When you stay at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Panama City Beaches and Pier Park. .This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Alys Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Frank Brown Park.
What's nearby
Panama City Beach Sailing - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Museum of Man in the Sea - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Pier Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Margaritaville - 3 min drive
Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Tidewater Tiki Bar - 20 min walk
About this property
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort offers 199 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a waterslide, and a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 199 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a lazy river and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort has 2 restaurants on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A beach bar
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Beach volleyball
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Lazy river
Paddleboard
Playground
Sailing
Waterslide
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
In-room microwave
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 accessible parking spaces
Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 33.94 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.62 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 50 per person, per stay for guests under 21 years old
Resort fee: USD 22.62 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 33.94 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.62 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Sandpiper Beacon Panama City
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 429 reviews
10 - Excellent
211
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 429 reviews
8 - Good
90
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 429 reviews
6 - Okay
64
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 429 reviews
4 - Poor
30
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 429 reviews
2 - Terrible
34
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jimmy
Travelled with family
19 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is our go too place every year. Best place in pcb.
Jimmy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Virginia
30 Nov 2025
Virginia
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Candsis
Travelled with family
23 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed here numerous times. Rooms are ok but the amenities are great. Several pools, food, ice cream shop.
Candsis
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tommy
22 Nov 2025
Tommy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Jason
22 Nov 2025
Jason
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megga
11 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Megga
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
9 Nov 2025
Heather
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
William
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Car show in town and a bunch of these car people stayed here. These guest blocked off parking spaces with cones and lawn chairs so the could park there at night. And would then set up lawn chairs in adjacent spots at night forcing other guests to park across the street while they visited with their fellow car people. They were doing burnouts in the street and the staff did nothing. Made for an unsafe and just an all around lousy stay. Last time staying there.
Friendly staff. Lots of fun! Room was perfect for a family of 4. We were happy to have the option for a bunk bed and a King so that the kids didn't have to share a bed. We appreciated the convenience to pools and the beach. We enjoyed using the heated pools, lazy river and hot tub. It made the cooler weather no big deal! The putt putt course has seen better days but it was still fun. The main negatives were that we had to pay an extra "resort fee" but still had to pay for some very basic amenities like a cup of coffee and ice. The room was good, but didn't have a hair dryer or very many places to hang towels/wet swimsuits, etc.
Kristin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Channary
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was exceptional. The place is a little outdated and a little dirty. We never got housekeeping but wasn't sure if we needed to call to get the room serviced bc of sand from the beach. I originally booked an oceanfront room and was placed in a room with a partial view.
Once I called luckily they had rooms available to move me to an actual oceanfront room. We also had issues with our room key but that eventually got fixed. Again the staff was amazing!!
Overall we enjoyed the place. We definitely didn't use all the amenities but it was still lovely. Can't give it 5 stars since the room really needed an update. Bed and pillows were fine.
Staff so friendly, but as soon as you walk into the bright cheerful lobby you are greeted with the most unpleasant of smells. It’s like urine and air freshener. My daughter who is 5 was gagging over the smell.