Two Gulf-front outdoor pools and two kiddie pools
Shallow water and a safe spot for the youngest swimmers.
Thomas Drive · Panama City Beach
Summit Beach Resort
Classic Gulf-front fun on Thomas Drive. Browse FunQuest-managed stays and get local support from planning through checkout.
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Summit Beach Resort
Classic Gulf-front fun on Thomas Drive.
SettingGulf-front high-rise
Pool scene2 outdoor pools
BeachDirect beach access
Best forLively & convenient
Resort amenities
✓Two Gulf-front outdoor pools and two kiddie pools✓Two outdoor hot tubs✓Indoor hot tub and sauna✓Tennis and shuffleboard courts✓Game room and arcade✓Market lounge and fitness room (cardio and weight zones)
The Summit puts the beach, pools and casual resort conveniences together in one easygoing Gulf-front setting: two big outdoor pools with two kiddie pools and two outdoor hot tubs right off the sand, plus an indoor hot tub and sauna in a renovated spa area for cooler months. Tennis and shuffleboard courts, a game room with arcade machines, a market lounge and a fitness room with cardio and weight zones round it out, with central Thomas Drive dining and attractions minutes away.
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Summit Beach Resort at a glance
Beach
- Directly on the beach
- Yes
- Getting to the sand
- Walk from the pool deck onto the sand
- Walk to the beach
- 2 minutes
- Beach chairs
- Included with some units — see each rental
- Beach service by
- Coastal Beach Service
Pools & hot tubs
- Outdoor pools
- 2 pools
- Heated
- East pool Oct 15 – Mar 31
- Indoor
- Hot tub, sauna
- Hot tubs
- 3 hot tubs
- Kiddie pool / splash pad
- Yes
- Lazy river / water slide
- No
- Pool hours
- 8 AM – 11 PM
- Pool rules
- Pool use is limited to owners and registered guests only. There are no lifeguards; swim at your own risk. No glass in… Read in full
FunQuest booking policiesSet by FunQuest
- Minimum age to book
- 18
- Check-in
- 4 PM
- Check-out
- 10 AM
- Peak-season check-in
- 5 PM Spring Break, Weekends and Major Holidays
ParkingSet by the resort
- Parking
- One parking pass is included in the $27 registration fee; passes are issued at the front desk. Up to 3 vehicles per… Read in full
- Type
- Open lot
- Pass pick-up
- Mon-Tue 8-4, Wed-Fri 8-8, Sat-Sun 9-8
- Trailers & boats
- Not allowed
- Motorcycles & golf carts
- Allowed
- Notes
- One parking pass comes with the registration fee and is guaranteed. A 2nd and 3rd pass are $27 each, subject to… Read in full
Arriving at the resortSet by the resort
- Front desk
- Mon-Tue 8-4, Wed-Fri 8-8, Sat-Sun 9-8
- Front desk phone
- 850-771-7714
- Arriving after hours
- After hours, please go the next morning.
- Wristbands
- Required — included in the $27 registration fee, based on occupancy; issued at the front desk
- Registration fee
- $27 per vehicle per stay — includes wristbands and one guaranteed parking pass
- Gate code to drive in
- No
- Elevators
- 4 elevators
Resort rulesSet by the resort
- Pets at the resort
- No
- Smoking
- Designated areas only
- Quiet hours
- 10 PM – 8 AM
- Spring break & holidays
- The HOA manager, on site security, and the Police or Sheriff’s office are authorized to evict any guest without… Read in full
Facilities
- Fitness room
- Yes
- Restaurant / bar on site
- Bikini Bob’s, Tiki Bar - Seasonal
- Store on site
- Summit Market Snack Shop - Seasonal
- For kids
- Two kiddie pools, Game room
- Game room / arcade
- Yes
- Courts
- Tennis Court, Basketball Court, Shuffleboard Court
- Grills
- Shared resort grills
- Business center / printer
- No
- Accessibility
- Ground-floor units
- Laundry
- Shared laundry room
- Trash
- Chute on each floor
The building
- Address
- 8743 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- Type
- High-rise condo
- Floors
- 15
- Units in the building
- 449
- Built
- 1984
- Last major renovation
- 2025 — balconies
- Gated
- Yes
- Owners association
- The Summit Owners Association — official site ↗
The Summit Owners Association manages the resort’s common areas and community operations. FunQuest independently manages and books individual vacation rentals at Summit Beach Resort.
