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Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Swimming pool

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Beach (Nearby)

  • Playground

  • Pool Outdoor

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Property description

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.
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$120
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Guest reviews

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort, guests praise the direct beach access and value, while many note an aging property with inconsistent maintenance, elevator outages, tight parking, and recurring cleanliness and hot-water issues.

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Facilities

Aging

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Mixed

Service

Mixed

Location

Quiet

Dining

Limited

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6

Ivan

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

They put me in a room where the palm trees blocked my view of the Gulf front ocean view that I paid for. It felt personal because that Hotel was not sold out. Do better sugar sands. There are many great Hotels that surround you! I’m in Panama City Beach every month for work and could give you my business…..
They put me in a room where the palm trees blocked my view of the Gulf front ocean view that I paid for. It felt personal because that Hotel was not sold out. Do better sugar sands. There are many great Hotels that surround you! I’m in Panama City Beach every month for work and could give you my business…..

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Destiny

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May 7, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Based on some of the reviews I read before booking, I was a little worried, but honestly it was a very nice stay. We stayed on the first floor, the room was clean and stocked with everything we needed, you walk out the back door and there's the beach. I didn't see any bugs the 4 days we were there. My only complaint would be the hard springy mattresses, and the guy that blows the boardwalk area in the back, he blew trash and bottle caps into the sand on the beach instead of cleaning the trash before blowing.
Based on some of the reviews I read before booking, I was a little worried, but honestly it was a very nice stay. We stayed on the first floor, the room was clean and stocked with everything we needed, you walk out the back door and there's the beach. I didn't see any bugs the 4 days we were there. My only complaint would be the hard springy mattresses, and the guy that blows the boardwalk area in the back, he blew trash and bottle caps into the sand on the beach instead of cleaning the trash before blowing.

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Janice

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Apr 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

No hair dryer in room. Some staff were very nice. Some were not very friendly. Would stay again.
No hair dryer in room. Some staff were very nice. Some were not very friendly. Would stay again.

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Kathy

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Apr 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was accommodating and pool maintain. However building itself was in need of repair and parking extremely tight.
Staff was accommodating and pool maintain. However building itself was in need of repair and parking extremely tight.

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Shelley

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Apr 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had no shower curtain. We came in sandy from the beach and had to shower without a curtain. The stovetop was not clean. It clearly had not been wiped down. There were roaches in the kitchen. I told the staff, and they just said they’d tell the manager. I got video of the roach and pictures of the no shower curtain and dirty kitchen. I’ll be sharing these in a review since no one from the hotel wants to address this or make it right.
Our room had no shower curtain. We came in sandy from the beach and had to shower without a curtain. The stovetop was not clean. It clearly had not been wiped down. There were roaches in the kitchen. I told the staff, and they just said they’d tell the manager. I got video of the roach and pictures of the no shower curtain and dirty kitchen. I’ll be sharing these in a review since no one from the hotel wants to address this or make it right.

20723 Front Beach Road, Laguna Beach Estates, West Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida, United States of America

Location

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.

Panama City Beaches(0.1 miles)

Paul Brent Gallery(0.6 miles)

Powell Lake(2.2 miles)

Panama City Beach Sailing(2.8 miles)

Carillon Beach(3 miles)

Museum of Man in the Sea(3.4 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 02:00

Before 10:00


Security deposit

You'll be required to pay the fully refundable deposit for this property.

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Good to know

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.


Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.


The hotel is located in Panama City Beach, just a 1-minute drive from Panama City Beaches and 8 minutes from Pier Park. Nearby attractions include Paul Brent Gallery (0.6 miles), Powell Lake (2.2 miles), and Frank Brown Park (4.9 miles). The nearest major airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, approximately 15.6 miles away.

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool that is seasonal. Guests can enjoy the pool during operational hours, which are not specified.


Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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