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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Seaside Beach

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10 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
10 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; southern cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
  • BarBarBar
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
34 Golden Rod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach State Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSeaside Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrayton Beach6 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)34 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Beachfront Dune View

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Coastal View Guest Room 2nd Floor)

Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Coastal View Guest Room 2nd Floor)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coastal View Guest Room 2nd Floor)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coastal View Guest Room 2nd Floor)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coastal View Guest Room 2nd Floor)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View, Ground Floor (Dune View Guest Room 1st Floor King)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View, Ground Floor (Dune View Guest Room 1st Floor King)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Santa Rosa Beach

Beachfront retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Watercolor resort, you'll find Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Central Square and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min walk
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive
  • Santa Rosa Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hurricane Oyster Bar - 4 min drive
  • Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
  • AJ's Grayton Beach - 4 min drive
  • Chiringo - 6 min drive
  • The Red Bar - 6 min drive

About this property

WaterColor Inn & Resort

4-star beachfront resort near Seaside Beach
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. Bring your whole family to WaterColor Inn & Resort for summer fun including 10 outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a children's pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 3 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free wired Internet. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of WaterColor Inn & Resort was completed in March 2022.

This 4-star Santa Rosa Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2002
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
WaterColor Inn & Resort offers 67 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11 AM: USD 12-21 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 56.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 21 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

WaterColor Inn & Resort
WaterColor Inn & Resort Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Santa Rosa Beach
Water Color Hotel
Watercolor Hotel Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn And Resort Florida/Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn Resort Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn Resort
WaterColor Inn Resort
WaterColor Inn & Resort Resort
WaterColor Inn & Resort Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn & Resort Resort Santa Rosa Beach

WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 207 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 207 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Len

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, for us, the weather was rainy but the staff, accommodations, and amenities were top shelf. We will return, thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathon

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winter getaway on the Emerald Coast
Great location, simply wonderful staff. Weather a bit cool, noisy construction nearby, however the exceptional staff more than made up for at every possible opportunity. They have our sincere appreciation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven of rest
The location is the best. Staff were always friendly and very helpful. Amenities were top notch. The view was breathtaking. It turned out to be a healing place to unwind from the stressors if life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Fantastic service, good location and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Randy and team were so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023