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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Guests can rent jet skis and other beach equipment from the on-site rental booth.
Two single beds with dark headboards, a kitchenette, and ocean views.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and microwave.
Relax by the ocean with a pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony with a wooden deck and Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Carillon Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rosemary Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pier Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Top Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Hotel in Laguna Beach Estates
At Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Change of towels is available on request.
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Televisions come with cable channels. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers a vending machine, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 15.82 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sugar Sands
Sugar Sands Inn
Sugar Sands Inn Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands Sea Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands Sea
Sugar Sands By The Sea
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel a By The Sea Resort
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Hotel

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is on the beach, so it has a beautiful view. It's in a good location and the staff was kind. There was a kitchen, which was convenient. Our issue with cleanliness was due to a bug issue in our room. I reported it and they refunded the resort fee when we checked out. Not even sure why there was a resort fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We chose this hotel for economic reasons ! We did not want a five-star hotel, but we wanted a five star beach experience !!! And that is exactly what we got !!!! The beach is absolutely incredibly beautiful!!! The hotel staff is very friendly. The hotel is very clean and the beds and the pillows are clean and comfortable for sleep after a fun filled beach day !! A rental car is necessary as there is no place to eat for about 4 miles . We absolutely loved our stay here and plan to return !!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Drew

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not At All a Beach Resort

Overall the experience was pretty awful. I was not able to check into my room until almost an hour and a half past check in due to the room needing to be cleaned by housing. This made my guest and I miss our reservations we had set for dinner. As we were filling out paperwork to finally check in after an hour and a half past 4 PM (when we got there 10 minutes prior to our check in time at 4 PM), the cleaning staff came in to take their break, and they were laughing and singing and playing around, which would have been fine if we would not have been waiting for them to get their job done in order for us to get into the room we paid for. The staff person working on 4/4 around 5:30 PM apologized for the inconvenience which I appreciated, and she explained that hopefully some compensation could be found for us. I asked if we could check out an hour and a half late since we were not able to check in on time, but I was denied this request on several different occasions or told to ask the next worker who was working the day of. When we finally got into the room, it was not super clean. There was trash such as a hotel shampoo bottle, a cap, plastic debris, and dirt in the corner of the front room and a used styrofoam cup out on the balcony. So I do not understand why if we checked in so late that it was not cleaner. I then saw after my stay that I was charged $40.40 and have not been told why I was charged with this after calling about it. I do not recommend this place to stay at all
Trash in the corner of the room when we came in
Not our styrofoam cup
This is how the door looked around the outside of it
This was above the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shardae

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pro's - located on the beach and the room was clean. Con's - the outside of the building requires major renovations
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Have no money for cleaning deposit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marquis

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

trent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing trip

The room was perfect, view was immaculate! The pool was clean and staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casandra

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Darbi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Right on the beach, clean property and pool. Quiet area away from the crowds. The room had Everything we needed. Comfy beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maren

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was not very clean, the location, view, and amenities made it worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davidson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but shabby. Patio and balconies have been declared unsafe by council inspector making private boardwalk access to beach unpassable. Outside areas scuffy and littered. Rubbish stored under fire escape stairs. Laundry facilities require 2.75 in quarters for each washer and drier. Nowhere close to purchase detergent. Would not use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Traveled with partner
Hotel staff are very nice. Hotel is run down and needs work. Nice ocean view. There was a piece of flashing that was loose from the roof. When the wind blows, it bangs against the roof and it was very windy while we were there. There was a dumpster at the end of the building we stayed in so maybe they are remodeling g.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025