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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

2.0 star property

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A beach view from a balcony with a pool, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard tower.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a ceiling light.
A kitchen with a TV, bar stools, and a door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.
A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a children's play structure.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $112
$100 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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, Pier Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard tower.

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a balcony with a view, and a window.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout, Split Accommodations)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the beach, and a ceiling light.

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

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a balcony with a view.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a clock, and a window with curtains.

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Walkout)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Top Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Top Floor)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a balcony with a view, and a window.

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

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

A beach view from a balcony with a pool, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard tower.

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Beachfront (Split Accommodations - Top)

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BEACH FRONT

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 5 minutes from Carillon Beach. .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 - 0.1 miles
  • Paul Brent Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rosemary Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Pier Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Alys Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tidewater Tiki Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and 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: 50+ Mbps). 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 70 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 coffee/tea makers.
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, charcoal grills, and a vending machine.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

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 bay
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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
  • 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 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-authorize 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, 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

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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

Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1015 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable hotel for families looking for a beach front getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed every day I was there definitely visiting and staying with them again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel and beautiful location. Unfortunately our last night we started seeing bugs and roaches, had to leave early.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and near beach side
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was nice full kitchen and the view was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Father-in-law passed on Christmas day so wife & I just wanted to get her mom away for a few days. Everything & everyone there made a relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shantae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed ourself. Love the beach view and we will be returning soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Nice staff. Definitely will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but simple. Great location on the beach and not crowded. Staff was extremely pleasant and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Clean, nice with a useful kitchen. Front beach is beautiful. Nice view, relaxing. Lots of familes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very nice place to stay, really enjoyed our vacation time there. Staff was beyond exceptional. Loved the view of the ocean from our balcony. Would definitely recommend to anyone for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was accommodating and pool maintain. However building itself was in need of repair and parking extremely tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from top floor. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Great location in quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sharita

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was great, The rooms are horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect beach view , about 20 something parking spaces but also parking across the street
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeri

In the bathroom the ceiling needs replaced Other than that the rooms are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alonzo A

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet atmosphere Front desk staffs was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Troy

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

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hair dryer in room. Some staff were very nice. Some were not very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

This was our 2nd time staying here. We liked it so much after the first time last summer for a weekend that we actually decided to stay a week this time. The rooms are clean and the ocean views were beautiful. Also the pool was heated and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roberto

This hotel is a great spot for people on a budget who want to stay on the beach. It had a great view. I don’t recommend this hotel for anyone who expects a fancy room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026