Watercolor Inn & Resort - Santa Rosa Beach

Beachfront resort with private beach and complimentary water sports on Florida's 30A

Beach & Pools

WaterColor Inn has a private beach with complimentary beach setups reserved exclusively for hotel guests. Guests have access to WaterColor Beach Club, which offers three outdoor pools including one with a water slide. The resort provides complimentary paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes for use on the Gulf of Mexico.

Dining & Treats

The on-site Fish Out of Water restaurant serves locally sourced cuisine and provides room service for breakfast and dinner. Gather offers additional dining options with regional flavors and a casual atmosphere. Every floor has a Treat Suite stocked with daily complimentary sodas, snacks, and frozen desserts like ice cream sandwiches.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms are spacious and include a balcony, living area with sofa bed, flat-screen cable TV, and DVD player. Each room has a refrigerator, desk, ironing facilities, and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. The resort offers concierge service, 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping with evening turndown service that includes fresh baked cookies.

Family & Kids

WaterColor Resort has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Family Friendly Resorts in the U.S./Canada and won a Traveler's Choice award. Camp WaterColor features a water slide, multiple pools, and is accessible via a short bike ride or trolley from the hotel. Children can enjoy complimentary use of bicycles, and the Treat Suite offers kid-friendly snacks like goldfish crackers and popcorn.

Location & Activities

WaterColor Inn & Resort borders Grayton Beach State Park, a 2,000-acre park with nature trails for hiking and bicycling, plus Western Lake for swimming, fishing, and canoeing. Deer Lake State Park is 7.5 km away and offers pathways through a pristine conservation area with indigenous plant species. Guests can explore the 18-mile paved Timpoochee Trail along 30A using the complimentary bicycles provided by the resort.

• Beach: Private beach with complimentary chair and umbrella setups for hotel guests
• Dining: Fish Out of Water restaurant and Gather on-site
• Family: Top 50 Best Family Friendly Resort with Camp WaterColor and water slide
• Activities: Complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, and bicycles included
• Amenities: Treat Suite on every floor with daily snacks, sodas, and frozen desserts
• Location: Borders Grayton Beach State Park; 7.5 km from Deer Lake State Park