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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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

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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Rosemary Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪24 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
(34 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. 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 Carillon Beach and Rosemary Beach.

What's nearby

  • Carillon Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pier Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Rosemary Beach - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Alys Beach - 17 min drive - 11.5 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
  • ‪Mike's Cafe & Oyster Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Bill's Crab House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Beachfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and 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?

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. 411 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1010 reviews

8.0/10

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

Elsy

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Very little parking, no hot water in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Orlando

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty filthy disgusting. Grease all over stove. Nothing was wiped down hair all over in bathroom. Same EVERYWHERE.... there was toothpaste caked to the bathroom faucet... no toilet paper in the bathroom... we won't be staying here again.. and we list our stay in every travel forum i can find....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No working toilet in room

My 2 sisters and I arrived on Monday. The 3 of us are seniors. One is on O2. The toilet was clogged. Maintenance plunged toilet. Tuesday toilet was clogged and no water in toilet tank. Informed office twice. Maintenance repaired. Wednesday at 11:47pm I was trying to get someone to unclog toilet as we were going downstairs to bathroom at pool. No one ever came. I was back in office before 8:00 am on Thursday (we are still using bathroom downstairs at pool although we rented a room on 5th floor. Received no apologies just “we will send maintenance “.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela, Rome

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was updated aesthetically but not functionally. The bath appeared clean but falling apart. Absolutely NO water pressure - can’t rinse think long hairThe sprinkler head was covered with plastic Sliding door handle loose on outside. Staff very friendly. Okay for the one night but disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jaron

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is aging and it shows. I left a list of maintainamce items. But it was beach front and bed was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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

Cleanliness was a plus

Room was nice but due to the wall being between the beds the front bed was HOT had no air. NO balcony chairs. Parking SUCKS!! NO WIFI and asked but was told it was working and 4 grandkids had nothing to do at night. A cartoon channel should be offered also. Enjoyed it being away from the main town but worried about my car across the street all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best part about this property is the quiet location and access to the beach. The beach doesn’t feel crowded and can be enjoyed. Cleaning services is the worst, they don’t even try. Making the bed doesn’t account for clean sheets, they didn’t even do that. Take a broom and it will make things easier. You may have to buy a pan or two to cook, as these weren’t provided. Take your own dish washing sponge also. No hot water for showers and parking is terrible. Elevator broke so we had to go up and down the stairs at the time of checking out. Rooms are ok, beds are uncomfortable. Will not be returning to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mixed bag

It was fun and relaxing. The resort needs some updating. It was in pretty bad shape overall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside grill unique
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The location on the beach was ideal. The room was quiet, clean and comfortable. Staff were hospitable. I wish we could have stayed for more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach with awesome view of the beach. Pool also available. There was no hot water, stained ceiling tiles in bathroom and 1st sleeping area. Hair still in the shower when we arrived. AC outside unit dented with exposed metal ends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

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

Compliments

We came down for my birthday with my family had a great time staff was friendly room was nice thanks for the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sugar sands

The beach location is incredible as you are at the end of the beach however, the rooms are horrible. My group stayed 4 nights and not a single night did we have hot water. We were told that it’s because the rooms share a hot water heater and if you take a shower at the same time, there will not be any hot water. This made sense so we attempted to take a shower around 12am, 3am, 4am, and 12pm when we figured not many would be talking a shower at the same time. Still no hot water. Our toilet leaked through the floorboards and the toilet ring had to be replaced, this took about 5 hours for the toilet to be fixed. The gentleman fixing the toilet made himself comfortable in the room by watching tv and lingering around in the room while we were not in there. Once he finished, there was sheetrock all over the floor and had to ask for a broom to clean it up. There was also a hole left in the wall facing the tub where he was fixing the toilet. The parking lot is incredibly small and very hard to navigate in. Someone managed to hit our parked car. (If this happens, please know a police report will not be done apparently.) There is only one elevator and it takes a ridiculous amount of time to get from floor to floor and there is no AC in the elevator. I do not think i would recommend this place to anyone nor would I book again. The hotel replied to my review on google and asked that I reach out to guest services, they have yet to reply to my emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

This was our first time to stay here. It was perfect, 8 min away from Pier Park. Far enough to not be part of the crowd, close enough to enjoy the shopping. The hotel was great. The beds were comfortable, the view was excellent, staff was helpful and friendly. The only downfall I'd say was not enough towels [3] or toilet paper[1]. We loved the fact that our room was ground level. Walk in front door and out the back door to the pool and ocean. The beach was very clean. Hotel was quiet at 11pm, when pool closed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Travelled with family and small children
Our check in process was quick and easy. The lady that checked us in was very kind. However, the pool was wild and noisy until 11 PM. Our son couldn’t even get into the pool because there was no room. There was a puddle of water where you walks in from the beach that you had to step in or leap over. It was very gross looking. We had no warm water in our shower and barely a little stream of water pressure. The outdoor shower by the pool had more pressure than ours. The sliding door didn’t lock. The room was old and a little sketchy, but was good enough for a quick trip. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SEUNGIL

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025