About us
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, a top-rated Florida destination, is the premier resort for meetings, incentives, and corporate retreats in Northwest Florida. Renowned for its seamless service, flawless execution, and exceptional facilities, Sandestin consistently delivers extraordinary experiences that inspire and connect. Recognized among the Top 50 Resorts in the World and named the #3 Resort in Florida by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, Sandestin continues to set the standard for excellence along the Emerald Coast. Spanning 2,400 acres between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay, the resort features stunning sugar-white beaches, emerald-green waters, and an unmatched variety of recreational amenities — including four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 4 swimming pools, a 123-slip marina, fitness center, and full-service spa. At the heart of it all lies The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a vibrant 26-acre pedestrian village filled with boutique shopping, local dining, and lively nightlife. With over 65,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, Sandestin can host everything from intimate executive gatherings to large-scale conferences of up to 1,600 guests. The resort’s diverse venues include more than 25 breakout rooms, a 13,500-square-foot ballroom, a 12,600-square-foot exhibit hall, and four sophisticated boardrooms. The Linkside Conference Center has recently undergone a multi-million-dollar transformation, while the Baytowne Conference Center continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s planners. Adding to Sandestin’s versatility is the luxury Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection — a 250-room full-service hotel located adjacent to the Baytowne Conference Center. Hotel Effie offers 20,000 square feet of additional meeting space, including a 13,000-square-foot grand ballroom, seamlessly connecting to the conference center for effortless event flow. Beyond the boardroom, Sandestin provides endless opportunities for group activities and team-building. From championship golf tournaments and private beach bonfires to charter fishing adventures and customized team challenges — including ropes courses, zip lines, and paddleboarding — every program can be designed to engage and inspire. Whether hosting a high-level executive retreat, national sales meeting, or leadership conference, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers the ideal blend of business and leisure, ensuring every event is as productive as it is memorable
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated2021
Total meeting space95,107 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,200
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
2017 "Award of Excellence" Corporate and Incentive Travel
2017 "Best of Meetings Today" Meetings Today
2016 Perfect in South Walton “Best Resort”
2016 Perfect in South Walton “Meeting Space”
2015 Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor
2015 Best Hotels in the USA, by U.S. News & World Report
2015 Readers’ Choice Award, ConventionSouth magazine
2015 Best Meeting Facility in Destin, Destin Magazine
2015 Best Reception Venue in Destin, Destin Magazine for Magnolia Ballroom
2015 Top 75 Florida Golf Courses, Golf Digest for Burnt Pine, Raven and The Links Golf Club
New or Renovated Meeting Site Award, ConventionSouth magazine
Editor’s Hot Pick for South’s Top All-Around Value Resort, ConventionSouth magazine
Best of the South Award, Meetings South magazine
Gold Tee Award, Meetings & Conventions magazine
2014 Award of Excellence, Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine
2014 100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts, Cvent
2013 Gold Key Award, Meetings & Conventions magazine
Top 12 Golf Communities, Forbes
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Mar 6, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026
Mar 20, 2026 - Apr 7, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Jun 13, 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026
Jul 8, 2026 - Jul 13, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026
Jul 25, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 13, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
Jun 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31Oct 01 - Oct 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
95,107 sq. ft.
Largest room
20,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
65,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
13,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
12,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
20,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,600
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
95,107 sq. ft.
Largest room
20,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
65,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
13,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
12,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
20,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,600
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13,500 sq. ft. 109 x 124 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1600 | - | 1200 | 1600 | 1500 | 900 | - | - | |
5,550 sq. ft. 109 x 51 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 700 | - | 360 | 700 | 600 | 324 | - | - | |
5,550 sq. ft. 109 x 51 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 700 | - | 360 | 700 | 600 | 324 | - | - | |
7,950 sq. ft. 109 x 73 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1000 | - | 660 | 1000 | 900 | 486 | - | - | |
7,950 sq. ft. 109 x 73 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 1000 | - | 540 | 1000 | 900 | 485 | - | - | |
1,850 sq. ft. 36 x 51 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 265 | 51 | 120 | 265 | 180 | 105 | - | 66 | |
1,850 sq. ft. 36 x 51 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 265 | 51 | 120 | 265 | 180 | 105 | - | 66 | |
1,850 sq. ft. 36 x 51 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 265 | 51 | 120 | 265 | 180 | 105 | - | 66 | |
1,850 sq. ft. 36 x 51 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 265 | 51 | 120 | 265 | 180 | 105 | - | 66 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
1,200
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
12%
Total guest rooms
1,200
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
12%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
22 mi
Distance from airport 22 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
Shopping
1 mi
100s of your favorite national brands, local boutiques, specialty shops, delicious dining, a wide range of services, national hotels, and professional offices, all in one location!
585 Grand Blvd
Miramar Beach, FL, US 32550
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Sandestin Family Retail Shops
Shopping
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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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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The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Shopping
Located Adjacent to Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, The Village of Baytowne Wharf is a 28-acre pedestrian village surrounding a lagoon. More than two dozen restaurants, shops, boutiques, and nightlife venues line the walkways of the Village. There is also an Events Plaza with vibrant special events, annual festivals and concerts. Designed by master resort planner Eldon Beck, The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s architecture combines French, Spanish, colonial, antebellum, and “Low Country.”
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin, FL 32550
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Baytowne Adventure Zone
Recreation
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 32550
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The Beach
Recreation
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 32550
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Golf
Recreation
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 32550
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Tennis
Recreation
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 32550
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Spa Sandestin
Recreation
Spoil yourself with a luxurious Florida spa getaway at Spa Sandestin, 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, Spa Sandestin offers the ultimate boost for mind, body and soul.
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 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 32550
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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, a top-rated Florida destination, is the premier resort for meetings and retreats in Northwest Florida.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy is detailed out in each Group Agreement.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort 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:
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Health and Safety
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
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