabis smell. Obviously the no smoking rule is ignored too. Overall, we had a fun week. But I don't see us running to stay here again

Phillisa, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 11, 2024

It wasn't like other condos that I have stayed at before. It wasn't as clean as I would of expected. There were many flaws with the condo, such as TV's not working, remotes missing, dishwasher backflow into the garbage disposal, hair from former guest in the bathroom, and the floors were covered with sand. To top it off, I never got my confirmation email from Vacasa, so the check in was really rough. They did after the fact try to email it to me 3 times, but it never arrived, till my last day. I will not stay at Tidewater ever again. There are a lot of other condos, at the same price with better customer service and cleanliness. The only thing that saved us was we were at PCB. It is a shame, we work all year for this one week, and its costly. Not just the condo, but dinners and entertainment. I couldn't wait to leave the condo. I did tell Vacasa employees of the issues, but I guess they were all so busy. Oh, I forgot to mention a Vacasa employee with no curtesy needing to change out fire detectors. Didn't ask if this was a bad time. We had no warning. They just barged in and said they had to do it right now. They could've done it the day we checked out. And they left a mess to boot.

Michelle, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 11, 2025

I hate to give a bad review because our condo was perfect! But those ELEVATORS ARE HORRIBLE!!! We waited anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes each time and at checkout we waited over an hour. We will NEVER stay in this place again. Nightmare!!!

Courtney, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 28, 2025

Elevators were a problem every day. But as far as the hotel, it was average.

Noe, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 20, 2025

Overall decent place to stay. Waiting on elevators for 30+ minutes most of the time was my only issue.

Raven, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 17, 2025

The stay was okay

Chris, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 16, 2025

The beach area was great!! But the elevator wait was way too long! Some was down then the others would get stuck on a floor. The desk people was just rude.

Helen, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 27, 2025

The view was beautiful, the condo itself was nice. The restaurant and the staff there were good! But the staff at the desk are rude and not helpful. There was a fire alarm and no staff knew what was going on or the proper procedures to evacuate the building. There are only 3 working elevators for the whole 30 floor building, which is not sufficient for the amount of people vacationing! The wait for an elevator could be 15-30 minutes.

Amber, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jun 26, 2025

This was our first and will be our last time staying here! We had to wait forever each time we got on an elevator to go to the beach, get stuff out of the car or go anywhere! My husband waited about an hour one time, JUST to get on an elevator!! This takes up way too much of your vacation time!!

Teresa, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 22, 2025

Outdated, not as clean

The room was sufficient enough for our family of 7 with 3 little ones with a spectacular view. However, it was outdated, drawers were broken, the internet was extremely slow, poor cellular connection, batteries were removed on smoke detector (hazard), the bathrooms smelled of mildew despite calling housekeeping, and the place wasn’t as clean as I wanted.

Hyacinth, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 15, 2025

Elevators suck will not be back

Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 9, 2025

Parking and registration could use better communication but the stay was great.

Jill, 4-night trip

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