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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Family-friendly fun at the beach, with outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Building design
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

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20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413
  • Panama City Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Panama City Beach Sailing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Powell Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)

Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)

Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)

Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)

Suite (Ocean/Gulf Vw Beach Walkup)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf View)

Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf View)

Deluxe Suite (Ocean/Gulf View)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite (Ocean/Gulf View Emerald)

Suite (Ocean/Gulf View Emerald)

Suite (Ocean/Gulf View Emerald)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite (Ocean/Gulf View)

Suite (Ocean/Gulf View)

Suite (Ocean/Gulf View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • 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 Rosemary Beach and Pier Park.

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Russell-Fields Pier - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Pier Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

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

Family-friendly fun at the beach, 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.

Languages

English

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

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

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 - 18

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 15.82 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
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. 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.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort on 5 Mar 2025 start from NZ$151.38, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1007 reviews

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 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need chairs to sit in instead of bar chaifs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Duain

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mirsad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was overlooking the beach, balcony. This is an older building but it was clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kenneth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was ants all in the kitchen. They didn’t come to clean but every 4 days, which normally I would say is okay but it’s on the beach so sand was coming in no matter what. So there was sand everywhere floors, beds. Also the AC did not get cold at all and we could hardly sleep it was so hot in the rooms at night. The shower was a really poor design and water leaked all over the bathroom and used up most of our towels just trying to keep it semi-dry.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ricky

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location away from the crowds was unmatched. The beach was pristine. The beds were comfortable and clean! The balcony was loud and wet due to the air conditioning unit. The elevator was questionable and extremely slow! All in all a good choice for people wanting an affordable room for vacation but if you require much more than a clean room you probably need to keep looking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Been goin to the SugarSands for yrs..it has been a few yrs tho love the updated rooms,jus wish they still had some chairs Not jus the barstools🙄 But over-all great time & great staff!!! 🌴🌞⛱️😎🌴
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel & Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The condo was very spacious and clean!! Loved the large balcony and rooms. Would stay here again! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eleazar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar muy bonito y tranquilo ideal para disfrutar la playa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great that it was on the beach and glad we didn’t spend much time in the room. Recommended if you’re just looking for something to just have a place to sleep on a beautiful beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place over all convenient to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024