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WaterColor Inn & Resort

4.0 star property
Pristine white sand beaches meet outdoor adventure at this coastal retreat where guests can play tennis, bike scenic paths, or explore nearby state parks

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WaterColor Inn & Resort sits perfectly positioned between Seaside Beach and Grayton Beach State Park. Travelers spend days on beautiful white sand beaches, enjoy authentic southern dishes at three distinct restaurants, and sip refreshing drinks at the property's poolside bars.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is P41,887
P50,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

Room options

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Terrace/patio

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Egyptian cotton linens
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Terrace/patio

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, WaterColor Inn & Resort is in Watercolor, a neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Blue Mountain Beach and Seacrest Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Santa Rosa Beach travel guide
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Map
34 Golden Rod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459

What's nearby

  • Grayton Beach State Park featuring a beach
    Grayton Beach State Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Gulf of Mexico on a rainy autumn day at Seaside, Florida.
    Seagrove Beach West
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dramatic pastel light sunset with sun rays in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with Pensacola coastline coast cityscape skyline in panhandle and ocean
    Seaside Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • SantaRosaBeach_CentralSquare_6298644_04
    Central Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Red Bar
    6 min drive
  • Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
    9 min walk
  • Scratch Biscuit Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • Pickles
    10 min walk
  • Chiringo
    5 min drive

About this property

WaterColor Inn & Resort

Upscale family-friendly resort renovated in 2022 and located near Grayton Beach State Park
Located close to Seaside Beach, WaterColor Inn & Resort provides 3 poolside bars, shopping on site, and a playground. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and southern cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding, kayaking, and fishing. Dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 10 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and 5 outdoor tennis courts
  • A free beach club on site, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All 67 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

Does WaterColor Inn & Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 10 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

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

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WaterColor Inn & Resort on Mar 9, 2026 start from P41,887, 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.

Is WaterColor Inn & Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at WaterColor Inn & Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is WaterColor Inn & Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watercolor resort is within a 10-minute walk of Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Blue Mountain Beach and Seacrest Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

WaterColor Inn & Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 269 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Camille

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Ended up here due to a vrbo mishap in booking. Stayed on the fourth floor and was beside a family with a screaming baby for two days. The walls were paper thin and you could hear every person who traveled past the front door. Also, our unit was above the Inn’s pool, which had screaming children starting early in the morning. The location was extremely convenient to where we were originally supposed to stay, so that was a plus. In addition, they did have fresh baked treats waiting in our room once I was able to check in at 4:20 – 4:30 PM. other than the location, there is nothing that would make me stay here again for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel stay! I don't believe we have ever had a better stay at any hotel. The newly remodeled Watercolor Inn is beautiful - everything is brand new, including the attached restaurant, Fish Out Of Water. All personnel were friendly and helpful. Room service personnel brought freshly-baked cookies every evening. Pool is wonderful. Location is very good, being a short walk to Seaside. We will never stay anywhere else on 30A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Randy and team were so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Paul

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

Winter getaway on the Emerald Coast

Great location, simply wonderful staff. Weather a bit cool, noisy construction nearby, however the exceptional staff more than made up for at every possible opportunity. They have our sincere appreciation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

A haven of rest

The location is the best. Staff were always friendly and very helpful. Amenities were top notch. The view was breathtaking. It turned out to be a healing place to unwind from the stressors if life.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly, for us, the weather was rainy but the staff, accommodations, and amenities were top shelf. We will return, thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my 5th time to Watercolor Inn (started coming in 2017). Love the convenience w the pools (love the new hotel pool). Feel like the restaurants aren't as good as they could be especially compared to restaurants in Rosemary. I do not like the new interior of the rooms, the headboard design is terrible and the worst is the dressers w the non-functional bottom drawer. What is the point of having that? They also took took out starfish decor in the showers, which were really cool. Also took out the sound machines which was a bonus. The maid service forgot to do turn down service one night during our stay. The Inn is still beautiful but there are a few things they could update/change a bit. The staff at front desk and outside are always super friendly and helpful. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

James W

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

10/10 Excellent

angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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