Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

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About this property

Exceptional Facilities: Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection in Miramar Beach offers a private beach area, rooftop swimming pool, spa facilities, fitness centre, tennis court, and free bicycles. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and a variety of activities including bike tours. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, iPads, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include sea views, terraces, balconies, and outdoor furniture. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves American cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, à la carte, and local specialities. Guests can also enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Prime Location: Located 38 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Destin Harbor Boardwalk (19 km) and Big Kahunas (16 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff, nearby food and drinks, and the bar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request
Autograph Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Autograph Collection

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mohammad
United States United States
“I love the hotel and personnel’s are so kind and helpful and hotel is super clean and close to a fun village for the kids and adults.”
Marianella
United States United States
“Hotel Effie was gorgeous!!! Everything we needed and more, it felt like a true vacation. Everybody is kind, every space is shiny and makes you want to use the amenities, and the fact that is inside the resort and you can go and visit and have fun...”
Holly
United States United States
“The village next door was the hikight of our stay !!”
Carolyn
United States United States
“Location is perfect! A short distance to beach. We rode our bikes. The roof top pool was amazing! The view was exceptional! Definitely be a repeat customer!”
Aimee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully designed hotel - large rooms and luxury finish. Nice to be in a resort style location with a small restaurant/bar/shopping village just adjacent to the property.”
Nathan
United States United States
“The location was great, but the view from the roof top pool!!! Immaculate!!”
Hardin
United States United States
“Everything was beyond my expectations of caring, professional, kind people from check in to check out. The best stay of my life when I needed it most❤️”
Washburn
United States United States
“We loved everything from Valet to Housekeeping! All of the staff members were phenomenal and professional. The amenities and add-on services were also amazing. My wife and I highly recommend renting the Cabana on the Rooftop for the day!”
Jesmmi
Venezuela Venezuela
“La Piscina encantadora , el personal es increíble cómo te atienden desde que te bajan de tu auto hasta entrar a la habitación, siempre he dicho que los buenos gestos y atención vale más que un regalo y aquí las superan , y si cumples años te...”
Marlene
United States United States
“Everything!!! The staff is AMAZING! The hotel is beautiful and pristine!! The amenities at the hotel and around made my stay absolutely enjoyable!!”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Ovide
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Ara
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note a Non-Refundable pet cleaning fee of $250 per room per stay will be applied when you bring your dogs. Dogs only, 2 dogs maximum per room. Dogs are not allowed in suites and high floor rooms.

If booking more than 5+reservations, hotel will require full payment at time of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.