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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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; southern cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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34 Golden Rod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459
  • Place, Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seagrove Beach West
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Beachfront Dune View

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor (Dune View Guest Room 1st Floor King)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Rosa Beach

Located in Watercolor, WaterColor Inn & Resort is within a 5-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Seaside Beach. This 67-room, 4-star resort welcomes guests with 10 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pickles - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Amavida Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear Bread Company - ‬11 min walk

About this property

WaterColor Inn & Resort

Family fun on the beach, with 10 outdoor pools, near Grayton Beach State Park
At WaterColor Inn & Resort, guests enjoy 10 outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a children's pool. There's free valet parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach resort include outdoor tennis courts, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, sitting areas, and refrigerators are other standard amenities.
5 outdoor tennis courts and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 10 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river and a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

WaterColor Inn & Resort
WaterColor Inn & Resort Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Santa Rosa Beach
Water Color Hotel
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WaterColor Inn And Resort Florida/Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn Resort Santa Rosa Beach
WaterColor Inn Resort
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

WaterColor Inn & Resort provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WaterColor Inn & Resort on Jan 5, 2026 start from $453.0, excluding 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.

What is there to do near WaterColor Inn & Resort?

This resort is situated in Watercolor, just steps from Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West, and within a short walk of Seaside Beach. You'll also find Central Square and Seagrove Beach East less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the resort. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort include a casino on the premises?

No, WaterColor Inn & Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 10 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about WaterColor Inn & Resort?

This beachfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including 10 outdoor pools, 3 poolside bars, and a beachfront restaurant.

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort have a hot tub?

No, this resort doesn't have a spa tub.

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, WaterColor Inn & Resort has 3 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at WaterColor Inn & Resort though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this resort.

Where is the closest airport to WaterColor Inn & Resort?

The closest major airport to WaterColor Inn & Resort is Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP), which is 29 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at WaterColor Inn & Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring beach or courtyard views.

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at WaterColor Inn & Resort.