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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with 3 restaurants, near Seaside Beach

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10 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
10 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 3 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 10 outdoor pools and lazy river
  • Breakfast available
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
The price is €517
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 January 2025

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Beachfront Dune View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
34 Golden Rod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 3 min walk
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min walk
  • Central Square - 9 min walk
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pickle's Snack Station - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Surfing Deer - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

WaterColor Inn & Resort

At WaterColor Inn & Resort, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Seaside Beach. There's plenty of fun with the 10 outdoor pools and lazy river, and guests can also take advantage of 5 outdoor tennis courts. Fish Out of Water, one of 3 restaurants, serves southern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 3 poolside bars, a children's pool and free bike rentals.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 67 units
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 25
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 25

Children

  • Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free wired internet access in public areas
  • Free wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 poolside bars
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Water slide
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Paddleboard on-site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Free beach club
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Paddleboard on-site
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Paddleboard on-site

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2002
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • 10 outdoor pools
  • Lazy river
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Water slide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free wired Internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Fish Out of Water – This beachfront family restaurant specialises in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
WaterColor Grill – This beachfront family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Gather Kitchen + Bar – This poolside restaurant specialises in southern cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Costa Chica – This beachfront rooftop bar specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Beach Cow – This beachfront family restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 56.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Beach towels
    • Concierge service
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 12 to 21 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, WaterColor Inn & Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at WaterColor Inn & Resort?
Yes, there are 10 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at WaterColor Inn & Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at WaterColor Inn & Resort?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at WaterColor Inn & Resort?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at WaterColor Inn & Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, fishing and surfing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball. Enjoy a swim in one of the 10 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 3 poolside bars and 3 bars. WaterColor Inn & Resort also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near WaterColor Inn & Resort?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, southern cuisine and ocean views.
Does WaterColor Inn & Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around WaterColor Inn & Resort like?
WaterColor Inn & Resort is a short 5-minute walk from Seaside Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Grayton Beach State Park.

WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Michele, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sam, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phoebe, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Jaclyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

karen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel ever❤️staff was very friendly,the room was always cleaned..we love it!Will be back for sure
Anna, 8-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice place.
It was a very nice place. But the food was average and expensive. And the rooms are pricey too. Our bathroom door handle broke off and they didn't fix it. And we couldn't take a shower the first day because we only had extremely hot water and no cold water to cool it down. They fixed it the next day.
3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

burton, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Krystal, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Horrible smell
Our room (#318) smelled like mildew from the minute we walked in the oceanfront room until the day we checked out. Staff claims that no other room was available for us to stay in.
Carolyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best Stay for a Family on 30A
They literally thought of everything! We took a 4 night family vacation (with two kids under 10 years old) and it was truly one of the best hotel stays our family has ever had. With super easy beach access on site, multiple pools, and multiple on site restaurants, everything we needed was just steps away and so convenient. Food was great, service by the staff was impeccable, and the rooms were beautiful! Each floor even had a “Treat Suite” with free snacks that our kids enjoyed each day. We definitely plan to return!
Grant, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with great service and amenities!
Carrie Lyn, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

No hospitality whatsoever.
Check in was horrible because we arrived late...12AM midnight nothing open, no help, no food, no drinks, no suggestions, an unfriendly desk clerk, and an awkward creepy feeling of coldness engulfed the air. We were given unkind looks by all the employees doing absolutely nothing but staring at us fumble our way to find our room...They couldn't take the time out of their napping and reading to even try to be slightly welcoming to their guests that had just driven 14 hours to stay at the Hotel. Unfriendliness was the vibe. I was even told a negative remark and given an eye role insinuating that not booking directly with the hotel was frowned upon. It felt like we weren't as significant as their typical guests which seemed condescending and rude. I had requested a king and got 2 queens. The beds were extremely hard. The 3rd floor ocean view was a joke and barely a view of anything but maintenance storage units below albeit I had paid extra for ocean view. We left next morning in the pouring rain. Not one of the young bell boys standing around talking and laughing offered to help my elderly husband fetch a cart in the rain or to lend a hand with the luggage. Needless to say we got drenched. The girls in the gift shop were haughty and unhelpful as well. Being a beach lover the Water Color Inn had been on my bucket list for many many years. After reading so many wonderful reviews I was so excited to finally be there. I left totally disenchanted. It was a total waste of money.
Third floor
PAMELA, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is my 5th time to Watercolor Inn (started coming in 2017). Love the convenience w the pools (love the new hotel pool). Feel like the restaurants aren't as good as they could be especially compared to restaurants in Rosemary. I do not like the new interior of the rooms, the headboard design is terrible and the worst is the dressers w the non-functional bottom drawer. What is the point of having that? They also took took out starfish decor in the showers, which were really cool. Also took out the sound machines which was a bonus. The maid service forgot to do turn down service one night during our stay. The Inn is still beautiful but there are a few things they could update/change a bit. The staff at front desk and outside are always super friendly and helpful. Hope to be back next year!
Tamara, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Manny, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, laid back area with all the amenities and easy access to shopping and dining options!
Sarah, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and would love to stay again.
Sarah, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The nicest place and beach we have been to in awhile
Brittany julia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sadly, for us, the weather was rainy but the staff, accommodations, and amenities were top shelf. We will return, thank you!!
Len, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Jonathon, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paul, 2-night trip
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