The Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach hotel will make you feel happy when you set your flip-flopped foot inside our door. We’re here for you and yours, offering the amenities you need to plan the perfect vacation – or host the best business meeting.

From your private balcony or the terrace of our ample 10,000 square foot event space, take in dazzling views of the sparkling waters and shimmering sands of Pensacola Beach – recently named No. 5 of all U.S. beaches by TripAdvisor. Our bright, modern lobby and stylish, comfortable guest rooms offset its natural beauty – including colorful Kids’ Suites designed with your family in mind.

We’re all about fun here at the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach hotel, and you’ll feel it from the front desk to the pool deck. Our pool is the best on the beach, with cascading waterfalls and a 250-foot seasonally heated Lazy River. There’s no reason to leave the resort, with Riptides Sports Grill and Beachfront Tiki Bar serving up delicious dining and crafty cocktails seven days a week. Every summer, our mermaids come out to swim and pirates come out to play. We also host live music on our pool deck every weekend with a crawfish boil under the tiki for lunch on Saturdays.

Our families love the Dive Inn movies we host right after sunset.

If you do decide to get out, we’re within walking distance of Pensacola Beach’s best restaurants, nightlife and activities including charter fishing, paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking and biking.

We’re also a quick drive to regional attractions such as the National Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Pickens, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Historic Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola Lighthouse, Blue Wahoos Baseball Stadium, Veterans Memorial Park and the Saenger Theatre.

Riptides Sports Grill and Tiki Bar Pensacola Beach is located beachfront in the spectacular lobby and on the pool deck of the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach hotel.

Enjoy Gulf of America views and great cocktails on our patio and in our tiki bar.

About the Restaurant:  Welcome to Riptides Pensacola Beach…

Riptides Grill and Tiki Bar is the sensation challenging the title of the oldest sports bar on the beach. Catch all the action, relish in fresh American cuisine, and sip on your favorite drinks here.

Nestled within the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach, Riptides exudes a laid-back beach vibe with walls adorned by surfboards and an array of TVs—to ensure you never miss a game, tournament, or match. Start your day right with breakfast served daily, featuring hearty options.

From lunch to dinner, the menu boasts everything from the epic Wipeout Nachos and flavorful Blue Angel Wings to the satisfying Closeout Burgers and delectable Grouper baskets. If you’re craving something lighter, fresh salads are a perennial favorite. Riptides gladly caters to large groups and welcomes kids, ensuring a relaxed mealtime.

Planning to catch a big game, perhaps the Alabama-Auburn rivalry? Give us a call in advance, and we’ll make sure you have the best seat in the house.