Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

Hotels
17403 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , us

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Table tennis
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Strong location and ocean views / proximity to the beach
Wide range of on-site amenities (pools, lazy river, water slides, mini golf, hot tub, tiki bar, ice cream/coffee)
Multiple reports of friendly and helpful staff
Some guests found rooms comfortable and clean
Cons:
Frequent loud nightlife and late-night guest noise; front desk sometimes unable to resolve
Significant cleanliness issues: mold smell, greasy towels, dirty carpets, reported roach
Outdated/poor room quality: small bathrooms, uncomfortable mattresses, old or ripped furniture
Perceived poor value: pricing/booking fees and lack of included breakfast reported by guests
Limited parking options for golf carts/scooters

Categories

Cleanliness
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Multiple guests reported poor cleanliness: mold smell in rooms, greasy-smelling beach towels, dirty carpets and hallways, a found roach, and lingering strong odors (elevator spray) — overall strongly negative.
Service
1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (early check-in, accommodating), though a few reports note front desk was unhelpful about late-night noise or cancellations; overall service sentiment is positive.
Location
1
Location and proximity to the beach/ocean view are frequently praised (perfect location, ocean-view rooms) — clearly a strong positive for guests.
Room Quality
1
Rooms reported as old, small bathrooms, uncomfortable/extremely soft mattresses, ripped/old sofa beds, and one room (269) described as unbearably hot and muggy — room quality sentiment is negative.
Amenities
1
Amenities received consistently positive remarks: pools, lazy river, water slides, hot tub, mini golf, tiki bar, ice cream/coffee, gift shop — well-liked offerings despite some nightlife-related issues.
Value for Money
1
Several guests felt pricing (including booking fees) did not match quality; recommendations to pay more for better accommodation and complaints about lack of included breakfast reflect negative value perception.
Food and Beverage
1
Mixed signals: on-site treats like ice cream and coffee and a tiki bar were appreciated, but at least one guest was upset about not being offered breakfast — overall mildly positive but mixed.
Overall Experience
1
Overall sentiment is mixed: many guests loved the location, amenities and friendly staff, while others had severe issues (cleanliness, noise, poor room condition). Aggregate impression is neutral.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 02:15

Property Description

Welcome to Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort, your ultimate seaside escape in Panama City Beach!

Modern Comfort
Enjoy spacious, air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring all the comforts of home amid beachside bliss. Many rooms even feature a kitchen, perfect for a relaxing family getaway.

Unmatched Amenities
Dive into relaxation with our outdoor and indoor swimming pools, unwind in the hot tub, or indulge in thrilling water sports right at your doorstep. Our 24-hour front desk is here to cater to your every need.

Dining & Entertainment
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant and sip refreshing drinks at the bar, enhancing your stay with delightful culinary experiences just steps away from the beach.

Book your extraordinary stay at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort today and create unforgettable memories!

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Jessica • couple • us
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Purcell • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • family_with_children • us
10
We will be back every year , we had a wonderful stay
Pros:

Beach front and everything all in one place. So much fun

Cons:

A little dirty in some areas (bathrooms, indoor pool)

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Kay • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Mcknight • couple • us
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • us
10
Love the Sandpiper
Pros:

Loved the location, cleanliness, amenities, large rooms for large families, super friendly / helpful staff, delicious food at the restaurant across the street. Great stay, will be back very soon.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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TL • couple • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Leticia • couple • us
1
AWFUL
Pros:

It was terrible and not clean and smelt like weed and chlorine.

Cons:

It smelt bad and didn’t have anything we needed and the pictures look nothing like the place at all.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I love the place

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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romero • family_with_children • us
5
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Erik • family_with_children • us
7
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • us
5
Don’t get what you pay for! They don’t care about providing the services to make your stay nice
Pros:

There was no breakfast offered at this establishment

Cons:

Booked a room with a partial view. We were put in a room that was next to the putt putt area and had bright lights on all night. That was not disclosed at booking. The only way you could see a hint on the ocean was to walk out by the putt putt shared patio area. You could NOTsee the ocean from a room window which is not a partial view you should pay extra for. TV in bedroom did not work for 2 days. They replaced it halfway through our stay after reporting 5 times. Booked room for 6 people. Their pull out couch is cheap and NOT comfortable. And there was roaches we seen the morning we were leaving which is a BIG NO for us!

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place
Pros:

Location rooms and on site amenities were great

Cons:

Nothing everything lived up too my expectations

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
10
Excellent vacation
Pros:

Clean best price & plenty of activity for my grandson to do

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • family_with_children • us
10
Stayed many times, will be back
Pros:

Staff very friendly

Cons:

Cost

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • br
10
Ótima
Pros:

A vista é a localização. Bons restaurantes perto

Cons:

Muito cheias as piscinas

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Rivas • family_with_children • us
7
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jacquelin • extended_group • us
10
Espectacular relax total
Pros:

Excelente atención, muy buenas a
Las instalaciones y excelente ubicación

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee