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4.0 out of 5

"Great beautiful beach! Nice quiet place. Just a walk or bike ride down 30A to food trucks and dining. Fun place. There is a hiking/bike trail through ... " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 30 Aug 2015

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Hotel Description

4-star beachfront resort near Seaside Beach

Beachfront retreat

Within a 10-minute walk of this Watercolor resort, you'll find Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside Beach. Central Square and Fusion Art Glass Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

Poolside dining

This smoke-free resort features 3 restaurants, 10 outdoor pools, and 5 outdoor tennis courts. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. There's fun for all ages with a lazy river and a children's pool, and complimentary bicycles are available on site.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, No View, Ground Floor (Dune View Guest Room 1st Floor King)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$643* Per night/room Apr 9 - Apr 10

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

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Beachfront Dune View

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.SofaBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

WaterColor Inn & Resort ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for WaterColor Inn & Resort

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5

This is a very nice place!!

Great beautiful beach! Nice quiet place. Just a walk or bike ride down 30A to food trucks and dining. Fun place. There is a hiking/bike trail throughout the facility. I would definitely go back.

Posted by , from Tahlequah oklahoma on Aug 30, 2015

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5 out of 5

Fabulous Place!

This was a family vacay - and a first for the little one (7-mo). Seaside/Seagrove is such a quaint little town and the Watercolor Resort and Inn is absolutely beautiful. We had beach dune front views and our own personal patios with cabana shower. My favorites included the showers with a view, the white sand beach, the bike rides and the stroll to the town area. Each room came with two bike rentals (for an additional fee we rented a trailer for the baby). The guys played gold and enjoyed it! July is a bit hot. But, if you like spending most of your time at the beach or pool – then you won’t mind the heat at all. Plus – we were down in July 2010 and did not see one single tar ball or oil incident. We will definitely go again.

Posted by on Jul 22, 2010

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2 out of 5

The Luxury of this hotel is long-gone.

I was swayed by the ratings and should have placed more importance on the reviews from travelers and not such kudos from "Travel & Leisure" and the such. This may have been the place to stay at one time -- which might explain the condition -- worn and tired. They need to learn the real meaning of customer service and re-invest in the property. When I nicely and quietly spoke to the management about our disappointment, they were friendly, but gladly took my money under their "No Refund" policy. I'm not one to waste money, but my vacation time is valuable, thus we gladly stayed elsewhere and learned a valuable lesson. Just because you are on the "Top List" doesn't mean you'll stay there. For the $$$ this was NOT what I expected nor deserved.

Posted by on Dec 31, 2009

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Property Features

Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with free beach club on site and umbrellas. Bring your whole family to WaterColor Inn & Resort for summer fun including 10 outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 3 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free wired Internet. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of WaterColor Inn & Resort was completed in March 2022. This 4-star Santa Rosa Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars by the pool
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2002
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 5
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

WaterColor Inn & Resort offers 67 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony
  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11 AM.

Fish Out of Water - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

WaterColor Grill - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Gather Kitchen + Bar - This poolside restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Costa Chica - This beachfront rooftop bar specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Beach Cow - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Playground on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 25

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Debit cards

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 56.00 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.