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Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds

Beachfront condo with water park and fitness centre

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Amazing views of Sand, sea and sky from 6th floor Sugar Shores at Ocean Reef.
spacious, light and just right for up to 8 people to enjoy
Blue decor' inside reflects the tropical blues outside. Relaxing & Revitalizing
Sugar Shores is a spacious 4 bedroom end unit on the first floor of condominums
Plenty of room for everyone to sit togther creating special memories for meals.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Panama City Beach, FL
  • Place, Panama City Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pier Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Island Waterpark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master en-suite

1 King Bed

Master Suite 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en-suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds

Enjoy complimentary beach service, 2 chaise lounge chairs and an umbrella, reserved for you on the famous, sugar white beach under clear blue skies as you soak up the brilliant shades of the aqua Gulf of Mexico.
Sugar Shores, at the Ocean Reef resort is a beautiful, contemporary, four-bedroom, three bath, sixth floor condominium at the Ocean Reef Resort. The perfect setting for wonderful vacation memories, Sugar Shores, will awe and inspire you. Inside, Sugar Shores will impress and pamper you. As you enjoy the ABCs of a perfect beach vacation: amenities, beauty and comfort, you may find yourself looking for excuses to delay your departure from Sugar Shores. But stay in the moment, relax and enjoy, after all you’ll be welcome to return to Sugar Shores. Most of our guests come as visitors and return as friends. Guests must have at least one person 25 years old in the party.

Breath taking sunrise views and mesmerizing tropical sunsets create the perfect setting to enjoy morning, noon or night on the “world’s most beautiful beach's”. The “real fun beach” beckons you to another day of wonderful memory making adventure and entices you to experience a romantic evening on Sugar Shore’s private balcony. Stars explode above and the moon reflects off the gently rolling waters below as an awesome tropical sunset closes another wonderful day on the beach.

Sugar Shores comes with a very convenient reserved parking sport just one flight of stairs away from the unit. There are additional parking spaces on the 5th floor & across the street to accommodate multiple vehicles, key-less entry, a collapsible shopping cart sturdy enough to transport items to and from the parking lot or the beach, etc.

The beach front, king size, master suite is an en suite with PRIVATE BATH & personal access to the Gulf front balcony. The suite has overhead & indirect lighting, excellent quality bedding, ample storage space & a flat screen television. Enjoy the beauty and privacy of the suite.
The Second, king size master suite has private access to the second full bath. Beautiful and thoughtfully decorated, it is also spacious and serene with ceiling fan, overhead and task lighting and a flat screen television.
BEDROOMS THREE AND FOUR are on the north side of the condo with perfect views of the Hidden Lagoon Mini Golf course across the street. They are furnished with a QUEEN BED & TWIN OVER FULL BUNK BED, ceiling fan, dresser, walk in closet and Jack and Jill access to the third full bath.
The full size washer and dryer is in the laundry room, right outside the fourth bedroom.
The kitchen is open and well-furnished to assure ease of preparation and service. The large granite bar, beautiful custom cabinets & back splash adorn the kitchen’s Coastal Living style appeal. Even KP duty is pleasant here. The cook has a good view of the gulf and sky.
Sugar Shore’s spacious family room is light & airy, with a large dining table, breakfast bar, sofa, love seat & 65 in flat screen, smart television. The living room includes a night and day chest with a comfortable queen size bed that doubles as an entertainment center during the day. The entire southern wall is windows and sliding glass door to the balcony, the views from this room are simply amazing.
Resort amenities include Indoor & outdoor pool, hot tub, exercise & elliptical room, covered parking, & walking distance to: Starbucks, Hidden Lagoon Mini Golf, Hidden Lagoon Race Track & Go Karts, Fun Land Arcade, Alvin’s Island and Topical Store & the popular Runaway Island Beachfront Restaurant & Grill.
Low density, is one of the great features to enjoy when you’re staying at Sugar Shores. On the east side of the resort, a very large portion of the beach is open and void of development. This greatly enhances the view and room to explore and play on the beach.

