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Surf & Sand Hotel
2 stars

Surf & Sand Hotel

40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, United States
Pensacola Beach, FL
See location+1 850 934 5400
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C$ 102
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Great
based on 2312 reviews
2,312 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 102
Queen room
C$ 103
King room
C$ 128

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About Surf & Sand Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Breakfast for free

The Surf & Sand Hotel is located right across the street from the beach and the Gulf of Mexico, offering 100 guest rooms and suites in the heart of the island. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance of the hotel, which is also right on Little Sabine Bay. Guests can visit Fort Pickens, Historic Pensacola Village, the Cordova Mall, and Pensacola Little Theater, which are all just minutes from this beach-inspired hotel. Free parking is available for guests and complimentary breakfast is provided.

The Surf & Sand Hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests and complimentary high-speed WiFi in all areas of the building. The hotel also provides complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, beach cruisers, pool floats, games, and a variety of activities for guest enjoyment. There is also an outdoor pool and lounge area and the hotel provides beach umbrellas for guest use. The front desk is available 24 hours a day and coffee and tea is provided in the lobby. The hotel offers a computer station for guest use and self-serve laundry facilities.

There are accessible guest rooms available, as well as a limited number of connecting rooms. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with premium channels, microwave and refrigerator, in-room coffee and tea facilities, a desk, and a private bathroom with complimentary designer toiletries. Rooms also offer blackout drapes for privacy and comfort. Concierge services are available at this hotel, which also offers an outdoor terrace and picnic area with grills. This non-smoking property does not allow pets.

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Amenities at Surf & Sand Hotel

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Beach access
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Water sport facilities (on site)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view
  • Pool view

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Private beach

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack

Pool

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Swimming pool toys
  • Complimentary breakfast

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Surf & Sand Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.2
Very goodBased on 2,312 verified guest reviews

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7.7 Good
Pros:Room looked nice, great location to the boardwalk, housekeeping staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved the free kayaks! That is the main reason we picked this hotel.
Cons:The floor in our room was very dirty. Our feet turned black when we walked across it.
A
7.4 Good
Pros:Location was great.
Cons:The pool doesn’t open until 9 am... this is way too late. Paddle board and kayak sign outs doesn’t start until 9 and there aren’t enough. The continental breakfast was rather bad. Food was stale and not enough protein. Consider adding eggs and/or more meat. Fix that damn waffle iron.
J
6.0 Okay
Cons:The bed and pillows could've been more comfortable. The toilet in the bathroom also kept on running and the fan didn't work.
A
9.7 Wonderful
Pros:They have complimentary bicycles, kayaks, floats, etc for guests to use which was nice! Front desk was also very friendly! Rooms were clean and decorated nicely. Great location!
B
6.0 Okay
Pros:Bed was very comfortable.
Cons:People hanging out outside my room. Trash and laundry bins stored by elevators. No place to hang wet clothes.
R
8.0 Very good
Cons:Bathroom door does not close, exhaust does not work,noise from other room very audible
A
6.0 Okay
Pros:Better than the last time we stayed. They are in the process of remodeling their rooms so our room was cleaner than it was on our last stay here.
Cons:They should have updated the mattresses in the room when they remodeled. Their still doing some remodeling, therefore the noise woke me.
V
8.8 Very good
Pros:Great location for a great price!
A
7.4 Good
Pros:Close drive to beach. Facilities in good repair. Clean but old. Friendly staff.
Cons:Too expensive for an older hotel. Phone didn't work.
A
3.4 Poor
Pros:Location
Cons:Dirty room,dirty pool,fat people and latinos

Location

40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Water Tower141 m
  • Pensacola Beach217 m
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier255 m
  • Portofino Boardwalk300 m
  • Hilton Pensacola Beach0.5 km
  • Pensacola Historical Museum10.6 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park10.7 km
  • Old Christ Church10.7 km
  • Pensacola Little Theatre10.8 km
  • Pensacola Museum of Art10.8 km
  • Blue Wahoos Stadium10.8 km
  • Fort Pickens14.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Surf & Sand Hotel

Low season

February

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 233

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 198
Cheapest month to stay with an average 45% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 97% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Surf & Sand Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at Surf & Sand Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Surf & Sand Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in February and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Surf & Sand Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Surf & Sand Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 139, while the most expensive was C$ 139.
  • How long should you stay at Surf & Sand Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Surf & Sand Hotel

  • Why should I stay at the Surf & Sand Hotel instead of other hotels nearby?

