Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 10 to 30 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of approximately USD 33.94 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Panama City Beaches and Pier Park. It is approximately 9.2 miles from Alys Beach and 7.5 miles from Rosemary Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor swimming pools, including a lazy river and a waterslide. Pool access is available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 22.62 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort in Gulf Resort Beach

Average nightly price at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$95
February	$91
March	$130
April	$134
May	$199
June	$216
July	$302
August	$146
September	$150
October	$158
November	$98
December	$104

What guests think

Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort is a beachfront, family-focused property with multiple pools, a lazy river, and activities, offering easy beach access and plenty to do without leaving the resort, especially appealing to families with children.

Rooms vary widely in size and condition; many are dated or small, though some remodeled units exist, and noise and spotty Wi‑Fi are recurring complaints. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, ranging from very clean to reports of musty odors, mold, pests, and limited or no housekeeping during stays. Staff are often praised as friendly and responsive, but expect resort fees, extra charges for basics like coffee or ice, occasional elevator issues, and tight parking; overall, it suits families seeking activities over luxury.

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Facilities

Amenities-rich with multiple pools including an indoor lazy river, a tiki bar, mini-golf, activities, playground, swings and hammocks, plus direct beach access. Drawbacks include crowded/small pools and hot tubs, slow or broken elevators, and tight parking.

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Lindsey

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

First time here and it was so amazing! I love that it has 3 pools and so much stuff to do you really don’t have to leave! My 4 year old LOVED the indoor pool and the lazy river! The beach is also right there! They do activities every day as well! It was so much fun and we have definitely found our place to stay when we come to PCB from now on!!

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Kyle

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for families with kids to enjoy! Friendly staff, we felt comfortable letting the kids roam a bit. Our room had a good view. The back/Oceanside of the property has a beautiful deck area with swings and hammocks (my favorite). The roaming cats were fun to watch. Couldn't get close enough to pet though. Which I'm guessing to some is a good thing (safer for kids). The lazy river was relaxing and one of our favorite pool areas. The other areas were nice but we visited in the off season so it was warmer inside. Great beach access (with chair options if desired). The was a bar area with games near the walking paths and back deck. I believe there was a small kids playland as well. Of course there were photo ops too. Great for capturing memories. The rooms were a bit outdated but not awful. Parking was a bit full most of the time too. Other than those two things it was a great stay.

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Tabitha

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was always too many ppl in the hit tub. Hard to ever get in. Need more hot tubs on the property. And the rooms could use some updatimg. But the property was very big and kept up well. Staff was friendly and helpful

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Jadine

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Having all the different pools for the kids was awesome. Elevators were scary because you felt they were going to drop at any moment and extremely slow.

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Lynnette

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for families! 2 pools, miniature golf, arcade, beachfront. Rooms were spacious; we had a balcony with partial view of ocean. There was a coffee maker in the room but no coffee available. Had to buy bag of ice from the front desk. Wifi & ell service spotty. Only so many parking places in front of hotel; additional parking across the street.

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Kristina

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

So much fun!! Our favorite part was the pool with the waterslide.

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Scott

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of great amenities on a very nice stretch of beach with multiple pools and a great tiki bar

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David

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

You get what you pay for. This is a family type atmosphere. Lot’s of kids activities. Indoor pool w/lazy river did not close until 11:00 so if you are wanting to go to bed don’t stay in that section. 3 other pool, putt putt, shuffle board, volleyball court, easy access to beach, snack bar has great prices and menu looks good, tiki bar was nice, ice cream shop was good. Grills are available and were used. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the ocean breeze and sunsets.Parking is limited on hotel side but there is a traffic light in front so easy to park in area across the road. Hallways could use better cleaning. Small dogs under 22lbs welcome if well behaved.

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Rudy

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed our stay. With 2 pools outdoors and 1 pool and a lazy river pool indoors. There was no overcrowding. Always something going on at nite. Easy access to the ocean. Our room was clean and the staff was always on hand. Their restaurant was just scross the street. I love the ice cream shop. Would stay again Very family friendly.

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Kristin

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Lots of fun! Room was perfect for a family of 4. We were happy to have the option for a bunk bed and a King so that the kids didn't have to share a bed. We appreciated the convenience to pools and the beach. We enjoyed using the heated pools, lazy river and hot tub. It made the cooler weather no big deal! The putt putt course has seen better days but it was still fun. The main negatives were that we had to pay an extra "resort fee" but still had to pay for some very basic amenities like a cup of coffee and ice. The room was good, but didn't have a hair dryer or very many places to hang towels/wet swimsuits, etc.

