Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Hotels
7.3 (2776 reviews)
20723 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , US
+1 850-234-8802

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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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Michael • couple • us
1
Pros:

Booked and when I got there they said no more rooms. Said the 3rd party booking will fix it

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jeri • couple • us
9
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Jeri • couple • us
8
Over all we had a wonderful stay and would book again 🫶
Pros:

I loved that the beach was private, the sunsets were amazing and the location of the hotel was out of the way. Staff was amazing 🫶

Cons:

I didn’t like the little flying ants that were everywhere but I understand it was mating season lol. Also the shampoo and conditioners were empty in the shower. I had to buy some for my stay which was ok too. Just had to leave it there because of the flight.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Christeen • couple • us
8
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Rebecca • couple • us
5
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Leah • couple • us
5
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Paula • couple • us
9
Pros:

The beach & balcony

Cons:

Pool area wasn’t the cleanest nor the elevator .

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Mason • couple • us
10
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Kelly • couple • us
5
Pros:

Beach

Cons:

Roaches

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
7
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Carol • couple • us
9
Very nice
Pros:

The location

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Love the friendly staff and location.

Cons:

The facility didn't match the pictures online. It looks very luxurious online. The room we originally checked in as soon as we walked in there was so much water on the floor, we had to change rooms.There were several broken things in that room. The elevator stop working & my 76 yr old mom was on the 5th floor. I'm very disappointed in the the way our room & the facility looked. Please upgrade the rooms & everything there & I would love to stay again, but until then I probably will not stay again.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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French • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Liked the room for the price. Comfy bed and cute decorations .Liked the closeness of the hotel to the beachfront. Easy access for parking.

Cons:

A little dated and dingy from the beachfront. No mats in room for sand. Two roaches in kitchen area. Little space in bathroom area to put things, little hooks or shelves to help organize things.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Yunior • family_with_children • us
7
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Gary • couple • us
8
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Y • extended_group • us
9
Great time, great location, great staff!
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Karla • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean,kitchenette well equipped. Right on the beach. Nice pool.

Cons:

Dated. Only one Ice machine for all 5 floors . Parking limited. Some staff not very friendly.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Campbell • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Staff was great... Everything was spot on... Really enjoyed staying here!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Wilhite • solo_traveller • us
8
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Cherie • solo_traveller • us
8
Beach time.
Pros:

Being on beach, seeing beach from window.

Cons:

No frying pans or decent coffee pot with good coffee, we went to Walmart and perchased a pan with spatula, some food items, we were loading stuff from our last day ,and going to catch those last few minutes on the beach before leaving, I walked over to see if coffee was on premise and had laid these things on tail gate while my husband was putting items in front cab, when someone came around back of truck and did a snatch and grab, we didn't realize things were gone until we stopped at a rest area to do lunch from said items. I know these things can be replaced, but we felt a since of being violated after we had had a peaceful couple of days away and our first time getting to PCB. And yes tailgate was shut without realizing stuff wasn't in it.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee