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Reviews of Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort 3 stars

20723 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413, United States

#221 of 839 hotels in Panama City Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2044 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location Excellent view Excellent deal
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator

    It’s amazing for the price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    6.0
    Weather was awful, room was OK, location was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The overall condition of the hotel is somewhat questionable. The room had recently been painted but there were a lot of spots missed especially trim areas. The bathroom has had water damage that was never repaired, just painted over. The baseboard trim was pulling away from the walls. A real, in depth facelift would serve this property well.

    The location was perfect for our visit to the area! The room plumbing was a pleasant surprise! Lots of hot water for showering/ cleaning. The drains all worked amazingly well for a hotel on the beach! The in room refridgerator worked well. The beds were comfortable. The view would have been beautiful if the weather had cooperated!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Great place for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds were not comfortable. The bunk beds felt like they were just springs. The free breakfast wasn't anything to write home about. It was just breakfast bars and not so good coffee. We ended up going to a restaurant nearby.

    I loved the location, right on the beach. The staff were so pleasant and really helpful..

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    6.0
    Rood and facilities are good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The elevator was not working. We had to carry all the bags by ourselves to the 3rd floor.

    The location is pretty nice. The beachfront look was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out it was the only place I've been that I had to give my credit card number again to check out.

    No sliding glass door

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    7.0
    The view of sunrise, sunset and the beach is worth the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator broken! We are on 5th floor! Kitchen was barely stocked with utensils!

    The view of the beach!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator to go downstairs didn't work, but it worked going up. The heater didn't work in the room and the Wi-Fi was awful. Some of the channels did not work and the water to take a shower was lukewarm.

    The view from the balcony was amazing. The staff was very helpful and polite.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    7.0
    Beds were supposed to be queens but were fulls
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old needs update

    Beach access!!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were clean but there was no broom or bare minimum necessities to help keep it clean. (Sand) Cleaning service only made it to our room twice in our week stay which was not enough. Plus we never had enough towels or easy access to them. That was an issue I had never dealt with before staying here. It's a decent ace for the price but be prepared to spend alot of extra money for things Just so you can have them at your convenience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the property could use some maintenance

    Location close to beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was right by the elevator, it was noisy & the beds/ pillows weren't comfortable.

    The walkout to the. beach & the.view.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    9.0
    We loved our stay here… we had the emerald suite with the full kitchen was very roomy for 2 adults and 5 kids that we ha
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator was a little scary

    Enjoyed the location it was right on the beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    7.0
    Staff is awesome, few maintenance issues but no safety issues, price and view are unbeatable!!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's fair to say that the overall the place needs some repairs , the shower did not work so we had to take baths, there were a few outlets pulled out, a few things here and there but if safety is your main concern, hand railings and steps, railings on the balcony and locks were all sturdy and secure so the other things weren't that big of deal, remember you aren't paying top dollar, you're not getting a perfect room and amenities, the pool is NOT heated, they provide coffee and wrapped cereal bars and pastries, there are snack and drink machines, if this is enough for you then you will be happy with it, if you're looking for a top notch luxury stay it may be disappointing, personally, I was here for work for 2 days and brought my kids, 15, 9 and 7 so they could hang out and enjoy the view , and pick up some shells to take back home so this was great for us .

    Location is excellent , it's located in Laguna Beach area, pretty quiet area, not very busy at all (keeping in mind this is late November) you can walk right down to the beach, the kids love watching the water from the balcony, room is comfortable and beds which is honestly more than I expected.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    6.0
    An adequate off-season weekend getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As a low-maintenance solo traveler, I noticed some things, and they didn't bother me too much, but FYI: My room had a coffee maker, but no supplies. No soap/shampoo, etc, in the bathroom. There was a high bar installed with 3 stools but no other place to sit except the bed or on the balcony. The elevator for building 1 was extremely slow, and I am not 100% sure it worked as I did not wait to find out. The beds were not very comfortable. The outside of each building is in much need of repair. The air-conditioner was on the beach side of the room, so the inland side did not get as cool, and my room did not have a ceiling fan as I noticed some did. There was coffee in the common area, but I did not notice any type of creamer provided, though I did not ask. At the end of it, I would probably stay here again off-season.

    The interior room furnishings were updated, and I appreciated the kitchenette. The room smelled and appeared clean. I enjoyed the longer distance from town. I liked the adarondak chairs provided for balcony sitting with a great view and distance to beach. Honestly, my expectations were a little low as I did read reviews prior to booking, but (for me, at least) it wasn't a bad experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    7.0
    Peacefull
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs an update.

    The view and beach was awesome. The balcony was a plus.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    7.0
    nice beach and view
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night

    wifi was poor at the time but I understand being addressed.

    view was great from the room balcony. staff excellent and friendly. beach is clean with direct access. bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checkout time is too early.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Decent place to stay wasn’t as bad as I thought price was not that bad as well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs an update railing to the rooms were not so clean paint from doors peeling off doors didn’t have extra locking mechanisms

    It was close to the beach , rooms with balcony was great had a pool staff was friendly has where you can wash clothes

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Definitely staying again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some updates

    Terrific location- great staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Very great and quiet not as many people in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot tub

    Wish they had a hot tub was my only thing that would of made our trip from great to amazing !

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    Overall we enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The exterior needs upgrading… concrete and the wood decking on the beachside needs replacing. The rooms are clean and nice just the exterior needs work

    I like the location on the quiet end

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    8.0
    Na
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I booked it said it was a double Queen room with two queen beds they were double beds

    It was very quiet and relaxing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bed was not the best, and the elevator didn't work the best either.

    Absolutely LOVED the view. It is on the outskirts which was amazing because we didn't have to worry about to many people on the beach. Worth the drive for sure.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room and location!

    Uncrowded beach

    Stayed in October 2023

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