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Cleanliness

Mixed: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported musty odors, mold, pests, and worn or dirty carpets and hallways. Housekeeping during stays is limited or by request, and occasional maintenance issues like clogged drains were noted.

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Jessie

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The carpet was coming up in our room. When we first got there the tv was not working at all. The drain in the shower barely worked and every shower turned into a bath. There was also mold growing above the shower. The halls constantly smelled like weed. It was definitely not worth the price we paid.

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David

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The outside amenities are great for children. Otherwise, room was old and not was as pictured online. Floor had old carpet and was wet when we got there. Couch has stains. Mold in the shower and on lamp shades in rooms.

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Denise

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff so friendly, but as soon as you walk into the bright cheerful lobby you are greeted with the most unpleasant of smells. It’s like urine and air freshener. My daughter who is 5 was gagging over the smell.

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Megan

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes the property is old but the rooms are 100% clean. The staff is amazing and so kind. They respond very fast to text questions and always follow up. It is really great for families. The beach front swings were a favorite of mine. For the price, you can’t beat it.

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Terry

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a remodeled hotel that is very nice, clean and a very helpful friendly staff. Thanks for a great stay

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Melissa

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everyone was so nice at this property. Especially at the ice cream/coffee shop and gift shop. The amenities are excellent and so is the safety. However the room was so incredibly small and there were cockroaches. We told the front office and they came and sprayed. The rooms desperately need updating and housekeeping needs to come more frequently.

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Emily

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed for 4 nights, it was a wonderful time! Rooms were clean, beds were comfy & showers were good! When I asked for extra towels it wasn’t a hassle at all! We will be returning for sure with sandpiper resort! Thanks

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Jessica

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was mold on the ceilings. Threw me into an asthma attack. It looks absolutely nothing like the website pictures!! But the filth! Wow

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Amanda

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was extremely friendly with easy check-in and easy checkout. The elevator could use a little work. It was extremely slow. And the breezeways could use a little more attention to cleanliness. The rooms were very nice and completely acceptable. We don’t go to the beach to sit in the room in the first place, just somewhere clean to lay our heads.

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Matthew

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was dirty and smelly. Carpets were torn and wet. Lobby smelled like mold. Overall, disgusting!

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely; many are dated or very small with thin walls, while some remodeled units and beachfront views impress. Comfort and tech are inconsistent, with reports of uncomfortable beds, small or buffering TVs, and spotty Wi‑Fi; partial ocean views sometimes disappoint.

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Jeff

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on the beach and plenty of options but walls were paper thin and walkways uneven. Bad tv setup. Beds bang d from metal skirting.

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Edmund

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is very old for what they charge. They charge for ice, there’s a coffee maker in the room without any coffee to use in it. The pools are too small and very crowded. They wanted a $20 deposit to use a hairdryer. The tv in the room was tiny and buffered a lot. The boy at the front desk when we checked in was barely polite. The view from the room was fantastic but that was the highlight.

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Diana

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was dirty, ground floor...the 'partial view'=JOKE

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santiago

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room is nothing like the website, really disappointed hopefully i can get my money back

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Elizabeth

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

If you are looking for a family oriented place for kid activities that offers a bit of nightlife for parents, this place is great for you. Keep in mind, it was built in 1960 and updated a little in 2010. Our partial ocean view consisted of viewing the main street out front and the other dozen balconies of the other rooms. While there is a coffee maker, it’s a real, home type coffee maker and there is no coffee with it. There is also no shampoo, conditioner, or lotion in the bathroom. There’s no continental breakfast or coffee offered in the lobby but there is a little shop close by to buy it. The beach is beautiful and you can rent umbrella's and kayaks. We didn’t swim in the pools but they did seem decent (again, great for families and kids). If you’re a couple just looking to get down to the gulf shore I wouldn’t recommend this place.

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susanna

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room need update, very outdated fixtures and faucets, tiny sinks. Beds are not very comfortable

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Cynthia

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The parking lot was tight and very full when I arrived. Then I was hit with $67 resort fee after thinking the trip was already paid. Elevator was broken. Not off to a great start. Internet service in the rooms terrible. Last night there couldn't get TV to connect. Other than that, nice access to beach, nice pool, room was clean. The restaurant across the street, Coconuts, has good food, bad service.

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Thanh

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not big as it’s described! It’s not queen sizes, more like twin!

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Olga

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is ideal the rooms are nice but the internet was very slow.

