WaterColor Inn
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Enjoy the ultimate beach retreat at WaterColor® Inn. Located in Northwest Florida along the Gulf of Mexico and situated between the resort towns of Destin and Seaside, families have been coming to these sugar-white beaches for generations. For many of them, the visits grew longer and longer with each passing year, until these Southern shores became their home-away-from-home. Here, they created a unique Southern coastal lifestyle. It seems fitting that WaterColor® Inn pays homage to that custom while forging its own distinct identity. Designed by David Rockwell, the Inn combines the warmth and hospitality associated with traditional Southern grand hotels, the intimacy of bed-and-breakfast…
WaterColor® Inn is northwest Florida’s only Forbes Recommended and AAA Four Diamond beachfront hotel. Situated on the pristine sugar-white beaches of South Walton, overlooking the Gulf, the inn provides the perfect combination of warm Southern hospitality, the intimacy of a bed-and-breakfast, and the fun of a classic beach house – the ideal coastal setting to gather and inspire. Enjoy award-winning cuisine at several dining venues; complimentary kayaking, and other recreational amenities including WaterColor Beach Club & Camp WaterColor.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
If you want to dine with stunning views overlooking the Gulf, be sure to check out Fish Out of Water Restaurant – located at the hotel. The Grouper sandwich is a favorite.
The property, in facts
| Where | 34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 67 |
| Room types | 3 |
| Nearest airport | Eglin AFB (VPS) · 25 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Casual |
| Known for | Beach, Ecotourism, Local Immersion |
Rooms and suites
- Beachfront Dune View — Beachfront Dune View Upgrade: Waterfront Gulf View
- Waterfront Gulf View — Waterfront Gulf View Upgrade: Premium Waterfront Gulf View
- Premium Waterfront Gulf View — Premium Waterfront Gulf View Upgrade: Rotunda Gulf View
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Shower Only · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail
What advisors say
100% of the 20 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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