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Surf & Sand Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

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Located close to Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier, Surf & Sand Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Upper Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(370 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Upper Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Upper Floor)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Upper Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561

What's nearby

  • Casino Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Quietwater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 21 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Surf & Sand Hotel

Hotel near Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
Consider a stay at Surf & Sand Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale, overall value, and pool
Room features
All 100 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 conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • On the bay
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
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:

  • 1.28 percent destination fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pensacola Beach Travelodge
Travelodge Hotel Pensacola Beach
Travelodge Pensacola Beach
Travelodge Pensacola Beach Hotel Pensacola Beach
Travelodge Pensacola Beach Hotel
Surf Sand Hotel Pensacola Beach
Surf Sand Hotel
Surf Sand Pensacola Beach
Surf & Sand Hotel Hotel
Surf & Sand Hotel Pensacola Beach
Surf & Sand Hotel Hotel Pensacola Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Surf & Sand Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Surf & Sand Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Surf & Sand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Surf & Sand Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Surf & Sand Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Pensacola Beach hotel is in the city center, steps from Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Pickens and Pensacola Bay Center. Pensacola Little Theatre and Historic Pensacola Village are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Surf & Sand Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1768 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 719 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 269 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 2956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 2956 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting my daughter who's stationed in Pensacola
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfasts, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the budget.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love this place! The room was spotless, and the check-in staff were so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff and perks!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Staff were excellent 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and accommodating, I'm definitely coming back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was comfy and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Pleasant Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, and the desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Room was very clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and breakfast was okay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here with our dog! The room was clean and the location is perfect to walk to restaurants and shops. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Pensacola Beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was great staff friendly. Only downfall eas a nus of high schoolers was there for 2 day and the poor lady that was cooking breakfast couldnt keep up so we had to go and get breakfast for 2 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good breakfast and affordable rates centrally located in the heart of pensacola beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of Pensacola Beach and the inlet. Wonderful staff and very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Amenities
The staff was super nice!!! Clean room! We didn’t make the breakfast and really liked the 11:00 checkout. The foyer had a super cute gift shop also! Will definitely be back in the summer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very awesome experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

TyRel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and super nice throughout our stay. Breakfast was good it was your standard hotel breakfast. Rooms were not good from the dirty floor to the peeling ceiling and mold. It worked for this trip but I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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