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Nelson

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, close to beach, Coconut restaurant was awesome across street. Parking was convenient and safe. The ability to have multiple pools was fun. Pillows on bed are very comfortable and loved the ceiling fan, made it feel like home. Cons: Room was tiny, no housekeeping, no coffee available, no shampoo available, pools advertise as heated and it wasn't.

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with easy check-in for many and quick assistance. Some guests reported slow or unprofessional interactions and poor complaint handling, plus surprise resort or pet fees at arrival.

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Cara

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Their pet policy isn’t clear and after arriving you can’t have anything over 25 lbs, have to bring your dog in for an inspection, absolutely crazy. A huge inconvenience and they will not refund as of today. Very frustrating in the middle of the night and have to go elsewhere and now out of $500.

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Megan

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes the property is old but the rooms are 100% clean. The staff is amazing and so kind. They respond very fast to text questions and always follow up. It is really great for families. The beach front swings were a favorite of mine. For the price, you can’t beat it.

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Channary

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was exceptional. The place is a little outdated and a little dirty. We never got housekeeping but wasn't sure if we needed to call to get the room serviced bc of sand from the beach. I originally booked an oceanfront room and was placed in a room with a partial view. Once I called luckily they had rooms available to move me to an actual oceanfront room. We also had issues with our room key but that eventually got fixed. Again the staff was amazing!! Overall we enjoyed the place. We definitely didn't use all the amenities but it was still lovely. Can't give it 5 stars since the room really needed an update. Bed and pillows were fine.

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Haley

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing staff everyone is so friendly

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Jimmy

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The second morning of our stay 6/25 we were listening to two Sandpiper employees early that morning using much graphic language around the pool area. Later that morning I witnessed the same thing again between an employee in the restaurant by the Tiki bar lounge arguing with a customer about an order. Is this type of language really necessary???

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Summer

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It took us 45 mins to check in at 11:30 at night. There was no one else in the lobby. We weren’t greeted when we walked in. And we could barely hear the girl trying to checking us in. I had to ask over and over for her to repeat herself because she wouldn’t speak up. The hallways and elevator were unclean, sand everywhere. The room itself was terribly outdated and had a very strong odor to it (I couldn’t begin to guess the scent, bug spray possibly).

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Amanda

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was extremely friendly with easy check-in and easy checkout. The elevator could use a little work. It was extremely slow. And the breezeways could use a little more attention to cleanliness. The rooms were very nice and completely acceptable. We don’t go to the beach to sit in the room in the first place, just somewhere clean to lay our heads.

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Courtney

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a great time at the Sandpiper Beacon! The location is perfect—right on the beach, and the views are stunning. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and there were tons of fun activities for both kids and adults. The on-site amenities like the lazy river, waterslides, and tiki bar really added to the vacation vibe. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and I appreciated having a kitchenette for convenience. It’s a great spot for a laid-back, family-friendly beach getaway. I’d definitely come back!

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DAYANA

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel rooms are very clean,that’s a plus even though the hotel is really old it doesn’t look bad. However I left my clothes at the pool for 15 minutes while I went to grab a drink at the bar and got them stolen,when I contacted the front desk they said it was nothing they could they had no cameras of the pool area and didn’t even bother to at least show some empathy.

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Jesse

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the best customer service I’ve ever received anywhere ever!

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Location

Beachfront location with very easy access and views; close to restaurants, shops, and Pier Park, and slightly away from central PCB crowds. Some street-facing areas can be noisy, and overflow parking is across the road.

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Therese

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Fun things to do. A wonderful stay. Loved it.

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Airel

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

15 years coming to this property. Love that its out of the heart of PCB and all the amenities onsite make it to where we dont have to leave once we get there and settled.

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Janet

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed the access to the beaches

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Cathy

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean, safe. Well lit parking, easy walk to shopping, restaurant located on the beach. Well stocked kitchen. Family friendly!!

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Malissa

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It was pretty clean, no issues there. Pretty quiet since it was off-season. Some of the rooms are kind of small with those big king beds. Right on the beach was definitely a plus! Coin laundry room on site. I would come back with a group in better weather but i image the traffic is horrendous during warmer months.

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Lynnette

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for families! 2 pools, miniature golf, arcade, beachfront. Rooms were spacious; we had a balcony with partial view of ocean. There was a coffee maker in the room but no coffee available. Had to buy bag of ice from the front desk. Wifi & ell service spotty. Only so many parking places in front of hotel; additional parking across the street.

