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Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, USA, 32550
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Hook Line and Sinker Summer 2026
09/21/2026 - 12/31/2027
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Set along Florida’s Emerald Coast, Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection pairs modern luxury with genuine Southern hospitality in a destination made for memorable meetings, inspired gatherings and effortless connection. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as the #6 Top Hotel in Florida, Hotel Effie offers groups a distinctive setting where business and the best of the coast come together. The hotel features 250 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites along with 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. From elegant ballrooms and naturally lit breakout rooms to intimate gathering spaces and rooftop events, each venue can be tailored to bring a group’s vision to life. For larger programs, the nearby Baytowne Conference Center offers an additional 30,000 square feet of meeting space, creating even greater flexibility for conferences, conventions and multi-day events. Beyond the meeting room, guests can experience elevated coastal cuisine rooted in Southern tradition at Ovide, handcrafted cocktails and live entertainment at The Lobby Bar, and sweeping views from Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge—the only rooftop pool and lounge on the Emerald Coast. Spa Lilliana offers a restorative retreat with a full menu of treatments, while the 24-hour fitness center makes it easy to stay active throughout the stay. Located within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Hotel Effie places an extraordinary collection of experiences within easy reach. Groups can enjoy access to the beach, four golf courses, a full-service marina, tennis, recreation, miles of paths and trails, and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, where dining, shopping, nightlife and entertainment are just steps from the hotel. From executive retreats and incentive trips to conferences, celebrations and large-scale programs, Hotel Effie brings everything together in one remarkable destination. Thoughtful service, flexible spaces and an unmatched resort setting create meetings that feel less expected—and experiences guests will remember long after the agenda ends.

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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 20, 2026
Oct 22, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Oct 28, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Nov 6, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Dec 3, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027
Feb 5, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027
Feb 11, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027
Feb 17, 2027 - Feb 23, 2027
Feb 26, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027
Apr 30, 2027 - May 15, 2027
May 20, 2027 - May 26, 2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Apr 01 - Jul 31
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Mar 01 - Mar 31Aug 01 - Sep 30
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.
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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
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Juniper Ballroom
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13,066 sq. ft.
139 x 94 sq. ft.
20 ft.
1500
300
900
1500
1500
900
-
540
240
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Juniper Ballroom 1
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1,264 sq. ft.
39.5 x 32 sq. ft.
20 ft.
150
36
90
150
135
84
-
54
42
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Juniper Ballroom 2
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2,418 sq. ft.
39.5 x 62 sq. ft.
20 ft.
300
72
180
300
270
168
-
108
84
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Juniper Ballroom 3
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1,264 sq. ft.
39.5 x 32 sq. ft.
20 ft.
150
36
90
150
135
84
-
54
42
Meeting room image
Juniper Ballroom 4
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1,224 sq. ft.
39.5 x 31 sq. ft.
20 ft.
150
36
90
150
135
84
-
54
42
Meeting room image
Juniper Ballroom 5
|
1,264 sq. ft.
39.5 x 32 sq. ft.
20 ft.
150
36
90
150
135
84
-
54
42
Meeting room image
Juniper Ballroom 6
|
5,546 sq. ft.
59 x 94 sq. ft.
20 ft.
800
-
360
800
600
324
-
216
-
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Juniper Ballroom 1,2,6
9,212 sq. ft.
-
20 ft.---------
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Juniper Ballroom 3,4,5,6
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%

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
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

Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge

Recreation
1 min
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

Recreation
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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. 
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