Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection, Miramar Beach

Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection - A luxury coastal hotel with rooftop pool, spa, and golf access

Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection offers 250 rooms and suites with coastal-inspired decor, including bay or resort views, private balconies, and accessible features like roll-in showers. The property features Ovide, a signature restaurant by chef Hugh Acheson serving French-influenced Gulf Coast cuisine, along with TLB lobby bar and Ara rooftop lounge with poolside DJs and panoramic bay views. Guests have access to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort amenities, including four championship golf courses, seven miles of beaches, and the Village of Baytowne Wharf entertainment district. The 20000-square-foot meeting space includes a 13000-square-foot ballroom, while Spa Lilliana provides treatments like facials and massages in co-ed relaxation areas.

Pros

Ara is the only rooftop pool on Florida's Emerald Coast, featuring cabanas and sunset views of Choctawhatchee Bay.

Complimentary daily bike rentals and beach shuttle service included for all guests.

Pet-friendly rooms provide dog beds, bowls, and treats, with proceeds supporting Alaqua Animal Refuge.

The Links Golf Club offers exclusive resort guest access to a Rees Jones-designed course.

Cons

Valet parking costs $32/day with limited EV charging stations.

Beach access requires a shuttle ride rather than direct waterfront location.