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Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort – reviews, photos

17403 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
4.0 of 5 stars 620 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • TIKI bar(52)
  • Lazy river(36)
  • Great time(23)
  • Water slide(14)
  • Grocery store(13)
  • Indoor pool(12)
  • Spring Break(11)
  • Hot tub(9)
  • Movie night(9)
  • Best place(7)
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Albany, Georgia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Believe all the bad reviews!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
4
people found this review helpful

My husband & I and another couple stayed her for 1 night, we were looking for a condo to buy in that area. We paid $129 for a oceanfront room, it was on the side of the building, should have been called ocean-view! The rooms were gross, old carpet, bathroom was disgusting. No shampoo, hair dryer provided. You would think for that price toiletries would be provided. Brother-in-law plugged in his cell phone charger & a cockroach came out from behind the plate!! This facility is in need of a major renovation!! I cannot believe that they have not done anything to this. We stayed in Oct of 2011. I can't remember the exact dates, but we will NOT stay here again and I will tell anyone willing to listen not to either! The photos on the web site are totally deceiving!!!!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Panama City Beach, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Camping at the Sandpiper Beach Resort”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Check your expectations at the front desk that 'Resort' in the property name implies any more luxury than you would expect from a primitive camping trip. This property is just terrible.

Shampoo is not provided in your room. Towels are as rough as sand paper. Elevators may require a five minute wait. Beds are terrible. Comforters on beds should be burned in a beach bonfire. Carpet and furniture just awful.

If you are walking down the beach at night, the property lit up from around 400 yards out looks nice and will draw you in like a fly to a bug zapper. Warning: don't go toward the lights.

Room Tip: There are no good rooms.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Albany, Georgia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good off season rates”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

They allow you to have pets which is helpful to people traveling with dogs. They did not have any shampoo and conditioner which was problematic.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Tampa, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Pack everything including the kitchen sink when you stay here”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

I chose this place based on other reviews. I was expecting an older place and was aware they are in the process of updating the rooms. What I was disappointed in was for the following ; $20 deposit for blowdryer, no coffee pots in rooms, fee to use in room safe, no hangers in room, deposit for irons, no toiletries in bathrooms, exhaust fan in bathroom not working, loose wiring of bedside lamps where it would short out the bathroom light, no do not disturb signs to hang on your door, .25 to get ice, washclothes n towels thin enough to see thru, very poor wifi service couldnt connect at all and it was their slow season. I dont liked being nickled and dimed and that's what i felt like here. Now knowing they didnt provide some if the items in rooms as even a cheap hotel does, i probably wouldn't of booked this place. The location is great right on the beach and they did accommodate my request for partial oceanview. Staff very friendly, and tiki bar fun but can get pricey. Cant charge anything to your room have to carry cash all the time, your at a "resort" you expect to be able to charge items to your room. Great place for kids due to pools n beach right there.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Thanksgiving Week”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Well We really did enjoy ourselves during the Thanksgiving Break that my kids had. The weather was excellent at all times during our stay!!! And the staff there was soo great that , they have always treated me and my family , like we were there family , and that's had a Hotel so be toward there guest.

Room Tip: Well all the rooms there are excellent, it really depends on the person who is stating there . I lov...
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Sandpiper Beacon
  • Sandpiper Beacon Beach Panama City
  • Sandpiper Panama City Beach
Address: 17403 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Price range (per night):* INR2,723 - 12,172

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