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WaterColor Inn

34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, 32459, US

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • families
  • couples
  • beach
  • adventure

About WaterColor Inn

WaterColor Inn is an EMPTYJET Approved property located in Santa Rosa Beach, United States. The hotel features a private beach with direct access, leading to a boathouse, tennis courts, shops, and restaurants. Guests can dine at Fish Out of Water, which serves seafood and Southern classics, or enjoy drinks at Gather Kitchen + Bar in a relaxed poolside setting. ADA accessible guest rooms are available on each floor, ensuring comfort for all visitors.

The combination of beachfront access, on-site dining, and recreational amenities makes WaterColor Inn a versatile option for a range of travellers. The property’s location and facilities support both leisure and activity-focused stays.

Why it stands out

WaterColor Inn is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, private beach access, and on-site dining options. The hotel’s amenities, including accessible rooms and recreational facilities, make it a solid choice for travellers seeking both relaxation and activity in Santa Rosa Beach.

Key facts

Keys
67 rooms
Children
family-friendly destination
Type
Beach, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Accessibility

  • Accessible rooms — evidence: ADA Accessible Guest Rooms are available on each floor.

Activities

  • Private beach — leading the way to a boathouse, tennis courts, shops, restaurants and a private beach
  • Beach access — evidence: leading the way to a boathouse, tennis courts, shops, restaurants and a private beach
  • Tennis — evidence: pebbled footpaths wind through picturesque parks and gardens, leading the way to a boathouse, tennis courts

Dining

  • Bar — Gather Kitchen + Bar Nestled within the white sand dunes in a relaxed poolside setti

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Fish Out of Water — seafood, Southern classics
Bar
Gather Kitchen + Bar

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

30.3219, -86.1449
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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