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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Rosa Beach

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Santa Rosa Beach

If it's your first trip to Santa Rosa Beach for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Santa Rosa Beach. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Santa Rosa Beach. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Santa Rosa Beach for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Santa Rosa Beach beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Santa Rosa Beach for your first trip!

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

WaterColor Inn & Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $635 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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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, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, laundry services, a spa, and a child pool at this relaxing hotel. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Blvd

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Blvd which has nice rooms starting at $110. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 325 Grand Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, hiking, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.4 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Santa Rosa Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $178. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 300 Grand Boulevard. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.5 miles from the center of town. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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30A Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $187, 30A Suites, at 6904 Hwy 30A West provides an outdoor pool, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bowling, free parking, bicycle rental, fishing, and family rooms. It's located just 3.1 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Dunes of Seagrove Condominiums

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $327 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Santa Rosa Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
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Dunes of Seagrove Condominiums has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $327 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 396 Lakewood Drive. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, tennis, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 10.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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WaterSound Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $637 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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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 visitors. And since it's just 11.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

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

For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Rosa Beach, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels 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 hotels for first-time visitors cost in Santa Rosa Beach?

Santa Rosa Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$346

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Santa Rosa Beach, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $346. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip 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 first time trip hotels by star rating:

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


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