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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 10 outdoor pools, near Grayton Beach State Park

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10 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
10 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Beachfront Dune View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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

Highlights

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

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grayton Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Blue Mountain Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

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

Upscale family-friendly resort remodeled in 2022 and located near Seaside Beach
Located close to Grayton Beach State Park, WaterColor Inn & Resort provides 3 poolside bars, shopping on site, and a playground. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and southern cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, surfing/body boarding, and kayaking. Free wired internet is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 10 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • A free beach club on site, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 21 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Cow
  • Costa Chica
  • Fish Out of Water
  • Gather Kitchen + Bar
  • WaterColor Grill

Things to do

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 10 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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 (may have limitations)
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Renovated entire property - March 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 61.6 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is WaterColor Inn & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is WaterColor Inn & Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watercolor resort is within a 5-minute walk of Seagrove Beach West and Grayton Beach State Park. Seaside Beach is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

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WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 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

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private beach access! Treat sweet we’re great too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Biggest and really only criticism is that the beach is overcome with tight umbrella and beach chair setups. Feels like a money grab. Only front row can see the ocean easily and no other options. For the cost of staying at the inn, it should include a couple chairs and umbrella at the beach as it's a beach resort. Ive been to many beach resorts at a lesser cost and this was the first time i experienced this. We came FOR this beach and spent no time on it. Too inconvenient and detracted from the beauty of it that was advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great location, lots of shops and restaurants in the area and the beaches are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranbir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, near seaside. Walked to restaurants, limited eating options.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever❤️staff was very friendly,the room was always cleaned..we love it!Will be back for sure
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nicest place and beach we have been to in awhile
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, laid back area with all the amenities and easy access to shopping and dining options!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, great location.

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Len

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

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

Zac

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Great facility! Lots to do, clean, friendly…….
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was a part of a larger community experience that included a state park on one side and eclectic communities which were very walkable and bike able. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property exceeded my expectations. I will definitely come back and congratulate your kind snd gracious staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

CHARYL M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022