Surf & Sand Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Upper Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(382 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Upper Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Upper Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Pensacola Beach

Steps from the beach.Stay at this Pensacola Beach hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier and 9 miles (15 km) of Fort Pickens. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Pensacola Bay Center and Pensacola Little Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pensacola Beach Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 24 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crabs We Got 'em! - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hilton - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Surf & Sand Hotel

Beach hotel near Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Surf & Sand Hotel like an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Pensacola Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Surf & Sand Hotel offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pensacola Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per day
  • Weight limit: 80 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 1.28 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Surf & Sand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1828 out of 3032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 722 out of 3032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 3032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 3032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 3032 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Netsie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

KARL, MORGANTOWN

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Clean maid services, close to everything on Pensacola Beach. Great view of both the sound and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Genaro, Longwood

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Comfortable. Great Price for the area. Close to everything you need in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great! Easy check in and perfect access to eating and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice lady at front desk Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walker

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beds are not comfortable They have okay breakfast Lots of choices Pets are welcome Elevators and stairs need cleaned Great front desk
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Advertising was deceptive -rating for location was high and rating for room was low - but low rating wasn't prominent in ad. Room had bugs in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staf are great super friendly maintenance personnel were extra friendly, only complaint is the soap dispensers in the shower were dirty like they haven’t been cleaned in a while but it was a non issue being that we brought our own
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with family
Room was very clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Waco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfasts, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roweemari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erna

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025