Hotel Effie Sandestin Resort, Autograph Collection Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, Florida, United States of America, FL 32550

Hotel Effie Sandestin, located in Miramar Beach, offers a luxurious experience with a stunning backdrop of the pristine white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast. This 250-room resort, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection, features thoughtful architectural design inspired by its coastal surroundings. Notably, Hotel Effie boasts a rooftop pool and has received the AAA Four Diamond designation, highlighting its commitment to excellence in service and hospitality. The partnership with Alaqua Animal Refuge underscores its dedication to community and environmental sustainability.

Location

Situated along the breathtaking Emerald Coast, Hotel Effie is conveniently located near popular attractions such as the Village of Baytowne Wharf and multiple golf courses. The resort is easily accessible from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and offers a complimentary shuttle service for guests. Its location on the Choctawhatchee Bay provides guests with ample opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Rooms

The resort offers a variety of elegant rooms and suites that highlight southern elegance and modern design. Guests can choose from Deluxe King rooms with breathtaking views, spacious Junior King Suites, and accessible accommodations featuring roll-in showers. Thoughtful amenities in each room enhance comfort, including luxurious linens and spacious bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Hotel Effie features several onsite dining options, including the signature restaurant Ovide, which showcases southern culinary traditions with a flair for sustainability. Guests can also enjoy coffee at the Sweetbay Coffee market, with a selection of tea blends and pastries. In-room dining is available for those seeking to indulge without leaving the comfort of their rooms.

Leisure & Business

The resort includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, offering guests the chance to maintain their workout routines even while on vacation. Spa Lilliana provides personalized treatments designed to rejuvenate and restore, complementing the overall wellness experience. Additionally, guests can enjoy the rooftop pool with panoramic views, marking a unique leisure option integrated within the resort.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite Mobility accessible

Max:

2 persons

51 m²

Air conditioning

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

39 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Air conditioning

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Standard Queen Room Mobility accessible

Max:

2 persons

43 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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City Center

Miramar Beach 2.6 mi

Airports

Destin Executive (DSI) 10.2 mi

Northwest Florida Regional/Eglin Air Force Base (VPS) 25.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Really good Service!

“The service made us feel like royalty, with valet taking care of our car and opening every door for us.” view full review

Fun Activities!

“The rooftop games and complimentary activities kept us entertained, making it hard to fit everything into our schedule.” view full review

Delicious Eats!

“The restaurant at the marina served some of the best bourbon wings and the Rachael sandwich was absolutely good!” view full review

Stunning Rooftop!

“Watching the fireworks from the rooftop was amazing, especially while enjoying an espresso martini by the pool.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Private beach
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Tennis court
Golf course

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Spa & wellness center
Full body massage

Room features

Air conditioning

Location

1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, Florida, United States of America, FL 32550

Map view

1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, Florida, United States of America, FL 32550

