Title: 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48827900/48827871/ef613a05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48827900/48827871/3bb391e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48827900/48827871/e6d16d2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48827900/48827871/0c835dbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48830000/48827900/48827871/bcb38cf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate beach vacation at Tidewater 502, where Gulf Front views await from the living room, kitchen, balcony, and master bedroom. Enjoy two Gulf-side pools with hot tubs nearby or unwind in the indoor heated pool. Take a break from lounging on sugar-white sandy beaches and visit Pier Park under a mile away for shopping and dining. 8.4 Very good ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101965 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Hot tub - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ Top Reasons to book this Amazing Condo! \* Beach FRONT Views + Gulf Front Master! \* Two Gulf-side Pools, Hot Tubs, Indoor Heated Pool \* Tiki Bar, Sauna, Steam Room, Fitness Center \* Grilling Area, Game Room, and MORE! \* Under 1 Mile from Pier Park \* Professionally Managed; 24/7 service \*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.\* \*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! \*Guest are required to pay a fee for parking passes and wristbands at Tidewater.  Pay $60 plus tax when you pre-register at least 24 hours before your stay.  You may pay your fee upon arrival, however, the fee will be $70 plus tax.  Save $10 on your parking fee by pre-registering early at https://www.tidewaterhoa.com/registration/guest-registration/!\* \*Please note the parking garage at Tidewater has a maximum height restriction of 7 feet.\* Tidewater 502 offers Gulf Front views from the living room, kitchen, balcony, and master bedroom! This spacious 3BA/3BA condo features solid surface flooring throughout and a well equipped kitchen with granite counters and gorgeous views of the Gulf. The beachfront master bedroom has a king bed, sitting area, balcony access, and a private bathroom with a separate soaking tub and a walk-in shower! Additionally, there 's another king bedroom, a bedroom with two full beds, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, sleeping a total of 10 guests. As an added bonus, all bedrooms and the living room have wall mounted flat screen TVs! With stunning beachfront views, incredible resort amenities, and located under a mile from Pier Park, you're sure to have a perfect vacation at Tidewater 502! Tidewater Beach Resort opened in March 2008. It’s a luxury resort ideally located on a large expanse of sugar-white sandy beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and convenient to area dining, shopping and activities. It has plenty of amenities designed to please. Make a splash in one of the large beachfront pools, enjoy a refreshing beverage at the poolside tiki bar or just relax with a peaceful stroll along the beach. There’s also an indoor heated pool, hot tubs, sauna, steam, room, fitness center, and MORE! Under a mile to Pier Park, Tidewater Beach Resort is a fantastic destination for your next beach vacation! The Bed Setup Master Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom: 2 Full Beds Living Room: Sleeper Sofa Area Attractions:   Adventurous guests might like to try kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, diving and snorkeling excursions, all available nearby! If you're looking for great shopping and fabulous eateries, nearby Pier Park will fit the bill! 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, Dick’s Last Resort, and Five Guys Burgers or catch a show at the Grand IMAX Theater. Registration Number=33252 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Heated pool - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,965 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 33252 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 3785 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.22064%2C-85.88677&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RfYkVrSx_hBRgvwDFJCU0CZpieY=) Panama City Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Panama City Beaches - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Russell-Fields Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Pier Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Gulf World Marine Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Margaritaville - ‬14 min walk - ‪Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - ‬14 min walk - ‪Marble Slab Creamery - ‬18 min walk - ‪Five Guys - ‬18 min walk - ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ located? > Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Panama City Beaches, Pier Park and Frank Brown Park. Russell-Fields Pier and The Grand Theater are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 🏝️BeachFRONT~Huge Pools+Hot Tubs~Fitness Center~Tiki Bar~Tidewater 502🏝️ Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonda D. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tidewater condos We love the Tidewater. Have stayed here many times and have never been disappointed .The view s are amazing.We stayed in 502 this time and it was beautiful.Very spacious and has every thing you need. Every thing was great, ##### Sonda D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty B. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Condo RealJoy was a pleasure to book with and the condo was great! ##### Patty B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelva J. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We Had A Great Time! This was our second visit at Tidewater so everything was familiar and easy to navigate. We experienced a few inconveniences but none that would prevent us from returning. Overal cleanliness of our unit was satisfactory. Kitchen and Bathrooms were stocked with everything we needed to make our stay even better. ##### Shelva J. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### worked out well for our group good Enjoyed our stay. Wished that the outdoor pool had been heated. Vacuum bags need to be changed. ##### Barbara S. Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Takescha M. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lucky Everything was great except for the elevator ##### Takescha M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as Advertised The unit was exactly as advertised. Great view of the gulf, unit had all that we needed and management responded promptly when we had one little issue with an electrical outlet. Elevators can be somewhat of an issue but being on a lower floor we mostly just took the stairs. Would stay in this unit again ##### Robert P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet A. 14 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traffic & Elevators horrible! We enjoyed the condo and the complex the only negatives were the elevators and traffic in and out. ##### Janet A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hali G. 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3/5 The condo itself was nice and accommodating. We had major issues with the elevators. I did not feel safe getting on the elevators from the parking deck whatsoever. They were very slow, no air in them with way too many people packed in, doors took forever to open and you’d think you were going to be stuck in it. Some of the elevators inside the building were not working so we had to wait 30 minutes sometimes for the elevator to come. We ended up having to walk up and down flights of stairs with 5 children all ages 10 and under, 2 of which were toddlers, every time we went out to the beach or left to go anywhere. Was very inconvenient. ##### Hali G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda T. 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall stay The room was nice. Elevator congestion was ridiculous but hey got my exercise walking up and down the stairs. I had to wash all the dishes before we could use them plates and silverware had food all over them in and they were just placed in the cabinets and drawers. The pots had burnt food stuck on them. The Bathrooms were nice but one bathroom shower curtain had mold on it and another bathroom around the bathrtub and shower curtain had mold as well. ##### Rhonda T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gloria E., USA 6 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ELEVATORS! I reason I gave our stay a 3 star overall is because I have stayed at almost every condominium on Front Beach Road and Tidewater elevators are BY FAR the absolute WORSE! The condo was excellent, the host excellent but having to wait 20, 30 45 and the day of checking out 60 MINUTES! for an elevator no! I have been coming to PCB for Spring Break, summer and all types of holidays for the majority of my life. Crowds, traffic, long line at restaurants and stores I am use to and have no problem dealing with but needless to say the elevators are the only reason I will not be staying at Tidewater again if I can help myself. ##### Gloria E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Celia N. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### Elevators ruined it for us. I had read the reviews regarding the elevators and took a chance but the time wasted waiting on them just ruined it. There was times where we waited up to 40 minutes, and of course on check out we waited almost 2 hours. The lighting at pool areas was not working so we could not stay at pool past sunset. Furniture in condo was stained and there was food left over under one of our beds. A/C was supposed to be set at 70 but even early in the morning was never below 75 in the dining area. It felt way worse in all the rooms. Parking was horrible. Not once was I able to park on any other level that 5th floor. With access to the property only being on 2nd floor, it was awful waiting on elevators even then. I feel that for the price we could have had a lot better experience. ##### Celia N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Erica J., McCaysville, GA 21 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful condo The condo was absolutely beautiful! The views from our room was better than pictured. However, I wouldn't stay here again. Unfortunately it wasn't anything to do with the condo itself, the elevators take FOREVER to get on. The day we left it literally took 2 hours to finally get on. It made us late even leaving. They were impossible pretty much the entire time. The condo was pretty clean, well stocked with kitchen supplies, very spacious. You could barely hear the neighbors. Maintenance did have to come the fridge did keep things cold, but it was leaking all in the floor so not ice or water could be gotten from the fridge and the dishwasher wasn't screwed into the cabinet these issues will be fixed. If you don't mind waiting forever everytime you need an elevator than I would recommend stay here. Side note if you contact Real Joy record your conversations they are not always on the same page with information they give you. I will avoid listing my property we are looking to purchase with them now and I will not book with them in the future because of how I was mislead. The supervisor I spoke with was beyond rude and left a bad taste in my mouth. Everyone else was on the same page and was a delight to work with. ##### Erica J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leslie a. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place with so much room! This place was simply amazing. It was huge! One mile from Pier Park with all restaurants and shopping. Easy walk on the beach to the pier and a lovely view of it from the room. Just awesome! Being only on the 5th floor helped as well as the building has 30 floors, and the elevators get super busy, and the stairs were right outside of the room. ##### leslie a. