TEMPORARY HOUSING

Bachelor Quarters (BH)

The BH (B-484) offers permanent party residents and students a safe and pleasant environment while assigned to the Panama City Beach area.

Amenities

Services include free laundry facilities, game room, TV/Movie lounge, in-room TVs and refrigerators, and picnic areas with grills. All rooms have ceiling fans and the staff is always looking for input on how we can improve services for residents.

"A School" students attending NDSTC should check in at the NDSTC quarterdeck before checking in at building 484. The BH office is located on the 3rd deck in building 484 and is open from 0800 to 1600, Mon – Fri.

Reservations

Geographic Bachelor space is very limited, so check on availability before arriving. The BH experiences high occupancy during the months of February through October. It is highly recommended advance reservations be made for these times.

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites

Navy Gateway Inns & Suites gives you the convenience and comfort of home with the services of a top rated hotel.

Amenities

Included are USA Today newspaper services, a computer resource room, laundry facilities, a game room, and a movie room. The staff is always available and willing to assist guests with prompt, courteous service and a friendly smile. Your stay is guaranteed to be a rewarding and memorable experience.

Building 349 is located on beautiful St. Andrews Bay and has comfortable and attractively furnished guest rooms, including spacious suites, decorated with the latest furnishings and kitchenettes.

All rooms and suites offer a color TV, wireless and in-room Internet access, microwave, refrigerator, and much more. Use the gas grill on the sun deck or a charcoal grill at the pavilions for your barbecuing enjoyment. Laundry facilities and vending areas are also available for the TDY, PCS, leisure, and DOD civilian guests..

Building 304N (VQ) has been beautifully renovated (late 2009) single rooms for senior enlisted, officers, and civilians travelling unaccompanied.

Building 484 suites are perfect for families (max number is 4). Single and double rooms for enlisted are also located in this building.

Reservations

The NGIS experiences high occupancy during the months of February through October. It is highly recommended advance reservations be made for these times. Reservation for leisure travel may be made 30 days in advance. Group reservations are strongly encouraged to be made for parties of 10 or more in advance. There is 24 hour-a-day reservation assistance provided; call 850-234-4217 or 1-877-NAVYBED or go online.

Pets

Sorry - No pets allowed in Bachelor Housing. Navy Gateway Inns & Suites does have one Pet Friendly room and is available on a first come basis.

Trailers

There are 3 self-contained, park-model units that can be rented for up to 30 days. These trailers sleep 4 people, are completely furnished, and may be reserved by active duty and retired military members 6 months in advance. These are sometimes used by personnel for temporary lodging and are available for rent. Call MWR for reservations or additional information.

Off Base Lodging

For a listing of hotels/motels and other temporary lodgings in the community, call the Housing Welcome Center. They have made BQ arrangements with local hotels/motels for special rates for military personnel. Additionally, contact the Housing Welcome Center prior to obtaining temporary housing. They can provide you with a sale and use tax exemption form. This form allows active duty military personnel to be exempt from hotel/motel sales and bed tax. Military members must present this form to hotel/motel managers at the time they rent a room.