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On a sprawling 500-acre beachside community on the coast of Florida, WaterColor Inn & Resort delivers the very best of coastal living, with a touch of Southern charm, to lovers of sun and surf. With a combination of chic residences with views of the Gulf, charming coastal cottages, well-appointed village homes, and the award winning Water Color Inn and Resort, a WaterColor Vacation is ideally suited for families and couples with equal measure. Guests enjoy exclusive access to acres of powder sand beaches, a coastal dune lake, miles of woodland trails and bike paths, a comprehensive spa and fitness center, tennis and golf facilities, and a delightful village. In short, WaterColor vacations provide everything needed for a luxurious beachside retreat.
WaterColor Inn & Resort
34 Goldenrod Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
32459
Nearest Airport: PNS
The family had an awesome stay, enjoyed some great food and really appreciated the service / attention to detail. The community is just incredibly beautiful, it was nice & quiet, and the pool-beach access was so convenient. We will definitely return!
Rolf S - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
The staff is amazing!! Always, kind and helpful in every way possible. They truly go above and beyond. From helping with bags to keeping our room perfect! The best hotel service I have ever had. Housekeeping even kept our charging cords organized! Fresh baked cookies and water at turndown service every evening. We were even allowed to text when we wanted our room clean so not once did housekeeping knock on our door. The complimentary treats in treat room were prefect for our kids! Ice cream sandwiches, goldfish, fruit, popcorn and drinks were all loved and so appreciated!
Helen B - Indianapolis, United States
5 stars We visit the area 1–2 times a year, but this was our first time staying at WaterColor Inn—and it exceeded our expectations. The experience from start to finish was seamless. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the setting is just beautiful. Our accommodations were thoughtfully designed, spacious, and incredibly comfortable. We loved the little details throughout the room, and the view made it even more special. We’re so glad we finally stayed here and can’t wait to return on future trips!
Jenny C
Had a wonderful time at the WaterColor Inn - our first stay. The room was large, clean and had zero issues - never heard the guests next door to us. Everyone we encountered at WaterColor was welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful. We especially loved just walking around WaterColor on the trails to the boathouse, WaterColor Camp, etc., and it was an easy 10 min walk to the shops and food trucks at Seaside. April is spring break time, so there were a lot of kids....but not so much that it made a difference to our trip. In fact, we would love to come back and bring our kids and grandkids.
Kim H
Resort should be more transparent regarding view from rooms, especially one obstructed as you can see below, coupled with the fact that it was a lot of noise from the pool equipment, as well as the restaurant wall right in front of the balcony facing the room. It also offered limited privacy as you could actually See into the room, requested some type of upgrade and willing to pay for it, but this was a small boutique hotel and nothing was available. We strongly suggest that they get a clear understanding with booking.com and not just blame them for what we believe were inferior accommodations This resort offers value for family get-togethers however if you’re just looking to get away as a couple, perhaps look elsewhere
Albert P
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The WaterColor Resort is magnificent! The service we received at property restaurants and area activity attractions was impeccable. I cannot imagine staying anywhere else now that we have found this jewel of a resort. We travel with small children and it is a perfect resort for families, but I can see how this would be a great romantic vacation destination as well. You will not find a better vacation spot in the panhandle!
-L. Jones