    The beautiful rooms, amazing ocean views, and great services from the staff are a few among the many reasons why you should stay at Surf & Sand Hotel any time you are in Pensacola Beach. The hotel has spacious rooms that feature a modern décor, supplemented with adequate natural light during the day. As one of the few oceanfront hotels in the city, staying at Surf & Sand Hotel offers visitors the rare opportunity to have exciting views of the ocean all day long and sleep hearing the sounds of the ocean waves. The staffs at this hotel are super attentive and friendly, something that makes the services at this hotel incomparable.

  • What’s the best way to get to Surf & Sand Hotel from Pensacola International Airport?

    Travelers heading to Surf & Sand Hotel from Pensacola International Airport have two main transport options. If you want to take the shortest time from the hotel to the airport, consider using a taxi. In light traffic, a taxi ride from Pensacola International Airport to Surf & Sand Hotel takes about 25min. The second transport option available at the airport for visitors who want to connect to Surf & Sand Hotel is bus transit. This is preferred among travelers who want to spend less on their way from the airport. It will take about 55min to arrive at the hotel from the airport if you are using a bus.

  • Which options do I have at Surf & Sand Hotel if I travel with my kids?

    The beautiful playground featuring a number of outdoor games is one of the things that your kids will certainly enjoy at this school. Climbing, jumping, and sliding are among the outdoor games that the kids can enjoy in the hotel’s playground. Additionally, if you are coming with your kids to Surf & Sand Hotel, consider booking one of the rooms with a balcony that overlooks the ocean. This allows your kids to enjoy the view of the ocean from will at the balcony, saving them the inconvenience of having to get out of the room to view or feel the ocean waves.

  • Which events can I enjoy at the Surf & Sand Hotel?

    The hotel also boasts onsite water sports facilities, which allow it to host various water sports activities. If you are staying at this hotel over the weekends, you will enjoy watching or participating in swimming, diving, and boating, among other water sports activities. Staying at Surf & Sand Hotel offers you an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of outdoor fun activities, the key among them being cycling and canoeing. These outdoor activities, supplemented with water sports activities on weekends, sum up Surf & Sand Hotel as a place where dull days never exist.

  • If I bring my pet, what services does Surf & Sand Hotel provide?

    The hotel serves visitors with dogs a welcome kit as the first upon arriving with their pet. The kit contains the main things. The first one is a bed sheet and towel, which will ensure your dog can sleep comfortably. The second thing is the waste bags, which upon use, have to be disposed of in the containers in the pet relief area. The welcome kit also comprises a pet-friendly travel kit and welcome treat. In addition to the welcome kit, visitors also receive a printout of the hotel’s basic guidelines for pet courtesy.

  • Where is Surf & Sand Hotel located?

    Surf & Sand Hotel is located at 40 Fort Pickens Road, 0.4 km from the centre of Pensacola Beach. Pensacola Beach Water Tower is the closest landmark to Surf & Sand Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Surf & Sand Hotel?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Surf & Sand Hotel.

  • Does Surf & Sand Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Surf & Sand Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Surf & Sand Hotel from the airport?

    Surf & Sand Hotel is 16.2 km from Pensacola. Surf & Sand Hotel is 59.6 km from Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach.

  • Does Surf & Sand Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Surf & Sand Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Surf & Sand Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Surf & Sand Hotel in Pensacola Beach and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Surf & Sand Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Surf & Sand Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.3

Distance to downtown

0.4 km

Nearest Airport

Pensacola

Distance to airport

16.2 km