1. Travel

Discuss in my forum

Marriott Bay Point Golf & Spa Resort, Panama City, Florida

Marriott Bay Point Golf & Spa Resort - Overlooking St. Andrews bay

By , About.com Guide

Marriott Bay Point Golf Resort & Spa

Marriott Bay Point Golf Resort & Spa

Photo Courtesy of Marriott Bay Point Golf Resort & Spa

The Marriott Bay Point Golf & Spa Resort, overlooking St. Andrew's Bay, Panama City, is an obvious choice for a golf getaway. Not only does it offer a relaxing location in Panama City Beach, it boasts two top rated golf courses: Bay Point and the Meadows. Add a full compliment of seaside activities and amenities, and you have a resort where golf and the family vacation are one and the same. The Marriott Bay Point Golf & Spa Resort amenities include its two championship golf courses, a full range of water sports from deep-sea fishing to wave runner rides and dolphin tours.

The scenic St. Andrews Bay, the big picture for anyone who stays at the resort, is a nature lovers dream. The ocean washed washes in from the Gulf of Mexico to the surrounding wildlife preserve, a sanctuary not only for an amazing variety of local wildlife, but for guests of the resort, golfers, boaters, and anyone in search of a few moments far away from the maddening crowds and big city life.

Activities at the Resort Include:

  • Golf on Two Championship Courses
  • Waverunner and Kayak rentals
  • Parasailing
  • Shell Island waverunner tours
  • Beach volleyball
  • Dolphin excursion tours
  • Outdoor pool

The Golf Courses:

Amenities at the Resort Include:

Beyond its 316 rooms and 60 one and two bedroom golf villas, the resort offers an amazing array of amenities, including The new 12,000 sq.ft. Serenity Spa at Bay Point and two 18-hole PGA Championship Golf Courses including the only Nicklaus Design Course in North West Florida, you can enjoy:

  • One indoor pool and whirlpool
  • Three outdoor pools
  • Jogging maps and bicycle trails
  • Water sports
  • Volleyball court
  • 225-slip deep-water marina
  • 22 on-property boat slips
  • Hobie Cat sailboats and kayaks
  • Outdoor pool and ping-pong tables
  • Discovery center
  • Handicap-accessible rooms
  • Check the rates for a stay at Bay Point Marriott Resort: Compare Prices

For more options that might be a better fit with your budget, you can try the hotels listed in my Golf Travel Panama City Hotel Guide.

Contact:

Marriott Bay Point Golf & Spa Resort, 4200 Marriott Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408; Reservations: 1.800.644.2650,| Phone: 1.850.236.6000

How to Get There:

The closest major airport is the Panama City Bay County Airport located about eight miles from Panama City. You can look for the best airline and car rental deals with these two aggregators, which provide travelers with an up-to-date search tool to compare prices on airfares and car rentals of all ratings.

For more and up-to-date information about what’s going on in golf in Florida and other areas such as Golf in Palm Springs or Golf in Palm Desert or for the latest in what's going on in Golf Travel, the latest and most attractive Golf Travel Specials and Packages, please Subscribe to my weekly Newsletter. Also, you can check for more information about Florida Golf Travel Opportunities.

And don’t forget: there are many other opportunities for great golf all over the world. Favorite locations include Scotland], Florida, the American Southwest, Bermuda, the Bahamas and many more. For up-to-date golf travel news and information, be sure to Subscribe to my weekly Newsletter.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.