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Reviews of Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#205 of 813 hotels in Panama City Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2073 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    7.0
    Nice ride on the bike and beach area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress on one of the beds was junk

    On the beach, had a small kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    7.0
    Had a great time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bring slippers to wear in the room…don’t go barefoot unless you want dirty feet! Thankfully they leave brooms in the hallway so you can at least sweep up the sand. If they would have left a mop and bucket I would have done that as well!

    Room was pleasant, and spacious for our family. Beautiful balcony view. I really love how it’s on the quiet end of the strip. We rented a golf cart and drove back and forth…the kiddos loved that. Pool was heated and beautiful. Second floor room had an issue with the shower head coming out of wall, and shower nozzle was off. We went back down to office and they gave us a different room, thankfully. Other than that my family and I had a great time during our short two night stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Great weekend trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outdated a little.

    Location was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    7.0
    I enjoy every moment Wi-Fi could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location. Very quite area

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    it was expensive, but a good stay for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Checkout is too early.

    Room was good, good view and the little kitchen was good. There is jet ski rental and beach chairs rental right across. Comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    All in all this place is a good option for a last minute vacation. Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nicely updated room. Nothing to complain about.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptional location. Good sized family room for the area/price. Will definitely return ⛱️

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    7.0
    The rooms were nicely located on the beach. The pool was heated. Didn’t like that it was far from restaurants or shoppin
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like that we had to drive to get to any places for food or shopping

    The location on the beach was nice and quiet on the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There weren't many places to eat or dine on that end, it wasn't a lot of light out on the main strip

    The location was away from the busy strip

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    It was great, we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It has a heated pool just wish it was a bit more heated.

    It was great. The room we had was so spacious and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great Secluded Beach, yet close enough to everything to enjoy the full PCB Experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like that the rooms didn't provide a TV for both beds.

    I loved the view, the location was close to everything without being so close the beaches were full. Quiet little spot. The pool was gorgeous as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking, and I was supposed to have a deluxe room but just got the normal 2 queen beds next to one another

    The view of the gulf

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed the visit as a whole
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator at property did not go down

    Location literally on the beach and close to food places and other services

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No screen on patio doors, could not leave open to ocean sounds

    Very near beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Will definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms a bit dated and floor was a bit dirty, BUT IT IS THE BEACH lol, the view was amazing and overall a great place to stay.

    Staff and location were awesome...rooms are a bit dated but still worth the money. Parking is limited but definitely worth the price.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Great hotel for a quick beach trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pretty outdated- if you’re expecting something high end/fancy you will be disappointed. Something not mentioned in info is that daily room service is not provided- meaning they don’t clean and you have to request for extra towels, bath cloths, etc. when you are out. Due to this, I would not stay for a long period, but it worked just fine for our 3 night stay!

    Very good price for a quick beach trip. Pretty good distance from main beaches, so it wasn’t very crowded. We loved the balcony view. Pool is heated and there is direct access to the beach.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very reasonable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could use a little maintenance and design update

    Loved the apartment unit we stayed in and the balconies

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    It was good. Could be great with a few changes
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet on fifth floor No hair dryer…had to ask for one No broom to sweep up sand Tv could have been better

    Location and value

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Being right on the beach made up for the negatives!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not as clean as I would’ve liked. Also their key cards for the rooms weren’t working when we checked in so we had no access until I went back to the lobby later to see if they had it because we were trying to go get something to eat (staff did not bring it to me) and when I asked for a roll of toilet paper it took them 3 hours.

    The location!!!! Their pool hours were great too!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NO COMPLAINTS! Our time was GREAT!

    Everything! My family had a great time! THANK YOU!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too much to say. Just stay somewhere else if you can help it

    It was right on beach

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Felt a little run down and the elevator looked like it was going to break any minute

    Cheap rates

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed some updating and the elevator was slow as molasses and parking within the building lot was tight but these things are simply minor issues that had no impact on our stay.

    The location was awesome, the staff was nice and friendly, and the view from our room was gorgeous. Spacious room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Great vacation
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevators are always chancy. They do not restock your room during long stays ( this was our biggest problem). The front deak would say they would send whatever you need to your room, but it would never come. Had to buy toilet paper and garbage bags.

    Beachfront location, cleanliness, good value, quieter area

    Stayed in March 2024

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