Surf & Sand Hotel - Free Hot Breakfast & Rentals

Hotels
8.5 (4704 reviews)
40 Fort Pickens Road , Pensacola Beach , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Multiple reviews indicated issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.55
Consistently positive comments on staff friendliness and service.
Location
9.59
Many reviews highlighted the great location close to the beach and attractions.
Room Quality
8.04
Some reviews mentioned outdated decor and cleanliness issues with rooms.
Amenities
8.57
Good amenities noted, especially beach access but some updates needed.
Value for Money
9.03
General comments indicate good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Several reviews mentioned the breakfast options were lacking.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall positive experiences, though cleanliness affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:53

Property Description

Waterfront Location and Outdoor Pool

Located on Little Sabine Bay, our Pensacola hotel offers stunning waterfront views and a relaxing outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the convenience of being just steps away from a private beach, perfect for soaking up the sun and taking a refreshing dip in the ocean.

Complimentary Breakfast and Recreational Activities

Start your day right with a delicious hot breakfast served daily. Each room is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator for added convenience. Guests can also take advantage of free paddle-boarding, beach bicycles, and kayaks to explore the beautiful surroundings.

Family-Friendly Amenities and Nearby Attractions

Our hotel provides a range of family-friendly amenities including a children's playground, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. Explore nearby attractions such as the Pensacola Beach Pier and the National Museum of Naval Aviation, all just a short distance away.

Book your stay at Surf & Sand Hotel now for a memorable beachfront experience.

Important information:

Guests must be at least 18 years or older to check-in.

Please note that parking is limited to 1 space per room during special events and peak season.

Guests who choose to pay in cash must pay an additional USD 100 refundable deposit, which will be returned at check-out pending a room inspection.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PNS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4704 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Wright solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast could be better

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Christina family_with_children us
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Couldn’t get housekeeping to clean room asked they showed up at 8am we were asleep asked them to come back they never did

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Marilena solo_traveller br
8
Bom custo benefício
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Limpeza

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Danielle family_with_children us
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Wayne solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children us
6
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller us
2
Small room that didn’t match the images online, and roaches in the room
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not as advertised, dirty, roaches in the room, room located near stair well & lighting shined through the window thus allowing anyone to see inside our room. Customer service was terrible doing nothing to help or offset the price, or accommodate in anyway as we had to take precautions like leaving our luggage and articles in our garage to keep from bringing roaches or anything or bugs into our home. Booking did nothing.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Mario family_with_children us
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple us
2
Didn’t stay asked for an refund
Pros:

Just not my type of hotel, door open from outside

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Steven family_with_children us
8
We had a great time!!
Pros:

It just worked, bang for the uck, friendly, just right

Cons:

Breezeways cleaner

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great location within walking distance of beach, shops and restaurants. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Staff were all nice.

Cons:

Pool could use a good cleaning or perhaps resurfacing.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Martin couple de
6
Preis Leistung stimmt.
Pros:

Personal ist sehr freundlich. Einfaches Motel aber tut was es soll. Frühstück typisch USA im Motel. Sehr gute Lage zum Strand.

Cons:

Wir hatten eine extreme Luftfeuchtigkeit im Zimmer!!! Klima Anlage hat es nicht geschafft die Feuchtigkeit raus zu ziehen. Wollten aber auch nicht das Zimmer auf 16grad runter kühlen. Von daher war alles im Zimmer mit einem feuchten Film überzogen :(

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Beth family_with_children us
3
would not stay again
Pros:

Location was great, right across from the beach

Cons:

Breakfast was burnt. remodeling a room next door so was woken up early in the morning on a vacation, tub was clogged so standing in dirty water while showering, tv didn't work at first, bugs in room, heard everyone that walked by and the people above

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Labrada extended_group us
10
Fenomenal
Pros:

Todo 👌🏼

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group us
6
Convenience of area and price for stay was very good.
Pros:

Price, convenience of location.

Cons:

Older facilities, common hallways were not kept up, dirty, peeling paint, laundry facilities cost money but only one dryer was working. Pool area was not kept up daily, no cleaning of pool deck and pool, or sandy area near pool. Need closer attention to this area daily. My bed was horrible, had a permanent dip on one side I had to make sure I slept in middle or other side of bed away from the end table. The other bed seemed fine.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Philese couple us
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Small toilet; bathroom looks dated

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Becca couple us
10
Perfect stay close the the perfect beach.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Cary couple us
8
2026-08-21 via Nuitee