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
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
10 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View Guest Room 3rd Floor) | Terrace/patio
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; southern cuisine

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
  • Grayton Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Seaside Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blue Mountain Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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Room options

Beachfront Dune View

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View, 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 - 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

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 concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach resort include outdoor tennis courts, coffee/tea in a common area, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can expect free wired internet and flat-screen TVs 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.

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

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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WaterColor Inn & Resort Resort
WaterColor Inn & Resort Santa Rosa Beach
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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.

What is there to do near WaterColor Inn & Resort?

This resort is situated in Watercolor within a 10-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. You'll also find Seagrove Beach West 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 will couples enjoy most about a stay at 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, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

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

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort host weddings?

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

WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 245 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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options were lacking. Understaffed. This hotel is expensive and should be well staffed on all fronts for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Michele

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Salisbury

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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