Condo - Rating 5 (16 Reviews)

Shores of Panama 1523


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 full, 1 half
Guests 8 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 Beautiful Condo:

* Beach FRONT Balcony

* Gulf and Pool Views from the 15th Floor

* Dedicated Parking Spot on 8th Floor

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

* Next to Pineapple Willy's and 2 miles to Shipwreck Island

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to Shores of Panama 1523! This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo will have you wishing you took vacation sooner. The master bedroom will provide a great night's sleep with a king bed, balcony access and En suite. The first guest bedroom offers a king, and the second guest room has a queen bed, and a living room sleeper sofa to sleep up to 8 guests comfortably. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for the chef in your group to prepare your favorite meal or quick snack. When your beach day is complete the living room is perfect for unwinding and watching a movie on the flat screen TV. Relax on your balcony with stunning lagoon pool and beach views or explore the extensive resort amenities at Shores of Panama. As an extra amenity, this condo has a washer and dryer for your convenience. Find out why Shores of Panama 1523 is the perfect vacation destination!

Due to exterior building renovations, the balcony for this unit may be temporarily closed to be accessed for exterior wall construction from October through February. During this time, you may experience noise or minor disruptions. Please note that construction will pause from April 2026 through September 2026 and will resume in September 2026.
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 Bed

Guest Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Living room with Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions: 

Panama City Beach is known for its multitude of attractions, including golf, shopping delicious restaurants and of course water sports such as sailing, fishing, parasailing and more.

Shipwreck Island is only 2 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 just 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.

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Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

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Sleeps: 2
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Sleeps: 2
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Attached Bathroom


Amenities 31 Amenities
Community Facilities
  • Gym/Fitness Room
Entertainment
  • 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
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Indoor Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Beach View
  • Gulf View
  • Walk to Beach


Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (16)
Rating 5
Enjoyed the sun
This is our first time staying in a condo in PCB so it was a little bit of shock at first with so many units. With that being said, it was actually a very nice condo and property. We thought it would be a lot more crowded but it wasn't bad at all and very enjoyable. I had 4 teenagers with me and they had a great time. The condo is very nice and comfortable. The pots and pans could use a refresh and add some storage container/ bowls would be very helpful. The resort is big but well staffed with very friendly personnel walking around if you need help with anything. The pool is great and there is always, except High noon, an area that has some shade. There is a tiki-bar for drinks around the pool or take them on the beach. There is also a tiki-hut that you can order food for the kids or sandwiches for the adults. Very basic menu. Now the parking...The parking garage is great but it is not easy finding your assigned spot. 1523 has 1 assigned parking spot but you are allowed 2 vehicles. Assigned/reserved spot is on the 8th floor... Remember that because we had to find it and there is ZERO rhyme or reason to the spots and their numbering on the garage. There are spots with a yellow painting and no numbers on them. Those are for anyone. Super Walmart across the street and Walmart liquor store as well that you can walk to. Pineapple Willy's is right next door and it is busy so plan accordingly. Overall great location and the condo was very nice.
- Posted: 6/8/2022
Sean, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay with us. We sorry the parking was difficult to navigate. We're glad that you enjoyed the location and found the staff helpful. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
As for my family.we enjoyed it
It was family oriented. The kids played. The room was clean The people next to us sounded like they had a live band. And they need heated outdoor pools.
- Posted: 3/29/2025
Rating 5
Making memories with the family
Second year staying at the resort and first time in this particular condo. Room was just as advertised and plenty of room for the amount of people (6 adults 1 toddler) we had.
- Posted: 12/5/2024
Charles, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the accommodations were suitable for your group. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Loved the room, pool and beach access! Walking distance to food.
- Posted: 10/11/2024
Rating 5
Perfect
Room was great! Beach and pool was awesome!
- Posted: 10/11/2024
Rating 5
- Posted: 8/11/2024
Brianna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great time
Great place, great location. Lots of activities available. Lots of restaurants to choose from.
- Posted: 8/2/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful Place
Very clean, easy access to beach, food, groceries, etc. Communication with Real Joy was quick and easy.
- Posted: 6/16/2024
Melissa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you found the place beautiful and convenient, with easy access to the beach and amenities. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Fantastic stay
Ocean view is better than pictures show.
- Posted: 4/9/2024
Kody, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear the ocean view exceeded your expectations, and we hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Living the dream
Wonderful resort, and condo. Beautiful view. Nice 'snowbird programs.
- Posted: 2/10/2024
Penny, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the resort and condo, as well as the beautiful views and our 'snowbird' programs. We hope to have you back living the dream with us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Exceptional
There are no comments available for this review
- Posted: 5/8/2023
Rating 5
Everything was great my family and I enjoyed the stay
- Posted: 4/9/2023
Rating 5
We really enjoyed our stay. The views of the beach were very beautiful and loved the easy access to the beach.
- Posted: 3/17/2023
Rating 5
Room 1523
The room was very cleaning and comfortable. Plenty of space for a family.
- Posted: 9/8/2022
Hulusi, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad everyone had enough room and was comfortable. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Lo recomiendo es el mejor lugar Lo recomiendo es el mejor lugar
Lo cómodo limpio la alberca y sobre todo la vista al mar Lo poco amables del personal del hotel como por ejemplo en la recepción
- Posted: 7/5/2022
Rating 5
Best vacation ever
Love the condo. It was perfect. Clean and comfortable. Pictures are just like the rooms. Awesome place.
- Posted: 6/10/2022
Rating 5
Enjoyed the sun
This is our first time staying in a condo in PCB so it was a little bit of shock at first with so many units. With that being said, it was actually a very nice condo and property. We thought it would be a lot more crowded but it wasn't bad at all and very enjoyable. I had 4 teenagers with me and they had a great time. The condo is very nice and comfortable. The pots and pans could use a refresh and add some storage container/ bowls would be very helpful. The resort is big but well staffed with very friendly personnel walking around if you need help with anything. The pool is great and there is always, except High noon, an area that has some shade. There is a tiki-bar for drinks around the pool or take them on the beach. There is also a tiki-hut that you can order food for the kids or sandwiches for the adults. Very basic menu. Now the parking...The parking garage is great but it is not easy finding your assigned spot. 1523 has 1 assigned parking spot but you are allowed 2 vehicles. Assigned/reserved spot is on the 8th floor... Remember that because we had to find it and there is ZERO rhyme or reason to the spots and their numbering on the garage. There are spots with a yellow painting and no numbers on them. Those are for anyone. Super Walmart across the street and Walmart liquor store as well that you can walk to. Pineapple Willy's is right next door and it is busy so plan accordingly. Overall great location and the condo was very nice.
- Posted: 6/8/2022
Sean, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay with us. We sorry the parking was difficult to navigate. We're glad that you enjoyed the location and found the staff helpful. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
As for my family.we enjoyed it
It was family oriented. The kids played. The room was clean The people next to us sounded like they had a live band. And they need heated outdoor pools.
- Posted: 3/29/2025
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