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WaterColor Inn & Resort

34 Golden Rod Cir Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, FL, USA, 32459
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About us

WaterColor Inn & Resort, one of Northwest Florida’s only AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four Star beachfront hotels, is nestled on nearly 500 acres of sugar-white sand beach. Surrounded by 1,400 linear feet of beachfront and pine forests alongside Western Lake, the state’s second-largest naturally occurring coastal dune lake, WaterColor Inn & Resort offers deluxe accommodations designed by David Rockwell at the newly renovated 60-room Inn, where every guestroom has a view of the Gulf of Mexico and a pair of Adirondack chairs on the patio (and on the first floor, a private outdoor cabana shower). Perfectly encapsulating the spirit of an intimate beach getaway, while still providing the functionality necessary for a family vacation, the freshly redecorated beachfront rooms bring the outdoors mere footsteps from the sand. From the soft linens to the spa-inspired toiletries, every well-appointed room has been furnished for the full comfort of the guest.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2002
Renovated2011
Total meeting space32,290 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms67
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
The resort has been recognized for numerous accolades, including: Condé Nast Traveler: •Readers’ Choice- #87 “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World” (2015) •Readers’ Choice- #1 “Best Resorts in FL (Gulf & Central)” (2014 & 2015) •Platinum Circle Award (2014) •Gold List Award Winner (2008-2013) Travel + Leisure •Readers’ Choice- Top 500 “World’s Best Hotel” (2014 & 2015) •Readers’ Choice- #17 “Top Family Hotels in USA”(2014) U.S. News & World Report •Ranked #15 for “Best Hotels in FL” (2015) •Named one of the “Best Hotels in the USA”(2015) •Ranked #11 for “Best Hotels in FL”(2014) •Named one of the “Best Hotels in the USA”(2015)

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
32,290 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,600 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,966 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Exhibit space
4,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,116 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
5,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
450
Seating capacity
400
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Meeting space

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Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
1,000 sq. ft.
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150
120
150
3,600 sq. ft.
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20 ft.---

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
67
Single (1 bed)
60
Double (2 beds)
60
Suites
3

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 30 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

30A

30A

Recreation
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The 19-mile Scenic Highway 30-A hugs the coastline along the Gulf of Mexico in South Walton, Florida. Known for its sugar-white sand beaches, turquoise water, rare coastal dune lakes, and welcoming beach neighborhoods, 30-A is an escape from ordinary. Along with its natural diversity, 30-A is also home to a wealth of cultural attractions and events, including a number of nationally recognized festivals celebrating Art, Film, Culinary, and Songwriters, as well as being home to repertory theatre, philharmonic performances, more than 20 local art galleries. The natural wonders, social grace, and brimming culture of 30-A may all be experienced at St. Joe Club & Resorts, where a new experience is just a bike ride away.
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WaterSound Beach Club

WaterSound Beach Club

Recreation
10 mins
Guests of WaterColor Inn & Resort enjoy full privileges at St. Joe Club & Resorts, where you'll find everything necessary to make your vacation special. With the stunning natural beauty of Florida’s Emerald Coast as a backdrop, there is no shortage of fun in the sun, sand and surf. Enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences – from a sun-drenched private beach club and championship golf to a kids club, world-class tennis facilities and the only AAA, Four-Diamond rated Gulf-front restaurant in the area. Plunge into the crystal clear Gulf of Mexico surf. Be swept away by the sights and sounds of nature on a trail hike or biking tour through the rare coastal dune lakes, pine forests and parks of the South Walton coast. Paddle an ocean kayak across the waters of Western Lake or the Gulf of Mexico. Or grab a complimentary umbrella and a couple of chairs and head to the beach to do absolutely nothing at all. With limitless activities at St. Joe Club & Resorts, you’ll add a lifetime of unforgettable moments to your vacation memories.
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Camp Creek Golf Club

Camp Creek Golf Club

Recreation
10 mins
Located just off of Northwest Florida's Scenic Highway 30A, just west of Panama City Beach, The Tom Fazio-designed Camp Creek Golf Club features a pure golf experience accentuated by a significant wetland system. This 18-hole, par-72 championship course measures 7,151 yards and features a practice facility, short-game area, practice putting green, golf shop and grill. Enjoy unlimited use of the practice facility, special replay rates, mango-scented towel service, on-course beverage service and accommodating hosts and starters offering a gracious introduction to the course. "Florida's No. 1 Course of the New Millennium" - Travel + Leisure Golf
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Shark's Tooth Golf Club

Shark's Tooth Golf Club

Recreation
20 mins
The Greg Norman-designed Shark's Tooth Golf Club is located on the shores of Lake Powell, Florida's largest coastal dune lake. Shark's Tooth offers a majestic wooded backdrop within acres of preserved wetlands. This 18-hole par-72 championship golf course measures 7,204 yards and features a 10-acre practice facility, clubhouse, an award-winning golf shop, on-course beverage service and tennis facility. "I would place this in my top 3 designs worldwide" - Greg Norman
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Origins Golf Course

Origins Golf Course

Recreation
15 mins
The Davis Love, III-designed Origins course is comprised of six regulation holes playing between 1,600 and 1,800 yards. Because of its unique design, the layout can also be played as a six-hole par three course. Its design is consistent with the Scottish origins of the game in which six, nine, and ten or twelve-hole courses were commonplace. It is golf made simple and fun, again, yet challenging enough to retain the interest of avid players.
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

In addition to the 60 rooms in the Inn we offer 200 Vacation Rentals that range from one to six bedrooms.

Cancellation Policy

A cancellation is free of charge if done before two weeks of the date of arrival 06:00 PM (CST). Penalty Charge for late cancellation is 2 nights for reservations March - August. For other months the cancellation is required 1 week prior to arrival and the penalty is one night.

Additional details

One of the benefits of St. Joe Club & Resorts owning this distinctive hotel property is that guests also enjoy access to a bevy of the private membership club’s amenities, including private golf and beach club access; complimentary bicycle use; kayak, canoe, pontoon boat, and YOLO Board rentals; beach bonfire services, for which a St. Joe Club & Resorts staff member arranges all details of a beachside bonfire, from preparing the fire and setting up beach chairs to providing fixings for s’mores; and much more.

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WaterColor Inn & Resort Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated WaterColor Inn & Resort's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does WaterColor Inn & Resort have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is WaterColor Inn & Resort and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to WaterColor Inn & Resort's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at WaterColor Inn & Resort developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does WaterColor Inn & Resort clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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