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Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property

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Private beach nearby, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach towels
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Lobby
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
$274
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Explore the area

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1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
  • Place, Baytowne Wharf
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 425 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

  • 460 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 425 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 424 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 459 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

  • 875 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, iPad

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

  • 549 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View (Balcony)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • 875 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 460 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 425 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 460 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 425 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 460 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 875 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, iPad

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 425 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 459 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

4-star Miramar Beach hotel close to Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
This smoke-free hotel features a marina, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection offers 250 air-conditioned accommodations with iPads and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Miramar Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 4 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and complimentary bicycles. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
This Miramar Beach hotel has its very own private beach. In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection features a golf course and a marina. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center, 10 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event facilities measuring 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Ovide - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ara - This rooftop bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Sweetbay Coffee - Onsite brasserie. Open daily.
The Lobby Bar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 32 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Ara
  • Ovide
  • Sweetbay Coffee
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 36-hole golf course
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (20,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In a nature reserve
  • Marina
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • iPad
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 50.40 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 32 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Reviews

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and amenities. Toilet issues by or was resolved very quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was absolutely beautiful. Great customer service and great food options. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marjorie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most incredible stay! From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warm, friendly service that made me feel right at home. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my experience was nothing short of amazing. The accommodations were spotless and beautifully appointed, offering everything I needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The resort itself is a peaceful paradise, with stunning views and top-notch amenities. Whether it was the delicious food, the attentive staff, or the luxurious surroundings, every detail exceeded my expectations. I can’t wait to return to this hidden gem and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic getaway. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful place to stay for a relaxing weekend! Never had to leave the resort. Lots of restaurants on the resort! Great rooftop bar and pool! Great rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Atoka

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, breathtaking views and great location!
Lobby
Arrival
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and very clean, coffee area was very packed hard to get coffee in the morning. Over all nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia, Saugus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Very clean and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shermika

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Very convenient and close to everything! A excellent resort and the ideal place to stay! 5 out of 5 stars for sure! Excellent food, staff and rooms! Very nice, friendly and welcoming staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakkia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025