Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

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A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, string lights, and a view of the sunset.
A rooftop lounge with white cushioned seating, white curtains, and a view of the sea.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A long dining table with multiple chairs, a bar area with stools, and a ceiling with floral artwork.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
  • Place, Baytowne Wharf
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Balcony)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • Bay view
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Resort view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Resort view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Bay view
  • 81 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Resort view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

This smoke-free hotel features a marina, a full-service spa and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection offers 250 air-conditioned accommodations with iPads and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Miramar Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 4 outdoor tennis courts, a marina and complimentary bicycles. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 10 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Baytowne Wharf. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar and a poolside bar
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, facials or Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 4 outdoor tennis courts and a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and a few minutes from Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
  • Free beach shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
A private beach is featured. Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a marina. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre, 10 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Miramar Beach hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Ovide – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Ara – This rooftop bar serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Sweetbay Coffee – On-site brasserie. Open daily.
The Lobby Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 32 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Ara
  • Ovide
  • Sweetbay Coffee
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 36-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (20,000 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In a nature reserve
  • Marina
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • IPad
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 50.40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness centre access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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 10 to 50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 32 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tieeara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valet was excellent!! Very helpful attentive staff very clean property… great location.. quiet. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent beach access and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the Destin Area we’ve stayed at
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk, valet, housekeeping, pool staff, and restaurant staff were all so attentive and kind. Excellent service throughout! I was relieved to find how family friendly and accommodating the resort was as this was our first time traveling with a baby. We had the best time and look forward to staying here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooftop
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic time, location, and customer service! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Breyonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most beautiful properties. They had everything you need right there on the property. Live music in the lobby, games at the rooftop pool and amazing sunsets. There is a whole village of shops and restaurants and we got free entry into the festival! Book this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danilo David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff. Lots of amenities. Parking was a bit pricey but valet well worth the price. 👍🤑
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room, staff were horrible
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Winter Get Away!!
Rooftop Sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Loved the amenities but staff was very uneducated and not helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Room well maintained. One complaint we are very healthy seniors not at all physically challenged and found several staff members spoke to us in a very condescending manner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and resort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful time! The staff was amazing and we enjoyed the ammentities. They were located in a great location near the outlet and resturants. We were less that 15 minutes away from Destin which was an awesome plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Quiet , clean rooms. front desk & bar staff friendly….Rooftop bar really fun atmosphere…w/nice pool & goid bar menu. unfortunately, dining experience was sub-pat…waitstaff & dining management not excited about their jobs go off-property to eat all meals there are many options outside property/great beaches , easy access via resort ( not hotel) shuttle or bikes ( free with daily resort fee). shuttle service gets you everywhere on resort & close drip-offs to walk to non-resort restaurants & shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at Hotel Effie exceeded our expectations in pretty much every way. I knew it was going to be nice, but I was really blown away by the friendliness of the staff, the consideration for the birthday we were celebrating, and just generally the beauty of the property. We were treated so well I wish we could have stayed longer. Everything was 10/10. My only complaint was having to pay $24.95 for self parking per day, but that’s a small ding in an otherwise stellar visit. Thank you to everyone on property for such a beautiful stay. We can’t wait to come back and staycation with you all again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent staff accommodations . Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked Ovide restaurant. Our bartender Aubree was awesome. The chicken Ceasar was amazing. The only complaints I had was all the perfume smells . The Lobby and hallways were so strong and gave me bad allergies. The pool were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025