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Overview

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.

8.4
Very good
3929 reviews

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C$ 223
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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

Reviews of Surf & Sand Hotel

8.4
Very good
3929 verified ratings
Wonderful
1801
Very good
685
Good
526
Okay
255
Fair
235
Mediocre
158
Poor
269

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests overwhelmingly praised the hotel's excellent location, with many appreciating its proximity to the beach, boardwalk, and local attractions. Cleanliness received positive remarks, especially for well-kept rooms. The amenities, such as free kayaks, bicycles, and a private beach area, were also highlighted as standout features. Service experiences were mixed, with some guests complimenting friendly staff while others noted unhelpful or indifferent attitudes. Breakfast and related services received neutral feedback, with both positive and negative comments. Overall, guests enjoyed the convenience, amenities, and cleanliness, making it a popular choice for return visits.
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Location10 out of 10
Amenities9 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
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7.7
Good
Anonymous, Oct 2019
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.
7.4
Good
Anonymous, Jun 2019
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.
6.0
Okay
Jake, Mar 2019
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.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2018
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!
6.0
Okay
Bryn, Jun 2018
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.

Location

40 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Water Tower190 m
  • Portofino Boardwalk271 m
  • Pensacola Beach277 m
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier307 m
  • Hilton Pensacola Beach0.6 km
  • Fort Pickens14.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Island Range Complex33 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

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Average price (weeknight)

January
June
C$ 277
Cheapest month to stay with an average 29% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 55% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

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Which month has the cheapest rates at Surf & Sand Hotel?

The cheapest month to stay at Surf & Sand Hotel is January, with an average nightly rate of C$ 125. The most expensive month is July at C$ 521 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Surf & Sand Hotel?

The cheapest day to book Surf & Sand Hotel is Sunday, with an average nightly rate of C$ 144. The most expensive day is Monday at C$ 435 per night.

How far in advance should you book Surf & Sand Hotel?

To get the best price at Surf & Sand Hotel, book around 12 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 23% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's 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 January and October.
  • 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 Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Surf & Sand Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 234, while the most expensive was C$ 234.
  • How long should you stay at Surf & Sand Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 6 days.

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 51.6 km from Gulf Shores Jack Edwards.

  • 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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Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

0.4 km
Pensacola
16.2 km