Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel a by The Sea Resort
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About this property
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort, sits directly on the beach in Panama City Beach, Florida. Located in the Laguna Beach Estates area, the property is just a 1-minute drive from Panama City Beaches and 5 minutes from Carillon Beach. Nearby attractions include Frank Brown Park (4.9 miles away) and Rosemary Beach (5.1 miles away), with opportunities for sailing, parasailing, snorkeling, and surfing in the immediate vicinity.
Each of the 73 rooms features air conditioning, a full kitchen with refrigerator and oven, and a private balcony. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet, cable television, phone service, microwave, and iron with ironing board. Guests consistently rate comfort at 4.1 out of 5 stars, and the property maintains a 4 out of 5 overall rating across 1,000 reviews.
The hotel offers an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a terrace for ocean views. A picnic area and barbecue grills are available for guest use. Additional amenities include free WiFi throughout the property, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary parking. Housekeeping service is available on request. The property is smoke-free and features a playground on site. Water sports and activities like boat tours and scooter rentals can be arranged nearby.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends until 2:00 AM; standard check-out is 10:00 AM. Free airport shuttle service is provided through Executive Transportation from Panama City Bay County International Airport—press #10 at the baggage return courtesy phone to arrange pickup. The property does not permit pets.
Location & nearby attractions
Panama City Beaches - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Paul Brent Gallery - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Powell Lake - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Panama City Beach Sailing - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Carillon Beach - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Museum of Man in the Sea - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Conservation Park - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Camp Helen State Park - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Frank Brown Park - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Visual Arts Aqua Gallery - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Fish Tales Art Gallery - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Rosemary Beach - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Emerald Coast Mirror Maze - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Russell-Fields Pier - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
The nearest major airport is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
- Resort fee: USD 15.82 per accommodation, per night
- Beach access
- Housekeeping
- In-room coffee
- Laundry facilities
- Phone calls
- Pool access<
Know before you go
- Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.