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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout) | Terrace/patio
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, Panama City Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Brent Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Powell Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪23 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
  • 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)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

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)

  • 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)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

With a stay at Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort in Panama City Beach (Laguna Beach Estates), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Panama City Beaches and 8 minutes from Pier Park. .This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Frank Brown Park and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Rosemary Beach.

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Powell Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pier Park - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Alys Beach - 17 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 84 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Reviews

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

esad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Travelled with partner
The commode leaking ,the bathtub wouldn't drain so there was a double hand full of hair in the drain it drained perfect after we cleaned it ...there was 250.00 held on my debit card ,that had never happened before ,I had too prove too the girls in the office that I paid 600 dollars up front too Expedia and all that was owed was 94 dollars they at first told me they wanted too hold 450.00 but then they knocked it down too 250.00 so check in was a real hassle and not sure I want too stay at sugar sands again this was the 4th or 5th time I had stayed there never had a problem before and never been charged a deposit ..
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible beds

Room was clean, kitchen stocked better than I expected, staff nice, surprised there is a $50/night damage fee and y’all the beds are old and terribly uncomfortable. Squeaky springs bruised my hips and man my back hurts! Hate it too bc this is pretty nice place other wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

My 1st and last stay at that hotel

Staff was nice and informative,smoked detector beep off and on but finally stopped,didn't have a body mirror nor a peep hole on the door...housekeeping went in my room and front desk didn't let me know until after i went and said something,then they stated that housekeeping doesn't speak English and upon booking nowhere did i see that they charge you $150 that goes towards the room if its any damages,i called the hotel before arriving no one said anything about a hold fee that you get back in 5 to 6 business days...Beach view was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. Balcony faced the beach. Close to shopping mall and resturants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Las habitaciones están bien, el exterior necesita renovacion, está muy deteriorado y el parking es muy pequeño e incómodo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location. It had a great room along with us being in the beachfront walkout. The kitchen was also good. We had a wonderful time. Will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect!

The room itself was awesome. However, you can tell the floor was not swept or mopped.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Terra

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

Excellent except

Very clean room, excellent staff they were all very nice, we had a walkout room which made it very easy access to the pool and beach, however I was very unpleased about the 300 extra charge at check in. It’s a fee they charge then reimburse you after you leave (7-10 days). We budget for our vacation and that really put a huge damper on our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Amazing location. As far as the property you get what you pay for. But it was clean, only issue was bathroom tub filled with water when we showered. Fridge and mini kitchen was very nice! Easy walk out to the beach. We will definitely return for this price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was a smaller place so not so crowded. The room and grounds were clean and well kept. The lady who checked us in was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking rough. Not the cleanest but not terrible. Definitely an old place that they’ve somewhat tried to make nice. Lot of shortcuts in their reno 6.5/10 not bad not not great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kechia

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

2025 Summer Trip

It was an amazing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice ,the view was fantastic .the front desk people were great. The outside of the building and surrounding area could be cleaned up a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEANIE

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

Loved it

A nice trip staff was very nice just a peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly staff! Clean, Beautiful view! Wonderful safe place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucrecia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all ok for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and the stay was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price, it cannot be beat. Rooms were clean ocean view kitchenette for unbelievable price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025