City landmarks

Square

Village of Baytowne Wharf

1.3 mi

600 Grand Blvd Building 600 Ste M101

Magnolia House

2200 ft

500 Grand Blvd

The Zoo Gallery

2200 ft

Shopping Area

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

2200 ft

Mall

Grand Boulevard At Sandestin Town Center

2200 ft

Golf Course

Raven Golf Club

2500 ft

Parks

Jolee Island Nature Park

5100 ft

146 Coffeen Hill Rd

Coffeen Nature Preserve

1.3 mi

Spa Center

Serenity by the sea Spa

5100 ft

132 Village Blvd

Blue Mountain Beach Club

4300 ft

Horseshoe Bayou

1.0 mi

9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd

Baytowne Adventure Zone

5000 ft

Sandestin Golf Resort

4700 ft

Square

Baytowne Wharf Boulevard

1.0 mi

Mall

Silver Sands Premium Outlets

2.0 mi

Beach

The Beach at Sandestin

1.6 mi

S Sandestin Blvd

Island Estates

1.1 mi

Topsail Hill State Park

1.1 mi

Topsail Hill

1.5 mi

Golf Course

Burnt Pine Golf Club

1.5 mi

Campbell Lake

1.9 mi

Mall

Alvin's Island

1.9 mi

7525 W County Hwy 30A

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Gregory E. Moore RV Resort

2.5 mi

Nature reserve

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

2.3 mi

10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy

Silver Sands Outlets

2.2 mi

Amusement Park

Driftwood Estates Playground

2.3 mi

Church

Destiny Worship Center

2.4 mi

Nearby

New Vision Theatres Boulevard 10

400 ft

Mall

Hyatt Place Sandestin

100 ft

Grand Boulevard Town Center

1100 ft

Restaurants

Cantina Laredo

1000 ft

585 Grand Blvd Suite N106

P.F. Chang's

1400 ft

640 Grand Blvd.

Everkrisp

1500 ft

625 Grand Blvd 107-e

Kilwins

1400 ft

625 Grand Blvd E-102

The Craft Bar

1600 ft

655 Grand Blvd Ste. D 102

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

76%

liked the resort and would come back again

Great location

Friendly staff

Limited breakfast choices

Could improve dining

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

9.6

Service

7.5

Dining

5.7

Paul

United Kingdom, January 2025

8.0/10

I had a great time at this hotel! The location was fantastic, right in the heart of Sandestin and just a short walk to the beach. The room was spacious and clean, with plenty of towels, which made my stay comfortable. I appreciated the friendly staff who were always ready to help. However, I was a bit let down by the breakfast options, which could have been improved. Overall, it was a good experience, especially considering the value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and clean, with a balcony and enough towels provided.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful during my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a great area, close to the beach and various shops and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast options were somewhat limited, which was disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had nice facilities, including a pool area that was enjoyable.

Great location

Limited breakfast choices

Ryan

United States of America, January 2025

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which is in a fantastic location close to the beach and numerous shops and restaurants. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with a lovely view and a balcony, but the service could have been a bit more attentive. The dining options were included, which was a plus, but I felt the variety could be improved. Overall, it was good value for money, although some amenities could use an upgrade.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, boasting a great view and a lovely balcony. The setup with two queen beds was perfect for my family.

Service

7.0

While the staff was friendly, I found the check-in and check-out process to be a bit slow, which was somewhat frustrating.

Location

10.0

The hotel is situated in a great area of Sandestin, making it super convenient to access the beach and local attractions.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast was included, which was nice, but I wish there had been a wider variety of options to choose from.

Facilities

8.0

The pool area was lovely and well-kept, providing a great spot to relax after a day out.

Great location

Slow service

Hudson

United Kingdom, October 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and offered a beautiful bay view, making it a great deal for the price. The location was perfect for accessing the beach and local shops, but the dining options could use some improvement. Overall, it provided good value for money, but not everything was ideal.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and featured a lovely bay view. I appreciated having three towels and 2 queen beds, exactly as listed in my reservation.

Service

8.0

The staff was friendly and helpful, especially during check-in and check-out. I didn’t use room service but the assistance offered was commendable.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic! It was close to the beach and nearby shops, making it easy to explore everything amazing in the area.

Dining

6.0

I found the dining options a bit limited, although the breakfast included was decent. I would have loved to see more variety.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and provided a comfortable atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the amenities at the pool area.

Charles

United States of America, October 2024

7.6/10

I had a wonderful time at this hotel, which boasts a great location right by the beach and is surrounded by plenty of restaurants. The rooms were clean and offered amazing views from the balcony, making it a comfortable stay overall. However, the service could be improved as I experienced some delays during check-in and check-out. The amenities were nice and most areas were well-maintained, but the dining experience left a bit to be desired with limited breakfast options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and featured two queen beds with a partial clean-up. The balcony provided a stunning view.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, but I encountered some delays during check-in and check-out.

Location

10.0

The hotel is excellently located, right on the beach, and close to shops and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast choices were somewhat limited, which was disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities, including the pool, were nice and well-maintained.

