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Colonial Shores

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Thomas Drive

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Outdoor pool
Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, towels
Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Traditional Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
8512 Surf Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, 32408

What's nearby

  • Thomas Drive - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Publix Sports Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • St. Andrews State Park - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hammerhead Fred's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Beach Lounge And - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angelos Steak Pit - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Colonial Shores

Motel near Thomas Drive
Colonial Shores provides amenities like laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Shores feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Spring Break deposit: USD 200.00 per stay for guests under 25 years old staying between 01 March - 09 April

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Colonial Shores have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Colonial Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Colonial Shores?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Shores?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Colonial Shores?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Colonial Shores located?

Located in Lower Grand Lagoon, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Thomas Drive and Panama City Beaches. Emerald Falls Family Recreation Center and St. Andrews Bay are also within 5 minutes.

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Colonial Shores Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 134 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Old school, low key property. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Despite the property being older, it has a definite charm about it, the price was great, the location (right across the street from a perfect beach) was perfect, but my favorite part was how quiet and calm the area is. I will 100% be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the retro ambience of this motel. Excellent and cozy presentation of the room/quarters. The management staff were delightful and attentive. They assisted me with my stay regarding a personal issue and that assistance warrants an excellent customer service report. Many thanks to them !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a pleasant stay, but facilities were dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JESIKA

Excellent location. Friendly staff and nice grills front beach. We enjoyed stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quiet place.

The rooms are great. Could use a little updating in the bathroom. Well worth the price. Stayed here may times and the owners are ao very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful place and staff- especially for the price. Area was amazing and it was a 2 min walk from the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite & convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kailie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and how close to the beach we were during our stay. Very sweet and outgoing staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay and service

Loved the laid back atmosphere. Everyone was friendly from reservation confirmation to check in. They were ready for me all the way to check out. Definitely be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the bath room window did not have a curtain. Made a private room seem not so private. Staff was very kind! They allowed us late check out last minute free of charge. The pool and property were well kept. Its less then a 2 min walk to the beach, food and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! It was in a great location where it is quiet, it’s steps from the beach, and the pool was great! Colonial Shores is basic, but nice and clean. There is nothing fancy about this hotel but, that’s how we like it! We walked in and were shocked at what we got for the price we paid. It was a little outdated but it was clean and we had everything we needed. We were also able to drive to anything we wanted within 10-15 minutes. We will definitely be back to Colonial Shores!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice “mom and pop” place. The maintenance man was super nice. Place was clean. Definitely needs some updating, but no fault to him. He was working everytime we seen him. OWNER needs to update. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place does need some updating. Staff are so friendly and will help you anytime you need it. Did see a roach in my bathroom. Overall it was just ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I enjoyed our vacation stay at Colonial Shores. Owner upgraded our room at no additional charge and without me even asking. Would have given 5 stars, but bathroom fan did not work and fold out couch mattress was stained. Asked Manager not to fix during our stay. As nice as they were, I am sure they were not aware of the problem and have since fixed both problems. Will stay here again and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean! Comfortable! Convenient!

An older "vintage" motel with pool, located across the street from beach. Safe. Quiet. Very clean! Comfortable mattress, fluffy soft towels. AC = window unit and is loud! Didn't bother us much but could be issue for others. Kitchen = microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, motel-sized fridge BUT only had 4 spoons and 4 coffee mugs so bring your own kitchenware. Would like to see more outdoor furniture: for each room & around the pool patio. Have stayed twice - would stay again, would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, Nice room, a little outdated.

We had a nice stay. We loved that it was a very short walk to the beach and a very short walk or drive to everything we needed or wanted while on our trip. Parts of our room were a little outdated, but functional. There are a few things that could be better with little cost. 1. Add a tall mirror. I am short and the mirror in the bathroom was pretty high. 2. Raise the shower head. My husband is 5'8" and he had to duck to use the shower. 3. Use brighter LED bulbs in some of the lights. Our room was pretty dark. Because our room was on a main floor right in front of the parking lot I did not feel comfortable opening the curtains so we had to rely on the lights, but they were not bright enough. 4. Add a comfy living room type chair. I wanted a comfortable place, other than on the bed, to sit and read a book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but quite run down.

*Warning-avoid the pool steps. See below.* There was some good and some bad. We knew going in that we chose a cheaper place in order to save some money to be spent elsewhere. For the price, it is fairly as expected. When we arrived, there was a small mix up on our reservation but the office lady handled it well and ended up giving us a different room closer to the beach than expected, which was nice. The rooms were clean, however in need of some maintenance and pick-me-up. The hot water faucet in our shower leaked non stop (room 3 at Lolleys) creating boiling water spewing out constantly while you showered. Our first night stay, we took a quick late swim before the pool closed and my daughter ended up slicing the bottom of her pinky toe off on the steps on the shallow end. There are porcelain tiles broken on the edge of the steps creating sharp spots. I did bring it to the offices attention and was told "they've been meaning to fix that". The maintenance gentleman I spoke with was kind and caring and offered any help needed. Overall, an okay place to stay for the lower cost, just keep in mind its pretty run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Blayne

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older beach property that has been well cared for. No iron or ironing board was a problem for me. The location was excellent right across from the beach. My wife didn’t care for the mattress since she has back issues. All in all we enjoyed our stay there and would consider it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We knew this was an older property however, we didn’t expect it to be so rundown and in need of repair. Air conditioner was old and so loud we couldn’t sleep. Bathroom light was out, bathtub clogged, so many things not working/broken. Worst part was the beds were so uncomfortable. Flat pillows. Towels had hair in them. We debated whether to leave and go elsewhere because we didn’t get any sleep but we’d already paid in full.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024