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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

#215 of 828 hotels in Panama City Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2055 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

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    6.0
    This place was good, but the false advertisement is terrible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This property charged for breakfast, parking, and WiFi but it was stated as free on this site. In addition to this, there wasn’t a breakfast provided neither day. I was charged for a deluxe queen but was given a regular suite which the facility couldn’t accommodate due to being full and booking.com would not reimburse me.

    That is was right on the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beach front view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was away from everything and ubering was very expensive

    The room and view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    7.0
    Great View - Could use a Deep Clean and Repairs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds were clean but the room wasn't the cleanest. Lots of dirty walls and floors. The bathroom door would not open from the inside which would have been very scary had at least one person not been around when the first person went to the washroom. The door to the deck also was quite tricky but would open eventually. The chairs on the deck were cracked so a bit wobbly and the AC is located on the deck so it's very loud to sit out there. The wifi didn't work in the room, you had to be on the deck at least for a weak signal and weirdly it worked best on the beach lol. There's a jet ski rental located immediately in front of the hotel which kind of kills the vibe a bit but not a deal breaker. The staff weren't very friendly.

    Location is fantastic. Closer to beach homes than all the large condominiums on PCB. The beds were comfortable. We had a split room so a bit of separation from the kids' bed was appreciated. The view is amazing. The kitchen has working/clean appliances (it needs more dishes thoughI).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Love the beach so no complaints
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little run down, elevator is crap

    Convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were tidy, but doors, floors needed, better clean.

    Great location, beautiful beach, nice and friendly stuff, jet ski and chair rental available. Nice swimming pool outside. Great value.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    it was a great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    attitude of some staff

    location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Girls Trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The outside showers were not working so we couldn't wash the sand off of our feet and legs. Each unit needs a broom and dust pan.

    Staff was very friendly and we really liked the location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roaches

    It was ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tub wasn’t that clean bed lumpy

    The beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    I’d stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot tub

    Beach front

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    We will be back for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    Hotel room was very nice could use a little update. Great staff!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Good location, right on the beach and a incredible view of the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The back of the heat and air unit sticking out on the balcony mad it very hot when a/c was running.

    Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The Wifi didn't work our entire stay. We had to wait for towels one day to be dried which was a little bit of an inconvenience. Other then that everything was great.

    I loved the view. I loved the cleanliness and comfort. I love the sense of security and privacy. Staff was Amazing. Overall I enjoyed every moment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Decent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very weak internet, Netflix didn't even load. Not a lot of food options nearby. Boardwalk/patio had a few nails sticking out, be careful

    Great price for oceanfront, large room, hot shower, comfortable bed, ramp to the beach perfect for a wagon

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of kitchen utensils.

    The ocean in the backyard!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities need some updates and repairs.

    We enjoyed the pool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Overall good experience just needs some tlc and a good cleaning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Emerald Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had a few things that didn’t work properly like the kitchen sink leaked under the cabinet. And the bathtub needed some work. They also didn’t provide things like dish soap and paper towels (didn’t even have an extra dish towel for us to use when we asked)

    Location was quiet and beautiful and friendly staff. Plenty of room for the family.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    6.0
    Wont stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite,but very run down the bathroom sink was stopped up , some of the awnings falling not enough parking had to park across road, i am disable and my husband is almost blind so it was very difficult commuting across road, also i was charged a resort fee on my charges this is no resort, far from it , no particular ammentities you had to rent chairs for beach . I will not be staying at this hotel again and would not recommend it sorry. Very disappointed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    6.0
    Meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't clean our room at all during our 4 night stay. The front door, bathroom door and balcony door were all broken. The floors were extremely dirty. Hot water went out once during our stay.

    Private balcony, decent size room with kitchen. A/C was cold.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beach front. Balcony with gulf view

    Gulf view. Kitchenette

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    It was a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to put a card on file. Was charged at checkout what I was told was a card processing fee for the payment from booking.com. I didn’t understand and do not like that being I booked through booking.com as to keep my information private.

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    7.0
    Won’t stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite with Ocean/Gulf View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not one working foot spray coming from the beach. The one frying pan provided was too scratched up to use. The heater smelled like something was burning.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    6.0
    Over all it was good, but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Ocean/Gulf View Beach Walkup
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No water to wash off when returning from beach. No servicing room while there 3 days. Hidden “resort” fees

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

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