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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪21 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(14 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)

  • 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 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Panama City Beaches and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Carillon Beach. 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. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Laguna Beach Estates hotel include Rosemary Beach and Russell-Fields Pier.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Powell Lake - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier Park - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Alys Beach - 10 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Back Beach Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 14.98 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 credit 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 418 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Larissa

Arrived and my room was booked . They did not have anymore rooms. Was referred to another place no balcony or beachfront. Then I had to pay out more money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy dirty, and had a very bad odor. We could not stay in that room. They did not have any more rooms to put us in and transferred us to a sister property and we went there and it took them two hours to complete the transfer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brittanie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent...room was clean... highly recommend staying at sugar sands hotel in Panama City Beach Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuleivy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place I really recommend, the hotel is an old hotel but everything is very clean and you see the beachfront.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything went well past my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, the staff was very helpful, fantastic view, excellent grilling area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ginneh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Every room has a great view of the Gulf, has a full size stove and refrigerator that has flatware and some pots/pans. My room was clean and I'd definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mustafa, TALLAHASSEE

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a pleasant experience. The room was okay—nothing fancy, a bit old, but perfectly fine for a comfortable stay. It’s definitely a budget-friendly option, which we appreciated. The highlight of our trip was the beautiful sea view, which truly made the stay worthwhile. The only downside was the check-in and check-out times. Check-in at 4:00 PM feels too late, and check-out at 10:00 AM is a bit too early, especially for guests who want to enjoy the beach. Because of this, I would recommend booking at least two nights to make the most of your visit. Overall, it’s a good place for the price, especially if you’re looking for a great view and a relaxing beach experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Bathroom was dirty. Roaches in the kitchen. My room key was turned off hrs before check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
the elevator was not working , they moved us to 2nd floor instead of the 3rd floor room we had reserved but the walk up the stairs was very hard on us ,Iam 77 and my wife is 80. If we had known elevator was not working when we booked we would have chosen a different place to stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025