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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand, snorkelling, surfing
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio
Children's play area - outdoor
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)
Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | Private kitchen

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)

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)

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 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)

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Panama City Beach

With a stay at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort in Panama City Beach (Laguna Beach Estates), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Panama City Beaches and 8 minutes from Pier Park. .This beach hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Rosemary Beach and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Alys Beach.

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Pier Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack S - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Sues - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 transport

  • 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 motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

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

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. 435 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maren

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Tiffany

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

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly greeted by the girl at the front desk. Check in was easy. Room was as expected. It was nice to be able to cook breakfast and coffee. It was convenient to be able to keep lunch stuff in the refrigerator. The view and beach access are superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a "Magical" adventure! My wife and I have stayed here twice and we love it! Doesnt get much better than this! Makes a person believe in magic!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is on the beach and great views. Not a 5 star property but very adequate for our 1 night stay. Full kitchen is great if staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, loud noise early in the morning. Also housekeeping started knocking at 8:30 am and several times on the check out day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose O

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times and always enjoy the experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice hotel .The room was clean and comfortable.The mattress wasn’t comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Satin, Point Mugu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was wonderful, everything was great but the building is an older building, but as far as the amenities and stuff, I would recommend this to anyone who wants to travel on a budget. I would come back again to stay again, very clean, and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke, Ashburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice & check-in was a breeze. The room was clean & spacious. Parking is a little questionable. The lot is too small, so recommend parking across the street. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Horrible experience, shower overflowing and kitchen faucet came apart and they were jackhammering repeatedly, we left 2 days early and we feel we were ripped off and should be entitled to compensation!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tramaine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lock on the door to my room was damaged. The striker plate is very loose so the deadbolt wouldn’t work. It looks like the door had been forced open at one time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brandee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was good but the building needs work and grounds need to be cleaned trash and broken walkway to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025