Extended families and friends may enjoy “Gulf Pearl” also; it is a beach front, 4 bedroom, 3 bath condo on the east end of the same floor.

Sugar Shores is less than a mile from Pier Park. Even closer, you may enjoy brunch at the Pancakery, lunch at Carrabbas Italian Grill or plan your next bike trip while walking through Indian Motorcycles of Panama City Beach or Harley Davidson PCB. There is also great fun nearby at the Aaron Bessant Park, Frank Brown Park with basketball, tennis, and pickle ball courts plus multiple soccer and baseball fields where traveling fast pitch softball and baseball tournaments are played every summer. Frank Brown Park is also home of the Panama City Beach Aquatic Center. Many of the exciting festivals and concerts are also at Frank Brown.
The results of a great vacation are strengthened bonds, new discoveries, relaxation and rejuvenation. The setting is vital to a great vacation. An excellent setting provides amenities, beauty, comfort, convenience and value. If a wonderful vacation is what you want; plan for it. Why not begin by choosing Sugar Shores at The Ocean Reef resort?

Ocean Reef Resort policies requires that at least one member of every party be at least 25 years old to rent.

Panama CIty Beach Account number 7814

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To confirm the reservation please provide full name and age for all travelers and reason for travel within 24 hours of booking
Please provide phone number for the main renter within 24 hours of booking

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3979

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City Beach

Located in Panama City Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Pier Park and Thomas Drive are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Shipwreck Island Waterpark and Frank Brown Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack, or check out an event or a game at Publix Sports Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Panama City Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Panama City Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulf World Marine Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pier Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shipwreck Island Waterpark - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Frank Brown Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Runaway Island - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diego's Burrito Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Carrabba's Italian Grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Sugar Shores @ Ocean Reef Ask about our discount rate for Snow Birds located?

Nestled on the beach, this Panama City Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack and Panama City Beaches. Pier Park is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coffee Pot was broken upon arrival. Carol was awesome and had a replacement within 30 minutes. We enjoyed the condo and the location. The master suite bed could use an upgrade, but other than that everything was great.. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

Best vacation ever. So peaceful and relaxing - perfect location and space for our family. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R., Memphis, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owner was very accessible and nice to deal with.

I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Great property and location. Easy check in and the condo fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved my stay

Very nice condo .plenty of room for our large family . The beds were very comfortable , slept great the whole week I was there . Only complaint would be is the parking is very tight for a large suv . Other than that was 100 percent satisfied .
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F., Tucker

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

It was a great week. Weather was beautiful. Water was beautiful all week. Loved how private the beach is at the condo
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

JoAnne W., Marysville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is an older unit, but suited our party of 6 just fine. Carol was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Tina G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Upon our Saturday arrival, there was only one elevator working. The people waiting said that they have been waiting for 45 minutes. Within a hour, that elevator broke, leaving people trapped inside for quite awhile. We were told by staff that the elevator’s would not be fixed until Monday, which turned into Tuesday evening. My 78 yo father and 75 yo mother accompanied for what will probably be our last vacation together. My father is a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran that cannot walk but small distance and steps are a no go. He was literally stuck in the condo Saturday-Tuesday. My mother was only able to go to the beach on Sunday, then spent the next two days in the condo because her legs were hurting from having to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs. We had to cancel a couple of our already reserved outings that we had planned.The elevators were down again on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. We spoke with woman that owns a condo there and she said that there is ALWAYS at least one elevator down, two down quite often. I called and left a message for the owner on 9/15 and as of today 9/22, I haven’t heard from him. Though I know it is not the owners fault that the elevators were down, it is his property that he is renting out. I feel that since my parents lost out on much of their vacation, they should be reimbursed for their portion of the rental.Other than the elevator issue, the condo was nice, with plenty space to accommodate 8. The bed in the 3rd rm def needs replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacki O., Plainfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First with Everyone

We had a great stay. The property is in a great location and not crowded. There was constant cleaning. The owner was quick to reply with any issue. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

natascha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

Condo is perfect for a family vacation. Basically has 2 master suites. Great location. No problems with unit. Would definitely revisit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shauntavia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Birthday Celebration

The location for this spot was absolutely amazing. I was able to wake up in the morning to a beautiful view of the ocean. The space we had was more than enough. My girlfriend was able to enjoy her birthday here. Not far from the gift shops, golfing, cart rental, etc. Definitely will be staying here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katreace L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Son’s Birthday Trip

Everything was great! Pictures do no justice. The condo looks way better in person than on the pictures! Great beach view! Everything was neat & clean. The only problem we had was we got stuck in the elevator for 30 Mins. Other than that! I’ll definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very spacious condo

My family of 8 stayed here last week. We had 6 adults and 2 15 year olds and had more than enough room. The balcony has great views and plenty of space. The kitchen is well stocked. It was very covenient to have a washer dryer in the unit. Parking is tight especially for large vehicles, but if it is too tight, you can park across the street. The owner is easily reachable and even contacted us after checkin to make sure everything was in order. The staff at the facility are very friendly.i would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Condo was as described. We like the location close to town but far enough away from crowds. The unit does need some updating. The beds in the 2 small bedrooms are terrible. The couches are rough and dirty. We used blankets on them. Unit needs some pest control also.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K., Vincennes, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sugar Shores

We had an amazing time at Sugar Shores, Unit 601. Dr. George was easy to reach and responded quickly. We had no issues while at the condo. It is spacious, was very clean and had plenty of kitchen items and bath towels available. One thing to note when renting the condo is that a beach wagon/cart is provided by the owner (it can be found in the master bedroom closet). There are no luggage carts on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jules B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Roaches

This building has an infestation with roaches. I did ask the lady if this was a problem considering right when we entered one ran across. Of course she said no but we seen more and they came over and sprayed raid. Lol place was nice and looked clean though. Veiw was nice as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Monique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Terrible Beds

in 2 different rooms the Beds were BROKEN.... 1 bed had Books, and 2 steps tools holding up the headboard, that fell while I was asleep. The other had a Mattress on the floor holding up the broken Slats . No wonder it had a deep Sink in the middle of the bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Nikki H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, dirty, bugs

The condo itself is beautiful and in an incredible location. The view is amazing. The beach and pool were great. You can’t beat the location. However, when I filter my search for places that are exceptionally clean, this left much to be desired. The toilet seat had drips of pee on it, the tubs were black with dirt and stains (not just stained). We killed many roaches (some other bugs too) during our stay as well. This unit is at the end of the floor by the floor’s garbage area and the entrance is from outside as well for anyone wondering. If this rental had no roaches/bugs, had a starter of shampoo, conditioner, hand soap for all bathrooms and if it was actually exceptionally clean, it would be hands down worth the price we paid. It has so much potential, but for those reasons we would not go back. The owner was responsive, but didn’t say much about the pee or roaches when I let her know. I’ve never left a negative review, but I want others to know what I wish I knew before booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good vacation condo.

Love the location of this condo. Beach front was amazing. You get 2 chairs and an umbrella included in this condo that is located on the beach and they are set up for you every day. You have to go to the tiki hut and get assigned a number for the set of chairs that’s only your for the duration of the stay. You have the option to rent more chairs and umbrellas if you need too. This is amazing so you don’t have carry chairs back and forth. The washer stopped working while we were there but the property manager had great communication and was taking care of the problem right away. I would stay again. Condo was clean and fully furnished. The only downside to this condo is the parking garage. When you have a bigger vehicle, it is so difficult to get parked and then back out. The parking garage is small, the locations of the ramp to go from the forth to fifth floor is in a super awkward place. With that being said they do have overflow parking lot directly across the street and it’s super easy to get to and get out. We just parked there the majority of the time. So it wasn’t a problem just something I would have wanted to know before entering the garage. Overall enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was great...short drive to a lot of restaurants or attractions. The condo itself was ideal in location to our designated parking spot and the stairs or elevator. Others complained of long wait times for the elevator, however we did not experience this. The condo could be better equipped for kitchen items but we made do- we like to.cook breakfast wverybday and dinner a handful of times. Upon first glance, the condo looks rather clean and tidy but the cleaning crew needs to pay better attention to floors and walls as these areas have not been truly cleaned in some time and left our feet black almost immediately and thr rugs had not been vacuumed. We had to empty the vacuum cleaner as it had nit been done in some time either. Also, the 1st master (with the balcony)- the en suite bathroom needs some attention. There is a moisture issue that's been ignored for some time and the paint is peeling away from wall above the wall of the shower/tub and it bubbles and fills with water. Not to mention the shower rod is covered in A LOT of rust. None of these issues ruined our stay, just something to note for the owner so that they can discuss with the cleaning and maintenance crews and have necessary repairs and cleaning done. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and were comfortable in this condo. If we returned to PCB, I'd rent this condo again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Brandi M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Has Potential

This property has potential to be great, but the condo definitely needs some improvements. The location was nice. It was decorated nicely. It’s a bit more quiet on this end of the beach. The parking is covered, which is nice. It has about 6 overflow parking spots on each garage parking deck. The condo is only one floor above the assigned parking spot. The view is nice, except for the condos next door that are currently under renovation. There is plenty of space for a family in this condo. The condo was lacking in cleanliness. The tubs were very dirty or either stained. The toilets were yellow and disgusting when we arrived. The management company did replace the seats, but they remained very insecure, since they were tightened with a butter knife from the kitchen. Also, the toilets ran constantly, so that affected our sleep each night. The floors were sticky and made our feet black. There was no rain during the time we stayed, so I’m pretty sure the black didn’t come from the parking deck/roads. There were roaches as mentioned in previous reviews on VRBO. The pest control people did come and spray during our stay. The walls and furniture were dirty. The master bed and bunk bed mattresses were hard and you could feel the springs. The smell in the condo was horrible! The smell never went away our entire stay. This condo is next to the trash chute. We let the owner and management company know about the smell. The owner never responded.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo right on the beach. Two beds were broken down and need a little tlc and all the elevators were broken down so we had to use the stairs. Other than that it was close to everything we were wanting to do. Very quiet atmosphere and not crowded. Parking was tight in the parking garage.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo has the perfect location, view, and amenities. It was very comfortable. The pool is very nice. Beach had easy access . Just perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty and in need of upkeep

The overall property, beach area and pool were nice. The unit we stayed in was overall unclean with mold on walls near air vents and returns, dirty walls and baseboards, and dirty bathtubs. Ants were in the kitchen. The owner had to come spray for the ants. The kitchen had plates and silverware and enough pots for us to make due but it did not have any baking pans at all which made our meal prep difficult. There were not even enough glasses for the 7 people in our party. The beds were adequate though uncomfortable. The linens and towels were clean. There was other deferred maintenance, e.g., broken balcony spindles that rattled loudly in the constant wind that blew off the gulf and the shoddy installation of dishwasher and plumbing fixtures. It felt that the overall care and upkeep of this unit was poor and created an unpleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Candice W.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Average

The beach location was beautiful and the condo was average. It was a bit outdated and the furniture was very used/stained. Overall an okay stay, biggest complaint is the mattresses in each of the rooms were horribly uncomfortable and caving in the middle. Be prepared to bring your own toiletries. Only 1 toilet paper per bathroom, definitely not enough for 8 guest for a week’s stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Panama City FL Resorts

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What makes this property unique

Complimentary Beach Service is included March - October

Languages:

English

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