When you stay at Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Pier Park and Frank Brown Park. .This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Alys Beach and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Shipwreck Island Waterpark.
What's nearby
Panama City Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Frank Brown Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Pier Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Russell-Fields Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Gulf World Marine Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Margaritaville - 3 min drive
Thomas Donut & Snack Shop - 3 min drive
Back Porch Seafood and Oyster House - 3 min drive
Tidewater Tiki Bar - 20 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
About this property
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort
Family fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools, near Frank Brown Park
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort offers 199 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a waterslide, and a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 199 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a lazy river and a waterslide. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort has 2 restaurants on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A beach bar
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Beach volleyball
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Lazy river
Paddleboard
Playground
Sailing
Waterslide
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
In-room microwave
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Lazy river
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
On the beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
5 accessible parking spaces
Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 33.94 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.62 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 50 per person, per stay for guests under 21 years old
Resort fee: USD 22.62 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 per person
Pet fee: USD 33.94 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.62 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Sandpiper Beacon Panama City
Reviews
Sandpiper Beacon Beach Resort Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Clean, safe. Well lit parking, easy walk to shopping, restaurant located on the beach. Well stocked kitchen. Family friendly!!
Cathy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
LYNN
Travelled with group
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was all very kind in every department!
LYNN
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Tabitha
Travelled with partner
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was always too many ppl in the hit tub. Hard to ever get in. Need more hot tubs on the property. And the rooms could use some updatimg. But the property was very big and kept up well. Staff was friendly and helpful
The parking lot was tight and very full when I arrived. Then I was hit with $67 resort fee after thinking the trip was already paid. Elevator was broken. Not off to a great start. Internet service in the rooms terrible. Last night there couldn't get TV to connect. Other than that, nice access to beach, nice pool, room was clean. The restaurant across the street, Coconuts, has good food, bad service.
Cynthia
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Cindy
24 June 2025
Employees were great,
Cindy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Christy
Travelled with family
23 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sister trip
When we got into our room it was nothing like the pictures on this site. Bathroom door looked like it was painted by a 3 yr old. It was run down to my liking. The beds were awesome and very cold A/C. The lazy river is a joke and very deceiving. It is indoors and extremely small. Mainly for toddlers or little kids. The view is amazing but for what we booked it was way way overpriced.
First time here and it was so amazing! I love that it has 3 pools and so much stuff to do you really don’t have to leave! My 4 year old LOVED the indoor pool and the lazy river! The beach is also right there! They do activities every day as well! It was so much fun and we have definitely found our place to stay when we come to PCB from now on!!
Great place for families! 2 pools, miniature golf, arcade, beachfront. Rooms were spacious; we had a balcony with partial view of ocean. There was a coffee maker in the room but no coffee available. Had to buy bag of ice from the front desk. Wifi & ell service spotty. Only so many parking places in front of hotel; additional parking across the street.
The property is very old for what they charge. They charge for ice, there’s a coffee maker in the room without any coffee to use in it. The pools are too small and very crowded. They wanted a $20 deposit to use a hairdryer. The tv in the room was tiny and buffered a lot. The boy at the front desk when we checked in was barely polite. The view from the room was fantastic but that was the highlight.
Fun and accesible to beach but everything is extra
The pools and beach were great. Fun foam party and bingo and polynesian show.
Bring your own everything as far as soap and hair shampoo and dish soap. Pretty crowded space for a family of 7. Rooms very small. Could also use some repair. Our faucets were loose on 2 sinks and our shower door didn't open and close well and the rubber door sealer kept falling off. They do not clean your room until you check out. You can get fresh towels at the desk daily and TP and small bar soap
This place was perfect for us parents and our daughters (6/8years old). We had so much fun the entire time and the entire staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Very clean! Super comfortable to stay which is difficult when traveling with children sometimes. Fun for the parents as we were able to relax and enjoy along with the girls. Karaoke at the Tiki was our highlight bc our daughters were able to participate until 10pm and they had such a great time singing. Thank you Sandpiper, we will be back next year we have already said!
I can see why those traveling with pets stay there as there are limited options. Back in the day the “resort” would have been a great place however, today it leaves much to be desired. Old carpet, old linens, old furniture. There was only 1 towel and 1 washcloth for a 3 day stay for 2 people. The pool and lazy river needed to be cleaned throughout the day not just when opening. There is NO housekeeping. Best thing I can say is it’s oceanfront.
Nadia
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
lucia
Travelled with family
19 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The resort has everything for family fun. Great location, food, show, pools and beach. The 2 bedroom suite I stayed in was outdated but clean and it smelled really bad musty, humid and like mold. We kept the sliding door open the whole time to air out the smell.
Our stay was excellent. The only two things I would change was the room was entirely too small and the pool rules weren’t enforced. Kids were throwing balls in the pool and hitting people with them accidentally of course but that’s why there was pools rules stating not to do so and the pools were to close at 12 and they didn’t enforce this and with our room being in between 2 pools it was extremely loud in our room and disrupted us from being able to go to bed at a decent time.