THE ST. JOE COMPANY

“This hotel is a great fit for this location and is a great complement to our other hotels in the area,” said Patrick Murphy, Senior Vice President of Hospitality for St. Joe. “More than 4 million people visit this area each year to enjoy the beautiful beaches, state parks, vibrant restaurant scene and abundant local shopping. This hotel is planned to be in the middle of it all.”

“We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through fine services, engaging programming, leading integrative wellness and a lifestyle of choice” said Bryan Schachter, Chief Information Officer, Watermark Retirement Communities. “This extraordinary location will offer our residents easy access to natural coastal beauty, cultural activities and amenities that make Northwest Florida such a great place to call home. We look forward to welcoming the first residents to this exceptional community.”

“We have been very encouraged by the response to these new communities from home builders and from home buyers,” said Bridget Precise, St. Joe’s Senior Vice President of Residential Real Estate. “People are discovering that Northwest Florida is a great place to live and work with its pleasant climate, favorable tax structure and high quality of life. We expect additional interest in these communities with the ongoing rebuilding of the nearby Tyndall Air Force Base.” 

The new hotel offers 143 guest rooms, as well as meeting space, a pool and fitness center and the Garden Grille & Bar, a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week to ensure all guests are well taken care of. Hilton Garden Inn’s site at the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) makes it a convenient option for business and leisure travelers, and is only a short drive to Panama City Beach’s world famous white-sand beaches and the Pier Park area.