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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property

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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
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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Terrace/patio

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

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Beachfront Dune View

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King 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) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

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

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)

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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.
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What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seagrove Beach West - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Gulf District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seaside Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Beaches Intl. Airport (ECP) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Scratch Biscuit Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Red Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Seagrove Village Market Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chiringo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

WaterColor Inn & Resort

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.
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

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

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 Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WaterColor Inn & Resort on Jun 17, 2026 start from $923, 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.

What is there to do near WaterColor Inn & Resort?

This resort is situated in Watercolor within a 10-minute walk of Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. You'll also find Seagrove Beach West and Central Square less than a mile away.

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

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the resort. Wheelchair-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.

Is WaterColor Inn & Resort a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

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 about 20.7 mi away. Another top airport is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

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

WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 278 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spotless facility with wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything at Watercolor was amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all the staff were kind and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an incredible hotel stay. From the minute we checked in to our departure the staff was welcoming, helpful & extremely professional. You can tell they love their jobs. The room was immaculate with a beautiful view from the balcony of the blue green water of the gulf. (4th floor) I highly recommend this hotel that had 3 heated pools.
Foyer of the lobby
Restaurant/ bar looked out to the pool closet to the hotel
Heated pool 2 of 3
Heated pool 1 of 3
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, beautiful location and perfect room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pool area and great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, friendly, and very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Narin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property. They really take care of you here with a lot of value added perks. Easy to checkout bikes for easy ride to Seaside town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ganna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time at Watercolor Inn, and we loved it. Everyone is very nice and friendly. There are lots of activities for a great family time, and the place is easily accessible. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great service and amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Inn is great because you have your own pool just for Inn guests--all other pools are INSANELY and obnoxiously crowded. So if you are staying on property at a house, not at the Inn, good luck with enjoying the pool. Staying at the Inn, however, was very low key and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Randy and Brandon were very helpful and great customer service!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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