Pool rules · Pools & hot tubs
Pool use is limited to owners and registered guests only. There are no lifeguards; swim at your own risk. No glass in the pool area or on decks. No food or drinking in the pool or within 4 feet of the pool. All children not potty trained or under age 3 are required to wear swim diapers in the pools. Any guest action causing pool closure will result in a $200 charge to the offender. (ie. improper diapers in pool, human waste, broken glass) All children are the responsibility of their parent or guardian. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult while in the pool.
Parking · Parking
One parking pass is included in the $27 registration fee; passes are issued at the front desk. Up to 3 vehicles per unit — each additional pass is $27, subject to availability (on busy days the lot can fill).
Notes · Parking
One parking pass comes with the registration fee and is guaranteed. A 2nd and 3rd pass are $27 each, subject to availability — on busy days (July 4th, spring break) the lot can fill. Register at the Front Desk.
Spring break & holidays · Resort rules
The HOA manager, on site security, and the Police or Sheriff’s office are authorized to evict any guest without reimbursement of payment or deposit for the following infractions: excessive disturbances (ie noise, music, fighting, and excessive use of alcohol or public drunkenness, public urination or public nudity); tampering with exit signs or fire equipment (e.g. hoses, sensors, and sprinklers); throwing objects from balconies, windows or building; destruction of property or attempt to do so; lighting fireworks of any kind in or around building; working on vehicles in parking lot (ie changing oil, engine work, extensive repairs or bodywork. Vehicles not in working condition or leaking fluids, etc. are subject to being towed at resident’s or guest’s expense.
Facts verified by the FunQuest team, October 2026.
A look aroundCommunity view
Resort amenities
Around the resort
Resort atmosphere
Community viewResort amenitiesAround the resortMore to enjoy at Summit Beach Resort
Two outdoor hot tubs
A soak with the Gulf in view, the right way to end a beach day.
Indoor hot tub and sauna
Warm water and dry heat indoors — the part of the resort that still works in January.
Tennis and shuffleboard courts
Courts on site, so a game is a short walk, not a drive.
Game room and arcade
Something to do indoors when it rains or the sun has had enough of you.
Market lounge and fitness room (cardio and weight zones)
Convenient ways to stay active without leaving the community.
Community amenities and availability can vary by season, building and individual rental. Confirm the features important to your trip before booking.
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Summit Beach Resort questions, answered
- Is Summit Beach Resort on the beach?
- The resort sits directly on the beach. Guests walk from the pool deck straight onto the sand, about 2 minutes on foot.
- What pools does Summit Beach Resort have?
- Summit Beach Resort has 2 outdoor pools. On-site amenities include two Gulf-front outdoor pools and two kiddie pools, two outdoor hot tubs, indoor hot tub and sauna, tennis and shuffleboard courts, game room and arcade and market lounge and fitness room (cardio and weight zones).
- Where is Summit Beach Resort located in Panama City Beach?
- Summit Beach Resort is in the Thomas Drive area of Panama City Beach (Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach). Tennis and shuffleboard courts, a game room with arcade machines, a market lounge and a fitness room with cardio and weight zones round it out, with central Thomas Drive dining and attractions minutes away.
- Who is Summit Beach Resort best for?
- Summit Beach Resort suits travelers looking for a lively & convenient stay. Classic Gulf-front fun on Thomas Drive.
- How do I book a FunQuest rental at Summit Beach Resort?
- Choose your dates on funquestvr.com to see live availability and pricing for FunQuest-managed units at Summit Beach Resort, then book directly with no booking-site service fees. Every stay includes 24/7 local support from our Panama City Beach team at 850-708-1681.
- How much is parking at Summit Beach Resort?
- One parking pass is included in the $27 registration fee; passes are issued at the front desk. Up to 3 vehicles per unit — each additional pass is $27, subject to availability (on busy days the lot can fill).
- What time is check-in and check-out at Summit Beach Resort?
- Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 10 AM. 5 PM Spring Break, Weekends and Major Holidays.
- What is the minimum age to book at Summit Beach Resort?
- The minimum age to book a FunQuest rental at Summit Beach Resort is 18. During spring break and major holidays the resort enforces additional rules; the full list is on the Summit Beach Resort page under Resort rules.
- Does Summit Beach Resort have a heated pool?
- Summit Beach Resort has 2 outdoor pools plus an indoor hot tub and a sauna and 3 hot tubs. Heated: East pool Oct 15 – Mar 31. Pool hours are 8 AM to 11 PM.
- Do I need wristbands at Summit Beach Resort?
- Yes. Wristbands are required — included in the $27 registration fee, based on occupancy; issued at the front desk.
- Are pets allowed at Summit Beach Resort?
- No, pets are not allowed at Summit Beach Resort.
- Does Summit Beach Resort have an elevator?
- Yes, Summit Beach Resort has 4 elevators. Ground-floor units.
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