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Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, USA, 32550
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Between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay on Florida's Emerald Coast, you'll find the extraordinary treasure Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection. Consisting of 250 guestrooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting space, coastal charm abounds as guests will immediately experience southern elegance with the hotel's integration of thoughtful design with exquisite details. 10 meeting rooms include a 13,000 sq ft grand ballroom, junior ballrooms, meeting rooms, expansive prefunction areas, even office spaces. The Baytowne Conference Center is adjacent to the hotel, adding an additional 30,000 sq ft of meeting space for even your largest gatherings. Savor a meal in Ovide or unwind with views and a nightcap at the rooftop lounge. Relax in Hotel Effie’s rooftop pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or work out in the fitness center. Located inside the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Hotel Effie guests have full access to the amenities of the resort, including seven miles of beaches, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts and a 123-slip marina. Hotel Effie guests are just steps away from the events, shopping, dining, and nightlife of The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAutograph Collection
Built2021
Renovated2021
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms250
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Industry awards
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

Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 29, 2025
Oct 3, 2025 - Oct 6, 2025
Oct 10, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Oct 16, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
Nov 13, 2025 - 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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High season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Apr 01 - Jul 31
Shoulder season
Aug 01 - Sep 30Mar 01 - Mar 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Nov 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
10,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
20,000 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
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
-
1,624 sq. ft.
116 x 14 sq. ft.
20 ft.---------
1,296 sq. ft.
27 x 48 sq. ft.
15 ft.
150
36
90
150
135
72
-
54
42

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.
Distance from airport 24 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Valet 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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