Title: Shell Island Travel Guide: Best of Shell Island, Florida Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shell Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Shell-Island-Hotels.d810255962224594944.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shell Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Shell-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d810255962224594944.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Shell Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Shell-Island.d810255962224594944.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shell Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shell-Island.d810255962224594944.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shell Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shell-Island.d810255962224594944.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shell Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Marla Wickham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7010555a3b6ff382da0d0a0b4fe724df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Marla Wickham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7010555a3b6ff382da0d0a0b4fe724df.jpg) ![Photo by Jamie Williams](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/51e8a5744e3cc634660256cc308298cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jamie Williams](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/51e8a5744e3cc634660256cc308298cf.jpg) ## Visit Shell Island - Top hotels in Shell Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Shell Island ![Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9600000/9591800/9591782/94b0e1fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort 17255 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,872 reviews) "Love the location...it's away from the busyness of the main strip. It's close to Pier Park. The beach and pool were not crowded. The room was great with a great view of the beach." Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=9591782&PinnedHotelID=9591782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810255962224594944) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=9591782&PinnedHotelID=9591782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810255962224594944) ![Boardwalk Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/896700/896638/574b4131_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boardwalk Beach Hotel 9600 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ... 6.4/10 (2,021 reviews) "Front staff needs more training." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=896638&PinnedHotelID=896638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810255962224594944) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=896638&PinnedHotelID=896638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810255962224594944) ![Beachside Resort Panama City Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/905000/904980/f4f39ac2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachside Resort Panama City Beach 21905 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL £73 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (4,043 reviews) "The property was in good condition. The staff at the front desk were absolutely the best…I give them 5 stars." Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=904980&PinnedHotelID=904980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=810255962224594944) [See all 15,662 properties in Shell Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=810255962224594944) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Calypso Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13200000/13198300/13198270/790332f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Calypso Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways 15817 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pier Park and Frank Brown Park ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (165 reviews) "Randomly booked a solo trip here by myself and had a great time!! Walking distance to everything, views from the balcony and beach were beautiful! Definitely a vibe and will book again" Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Calypso-Beach-Resort-By-Panhandle-Getaways.h13198270.Hotel-Information) ![Splash Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14590000/14587300/14587226/a5d6fc99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Splash Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways 17739 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Frank Brown Park and Pier Park ... 7.2/10 Good! (199 reviews) "We loved this property and all the employees was very nice and friendly and we will always stay here when we come to Florida every year. Thank you for giving us a nice stay." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Splash-Beach-Resort-By-Panhandle-Getaways.h14587226.Hotel-Information) ![Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14590000/14587300/14587256/593f7404_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tidewater Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways 16819 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Panama City Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pier Park and Frank Brown Park ... 7.2/10 Good! (171 reviews) "There was a little construction going on, but it wasn’t bad. Our stay was great. Communication was awesome. They got back to you in a short amount of time. There was a few issues, but nothing major." Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Hotels-Tidewater-Beach-Resort-By-Panhandle-Getaways.h14587256.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shell Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=810255962224594944&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shell Island hotel availability [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17) [Tonight](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17)[16 Sept - 17 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [Tomorrow night](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18)[17 Sept - 18 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [This weekend](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025)[19 Sept - 21 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) [Next weekend](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025)[26 Sept - 28 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=810255962224594944&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) ## Cities near Shell Island ![Panama City Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/498000/498610-panama-city-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Panama City Beach [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Beach.dx8021) - Cities near Shell Island - Places of interest [Panama City Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Beach.dx8021) - [Pier Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-Park-Panama-City-Beach.d6127809.Attraction) - [Shipwreck Island Waterpark](https://expedia.co.uk/Shipwreck-Island-Waterpark-Panama-City-Beach.d6128258.Attraction) - [Frank Brown Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Frank-Brown-Park-Panama-City-Beach.d6130146.Attraction) - [Russell-Fields Pier](https://expedia.co.uk/Russell-Fields-Pier-Panama-City-Beach.d6301413.Attraction) - [Panama City Mall](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Mall-Panama-City.d6127811.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app ![QR code to download the app](data:image/png;base64,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)