Book the Hotel Effie Sandestin with VIP Benefits

Hotel Effie Sandestin is a Luxury Hotel in Miramar Beach. You'll find an extraordinary treasure nestled between the white sandy beaches and emerald green water of the Gulf Coast and the living shorelines of Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida.

Vibrant and elegant, comfortable and refined. A beautiful, new luxury 250-room hotel. Welcome to Hotel Effie. Sandestin is a unique place, a remarkable community with such an abundance of activities you'll wish you had a little more time off.

Luxury Rooms & Suites

Experience southern elegance with thoughtful design and exquisite detail. A fresh take on a coastal Florida hotel features intelligent solutions for the modern traveler. Taking inspiration from the locale, the fully appointed rooms and suites will welcome guests with a complement of amenities. But, it's more than the elegant decor that surrounds you, more than the breathtaking natural setting that invites you.

At Hotel Effie Sandestin, the attention to detail, the level of care, and the personal touch are given to each guest. So, wrap yourself in a plush robe, put your slippered feet up, and enjoy the view. The rooms are so beautiful. You may never want to leave them.

Gourmet Eats

When Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson brings his award-winning culinary skills to the table, you pull up a chair and brace yourself for a meal to impress and delight. This is no ordinary hotel restaurant. Instead, a travel experience miles above the rest showcases the Gulf Coast's food and local flavors.

The Destin, FL Restaurants: Featuring Chef Hugh Acheson

With a celebrity chef bringing his award-winning culinary skills to the table, you will want to pull up a chair and savor every bite, from an intimate meal for two to a get-together for ten or more. Upscale dining, small bites in the vibrant lobby bar, artisanal cocktails - and breathtaking panoramic views - at the rooftop pool and lounge, and a charming coffee market, so you're adequately fueled for wherever the day takes you.

Celebrity Chef Inspired - Chef Hugh Acheson is no stranger to the spotlight. The James Beard award-winning Georgia chef owns several acclaimed restaurants - including Five & Ten, Empire State South, and the National - has been a Top Chef Masters competitor, a Top Chef judge, and is a celebrated cookbook author. He now shines his spotlight on Hotel Effie, creating creative, inspiring, and delicious menus, breathing fresh new life into beloved Southern cuisine. Food that nourishes the body and the soul.

The Only Hotel With a Rooftop Pool on Florida's Emerald Coast - On the top floor of Hotel Effie, Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge awaits! Named for the southern constellation, Ara is both a luxurious pool experience and a stylish rooftop lounge where you'll find the finest wines, hand-crafted artisanal cocktails, and a delicious menu from famed chef Hugh Acheson. So kick back in a private cabana or enjoy a life-size chess game, Connect 4, or cornhole. After sundown, the fun, relaxing vibe eases into a cool, hip one. And let's not forget those panoramic views from the top.

Indulge at Spa Lilliana - A Luxury Spa Near Destin, FL

Caring for guests is all about, and Spa Lilliana is another way to put you first. It is a place to pause, breathe deeply, connect with yourself - or others - and let go. The surroundings will inspire you. The spa will ground you.

Featuring unique treatments designed to rejuvenate, restore, and relax. Facials, scrubs, and massages, as well as manicures and pedicures, will leave you feeling calm and refreshed with a renewed perspective.

Things to do

A Pool Above the Rest - You'll want to lounge by the signature rooftop pool and lounge and sip a hand-crafted cocktail. Or maybe cool off with a dip and stare into the staggering panoramic views. Luxurious cabanas give you a little privacy if that's what you're looking for. But if you're feeling playful, join us for a little friendly competition and some fun and games by the pool.

Clear Your Schedule - Some days call for some get-up-and-go energy. Other days are made to pause, breathe deeply, and shut out the rest of the world. Spa Lilliana will inspire, take you away, and ground you all simultaneously. Let the others golf while you indulge in unique treatments designed to rejuvenate, restore, and relax. Find facials, scrubs, massages, and a full-service salon.

Get Moving - Going on vacation doesn't have to mean taking a break from your fitness routine. If anything, the state-of-the-art fitness center will motivate you. A Peloton bike and Life Fitness treadmills will keep you moving. In addition, exercise machines, kettlebells, TRX, and other equipment will help keep your goals in sight against the sunny backdrop of the picture-perfect coastal landscape.

So Instagrammable - Hotel Effie was thoughtfully designed, with personal touches of discovery and delight carefully crafted into your time here. Check in to your room and enjoy an engaging experience beneath the beautiful portrait of the hotel's namesake, Effie Burns, and even take a seat in a replica of her signature rocking chair. There are many spots to uncover and moments waiting to be made and shared. What will you discover?

Beach & Water

At Hotel Effie, if you are not on the water, you're in it, kayaking, parasailing, fishing, boating, or lounging on the beach. That's life along the Emerald Coast.

Entertainment & Nightlife

With award-winning restaurants, lively venues, and nightclubs with a full calendar of concerts, outdoor festivals, and special activities, get ready to paint the town red at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.

Golf

Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees Jones, Tom Jackson. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the place to tee off when you want to play four championship golf courses designed by icons and be surrounded by incredible natural beauty.

Top Golf Courses Near Destin FL

If golf's your game at Hotel Effie, you can choose from four championship courses at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Designed by iconic course designers Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Rees Jones, and Tom Jackson, you'll find challenges, rewards, unique characteristics, and stunning natural beauty from the beach to the bay. In addition, hotel Effie's Concierge will gladly arrange a tee time or lessons for you.

The Links Golf Club is the ultimate risk-reward golf, offering some game-changing challenges, a great layout, and spectacular views of the Choctawhatchee Bay. Sandestin's original course was named one of the "Top Five Golf Courses in Northwest Florida" by Florida Golf News.

Baytowne Golf Club - One of the most sought-after golf experiences in northwest Florida, Baytowne is an excellent course for all skill levels. Extensively renovated in 2005 by its original course designer, the legendary Tom Jackson, this is a fun test of golf with water in play on more than half the holes.

Raven Golf Club - A stunning course with a rich history, masterfully carved through marshes, wetlands, and pines. Raven has repeatedly made a name for itself as one of the best courses to play in Florida. Expect large rolling greens and unique shot opportunities from this must-play course.