Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

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1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Need dates

  • 12/11/202401/12/2025
  • 01/17/202502/04/2025
  • 02/06/202502/24/2025

Ratings

AAA
4
Forbes Travel Guide
4

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

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet
  • Onsite AV staff

Recreational activities

  • Golf course on grounds
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa or salon
  • Tennis courts
  • Water sports

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Portable heaters
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

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.

Parking

  • Complimentary parking
  • Paid parking
  • Valet parking
  • Bus parking

Distance from airport

  • 24 mi. from venue

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Meeting Space

Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms12
Largest room13,500 sq. ft.
Second largest room10,000 sq. ft.
Space (Private)20,000 sq. ft.
Space (Semi-private)Available
Space (Outdoor)10,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit Space20,000 sq. ft.
Filters

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms250
Single (1 bed)170
Double (2 beds)61
Suites12
Tax rate12%

Local Attractions

Ara Rooftop Pool and Lounge

Recreation
1 minute away
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

Golf

Recreation
2 minutes away
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

The Beach

Recreation
5 minutes away
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

The Village of Baytowne Warf

5 minutes away
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

Spa Lilliana

Recreation
1 minute away
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

Baytowne Adventure Zone

Recreation
3 minutes away
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

Tennis

Recreation
2 minutes away
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

Marina Bar & Grill

Nightlife
5 minutes away
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

More

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.

Seasonality

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High season
Apr 1 – Jul 31
Oct 1 – Oct 31
Shoulder season
Aug 1 – Sep 30
Mar 1 – Mar 31
Low season
Jan 1 – Feb 29
Nov 1 – Dec 31