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Units 502 Everything was great. Property was clean and beds were wonderful, especially the master bedroom. I've had several orthopedic surgeries and need a good mattress. It was very comfortable. Kitchen was nice and all appliances worked great. There were even two blenders and one was really nice...Oster like I have at home. Light bulb over stove was out which is minor but we did cook a lot so that was a little inconvenient. Also master bathroom shower head badly needs replaced. Horrible lack of water pressure, especially for the master bathroom. Family complained the opposite issue in other two bathrooms...a bit too much pressure. Otherwise the bathrooms werebin great condition. The furniture and decor was modern and welcoming and the layout of the condo was nice. It was wonderful to have a 3-bedroom 3-bathroom condo on the beach. Communication from Realjoy was prompt, thorough and excellent. We were able to make great memories. Would love to stay there again in future ##### Kim S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya P. 29 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We’ll satisfied! Everything was exactly as advertised. Cold AC. Great balcony view. ##### Tonya P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bonnie M. 11 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Not the best Disappointed that the fridge did not work and spoiled my food . This was horrible . ##### Bonnie M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DeAndrea N. 13 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Early Spring break We had a great time with our family. The condo was clean and spacious for our family of 10. Thank you ##### DeAndrea N. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 26 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Very nice place and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Heather B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fatimah B., Memphis, usa 18 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo and service Easy task ##### Fatimah B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Logan R. 12 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Room was clean. Nice appliances that worked. Hot water in the shower, with great view of the water. Elevators are slow at this location, which brings the review to a 8/10 The room was a 10/10 with plenty of room for the amount of people we had. ##### Logan R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Joe R. 26 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Room was wonderful- the owner of unit keeps up well. The property itself is horrible! The elevators were either broken or so slow you had a 15-45 minute wait. The security staff was rude and think they can bully anyone under 40. This was absolutely the worst vacation in my 60 years. The room itself was wonderful and clean. If I was the owner I would sell immediately before the whole world knows the properties dirty little secret. ##### Joe R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Keith T. 17 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Tidewater exercise program Overall experience was good. The check in went fast and the staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. I was and I am still very skeptical of the one sided rental agreement with Real Joy Vacations that protected everyone but the renter. I was supported by Real Joy when we needed help with a stopped up drain and reporting an issue with the couch being soaking wet on our arrival. The condo was represented well in the advertising with reference to size and furnishings and equated to an over all good stay. The paper work for the property stated “triple sanitized” but we experienced less than sanitary conditions. The floor made our bare feet filthy dirty within minutes of removing our flip flops. The dishes appeared to have been put in the cabinet without being washed, greasy and food particles on them. We slept well and were able to prepare meals in the kitchen without issue. The washer, dryer, water heater and HVAC all performed very well. We were all able to keep from putting on weight during our stay due to the fact that the elevator situation is terrible. We had to use the steps every time we left or returned to the condo. The elevators were never available. I will have to say for the money spent versus the overall conditions of the stay I will be looking for another location next year for our vacation. Thank you very much and I plan to continue to use VRBO ##### Keith T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa V. 12 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Condo was very nice and just as shown in pictures. The only downfall we noticed was the elevators were very slow. Luckily we were only on 5th floor so took stairs when we could. ##### Lisa V. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky C. 5 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Check in process a mess. When We arrived at Tidewater We were told that there was an online check-in process that we had to do before we could pick up our packet. We had not been told about this ahead of time. This delayed us about 30 minutes getting to check in which was not a big deal but on top of that Tidewater wanted to charge us a $10 late fee even though we were actually an hour early checking in. If I was sent information about this from Real Joy I cannot find it. Perhaps the email should have said you must do this before checking in for the subject line. Other than that and slow slow slow elevators at Tidewater (which is no fault of RealJoy) we had a really good time and enjoyed using Real Joy as our rental agency. ##### Ricky C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid B. 15 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Most beautiful room I’ve ever stayed in while visiting PCB. It was a gorgeously large room full of everything we needed. Beds were very cozy and appliances are updated. We did not care for the checking in process... literally everybody in the hotel checks in at that time and its like a complete traffic jam. The elevators hardly ever show up especially during the hours of 3-6. Thank god this unit was only on the 5th floor. With that said you still couldn’t reach the ground from the stairs next to the unit... you had to get out and floors 2 or 1 and walk to the center to use those stairs. It felt like a huge maze every time we wanted to go to the pools beach or cars. The beach was beautiful the restaurant had good food and all in all the property was very clean and well-kept. If Tidewater can get there elevator system working properly to support that many guests I would come back. ##### Ingrid B. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2020