Felt like a lot was lacking. With a theme like…read moreufo-space-alien you could get really creative with the putt putt course. All the shots were just straight. A few cool aliens. What about like a huge alien head and you shoot through the mouth ?? The inside was shut down so couldn't see arcade or anything else.

So much fun!! We make it a point to enjoy put out golf at UFOs every visit to Pensacola. Inside…read morethey have drinks and ice cream. We like to grab a beer to take on the course with us. You get to pick out your putter and ball. The course has fun little aliens all over. Some holes are quite challenging. My only regret is somehow my husband keeps beating me I guess I need more practice.

Oh Emmm Gee....ice cream ...ice cream...ice cream..(favorite was pistachio) freshly made…read morefudge..yes, I bought 6 different kinds...they had amazing candied apples, chocolate/nut covered pretzels, cookies, chocolate candy ...boxes ready to go ..but of course I selected a little of everything, we had ice cream, candied apples, chocolates and fudge!!! (Some to go...)

We have been here 3 times in 3 days. The ice cream is wonderful with a great variety to choose…read morefrom. They also offer other homemade candies and fudge! The peanut butter fudge is particularly scrum-diddly-umptious. The kids working the counter are great and very patient with 2 small ones requesting samples. A great place to grab a cone and walk the boardwalk and pier.

Shaggy's was one of our favorite spots during our stay in Pensacola Beach…read more Location This was definitely one of the big reasons we tried their food to begin with, but their food and great service was why we returned. They have a cool layout with both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a cool area downstairs too by the water with tables for people to wait at. The place just embodies a beach restaurant. Food You had me a "Fried Green Tomatoes". I am a sucker for FGTs! So I was instantly drawn to this location. We visited first to get food to go. We enjoyed the food so much we returned to more times! The kids really enjoyed the kids meals, and my wife tried several seafood dishes and seemed to enjoy all of them. As a vegetarian my selections were limited but the stuff i did try was good. The Drinks We ordered a few of their mixed drinks and I wasn't really impressed. They all looked a lot better than they tasted. They did have a really good beer selection and I was able to enjoy a few beers I had never heard of. Service Definitely the Highlight of our visits, their servers and bartenders really seem to care! They spoke to everyone, they interacted with our kids, they never forgot sides, they moved with urgency, I could go on and on. Kudos to Shaggy's staff as a whole for really making our visits special. I definitely recommend giving Shaggy's a try.

Really enjoyed our experience at Shaggy's. We waited about 45 minutes for first available on a…read moreThursday night around six. It seemed as though the dinner crowd started to thin out around seven to seven thirty. When we were seated, the first available was a two seat high top next to a column in front of the bar. The wait was expected, but the column was claustrophobic and it was a high traffic area. But that was the only downside. We had the Gator Bites and the Three Shrimp plate. The Gator was new to us, it was fried, and tasted like chicken. There seemed to be a mix of white and dark meat, but I am not sure as we have never had Gator before. The Three Shrimp was 15 Shrimp prepared three different ways: Bacon Wrapped, Coconut, and Butter/Garlic. The shrimp were served on a bed of fries with two hush puppies. The sauce they served was an unexpected surprise and I could have used two containers. I probably liked the Bacon Wrapped the best because of the glaze that was on it, but all three were really good. I really liked Shaggy's but would recommend timing it either before or after the dinner rush. Also, if you are dining for two, I would be sure to request that you not be seated at the high top in front of the bar with the column :)

I've been here many times before and have always left happy. This place is great for family…read morebreakfast, champagne brunch, or hangover relief. The food is top notch. Only downside is the portion sizes are small. I'm guessing to keep prices down they've decreased portion sizes. That's ok. This place is worth the trip. You'll love it.

Severely over priced and very mediocre breakfast food. Small…read moreportions and a large bill! As a local, we won't be returning. Why was a cup of OJ the same amount as a the large pancake? Our server was very sweet though.

Sat out on the patio, great spot with great views. Portion was huge and everything was fresh and…read moredelicious! Wait staff was friendly and attentive.

A great little bar in an excellent location…read more Super happy hour drinks Friendly servers and bartenders serving up Pensacola's finest. Dicks