Theodore

United Kingdom, October 2024

7.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The location is really convenient, with several restaurants and shops nearby. The rooms were nice, clean, and offered a great view. However, the service could use some improvement, and the dining options were somewhat limited for breakfast. Overall, it's a good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were nice, clean, and offered a great view.

Service

6.0

The service could use some improvement; it felt a bit slow at times.

Location

9.0

The location is really convenient, with several restaurants and shops nearby.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were somewhat limited for breakfast.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent facilities, but nothing too extravagant.

Christian

United Kingdom, October 2024

8.4/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is perfect, with easy access to the beach and plenty of restaurants nearby. The rooms were spacious and offered a breathtaking view from the balcony, although I did notice the bed could have been cleaned a little better. The breakfast was quite enjoyable, but the dining options could use some more variety. Overall, this hotel offers great value for money, but the Wi-Fi was an added cost that was a bit disappointing.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious with a great view from the balcony, but the bed was only partially cleaned.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating during both check-in and check-out.

Location

10.0

This hotel has a fantastic location, very close to the beach and shops.

Dining

7.0

Breakfast was included and had fresh local fish, but more options would be appreciated.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's amenities were satisfactory, but nothing overly luxurious.

Chuck

United States of America, September 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is situated in a great location, conveniently close to several restaurants and shops, although it’s not right on the beach. The rooms offer a stunning bay view and come with comfortable beds. Unfortunately, the dining options were somewhat limited, which was a bit of a letdown. Overall, it's a decent place for the price, but it could use some improvements in service.

Rooms

8.0

The room was partially cleaned but had a great view with two queen beds, exactly as listed in the reservation.

Service

7.0

While the check-in and check-out process was smooth, I felt the room service and other assistance could use a bit more attention.

Location

9.0

The hotel is very close to Sandestin shops and other nice places you might want to visit, making it fairly convenient for exploring the area.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was included but consisted of a limited selection, which I found disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had decent facilities, but they could benefit from some modernization to elevate the overall experience.

Larry

United States of America, September 2024

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, thanks to its great location near the beach and shops. The rooms were clean and comfortable, which made for a nice retreat after a day out. The service from the staff was friendly and helpful. However, I found the dining options a bit lacking, especially at breakfast. Overall, it's a decent spot for the price, but there could be some improvements.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, offering a lovely view of the bay. I did notice that the bed could have been cleaned better, which was a slight drawback.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and attentive, making check-in and check-out a smooth experience.

Location

10.0

The hotel is in a fantastic area of Sandestin, close to the beach and many great restaurants, making it super convenient for exploring.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were somewhat limited, especially for breakfast, which was a bit disappointing for me.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel features nice amenities like a pool, which was enjoyable, but I feel it could use some updates.

Jim

United States of America, August 2024

7.2/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which offered a beautiful bay view from my room with two queen beds. The service was friendly and attentive, though some would argue it could be more efficient. The location was great, close to the beach and shopping areas, making it convenient for dining and leisure. However, I felt the dining options could use a bit more variety. Overall, it’s good value for money, but the dining experience could have been better.

Rooms

7.0

The room was partially cleaned but had a lovely bay view, and the two queen beds were comfortable. I had three towels provided, which was nice.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly during check-in and check-out, but sometimes the service could be slow.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, near restaurants and shops, very close to the beach which was great for my family.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were somewhat limited; while I enjoyed the Thai dishes, I wish there were more choices.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had nice amenities, but I didn't utilize many of the facilities during my stay.

Riley

United Kingdom, August 2024

7.4/10

The hotel has a great location, just a stone's throw from restaurants and the beach. The rooms, though spacious and featuring a nice balcony, had some cleanliness issues with the bedding. The service at check-in and check-out was friendly, but it could have been a bit more efficient. Overall, it offers good value for money, but there are definitely some areas that need improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious with a nice balcony, but the bedding wasn't fully clean.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly, but the check-in and check-out process could be improved for efficiency.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly located near restaurants and shops, making it very convenient.

Dining

Facilities