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Scott

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of great amenities on a very nice stretch of beach with multiple pools and a great tiki bar

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sathees

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to beach, quiet and safe

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Jasmin

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved that we were right on the beach. The pools and amenities were nice. Nearby some fast restaurants and Pier Park. Would visit again.

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Nelson

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, close to beach, Coconut restaurant was awesome across street. Parking was convenient and safe. The ability to have multiple pools was fun. Pillows on bed are very comfortable and loved the ceiling fan, made it feel like home. Cons: Room was tiny, no housekeeping, no coffee available, no shampoo available, pools advertise as heated and it wasn't.

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Dining

Casual options like the tiki bar, snack bar, and on-site ice cream shop are popular, while Coconuts across the street draws mixed reviews. Expect limited inclusions—no free coffee and paid ice are common; overall food quality ranges from OK to good.

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Megan

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes the property is old but the rooms are 100% clean. The staff is amazing and so kind. They respond very fast to text questions and always follow up. It is really great for families. The beach front swings were a favorite of mine. For the price, you can’t beat it.

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Crystal

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights in the ocean view room that slept 6. Our view was breathtaking. You could tell that it was a older hotel with mostly remodeled rooms. The door to the batheoom would not stay shut but overall a nice and clean room. The pullout couch had a really thin mattress. The staff was amazing! We called to get some blankets to try to cushion the mattress in the couch and we had not 1 blanket but 2 within 5 minutes. We needed extra towels (we had 6 in the room) and they had those to us within 5 minutes or less as well. There are 2 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, a gift shop, and a ice cream shop all connected. They have swings to sit on to watch the waves roll in, and hammocks to lie in as well. The view from our balcony was beautiful! One thing that I will say is that if the restaurant across tgr street (coconuts) is recommended, DO NOT go. The food is not great and definitely NOT worth the price. Plus they charge 18% gratuity and that applies to a party of 1 or 15 or more. We will most definitely stay at Sandpiper again!

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Lorie

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love how close the beach is and the property is nice too. Could use some updating. The tiki bar was our favorite

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Lynnette

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for families! 2 pools, miniature golf, arcade, beachfront. Rooms were spacious; we had a balcony with partial view of ocean. There was a coffee maker in the room but no coffee available. Had to buy bag of ice from the front desk. Wifi & ell service spotty. Only so many parking places in front of hotel; additional parking across the street.

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David

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

You get what you pay for. This is a family type atmosphere. Lot’s of kids activities. Indoor pool w/lazy river did not close until 11:00 so if you are wanting to go to bed don’t stay in that section. 3 other pool, putt putt, shuffle board, volleyball court, easy access to beach, snack bar has great prices and menu looks good, tiki bar was nice, ice cream shop was good. Grills are available and were used. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the ocean breeze and sunsets.Parking is limited on hotel side but there is a traffic light in front so easy to park in area across the road. Hallways could use better cleaning. Small dogs under 22lbs welcome if well behaved.

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Taylor

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Loved the beach experience walking right out onto the sand from the tiki bar.

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Megan

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

My kids and I really enjoyed our stay there ! There was plenty there to keep us busy the coconut deli food was not worth the money tho. Everything else was amazing we will be back !

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Elizabeth

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

If you are looking for a family oriented place for kid activities that offers a bit of nightlife for parents, this place is great for you. Keep in mind, it was built in 1960 and updated a little in 2010. Our partial ocean view consisted of viewing the main street out front and the other dozen balconies of the other rooms. While there is a coffee maker, it’s a real, home type coffee maker and there is no coffee with it. There is also no shampoo, conditioner, or lotion in the bathroom. There’s no continental breakfast or coffee offered in the lobby but there is a little shop close by to buy it. The beach is beautiful and you can rent umbrella's and kayaks. We didn’t swim in the pools but they did seem decent (again, great for families and kids). If you’re a couple just looking to get down to the gulf shore I wouldn’t recommend this place.

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Rudy

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed our stay. With 2 pools outdoors and 1 pool and a lazy river pool indoors. There was no overcrowding. Always something going on at nite. Easy access to the ocean. Our room was clean and the staff was always on hand. Their restaurant was just scross the street. I love the ice cream shop. Would stay again Very family friendly.

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Nelson

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, close to beach, Coconut restaurant was awesome across street. Parking was convenient and safe. The ability to have multiple pools was fun. Pillows on bed are very comfortable and loved the ceiling fan, made it feel like home. Cons: Room was tiny, no housekeeping, no coffee available, no shampoo available, pools advertise as heated and it wasn't.

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8 $82	9 $75	10 $58	11 $80	12 $92	13 $108	14 $114
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