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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property
Relax on the beach or explore nearby state parks. Enjoy your favorite activities like tennis and biking in a picturesque setting.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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10 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is AU$875
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 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

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 refurbished 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 sunloungers, 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 on-site activities, such as hiking/biking, fishing 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 bike hire and 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • A free beach club on-site, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All 67 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other 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 fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and a first aid kit

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.

How much does it cost to stay at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WaterColor Inn & Resort on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$776.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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.

WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 226 reviews" "

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 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

Wendy, Salisbury

Travelled with partner
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

Angel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

burton

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

Grant

Travelled with family
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

Carrie Lyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great service and amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

PAMELA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

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

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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