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

2 out of 5
Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel, a By The Sea Resort
20723 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL

Reviews

7.8

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1006 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Kaye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited for our 25th anniversary. Sherri, the manager, worked with my husband in setting up the room with decorations, wine and a gift certificate for dinner. It was a really nice surprise. Thank you to Sherri and her staff for setting this up. Our room was on the first floor with easy access to pool and beach. Loved the location. Kitchenette was convenient as was the full size refrigerator and dishes available. Bonfire Friday night was a nice touch. Met some really great people. We will be back. You may need to go to office and ask for supplies such as towels and toilet paper depending on how long you stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Anisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All accommodations were great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

LEO

Traveled with partner
Location to beaches perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

James H

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the parking lot. Very hard to get out of.Cars to close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 22, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

6/10 Okay

Sarawadee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette

Traveled with partner
The staff was not helpful We had to repeatedly as for towels they were out all the time. The elevator was on and off working. Our air unit only blew air out of half the unit. Air unit leaked water out on balcony that puddled. Pool was cloudy & dirty. Pavers around pool were a trip hazard. The smell of marijuana was constant. Beds were broken and we changed rooms& beds still very uncomfortable. Music was played loud at 7:30 am and after 10 pm most nights. No security. Anyone could park and come to pool and no one checked. The concrete wood is old and I question the structure of the other bldg we were moved from. Only good thing is there were no bugs we saw. Garbage was stacked for a long time by hallway trash bins. I would not recommend or stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 18, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought our stay was great. The walk to the beach was super easy. The property was a little dated but very nice. The only complaint I had was the sheets didn't stay on my bed. But we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Ocala

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beaches here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

8/10 Good

Deidre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! Pretty clean, including the pool! Great proximity to everything in panama city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 15, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Julie

So peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 16, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 11, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat was loose, had to make sure it was straight when I sat down. Map board in bathroom, loose and falling off.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 8, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

8/10 Good

Angela

Outside could use some cosmetic updates and need more towels in the rooms. Beds were comfortable and the pillows were very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 8, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 5, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying and both times was nice and quiet. Clean rooms. I only recommend a vent for air to flow to the other part of the room. Other than that I give it a 5 out of 5
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 2, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

6/10 Okay

Zulma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a nice area surrounded by houses. It has great amenities. The rooms definitely need updating and the mattresses are terrible. Great price for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 2, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 1, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

10/10 Excellent

Lexus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 26, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very nice and clean. Very nice property. Would recommend for other people and would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 19, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

2/10 Terrible

Hailey

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 13, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Tim and Roberta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very affordable on-the-beach property away from the downtown strip with wide open beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 13, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Facility very old and dated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 13, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and beach access! Love the location! Very spacious rooms! Only negative is lack of parking but they are limited space wise. Will definetly visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sugar Sands Management on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

2/10 Terrible

evan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures not as seemed when arriving to property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sugar Sands Management on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

robert

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sugar Sands Management on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

4/10 Poor

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs a lot of upgrades . A little bit run down but will say the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Sugar Sands Management on Mar 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay along the beach! Away from the busiest area but close enough to visit that area if we wanted to. The staff is great!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Management on Feb 17, 2024
Thank you so much for visiting with us, we greatly appreciate your feedback, and look forward to seeing you again!!!

8/10 Good

Shauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean place
While it looks to be an older property, room was very clean and spacious. The front desk person was nice, and nobody bothered us the 4 nights we were there. It was an easy walk to the beach, and parking was excellent. I would stay at Sugar Sands in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 22, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 18, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

8/10 Good

Yvette

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Feb 6, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our shower floor had lots of, what look like, mold. It also had cracked shower floor that had tape on it, but felt like you were falling through. We did leave early due to weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 15, 2024
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

10/10 Excellent

Tamela

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 10, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 9, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope you will return soon, and we will address your comments internally.

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Management on Jan 9, 2024
Thank You so much for taking the time to send us your support! We look forward to seeing you again in the future!!!

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 8, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 8, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

8/10 Good

Felita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 8, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome room
I booked the suite(emerald) and it was awesome. With bunk beds, a bedroom with 2 queen beds ,full kitchen ,dining area and sofas. It was clean and we love the space. Love the beach view. Pool was heated. Downside is no restaurant in house, We have to wait past 4pm to checked in because room was not ready. Only 1 kitchen towel provided, no sponge to wash dishes,no broom and dusk pan in room. But overall , we are very satisfied with our stay and the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Jan 8, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

8/10 Good

Rhojon, Enterprise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Dec 29, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Dec 28, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We will keep working to make sure your next stay is an even better one. Hope to see you again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Keaira

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Dec 28, 2023
As guest feedback is important to us, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We will address this immediately with the appropriate supervisors.

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Dec 26, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a nice vacation. The room was clean , it has a heated pool and the staff super friendly. We will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hotel Management on Dec 26, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback. We take pride in providing our guests with the experience they deserve. We do hope you will visit us again!