Aqua by iTrip Panama City Beach

The room was the best I've stayed in, with a huge ocean view from our bedroom. I've been to a lot of places along the Florida coast. There were more amenities here than anywhere else I've stayed, including two pools, one of which extends partly indoors. The ocean had a rip current for all nine days, so swimming there wasn't possible, but having the pools was good. Service was good, though the drink station was open only for the last two days. They got someone new in and made things right. The sauna in the weight room is worth trying, but don't go in alone, and they need better temperature controls since you could pass out. The hot tub is a must. Use the wall timer for 15 minutes and your back feels like new. Pregnant women should avoid both the sauna and hot tub because the heat could affect the baby. The area can make the ocean rough, so be careful. Captain Anderson Restaurant was the best place we ate. We tried another restaurant that wasn't half as good and cost more. Also ask for the market price, since a cheaper fish can cost $15-$20 more.

We love the Aqua. The pools are lovely, and the new ramp and stairs down to the beach are a great addition. Thanks for providing more luggage carts. The location is superb. It's disappointing to see non-guests coming and going through the parking garage and using the pools. Security should be keeping an eye on the grounds and garage, and people without wristbands shouldn't be allowed in the pools. We see this every trip. It could be monitored, but it isn't. Please do better.

The view was spectacular from our top-floor suite, which had three large balconies. The suites are spacious and have everything you could need. This is by far the best place we've stayed in PCB!

The building was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. My room, though, was disappointing. Almost all the furniture was scratched or stained, and there wasn't much decor to give it a beach feel. Since it was an AirBNB booking (Vasca), I expected the apartment owner to provide better furniture for what I paid.