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On a sprawling 500-acre beachside community on the coast of Florida, WaterColor Inn & Resort delivers the very best of coastal living, with a touch of Southern charm, to lovers of sun and surf. With a combination of chic residences with views of the Gulf, charming coastal cottages, well-appointed village homes, and the award winning Water Color Inn and Resort, a WaterColor Vacation is ideally suited for families and couples with equal measure. Guests enjoy exclusive access to acres of powder sand beaches, a coastal dune lake, miles of woodland trails and bike paths, a comprehensive spa and fitness center, tennis and golf facilities, and a delightful village. In short, WaterColor vacations provide everything needed for a luxurious beachside retreat.
WaterColor Inn & Resort
34 Goldenrod Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
32459
Nearest Airport: PNS
This is a great option for families. You are close to Seaside and there is a beach and multiple pools immediately accessible. The 2nd floor treat suite is icing on the cake.
marianne b - Annapolis, Maryland
The property was beautiful and very well maintained and the staff were wonderful and very friendly. I will be sure to visit the resort next year.
Lou M
This place is truly magical for families. The staff at the front desk, room service, and amenities made our stay unforgettable. It was our first time at the WaterColor Inn, and we can't wait to be back!
Q4142CRannb
A wonderful resort located on the beach with very friendly and patient staff! Lots of different types of pools and great for kids and adults. Nice shopping and great restaurants within the resort and close by! We plan to return in the near future!
tsutton2166 - Kinston, North Carolina
First of all, Randy, my guy….He’s been amazing both this time and the last time we came. We really appreciate him. In 2024, Randy talked my wife and friends off a ledge after a hurricane looked like it might hit the week we were staying there. When my wife expressed concern about the weather, he basically responded with “rain, what rain? My report shows sun and clear skies”. This time, he also took the time to show our daughters the “treasure chest” with the “sea babies” that was awesome. Our girls loved it. Olivia, also amazing, she even helped us get stuff set up for our oldest daughter’s birthday, hand-delivered some plates and utensils to our room… she was so kind. Thank you! We appreciate you and the help getting our daughter’s cookie cake all set up :). Sam, at the bar, really great and very personable. She handled a couple of the entitled “guests” with kindness and a smile, even though they didn’t deserve it. Sam, we hope your trip back to Mexico goes well and that you’ll be back next summer. Theo, very kind and attentive, also the second year we’ve had the opportunity to chat with him. Glad Theo is there to help. Brandon and Jared helped us with our arrival, toting around bags, setting up bikes, and our departure. I won’t even say they were great, they were far beyond great. I also appreciated that they seemed like a couple of guys we’d have a beer and watch a game with. They were very professional, but also real with me and didn’t make it feel “stuffy”. All in all, it was an amazing trip, it’s so great that everyone there treats you like family. I know there were several others we interacted with and just didn’t catch everyone’s name. Thank y’all for smiling and being so polite. The entire team is the reason we keep coming back.
Brownc0384 - Kemah, Texas
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The WaterColor Resort is magnificent! The service we received at property restaurants and area activity attractions was impeccable. I cannot imagine staying anywhere else now that we have found this jewel of a resort. We travel with small children and it is a perfect resort for families, but I can see how this would be a great romantic vacation destination as well. You will not find a better vacation spot in the panhandle!
-L. Jones