Surf & Sand Hotel - Free Hot Breakfast & Rentals

Hotels
8.5 (4547 reviews)
40 Fort Pickens Road , Pensacola Beach , us

Children allowed
Pets 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Some reviews mentioned outdated decor and cleanliness issues with rooms.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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 16.13 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4547 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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Elizabeth solo_traveller us
7
Comfortable
Pros:

The beds were comfortable and breakfast was good

Cons:

We had to get a broom and clean up our floors upon check in, minor but annoying and makes you wonder how well other things were cleaned for you.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Janice family_with_children us
8
Older building but clean and good location.
Pros:

The free hot breakfast was good. The staff member stayed busy filling food items. Nothing ran out, even though the dining area was really busy.

The location was close to the beach and restaurants.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children us
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Leslie solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Perfect location centrally located no need to fight traffic you can walk.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Anu family_with_children us
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple us
5
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Philip couple us
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Domonique family_with_children us
6
Great spot for a quick stay but don’t expect anything above basic accommodations.
Pros:

The location was central to the beach and activities in Pensacola! On-site parking was great.

Cons:

The WiFi did not work our entire stay. It wasn’t troubleshooted at all. The front desk told us to try again later. We tried each day and were unsuccessful and with work and a child, this was very disappointing. There was also a good amount of sand on the floor upon arrival. And we had to deal with it on the bottoms of our feet everyday. Very annoying.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Maturino family_with_children us
7
Good stay
Pros:

Closeness to the beach, restaurants, and shops

Cons:

Next to a bar or restaurant with loud music. It was difficult to sleep with the noise and the door didn’t close tightly, so that made it worse.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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farron solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Shalona family_with_children us
6
Convenient, affordable but not very friendly
Pros:

Convenient location and price is very reasonable.

Cons:

The night staff is terrible. If you have to interact with them at all you are made to feel like a complete inconvenience.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Philip couple us
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Todd solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Outstanding stay as always!! We love Surf and Sand!!!!

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Braham solo_traveller us
10
A fantastic place. I will definitely be coming back here again.
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff, and it’s in a very convenient location. Walking distance to everything around. I had a fantastic time.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was fantastic.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Mariano couple ch
8
Nice hotel for beach vacations.
Pros:

The location is perfect and the hotel is that what you expect from a beach hotel.
The staff was really nice, always watching that everyone gets what they need and also really nice people.
The hotel is a little “out of date” but it is ideal for beach vacations.
We were just on night there and hope to be able to come back and enjoy more.
Thank you very much …!!!

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect and really nice.
Just to notice, we found two cockroaches in our room but got rid of them.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Yenisleidi family_with_children us
9
Muy buena estancia para ir en familia, y aún si tienes niños pequeños
Pros:

El desayuno excelente, muy bien elaborado y la señora encargada del proceso fue muy atenta y servicial con todos

Cons:

La limpieza en el baño

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Shelia solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Close to the beach

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Raquel family_with_children us
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee