Surf & Sand Hotel

Surf & Sand is a 100-room, beach-themed hotel on Little Sabine Bay, directly across Fort Pickens Road from Casino Beach and the Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. It’s run by Innisfree Hotels, a Gulf Coast company, and it was the first pet-friendly hotel on Pensacola Beach.

Rooms

Rooms have one king or two queens, on the ground floor or upper floors, with bay-view upper rooms and ADA rooms available. Every room sleeps up to four and has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and WiFi.

Amenities

• Outdoor pool
• Private beach area on Little Sabine Bay
• Free kayaks, paddleboards, beach cruiser bikes, floats, games and ice

Bringing a pet

Pets under 80 pounds are welcome. The fee is $40 per pet per night for stays of up to three nights, or a flat $100 for up to seven days. Pets must be vaccinated and crated when left alone (as of 2026).