Travel
Hotel
St. James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort
This hotel is an upscale place to stay for the luxurious traveler. It is about 30 minutes from the venue, so it might be a nice choice if you prefer the quiet, private, full service travel. It also has a pickleball court, golf course, spa, and bar and restaurant. The average nightly rate for a room is $211.
Hotel
The Panacea Motel
This is a cute and quaint option. It has a coastal retro vibe and fits the theme for a beachy getaway. It's located roughly 20 minutes from the venue, and is a nice option for the traveler who still wants some distance and privacy, but prefers a more casual stay. The average nightly rate is $120.
Hotel
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs is located on a beautiful nature preserve. You can take a river boat tour, swim in the natural springs, enjoy a hike or boat ride, and have a nice romantic dinner in the Edward Ball Dining Room. This option is 45 minutes from the venue, so it's an option for the traveler who is here mainly for the ceremony, and not so much the party to follow. The average nightly rate is $145.
House Or Rental
Beachfront Alligator Point Retreat
This is a nice 3 bed, 3 bath house on the beach. It's just a 5 minute drive from the venue with a great list of amenities. It is roughly $280/night.
House Or Rental
Sun N Sand Beaches
This is a beautiful home with four beds, that can sleep up to 7. It is roughly $390 per night with a 3 night minimum. This option is great for a group to split. Bonus: it has a private hot tub!
House Or Rental
5 Bedroom Beach House
This house is enormous! It sleeps 15 people, has beach access, and a private pool. It's about a 5 minute drive from the venue. This is a great option for the social butterflies who want to be housed together. It has a 3 night minimum, with the price coming out to roughly $287 per person for the stay if 15 are booked.
Flight
Tallahassee International Airport
Tallahassee International Airport is the closest option for air travel. It is roughly an hour from the venue, so if you choose to fly in, we would highly recommend purchasing a rental car.
Travel Note
CHARTER BUS // DEADLINE AUGUST 2025
If you are traveling from Louisville, KY, or would like to meet there to depart, we are organizing a charter bus from Louisville to Alligator Point and back. We would like to provide our guests with an economical, yet safe and comfortable way to travel. If you are interested in this option, please contact us by August 2025 so that we can book the arrangements. We need at least 25 people, but ideally 50, to make this option more affordable per guest, and would like to have ample time to inform everyone whether or not the count has made it a feasible option.
Travel Note
HELP ME BOOK // DEADLINE AUGUST 2025
If you need help booking, or would like to add yourself to a group stay, please contact us! Please contact us before August 2025, so that we can get you squared away with the most inexpensive rates.
Travel Note
So many options :)
There are so many nice options for a stay in Panacea! If none of these options are calling your name, we would recommend checking out Vrbo and Airbnb. The options are endless! There are also many options listed on Expedia and Booking.com. Happy hunting :-)
Travel Note
recommended travel per style
Economical - Charter Bus // Shared Rental Luxurious - Air Travel // St. James Resort Independent - Drive // Panacea Motel