I've been long overdue for some rest and relaxation. I'd been to Pensacola years ago visiting some…read morefriends and loved my time there. I decided this would be an excellent place for a little break. I am a Hilton Diamond member. I appreciate the quality and service that come with the Hilton experience. This trip did live up to my high expectations with a few minor improvements. I was able to check in and select my room ahead of time on the Hilton app. I did stop by the desk to grab a set of key cards for my party. The lobby is on the smaller side. The space is warm and inviting. The lobby has a very small shop for incidentals and a Starbucks kiosk. Off the lobby is their main restaurant Salt. I will write a separate review about the restaurant. Our room was located in the tower which is accessible around the back side of the restaurant to get to the elevators. The tower has 17 floors and only two elevators servicing the tower. During peak times, there could be a considerable wait for a ride up or down. We had a two queen suite with the additional bunk beds. There were three guests total in our party and we were very comfortable. The bunk beds are tucked in near the entrance. Walking in there is a generous sleeping space with two beds, two closets , nightstand, and dresser/tv stand. Definitely room to spread out. The beds were comfortable, the linens soft and cool. My only issue are those feather pillows that seem to be pervasive to every Hilton I've been to. One pillow isn't enough and two are too many. I just need to start bringing my own. Walking back, we had a well appointed bathroom with separate tub and shower perfect for parents with small children. I would have liked more hooks or a towel rack for hanging bathroom linens. It was ok for three people, but any more than that could be a challenge. The water pressure in the shower was great. The toiletries were also very nice, with a bright fresh scent. Walking further back, we had a nice sized living space with sleeper sofa, chair, coffee table, small dining table, and a reasonably functional kitchenette. There's a sink, generous sized mini fridge, and microwave. We were able to have an Instacart order delivered with a small amount of provisions. My favorite part of the room was the balcony. We over looked the pool and had stunning views of the beach and the water. We did encounter some issues with housekeeping during our stay. Service was unpredictable and sometimes non existent. I realize a hotel this size it can be difficult keeping up with checkouts and daily service. One day in particular I had to approach the front desk staff three times over a period of 3-4 hours about service for our room. The housekeeping staff I interacted with spoke limited English and so it was a challenge to approach them directly for assistance. The best perk about our stay is the amount of access to some kind of water. The back of the hotel walks right down to the beach. They have a very nice sized pool and separate kiddie pool. Plenty of loungers and umbrellas. The bar Sal de Mar is steps from your chair. Plus, with your stay you get access to the pools at three of the adjacent hotels: Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn, and Hampton Inn. We were able to spend the day exploring all of these amenities. We recommend checking out the Holiday Inn and Fairfield Inn pools. Both have a fantastic layout, and features. The only downside was not being able to charge my bar tab to my room! My only frustration with the pool was the towel situation. There were never enough towels to be had. I stopped by our first evening after we were done swimming and they were completely out of towels. I figured it's the end of the day and they probably ran out. I was up early the following morning to walk the beach. I went to grab a towel and was told they didn't have any. I would assume that they would have been washed overnight and ready for the next day. I went to the front desk and was put in touch with the pool manager. She explained to me that this has been a challenge for sometime. It's not just this hotel in particular but most of the other hotels have a similar problem. One thing I did notice is that the pool attendants do not clean the pool deck at the end of their shift. There's trash, towels etc strewn around. We also did late night swims several nights and saw towels on pool chairs that had been sitting all day. I passed through early the following morning and those towels were still sitting on the chairs and ground. They would benefit from someone doing a quick walk through at the end of the night. I also noted there wasn't a clearly marked area for returning your used towels. Other than this suggestions, this is definitely something that needs to be addressed further up the in the organization. All in all, my stay here made for a fantastic vacation. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The amount of amenities were fantastic. They lived up to my expectations of the Hilton name.

This hotel is absolutely not worth the price. It was once beautiful and it is now old, dirty and…read moreworn down. This is far past normal hotel wear and tear. If you're paying more than $150, then it's not worth it. The balcony doors are rusted and now use "new locks" that are rusted as well. The door to our "suite" had to be shoved open with force by a 200lb man. The bathroom was absolutely gross, the pools are super small and this is definitely not worth over $500 nightly.

Food was awesome and service was amazing!! Ask for Ryan! He was on point with everything. 10/10…read morerecommendations

5/10/2026: Grand Marlin is top-notch!…read more We had an incredible experience here on May 10th. Our server, Brittany, gave excellent service and was incredibly accommodating. Since the three of us in our group aren't big eaters, we asked to split a portion of everything we ordered, and she didn't blink an eye. We started with the BBQ shrimp, which was fantastic! It's not a heavy, traditional BBQ flavor--it's more of a rich, New Orleans-style sauce. With six shrimp total, it was perfect for splitting, especially with the delicious bread served alongside it to soak up that amazing sauce. Nom!! Two of us split the wedge salad, and Brittany happily accommodated our special request for ranch instead of blue cheese. Our other friend had the kale salad and thoroughly enjoyed it. For the main course, the three of us split the filet mignon, which came with a dollop of mashed potatoes. The char on the steak was absolutely fabulous, and the potatoes paired with it perfectly! The restaurant is fairly dark and can get a bit noisy on busy nights, but we enjoyed our time immensely. Grand Marlin has private rooms and is easily the most high-end restaurant on Pensacola Beach. Our total was $178.00 before tip, which is well worth it. The attire ranges anywhere from dressy to beach casual, they have several great seating options for special occasions, and there's even a gift shop with some great finds. For anyone who remembers, this used to be the Boy on a Dolphin years ago. As an honorary Pensacolian since 1975, I consider myself a bit of an expert on all things Pensacola Beach--and you won't be disappointed here! Pro tip: Get a group photo by the bay before leaving. Even at night, it shows off those perfect Pensacola views.

We got here early in the morning. Tried very hard to find this place. I asked several people and no…read moreone knew about it. But, they told us all the restaurants open around 11am so we came back for lunch, only to find out that it does not exist anymore. Sadly!

Great grub if you're out on the pier all day. The lady running this place was super-nice and…read moreaccommodating! Tip: instead of buying bottled water, just get a cup of ice water for 50 cents.