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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, snorkelling, surfing
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)
Children’s play area – outdoor
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio
Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations) | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Place, Carillon Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosemary Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
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)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
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)

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

7.6 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
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)

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Paul Brent Gallery and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Powell Lake. 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 Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach.

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Pier Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

  • 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?

The closest beach to Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort is Carillon Beach (4.5 km).

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. 407 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1002 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

Wyatt

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
We enjoyed the view from our room. The staff was friendly. This place was in my budget so I can’t complain much. I got what I paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

A

The hotel eas excellent!! The balcony view was amazing and the room was so comfortable. This was the best experiece I've had for a beach vacation!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was absolutely kind and helpful. We noticed some damage around the building and saw they were doing work from recent storms but our room was beautiful . This was such a great place to relax and enjoy the beach. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corbin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked my room in advance. When we got there at check-in time, I was told they could not issue room keys because their system was down and to come back later. After returning, we were finally issued room keys. Go up to the room and find it's occupied by someone else! Go back to the front desk and they said they had no idea who was in the room. After about an hour, they finally said they had no other rooms available! So I was forced to find another place to stay at 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Sugar Sands would not even give a cash refund to help find another location, despite their errors. One whole evening of our vacation was wasted. It was a terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spacious and had everything we needed. View from the balcony was beautiful. Beach access was easy and not crowded. We did not use the pool but it appeared clean and nice. Rooms are only cleaned every 3 days, so quite a bit of sand can accumulate. The room isnt luxurious but for the price and area, we were very satisfied. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel had been renovated and was clean. We were ocean front. The staff was very accommodating with anything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Love the view..the bed was very comfortable. Better access to towels daily. Need to upgrade amenities, ie TV Air conditioner unit. Would have been nice to have a screen on the balcony door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Needs a serious rebuild!

We had 2 rooms, one in each building of the hotel. The rooms were clean, but very old and falling apart. Neither room had a lock on the patio door that worked. One room had a visible gap between the window glass and the frame. Both buildings had visible signs of crumbling structures on their staircases, with one building having the first floor stairs held up with pressure treated 4x4s and 2x4s. Our main air conditioner worked well but sounded like a jet engine and was so loud you couldn’t sit on the patio with it on. No cleaning service was provided even though we were there 4 nights (should have been on provided after the 3rd night). The people were nice and the maintenance crew was seen painting on more than one occasion, but the place is literally falling apart on the outside and needs either a serious remodel or a tear down/rebuild. Parking is tight, but you can park across the street. We won’t be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 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

6/10 Okay

Honey

Travelled with family
It was okay for the price. The private beach was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shelia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like that it ocean front! Had an elevator that was so hot!!! Floors were dirty!! 😒 only thing that i liked was the receptionist.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

2/10 Terrible

Domonick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area could use some updates. Having a few tables/chairs/umbrellas would have been much better. The cushions on the lounge chairs needs to be updated as well. All else was great. I was skeptical of booking, but it turned out to be a nice clean and quite stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025