Host Hotel Reservations Now Open

Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center

9600 South Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
https://boardwalkbeachhotel.com/

Reservations are now open for the remaining Southeast Challenge room inventory at our official host hotel!

Stay where the action is with championship play, MiniManias, vendors, and player activities all taking place at the Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center.

APA Group Rates

A variety of room types are available, with APA rates starting at $74 per night (room rates vary by room type and location within the property).

To Book

Call: 1-800-224-4853 (Press 1 for Reservations)

Group Booking ID: 467387

Please identify yourself as part of the APA Southeast Challenge 2026 group when booking.

The host venue offers a variety of accommodations to fit different preferences and budgets, including beachfront rooms, suites, and multiple bed configurations—giving players plenty of options whether traveling solo or with a team.

Room Rate Information
For full details on available room types, pricing, and to secure your reservation, please use review this information.

The Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center is the official host hotel for the 2026 Southeast Challenge and offers nearly 350 guest rooms. We anticipate utilizing most of those rooms during tournament week.

If the host hotel reaches capacity, or if you're looking for a different style of accommodation, here are several nearby properties to consider. While these locations are not part of the official APA room block, they are conveniently located within minutes of the tournament venue.

Nearby Hotels & Condominiums

🏨 Laketown Wharf (0.4 miles west)
9902 S. Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

🏨 Shores of Panama (0.5 miles west)
9900 S. Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

🏨 Top of the Gulf Condominiums (0.3 miles east)
8817 Thomas Dr.
Panama City Beach, FL 32408

🏨 Garner Panama City Beach Northeast (IHG Hotels)
9201 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

🏨 Spark by Hilton
10241 Clarence St.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

🏨 Days Inn by Wyndham
12818 Front Beach Rd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Please contact each property directly for current rates and availability.