Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort

Hotels
17403 Front Beach Road , Panama City Beach , us

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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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Outdated/poor room quality: small bathrooms, uncomfortable mattresses, old or ripped furniture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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Ihor • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • us
8
Cons:

Did not get ground floor like I booked

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jayce • extended_group • us
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • us
10
We had a great vacation.
Pros:

The pool with the slide was right outside our room and our granddaughter loved it. There was so many things for the kids to do and even though we were here during Tropical Storm Bertha there was still plenty of things to do without having to leave the property. And all the young people didn’t even realize there was a storm they were having a blast on the slide in the pool in between down pours.

Cons:

I wasn’t to crazy about the heat coming from the back of the air unit on my balcony making it warmer but it was tolerable

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Bowdoin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I love this place ! We will definitely be back. Several pools (one with the slide was a hit with the kids). Bar on site with karaoke and pool tables.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • us
5
Not happy with this stay
Cons:

Room was dirty and had a bad smell

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Kade • couple • us
4
It was alright, probably won’t stay again.
Pros:

We liked the location and the activities

Cons:

It could’ve been cleaner. Found an old chicken nugget in the corner by the curtains and the towels we were given were dirty and had hair that wasn’t ours on it.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Adriona • family_with_children • us
9
Would definitely return with the kids very reasonable a lots to do. I do feel they need a good cleaning though the loung
Pros:

Prices where great, location was excellent a the in indoor atrium.

Cons:

Music was to low felt like it wasn’t even on an also the drinks were not good

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lopez • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Plain and simple. Awesome!!!!

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lakelynn • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

We loved the view and all the things for kids to do.

Cons:

The bloody sheets on both the beds, blood on the pillow cases, blood on the toilet paper holder. The nasty toilet. The pools looked unclean, especially the indoor pool and it smelt horrible in there. We did not use it for that reason. The beds are too small and the kitchen lacked lots of stuff.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

The location

Cons:

I didn’t like the fact that two out of the three days we were there. The indoor pool was down for a whole day and then down for a half a day because of maintenance.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

We will be back thank you

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • us
10
We had a great time , I wouldn’t change a thing about our stay . Except I wish we could have stayed longer !!!!
Pros:

It has everything, no need to leave the resort. I loved having the room key on an armband so easy to keep up with and use !!! We will be staying here again in the future ❤️

Cons:

Pools could have been cleaner

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great location, plenty of stuff to keep the kids occupied without having to leave.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Lorena • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was good .

Cons:

No breakfast, but that's ok since we had a stove 😀

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee