About us
Nestled between the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and the tranquil Choctawhatchee Bay along Florida’s famed Emerald Coast, Hotel Effie Sandestin is a true coastal gem. Recently recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 10 Hotels in Florida (ranked #6), this exceptional property blends Southern elegance with modern sophistication and the warmth of genuine hospitality. Featuring 250 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, Hotel Effie offers 20,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space that inspires creativity and connection. Ten beautifully appointed venues include a 13,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, junior ballrooms, breakout rooms, and flexible pre-function areas — each accented with natural light and refined coastal style. For larger programs, the adjacent Baytowne Conference Center provides an additional 30,000+ square feet of meeting space, perfect for conferences and corporate gatherings of any scale. Guests can indulge in Ovide, Hotel Effie’s signature restaurant led by acclaimed Chef Hugh Acheson, or enjoy handcrafted cocktails and sweeping bay views at the Ara Rooftop & Pool Lounge — the only rooftop pool experience on the Emerald Coast. The full-service Spa Lilliana and state-of-the-art fitness center offer the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation. Located within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Hotel Effie guests enjoy access to the resort’s unmatched amenities — including seven miles of pristine beaches, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, and a 123-slip marina. Just steps away lies The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a lively hub of shopping, dining, entertainment, and seasonal events. From intimate retreats to large-scale conferences, Hotel Effie Sandestin delivers an unforgettable blend of elegance, versatility, and authentic coastal charm — the perfect destination for exceptional experiences on Florida’s Emerald Coast.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAutograph Collection
Built2021
Renovated2021
Total meeting space65,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms250
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
Industry awards
2025/2026 “Inspector’s Best of Inspected Clean” by AAA
2025 Conde Nast Traveler Guide - 3rd Best Resort in Florida
2025 Conde Nast Traveler Guide - 6th Best Hotel in Florida
2025 Conde Nast Traveler Guide - Top 50 Resort in the World
2025 Emerald Coast Magazine - Best of the Emerald Coast
2021-2022 Best Restaurant - Ovide
2021-2022 Best Bar - Ara Rooftop Bar
2021-2022 Best Hotel
VIP Destin Magazine - Best Place for a Weekend Getaway
AAA Four Diamond Award - 2023
Named in Top 15 Florida Resorts in the 2023 Travel & Leisure World's Best Awards!
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026
Mar 28, 2026 - May 3, 2026
May 7, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026
Jun 7, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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Jun
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High season
Apr 01 - Jul 31
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31Aug 01 - Sep 30Oct 01 - Oct 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Nov 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
65,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
30,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
13,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
65,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
65,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
30,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
13,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
65,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
10,000 sq. ft.
Floor Plans
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13,066 sq. ft. 139 x 94 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1500 | 300 | 900 | 1500 | 1500 | 900 | - | 540 | 240 | |
1,264 sq. ft. 39.5 x 32 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 150 | 36 | 90 | 150 | 135 | 84 | - | 54 | 42 | |
2,418 sq. ft. 39.5 x 62 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 300 | 72 | 180 | 300 | 270 | 168 | - | 108 | 84 | |
1,264 sq. ft. 39.5 x 32 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 150 | 36 | 90 | 150 | 135 | 84 | - | 54 | 42 | |
1,224 sq. ft. 39.5 x 31 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 150 | 36 | 90 | 150 | 135 | 84 | - | 54 | 42 | |
1,264 sq. ft. 39.5 x 32 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 150 | 36 | 90 | 150 | 135 | 84 | - | 54 | 42 | |
5,546 sq. ft. 59 x 94 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 800 | - | 360 | 800 | 600 | 324 | - | 216 | - | |
9,212 sq. ft. - | 20 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
9,338 sq. ft. - | 20 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
250
Single (1 bed)
170
Double (2 beds)
61
Suites
12
Tax rate
12%
Total guest rooms
250
Single (1 bed)
170
Double (2 beds)
61
Suites
12
Tax rate
12%
Location
Getting Here
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection is serviced with direct flights from 34 cities right into the Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS), Panama City Beach (ECP) and Pensacola (PNS) Airports.
VPS Destin — Ft Walton Beach Airport Delta Airlines, U.S. Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines (service to/from: Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington DC) • 26 miles
ECP Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, Panama City Delta Airlines, Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines (service to/from: Atlanta, Orlando, Tampa, Baltimore/Washington, Houston, Nashville, St. Louis, Houston) • 42 miles
Distance from airport
24 mi
Distance from airport 24 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Valet parking
( $32.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge
Recreation
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On the top floor of Hotel Effie, Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge awaits! Named for the southern constellation, Ara is both a luxurious pool experience and a stylish rooftop lounge where you’ll find the finest wines, hand-crafted artisanal cocktails, and a delicious menu.
