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

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
(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 - 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
  • ‪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

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?

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. 408 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1006 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Angela and Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

andre

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

DERAMUS VACATION 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rejeanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

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

Nightmare @ SugarSands

Room roof was moldy and actively leaking and had to sleep there for two night before moving to a new room. The new room had stopped up sinks and ac was not working then the room internet was out. Porch was awful from all the standing ac water mold and stunk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pretty rundown

The customer service was very good. The employees were very friendly and hospitable. The hotel is very run down and needs to be remodeled and updated. The room we stayed in did not look like the pictures on the website. The room was very small especially for a family of 4. The room was clean though so no complaints there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Skylynn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Stay was ok overall. The view of the beach from the balcony is beautiful. The property could be cleaner, and parking is limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nasty. It had cockroaches. The sliding glass door wouldn’t lock. The mattresses were old and wore out. They went down in a hole in the middle. Didn’t have any skillets. Didn’t supply any paper towels and no broom in the room. Had to go borrow it from the office. The bathroom sink wouldn’t hardly drain. The only thing this place had going for it was the beach. I would not recommend this place and I will not stay there again. Stayed in July 2025. The ladies at the front desk were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cara

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was not ready for hours after check in time. Room was DIRTY. Pee on the toilet & sand on the floors. Next later in the night we get back after drinking to cold showers. They did not fix the showers or offer a new room after complaining. With no options available to rebook this weekend we stayed. After complaining a 4th time about the entire mess i was offered half off my FIRST NIGHT. I have no idea how the rating here was 8/10. Cherry on top the staff lied and said we were the only room with cold water anyone that was not true after talking to other guests. Save your vacation do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for a long weekend stay.

We had a nice time. The location was great. Staff is great.The parking is not so good. VERY tight. For a long weekend I might would stay again. But if staying more than 3 days I would stay in something roomier and more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GROSS, tv speakers was busted, air conditioning did not cool the room even at night, the staff acted like they would not be upset if they were stuck with those conditions themselves. Also, once we arrived, the sheets had sand all over them. There’s no way they prepared, clean bedding if once we got there, there was sand already all over the sheets. I WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN FOR FREE. Balcony chair was broken also. Very ran down hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
We had no toilet paper or towels. Then the staff was doing some type of drilling in the walls at 8:30 in the morning. It was so loud and terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025