Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Hotels
7.3 (2776 reviews)
20723 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Beautiful views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Parking difficulties
Room comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
6.38
Several mentions of dirty floors and maintenance issues.
Service
8.35
Staff was described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.39
Multiple reviews praised the quiet location and beach access.
Room Quality
6.84
Mixed reviews on comfort; some issues with bedding and room layout.
Amenities
6.87
Adequate amenities; however, some details like furniture and cleanliness were lacking.
Value for Money
7.33
Generally good value considering the beach view and amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.88
Coffee in the vending room was appreciated; no other mentions.
Overall Experience
7.35
Guests enjoyed their stay but noted various issues to address.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:08

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Property

Outdoor Pool and Sun Terrace: Relax by our outdoor pool or soak up the sun on our beautiful terrace overlooking the beach.

Suite Amenities: Enjoy cable TV and ironing facilities in all suites for your convenience and comfort.

Convenient Location: Just a short distance from Gulf World Marine Park, Pier Park, and other popular attractions, our hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment.

Book now to experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort!

Important information:

Please note that the mandatory resort fee of USD 14.98 per night per room is included in the final cost. This fee supports on-site amenities, city-wide discounts, and on-premise services.

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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ECP

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 2776 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.38
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 7.35
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Joyce Bates Kumber solo_traveller us
5
Blah
Pros:

Some of the staff. The view.

Cons:

The pool needed cleaning, we found marijuana roach on the balcony. Sand on the sofa bed so we could not use it.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children us
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Candace couple us
6
It was fine but not sure we would stay again. We always cleaned our feet and left our shoes outside but the room and bal
Pros:

Beautiful beach, quiet, and the room with balcony great.

Cons:

Cleaning service didn’t really do anything but make our beds and there was always sand on the floors and dirty dishes. Trash not taken until end of stay.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Joyce Bates Kumber solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Brandon solo_traveller us
1
Worst stay possible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing they did not clean the room before my stay they literally just made the bed back and checked me in. The shower was covered in mold, the previous person who stayed there’s clothes were still hanging in the closet, sand was in the beds between the sheets and comforter, the back door to the patio was broke and not accessible, and the floor was so dirty it felt like a gravel parking lot. Then the manager and cleaning staff where extremely rude Timothy and destiny did not apologize even once for the issue I fact the yelled at me and my girlfriend when the clothes in the closet were brought up the cleaning lady snapped at me “so I messed one”. The where the rudest staff I have ever dealt with which fit perfectly with the disgusting property. Then when we tried to leave ten minutes after checking in due to all the issues the wanted to refuse a refund until we had to spend over an hour arguing with the management until they called a regional manager who still tried to keep the first nights fee.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Hunter couple us
9
Enjoyed the stay. Definitely recommend for family stay.
Pros:

The most I like about this property is that it’s easy access to the beach, pool and also other shopping and dinner access.

Cons:

No hot tub or tiki bar

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Tammy couple us
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple us
2
We will not be coming back to this hotel, it was not worth the price listed.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The website was very deceiving. Pictures must have been old. Pool area not very clean, everything very out dated. The room was clean but very out dated. Balcony door was accessible to everyone. There was a bolt you put in the hole for safety!

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple us
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Justin couple us
10
I can’t wait to book again!
Pros:

How close I was to the ocean

Cons:

There was only one tv but beds were in separate rooms

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Crystal family_with_children us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Nice location ,room nice with plenty of room

Cons:

Stayed there for the last 2 years will stay again

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Amelia family_with_children us
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Akelton solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great place right im the beach away from crowds. Perfect for our stay of 3.

Cons:

Parking is horrible and elevator needs some attention

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Darrell couple us
6
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kayla couple us
1
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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James extended_group us
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple de
3
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

I have stayed here multiple times a year for the past seven years, but unfortunately, I’ve noticed a significant decline in the condition and quality of the property over the past two years.

Last year, both the hot water and elevator were out of service. This year, there were no pots or pans in the room. When I requested them, I was given a small saucepan. When I asked for a frying pan, the employee didn’t seem to know what I was referring to.

The kitchen outlets also did not work, so there was an orange extension cord running from the refrigerator across the entire room. The toilet barely flushed, and we had to use the toaster in the bathroom because of the lack of working outlets in the kitchen. The AC unit was also very loud and squeaky.

There were just a lot of little things this year that made our stay inconvenient. It’s disappointing because the location is fantastic, it’s right on the beach, and the property is usually peaceful with very few people. However, the rooms and overall upkeep seem to be going downhill.

I’ve enjoyed staying here for many years and would really like to see the property receive some much needed attention and maintenance.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee