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The Best Beach Hotels in Santa Rosa Beach

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Santa Rosa Beach

Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Santa Rosa Beach? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Santa Rosa Beach for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Santa Rosa Beach based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Santa Rosa Beach's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

WaterColor Inn & Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $635 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Santa Rosa Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 34 Goldenrod Circle, WaterColor Inn & Resort has great rooms from $635 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.1 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, a spa, and a child pool at this beach hotel. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard which has nice rooms starting at $178. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 300 Grand Boulevard. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.5 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Blvd

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Santa Rosa Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Blvd to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $110. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 325 Grand Boulevard. You'll also find breakfast, hiking, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 5.4 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Dunes of Seagrove Condominiums

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $327 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Santa Rosa Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $327, Dunes of Seagrove Condominiums, at 396 Lakewood Drive provides an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and a hot tub. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, tennis, and air-conditioning. It's located just 10.4 miles from the city center, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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30A Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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30A Suites has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $187 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 6904 Hwy 30A West. Furthermore, it also offers bowling, free parking, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.1 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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WaterSound Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $637 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Santa Rosa Beach
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of WaterSound Inn is 8.99 out of 10. This place has a bar, parking, outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, and a child pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $637, and it's located at 6652 E County Highway 30-A. We also love the laundry facilities, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for travelers. And since it's just 11.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Panama City Beach, Destin, and Fort Walton Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Rosa Beach, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Rosa Beach, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Rosa Beach, or Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Rosa Beach.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Santa Rosa Beach?

Santa Rosa Beach Average Beach Hotel Price
$346

After analyzing 6 beach hotels in Santa Rosa Beach, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $346. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Rosa Beach.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $636
  • 3-star hotels: $201


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