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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio
Children's play area - outdoor
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
$67
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Brent Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 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
(9 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 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. Housekeeping 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. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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.

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
  • Housekeeping (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 14.98 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1007 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANIE

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

Loved it

A nice trip staff was very nice just a peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff! Clean, Beautiful view! Wonderful safe place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucrecia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all ok for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and the stay was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, it cannot be beat. Rooms were clean ocean view kitchenette for unbelievable price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible. All this place has going for itself is the price in an otherwise uber expensive area. However this does not at all excuse it from being poorly kept. The parking is terrible and lacking immensely. The air conditioner does not regulate, the water stinks and there is absolutely no light inside the rooms. The outlets are loose and heater you plug in hangs out and sparks when removed. The trash bins outside stink. Every thing seems patched and band aided. The entry door has to be slammed to close. It is not worth the price. I don’t know how this place received 8-10 stars on this app.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Major confusion at check in! Toilet wouldn’t flush and tub would fill up when showering
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upgrade, maybe just update. New paint will do wonders for you. People want some where cheap on the beach to stay. They dont want to feel dirty and cheap when they stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel, Savannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, which was amazing! Great value. Spoke with couples who have came here for years. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Hotel is clean. Staff is nice. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband, our two children, and I stayed from August 15–18. Unfortunately, the hotel did not match the photos shown on Expedia. The bathroom was very disappointing — the floor felt weak, the water temperature was so hot that I couldn’t safely bathe my children, and the water pressure was almost nonexistent. The parking was horrible kinda unsafe. Overall, it was a frustrating experience. On the positive side, the location was in a quiet area of the beach, and the front desk staff was very kind. We decided to make the best of it since switching rooms wasn’t really an option. However, we likely won’t be returning in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Decent place to stay but overpriced for amenities offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Assemgul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no Internet in the room, not enough sun loungers in the pool, when the hotel is full there is nowhere for people to even sit. Only two Carts for things, elevator is super slow. People smoke on the balconies. And the last thing I saw on the final day was a COCKROACH.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The outside of the building is showing wear. The bathroom needs works by the bottom plastic molding was peeling. I saw mold in there too. Woke up next to large roach dying on the floor
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No hot water during the week. We were promised a refund of fifty percent and in the end we did not. Worst experience and customer service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tailor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!! Clean! Awesome staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right on the beach. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Rates are excellent. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patti

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down. Upgraded to a better room that was supposed to have a sliding door on the balcony, ended up with a solid door and a window . Not the same. I wish I wouldn't have paid for a upgrade . The beach was great but I wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ranae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here numerous times and have had good experiences and bad. I’m so pleased that it’s getting the attention it deserves, everything was lovely on this visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach, clean and spacious hotel! Parking is a bit crowded, the lobby is tiny, but the staff is very friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025