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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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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)
Children’s play area – outdoor
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Brent Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 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
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Panama City Beach

A family-friendly stay in Panama City Beach awaits you at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort. Within steps you'll find Panama City Beaches and Paul Brent Gallery within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find snorkelling and surfing/body boarding, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Laguna Beach Estates hotel include Pier Park and Carillon Beach.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Powell Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coconuts Seafood, Pizzas And More - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
As a guest of Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort also features a vending machine, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Panama City Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Televisions come with cable channels. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Is parking available at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

Yep, Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

Yep, Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort is a short 2-minute walk from Panama City Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, body boarding and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

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

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

No, Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very quite and not crowded beach but didn’t like that you only brought towels and TP after the third day and I had to ask.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 stars is kind.

Room smelled musty,one of the bed box springs sweaked,could not even hear the waves from the room because of the noise from their machines that run 24 hours a day Booked for 3 nights only stayed one night and they charged me over $200.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay however we did not get the room that we chose when reserving our room. Which was the only reason we chose to stay at this motel to begin with and kinda messed up our 1 year anniversary celebration considering the setting we chose was for a purpose… employees were extremely kind just not helpful on fixing the room issue
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Michael, Saint Johns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice low frills hotel on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Willard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joylicia

Travelled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

sandy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go somewhere else our door wouldn’t lock and had a rodent outside our door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JUANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location. Poor city planning

Hotel room was right in front of the ocean. Roomy. Not in the best state but we didn’t go there to live in the room. I liked it didn’t have a carpet! Pool was small. You could walk right into the ocean from our pool area. I didn’t like there is also “right there” a sewer (?) 4-5 feet wide - emptying it’s contents into the ocean. We found them spaced on the beach. We had to walk like 35 min to see another one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

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

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hallway light outside of our room was out and it was very dark on the corner where our room was it. The ceiling in the hallway was also broken and missing panels. Inside of the room, there was a moldy smell throughout. The lights in the master bedroom were very dim and hard to see. The lamp in the living room was flickering. The kitchen cabinet door was broken and appeared to be punched through. The back balcony was full of bugs and the office said they were unable to clean them out for us. Also found a bug on one of our beds which ended up being the last straw for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

esad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Travelled with partner
The commode leaking ,the bathtub wouldn't drain so there was a double hand full of hair in the drain it drained perfect after we cleaned it ...there was 250.00 held on my debit card ,that had never happened before ,I had too prove too the girls in the office that I paid 600 dollars up front too Expedia and all that was owed was 94 dollars they at first told me they wanted too hold 450.00 but then they knocked it down too 250.00 so check in was a real hassle and not sure I want too stay at sugar sands again this was the 4th or 5th time I had stayed there never had a problem before and never been charged a deposit ..
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible beds

Room was clean, kitchen stocked better than I expected, staff nice, surprised there is a $50/night damage fee and y’all the beds are old and terribly uncomfortable. Squeaky springs bruised my hips and man my back hurts! Hate it too bc this is pretty nice place other wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

My 1st and last stay at that hotel

Staff was nice and informative,smoked detector beep off and on but finally stopped,didn't have a body mirror nor a peep hole on the door...housekeeping went in my room and front desk didn't let me know until after i went and said something,then they stated that housekeeping doesn't speak English and upon booking nowhere did i see that they charge you $150 that goes towards the room if its any damages,i called the hotel before arriving no one said anything about a hold fee that you get back in 5 to 6 business days...Beach view was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Las habitaciones están bien, el exterior necesita renovacion, está muy deteriorado y el parking es muy pequeño e incómodo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with group
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