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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Sunshine and adventure await at this beachside retreat where travelers can lounge by the ocean or rev up excitement with motorized watercraft rentals

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Located in Laguna Beach Estates, Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel offers a pristine beach and outdoor pool. Guests relax on sun loungers with ocean views. The helpful staff assists with motorized watercraft options, and barbecue grills provide extra recreation opportunities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Top Floor)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Top Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort is in Laguna Beach Estates, a neighborhood in Panama City Beach. Shoppers can check out Pier Park, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Panama City Beaches and Carillon Beach. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Shipwreck Island Waterpark. Parasailing, sailing, and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Panama City Beach travel guide
Map
20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

What's nearby

  • Sunset in Panama City, Florida
    Panama City Beaches
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Florida Panhandle which includes signage
    Pier Park
    9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • A walking path with water feature and homes in Alys Beach, Florida.
    Alys Beach
    17 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Paul Brent Gallery
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Powell Lake
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thomas Donut & Snack Shop
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    5 min drive
  • Bayou Bill's Crab House
    4 min drive
  • Back Beach Barbecue
    3 min drive
  • Waffle House
    6 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Panama City Beaches
Located close to Carillon Beach, Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort provides a terrace, a playground, and laundry facilities. With a beachfront location, surfing, and snorkeling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sugar Sands
Sugar Sands Inn
Sugar Sands Inn Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands Sea Panama City Beach
Sugar Sands Sea
Sugar Sands By The Sea
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel a By The Sea Resort
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Laguna Beach Estates hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Panama City Beaches and Carillon Beach. Frank Brown Park and Rosemary Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuleivy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place I really recommend, the hotel is an old hotel but everything is very clean and you see the beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent...room was clean... highly recommend staying at sugar sands hotel in Panama City Beach Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms inside look better than the outside so don’t hesitate too much. Room was pretty clean and staff were super helpful about extra linens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, the staff was very helpful, fantastic view, excellent grilling area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beautiful site on the ocean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Every room has a great view of the Gulf, has a full size stove and refrigerator that has flatware and some pots/pans. My room was clean and I'd definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean. Clean is so important to me. Great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean enough
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel that is very clean and is currently being remodeled. We were skeptical when we booked but it was well worth it and clean and only will be getting better. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Some of the nicest I have met in PCB (and I have been going for over 40 years). Very pleased with the property and look forward to going back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location. It had a great room along with us being in the beachfront walkout. The kitchen was also good. We had a wonderful time. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joylicia

I love the fact that we can look out over the balcony at the beach and pool. The pool is well lit and looks nice at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharmila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room condition was good and clean except it was infested with German roaches. It needs pest control.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a pleasant experience. The room was okay—nothing fancy, a bit old, but perfectly fine for a comfortable stay. It’s definitely a budget-friendly option, which we appreciated. The highlight of our trip was the beautiful sea view, which truly made the stay worthwhile. The only downside was the check-in and check-out times. Check-in at 4:00 PM feels too late, and check-out at 10:00 AM is a bit too early, especially for guests who want to enjoy the beach. Because of this, I would recommend booking at least two nights to make the most of your visit. Overall, it’s a good place for the price, especially if you’re looking for a great view and a relaxing beach experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was adequate with a beautiful view ot the water with easy access. The room itself was dirty, bathroom and refrigerator were also dirty. Staff was - very kind - very efficient - and customer service is excellent! I will have to give the property at 3.5 because of cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was a smaller place so not so crowded. The room and grounds were clean and well kept. The lady who checked us in was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful views. Clean spacious rooms comfortable beds. Loved it. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Balcony faced the beach. Close to shopping mall and resturants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice ,the view was fantastic .the front desk people were great. The outside of the building and surrounding area could be cleaned up a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shape great location great people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful beach!!! Very friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness
Old building but clean property and room. Staff was friendly. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean , friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Compliments

We came down for my birthday with my family had a great time staff was friendly room was nice thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025