1 Grand Sandestin Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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The Beach
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5 mins
Florida beach vacations don’t get any better than when you are spending time on the pristine Gulf of Mexico beaches. And you won’t find a better place to enjoy the Emerald Green waters, than the Sandestin Golf and Florida Beach Resort.
The beaches at Sandestin are where the resort’s stunning beauty shines the brightest. The sparkling sands of the Emerald Coast beaches are among the whitest in the world. It’s just one of the reasons why Miramar Beach is the perfect place to lose yourself for a day, or for your entire Florida beach vacation.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
Spa Lilliana
Recreation
1 min
Spoil yourself with a luxurious Florida spa getaway at Spa Lilliana, where you can design your own beauty enhancement program. Relax and indulge in a variety of services at this Miramar Beach, Florida, day spa that includes hairstyling, nail design, facials, therapeutic body treatments and massage. From salt glo body treatments to aromatherapy facials.
One Grand Sandestin Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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Tennis
Recreation
2 mins
With 15 world-class tennis courts in hard and Hydrogird clay, Sandestin is ideal for your next Florida tennis vacation. Surround yourself in the lush greenery, refreshing ocean air and idyllic temperatures for a set at our Destin, Florida tennis resort. It’s a tennis-lover's dream come true.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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Golf
Recreation
2 mins
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the only golf destination on Florida's Gulf Coast. Featuring four championship courses by three renowned designers, including the Raven Golf Club designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., this natural wonder is a par 71 course. Other feature courses include the Burnt Pine Golf Club (Rees Jones), the Baytowne Golf Club (Tom Jackson) and The Links Golf Club (Jackson). Sandestin sets the standard with all courses ranked in the “Top 20 Courses in Northwest Florida” by Florida Golf News.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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The Village of Baytowne Warf
5 mins
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Sandestin, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. Voted Best Place to Be Seen on the Emerald Coast and Best Local Attraction, Baytowne Wharf features 16 retail shops, 11 activity and entertainment establishments, and 20 award winning restaurants and night clubs. Add to the mix of the resort’s seasonal spectaculars and activities like weekly concerts series, fireworks shows and even holiday season ice skating, and you can see why time spent at The Village of Baytowne Wharf means endless fun for young and old alike.
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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Baytowne Adventure Zone
Recreation
3 mins
The Baytowne Adventure Zone in The Village of Baytowne Wharf will give you four more reasons to "hang" around Sandestin longer. Get an aerial view of the Village and its surroundings as you soar across the lagoon. Then head over to the ropes course for skill-testing fun. If you still haven't had enough fun, the Coconut Climb and Eurobungy are sure to put you over your limit.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL, US Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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Marina Bar & Grill
Nightlife
5 mins
If you want some magic and a special experience in your day or early evening, try Sandestin's Marina Bar & Grill. Located at the Baytowne Marina overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay, this is a treasure for all.
Picture yourself with a nautical view with majestic boats while enjoying a pleasant, yet rustic, Ernst Hemingway-like spot, which is frequented by guests and longtime residents alike. Pull up a chair and relax inside or outside. This charming location is a great spot for weekend breakfasts, a hot or cold beverage of your choice, and lunch and early dinner any day of the week.
One of the many things that make the Marina Bar & Grill extra charming are the sunsets over the Choctawhatchee Bay.
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL, US 32550
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Sandestin Family Retail Shops
Shopping
2 blks
Whether you're browsing or buying, the Sandestin Family Retail Shops in the Village of Baytowne Wharf are an experience you don't want to miss. Located in the charming Village of Baytowne Wharf, the Sandestin Family Retail Shops offer colorful choices, local treasures and unique gifts for all ages. You'll find everything from resort apparel and children’s clothing to toys and Sandestin logo products and more.
Bring home a gift from a signature Sandestin shop for your loved ones or for yourself.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Destin, FL, US 32550
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Baytowne Marina
5 mins
Ride the wave of your favorite waterfront activities at colorful Baytowne Marina. Located adjacent to our Village, this is where guests, residents and locals come together to enjoy picturesque Choctawhatchee Bay. Our full-service 113-slip marina accommodates yachts up to 140 feet. It’s also where you can charter whatever boat you want to float, including light tackle fishing charters, pontoon boat rentals, Wave Runners and YOLO SUP boards.
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Shopping
2 mi
Shop the day away at Silver Sands Premium Outlets in Destin, FL. Silver Sands Premium Outlets is home to 110 designer and name brand outlet stores. Find impressive savings of 25% to 65% every day at Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, DKNY, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and more.
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Suite 200
Destin, FL, US 32550
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Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress towards Marriott International's waste to landfill reduction and responsible sourcing goals
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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