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Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property

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Free beach shuttle
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
Serves lunch and dinner
Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL, 32550
  • The Village of Baytowne Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (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 (Balcony)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel in Baytowne Wharf
A full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection offers 250 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 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. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course. 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection features a golf course and an outdoor pool. 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 poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and 10 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services. 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.

Languages

English

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 coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ara
  • Ovide
  • Sweetbay Coffee
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pro golf shop

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

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room 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
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 25.0 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

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 25.0 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 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

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justus

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Very nice place. Excellent service. Very nice room. Many casual restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here really nice !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice, restaurant food was excellent for breakfast and dinner. Nice walkable area and great golfing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary Nell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High-End Luxury in a Resort Setting
A very attractive, well-decorated property that is very conveniently located near thevBaytowne Wharf dining/entertainment district.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

orlando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing trip. Special thanks to the bartenders; Ben, Jerry, and the gentleman with glasses on the rooftop.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Orange Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nikki Hovanec

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very non friendly staff all together!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Bellaire

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Renaldo, Navarre

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I used to love Hotel Effie under the previous ownership because the hotel used to offer special welcome cookies and whatnot. It felt for inviting, now it legit just feels like a business. I don’t like the fact that the rooms have no microwave which I feel like could be rather essential.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Smyrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024