20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
What's nearby
Carillon Beach - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Pier Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
Frank Brown Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Alys Beach - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Thomas Donut & Snack S - 3 min drive
Dq Grill & Chill - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Back Beach Barbecue - 3 min drive
Salty Sues - 4 min drive
About this property
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort puts you within a 15-minute drive of Pier Park and Alys Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite snorkeling and surfing/body boarding. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and beach location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
84 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Front entrance ramp
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 15.82 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Beach access
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
Laundry facilities
Phone calls (may be limited)
Pool access
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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
Is there a pool at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling and surfing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.
Does Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes cookware, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort like?
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Panama City Beaches and 11 minutes' walk from Paul Brent Gallery. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
December 10, 2024
Beautiful ocean views
Beautiful would stay again
Julie
Julie, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
December 1, 2024
Don't book here. They may not honor your reservati
We booked a room a month before the date. Drove 15 hours to find out our room was unavailable. Was offered a room of less value at same price. Ended up staying at another hotel with nicer rooms for less money. We have stayed here many times before. 2nd time our room was not available.
Duain
Duain, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 30, 2024
Amazing for the price.
This was a wonderful place to stay. When you can see that a place is older, you wonder if the pictures will match reality and they absolutely did. I still can’t believe that I was able to get a room with a beach walkout at such an affordable price. The pool was heated and well maintained and there was plenty of room for a relaxing walk on the beach. We certainly hope to stay here again.
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
November 28, 2024
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
November 20, 2024
Carl
Carl, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 18, 2024
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 18, 2024
Beautiful view and confy
It was one of the best staying in hotels , beautiful view and very comfy . I definitely going to be back again to this hotel.
mirsad
mirsad, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 9, 2024
Soul renewal
Our stay in October could not have been any better. It was just what we needed to rejuvenate our spirit after a near fatal accident 2 months prior. The staff was so friendly and helpful and accommodating by giving us a room that was beach walk up and a walk in shower because steps and stairs are challenging due to my husbands injuries. The staff was amazing. The room was clean and comfortable and spacious. The kitchenette was perfectly equipped for cooking for two. Parking was a breeze, we parked in front of our room every time. We love this place, and the price didn't break the bank. A super value . We will come back here every time. The location was perfect, it was quiet and relaxing and the view was great with beautiful sunsets. Serenity at its best. The only down side to our stay is that it wasn't long enough.
Sherry
Sherry, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 1, 2024
George
George, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
November 1, 2024
All good things come to an end eventually!
We have stayed at sugar sands several times. When we stayed there in 2011 for our honeymoon it was wonderful. We stayed several times after for family vacation. We stopped staying there the past few years because the price became very expensive. This time was our 13 year anniversary and it was off season and very reasonably priced so we tried it again. Not what we expected. 1St off our room wasn't ready when we got there at 4:30 pm. We didn't get to check in until 6:30 pm. They informed us that they are short staffed... understandable.
Upon entering the room we were greeted with the stench of alcohol. Lightbulbs missing. The only switch for lights for the whole place was in the hall bunk bed area.. weird. 2 dim lights in the bedroom with a switch on the bedside table. We used our 📲 to find them. There was a 3 ft bubble on the ceiling where I guess there was a leak above. The ceiling above the bunk beds was black/grey and flaking all over the top bunk. We weren't using it anyways. The ceiling in the bathroom was black and moldy above the shower, but the rest of the bathroom was new. The equipped kitchen had very little accessories. It used to be very accommodating. Once bought out and ran by new owners/ resort the condition is deteriorating quickly. We stayed and made the best of the situation. The beach there is quite and beautiful. Probably won't go back again .
ricky
ricky, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 23, 2024
Great location!!!!
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
October 23, 2024
Brian
Brian, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 21, 2024
Had a great time. Would stay there again.
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 30, 2024
Lovely Stay
Great stay!! But first off, this isn’t a fancy, brand new hotel. It’s been around a minute and probably weathered a ton of storms, BUT it was clean and right on the beach. It has a kitchenette which was SUPER handy. I could listen to the ocean waves and also the pool was right outside my door. ALSO, just Steps to the beach. The girls in the office were super sweet and very helpful. The only complaint I have is the beds weren’t the most comfortable but I’ve seen worse. I would still and probably definitely will stay here again! We’ll be back for sure. Easy peesy for just me and my hubby.
Danna
Danna, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 27, 2024
Curtis
Curtis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 25, 2024
The chairs and umbrella guy was great! He was very helpful and acommadating always
Sheree
Sheree, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 23, 2024
Its a older building. But thats what i loved about the hotel. Right on the beach. Nice having a balcony facing the ocean. Kitchenette was nice having. Will be back in the future
Brian
Brian, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 22, 2024
Was run down
Johnny
Johnny, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
September 15, 2024
Crystal
Crystal, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
September 9, 2024
The beds was very comfortable
Sulynn
Sulynn, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 4, 2024
Great pricing! Clean property
Chanh
Chanh, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
September 2, 2024
Never had extra towels. Outside needs some update. Had a deluxe suite no hair dryer, one pot about the size for soup to cook in.no dish soap, one kitchen towel.
Heidi
Heidi, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
September 1, 2024
Clean spacious rooms with full kitchen. Nice location. Property needs a renovation to be more appealing. Friendly and helpful staff
monika
monika, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
August 31, 2024
Beautiful ocean view, that said I wouldn’t stay here again! We booked a big beautiful room for us to stay with our son & his girl. We got there to check in & nothing but problems. The man there said I didn’t book that suite, then he said there weren’t any left, come to find out this happened to six other people!!! No manager on duty he shakes his phone at me & says she’s not responding to him! What a joke!! Overpriced for place that’s run down & needs serious upgrades!! Bottom line if you can, stay somewhere else & if you can’t bring extra toilet paper because they only give you 1 roll!!