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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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On the beach, white sand, snorkeling, surfing
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio
Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's play area - outdoor
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)

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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

7.6 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | 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
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Frank Brown Park - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Pier Park - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Alys Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack S - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coconuts Seafood, Pizzas And More - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Sues - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Panama City Beaches
A terrace, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort. With a white sand beach, 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
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • 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

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
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

This property does not have elevators
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 at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

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 a 15-minute walk of Panama City Beaches and Paul Brent Gallery. Carillon Beach and Powell Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1007 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and the stay was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff! Clean, Beautiful view! Wonderful safe place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Hotel is clean. Staff is nice. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, it cannot be beat. Rooms were clean ocean view kitchenette for unbelievable price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right on the beach. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Rates are excellent. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach, clean and spacious hotel! Parking is a bit crowded, the lobby is tiny, but the staff is very friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, which was amazing! Great value. Spoke with couples who have came here for years. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucrecia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all ok for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The location on the beach was ideal. The room was quiet, clean and comfortable. Staff were hospitable. I wish we could have stayed for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing location. As far as the property you get what you pay for. But it was clean, only issue was bathroom tub filled with water when we showered. Fridge and mini kitchen was very nice! Easy walk out to the beach. We will definitely return for this price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ranae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been here numerous times and have had good experiences and bad. I’m so pleased that it’s getting the attention it deserves, everything was lovely on this visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cleaning staff
Stayed 4 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking rough. Not the cleanest but not terrible. Definitely an old place that they’ve somewhat tried to make nice. Lot of shortcuts in their reno 6.5/10 not bad not not great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great little getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upgrade, maybe just update. New paint will do wonders for you. People want some where cheap on the beach to stay. They dont want to feel dirty and cheap when they stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Skylynn

Liked: Staff & service
Stay was ok overall. The view of the beach from the balcony is beautiful. The property could be cleaner, and parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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