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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort with 3 restaurants, near Seaside Beach

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Relax by the ocean with a refreshing swim in the pool surrounded by comfortable loungers and umbrellas.
Enjoy ocean views from the balcony, featuring a single bed, armchair, and dresser.
Relax by the pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, with ocean views and landscaped gardens.
Enjoy ocean views from this outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by large pillars and a wooden floor.
Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony with two Adirondack chairs.
Escape to WaterColor Inn & Resort, nestled near Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Soak up the sun on white sand beaches, indulge in southern cuisine at one of three restaurants, or unwind with a drink at one of three poolside bars.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

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 sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
$678 nightly
The total price is $759
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable seating area.

Beachfront Dune View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 495 sq ft
  • 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)

Enjoy ocean views from the balcony, featuring a single bed, armchair, and dresser.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony with two Adirondack chairs.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • 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)

Enjoy the ocean view from this balcony with a single Adirondack chair.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Relax on the balcony with ocean views, featuring a table and chair, and enjoy the simple, functional design of this room.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • 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)

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wicker chair, and sliding glass door leading to a patio.

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Seagrove Beach West - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 44 min drive
  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 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 in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park. 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 67 units
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

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)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • 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 bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • 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
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-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
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Fish Out of Water - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
WaterColor Grill - This beachfront family restaurant specializes 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 specializes 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 specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Beach Cow - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco 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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 61.6 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

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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
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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 to 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 onsite activities like kayaking, fishing, and surfing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite 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 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco 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 3-minute walk from Grayton Beach State Park and 5 minutes' walk from Seaside Beach.

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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

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property features multiple pools and a wonderful pool area that is convenient and enjoyable for guests. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible hotel stay! I don't believe we have ever had a better stay at any hotel. The newly remodeled Watercolor Inn is beautiful - everything is brand new, including the attached restaurant, Fish Out Of Water. All personnel were friendly and helpful. Room service personnel brought freshly-baked cookies every evening. Pool is wonderful. Location is very good, being a short walk to Seaside. We will never stay anywhere else on 30A.
Bill, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, great location, lots of shops and restaurants in the area and the beaches are amazing.
Angel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfection

This was possibly the most welcoming and well appointed room we have experienced in all of our travels. Very comfortable bedding but the moment we walked in, we were wowed. Only booked a standard room so didn’t expect the amenities, roominess, convenient hooks around the room which were incorporated into the lovely decor. Welcome basket of treats and a Treat Suite on each floor were a nice touch. Everything was conveniently located and a great spot to walk to Seaside to explore. Just loved the Watercolor Inn.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and would love to stay again.
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting, near seaside. Walked to restaurants, limited eating options.
Ranbir, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly . Hotel lobby is a bit dated but the rooms are clean and have wood floors and a large bathroom. The view from the room was a gorgeous ocean view from a balcony with 2 high adorondeck chairs. Very quiet.
Wendy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff, great location.

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service, good location and great views
Bryan, 3-night trip

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

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Randy and team were so helpful and friendly!
Zac, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice

Great facility! Lots to do, clean, friendly…….
Gerald, 2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property exceeded my expectations. I will definitely come back and congratulate your kind snd gracious staff
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!
CHARYL M, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at Water Colors over 10 years ago had the opportunity to come down again I really enjoyed the entire atmosphere of the resort thank you for giving me and my wife some great R&R.
James, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The restaurant had untrained staff, they were nice but had no idea how to serve.
Roland, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In a day and age where post COVId hotel stays have been sub par, understaffed, and lacking amenities offered pre-Covid, it was very refreshing to stay at Watercolor Inn where this was not the case. Watercolor Inn was fully staffed, with joyful, helpful, knowledgeable staff. From the moment we pulled into the property we encountered the most pleasant and helpful staff. All facilities were up and running. The extra treats in the room upon check in, the nightly cookies, the “treat suite,” the availability of bikes, the heated pools staffed with lifeguards keeling a watchful eye. We thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay and look forward returning very soon. We were there celebrating my daughters birthday and our experience was fantastic! Highly recommend.

4/10 Fair

Amenities not maintained. Coffee machine needed service both days. Ice machine limited and water tasted very treated. Gym and bikes only adequate. Disappointing value
Lori, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night trip