€112.55 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 21 Jun 2013 Check-out 24 Jun 2013

Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

2 stars
20723 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
30 reviews
great place

It was a very good place to stay nice staff clean rooms and great location See full review

  • bsummerlin
  • 10 Jul 2012
Weekend Trip

Great ocean view. The beds were great. We had a very good rest, great shopping, and good... See full review

  • Anita super wife
  • 16 Nov 2009
Family-friendly inn offers Southern hospitality near Panama City
The Sugar Sands Inn and Suites Panama City Beach is in the perfect location for guests wanting a quiet beachfront and a short trip to the center of the action. The huge sundeck sheltered by beach grass and palm trees has plenty of lounge chairs from which to soak in the sun. The pool deck at the Sugar Sands Inn also has other family-friendly amenities including a heated pool, hot tub, gazebo and picnic area with a barbecue pit for grilling. Clean, spacious rooms with kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi add to comfort and convenience at the inn.
Highlights
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spacious rooms
  • Community barbecue
  • Kitchenettes in units
Rooms
There are a variety of bright, spacious units to choose from at the Sugar Sands Inn and Suites Panama City Beach. There are two five-story, waterfront buildings offering one-room efficiencies, suites and one-bedroom apartments. Across the street, there are lakeside apartments and efficiencies, as well as three Sugar Shacks, which are spacious two-bedroom apartments. All units have fully equipped kitchenettes. Some units have balconies and waterfront views.
Features
There is free parking for guests at the Sugar Sands Inn and Suites Panama City Beach.
Dining
The Sugar Sands Inn and Suites is self-catering. There is a community barbecue and picnic area available for guest use.
Recreation
Miles of beach beckon to have sand castles built on them. The inn also has a heated pool and hot tub.
Transportation
  • Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (10 mi/16.1 km)
  • Taxi and shuttle service available
Attractions
  • Frank Brown Sports Complex (4.3 mi/6.9 km)
  • Pier Park (4.4 mi/7.1 km)
  • Gulf World Marine Park (5.1 mi/8.2 km)
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark (7.7 mi/12.4 km)
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! (9.7 mi/15.6 km)
  • Coconut Creek Family Fun Park (9.8 mi/15.7 km)
  • Zoo World (10 mi/16.1 km)
  • Emerald Falls Recreation Center (11 mi/17.7 km)
  • Saint Andrews State Park (14 mi/22.5 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi available
Policies and fees
Please note that the front desk hours are 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. If you expect to arrive later than 11 p.m., please contact the hotel in advance to make arrangements. Guests must be at least 25 years old to register during the regular season or 18 years old during spring break only.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Sugar Sands Inn & Suites Rooms

2 Queen Bed Suite Non-smoking
Description not provided

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
General
Free local telephone calls
Activities
Outdoor pool
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Services
Guest laundromat
Room
Cable or sat. TV
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Iron
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

30.25 -85.94
Area served
Panama City Beach
Nearby airports
Bay County, (PFN), 6.00, MI, W;
Area description
Resort, Situated directly on the beach, the Sugar Sands Inn and Suites

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
10:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (30)

Ratings and reviews for Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Overall score

3.2 / 5
30 out of 30
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.5
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.9

77% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
florala alabama
1 Sep 2010

we had an awesome stay

it was a nice room small pool but overall nice stay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Headland AL
29 Aug 2010

never again....ever

I will never go there again. The room was tiny. Our gulf view was the side of the building by the beach access sidewalk so we couldnt leave leave our curtains open. te people next to us told us not to leave anything out because all of their chair got stolen after being left out 10 minutes. We got a phone call at 4 am saying our credit card didnt go through and we need to go the lobby and pay with cash and settle out account right away. I found this very suspious espicially when they called back a minute later and asked if we were on our way since it would take at least 5 minutes to get up and get dressed then walk all the way to the lobby. i thought someone wanted to rob us, you can never be too safe. I called the lobby and they said our payment went through fine and they did not call us but they informed us that we called them for towels. needless to say at that moment some one was banging on our door. to mug us or to give us towels? then there was the heated pool that was more like the antartic pool. And the baby in the regular pool with liquid stool coming out of his diaper. we got out immidiately and never went back to that pool which they never closed. the other pool was full of drunk red-necks drinking beer. Luckily my child is only 4 and didnt notice all the things me and my husband did. we will never go there again it was horrible. We have booked with Sugar Sands through[...] and will definitely go back there! so much for trying some place new!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Captain Andersons-the BEST seafood in Panama City beach!!!!!!!

Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Panama City, FL
28 Aug 2010

Panama City Wonderful Hotel for Price

WE have stayed at this hotel before and love it because it is small, family owned and away from all the traffic and congestion. Very convenient to beach and very nice pool. They have a grill and hot tub for guest use also. Very, very nice people

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

There is a "great" oyster bar in St. Andrews, if you are williing to make the short drive over the bridge. Hunt's Oyster Bar is on the Bay in St. Andrews and is great food and very good price!!! Worth the trip.

Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Morris, Alabama
23 Aug 2010

More than we expected

I had read the mixed reviews before going so I didnt know what to expect. My family really enjoyed the location being away from all the large hotels it feels like you have the beach to yourselves. We would definately go back...only this time take a mattress topper.. you get what you pay for. lol

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

2
Mike-houston
Houston, tx
6 Jul 2010

panama city beach not Panama City

Panama City Beach is run down and ratty. Go to Panam City. Not with $60 much less $160 a night.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

2
Quinns
Decatur, GA
15 May 2010

Sugar Sands Inn

This hotel was probably top-of-the-line in 1962, but now everything is old and rusty and moldy and smelly. However, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The location was exquisite. Even though the we sat in $6 discount store plastic chairs on our decrepit balcony it overlooked paradise. Had the weather not been perfect it would have been unbearable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

If you are going to leave the hotel, go West. It is a 15 minute drive to the the famous part of County Road 30-A. Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seaside are all amazing and should be experienced.

Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Blessed1
Tallahassee, FL
17 Feb 2010

Nice stay for a nice price

A relaxing outdoor entry hotel on a very relaxing end of the beach. The hotels staff is friendly. This hotel is located past Pier Park so it is away from the PCB strip which I didn't mind at all. Our room featured a nice my first apartment style kitchen and beautiful views on a private balcony. The rooms were nice and clean and overall this was a nice bang for the buck. Would definitely stay again. Hotel is a little older, however; it seemed to be updated nicely. A splendid place to relax and get away from it all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

5
Anita super wife
Montgomery, AL
16 Nov 2009

Weekend Trip

Great ocean view. The beds were great. We had a very good rest, great shopping, and good retaurants. Met family and friends and basically had a good time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

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Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Montgomery, AL
11 Oct 2009

Nice, Clean, and Very Reasonable Price

Very nice staff. overall great place to stay. A little far from shopping.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

2
Carter's Meme
Seabrook, Texas
6 Oct 2009

Great location for the price

The staff was very friendly. The location was very good, especially for the rate we paid. It served us well for one night with beach front, pool, hot tub and small kitchen.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
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