The Best Small Luxury
Hotels in Emerald Coast

Resort. Charming. Great location. Boasting a private beach, WaterColor Inn & Resort is located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Bordering the resort is Grayton Beach State Park, a 2,000-acre park with nature trails for hiking and bicycling as well as a Western Lake, where visitors can swim, fish, canoe, paddle board, and kayak. Guests can enjoy complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks, and canoes on site. A balcony and a living area with a sofa bed, flat-screen cable TV, and DVD player are featured in the spacious guest rooms. A refrigerator is provided as well as an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and ironing facilities. When away from the resort, visit Deer Lake State Park, a pristine conservation area located 7.5 km from the WaterColor Inn, and explore the pathways that showcase several species of indigenous plants. Show full description

Resort. Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Henderson Beach Resort is located adjacent to Henderson Beach State Park and offers private beach access. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in one of the property's 2 pools or unwind in the full service spa. Several dining options are available on site that guests are sure to enjoy. 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space is available as well. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a coffee maker. A balcony with a view of either the pool, ocean, or courtyard is provided as well. Guests can enjoy access to the in-room mini bar and refreshment counter. Select rooms include a sofa bed. Guests can work up a sweat in the on-site fitness centre. The business centre is perfect for business travelers. The resort provides a variety of activities including paddle boarding, biking, and kayaking. Offering a resort view, Primrose is a full-service restaurant that serves fresh seafood and steaks. Horizons offers panoramic views of the Gulf Coast. It features an octagon-shaped bar and serves fresh seafood, as well as a variety of additional menu items. Sea Level Pool Grill is a casual dining option that offers snacks and lunch items. HarborWalk Village is 8 km from Henderson Beach Resort. The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 14 km from the property. Show full description

Resort. Cosy rooms. Great breakfast. Located on Miramar Beach, this Sandestin area resort features nearby golf and 15 tennis courts, an onsite full service spa and 3 swimming pools. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. A flat-screen cable TV and a desk are featured in every room at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Extras include complimentary toiletries, towels, and linen. Onsite laundry machines are available for guest use at this Destin resort. Paddle boards, kayaks, and beach chair rentals are available as well. Six seasonal restaurants are on site, which includes Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, Sandcastles Restaurant & Lounge, Hadashi Sushi Bar, Picnix Poolside Market (seasonal), Barefoot's Beachside Bar & Grill (seasonal), and The Coffee Shop. Guests are just a short drive from shopping at Village at Baytowne Wharf, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and Grand Boulevard Town Center. Show full description

Highly elegant. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Situated in Destin, 2.5 km from Miramar Beach, Hotel Effie Sandestin features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a private beach area. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. You can play tennis at Hotel Effie Sandestin. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Fort Walton Beach Park is 26 km from the accommodation, while Russell-Fields Pier is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 15 km from Hotel Effie Sandestin. Show full description

Resort. Great location. Great value. Popular among women. This resort hotel is located along the Emerald Coast on the Gulf of Mexico and features tropical gardens. The The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers a year-round outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi. The comfortable rooms at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach are furnished with a cable TV and refrigerator. Each room has a safety deposit box and ironing facilities. Guests of the The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach can work out in the fitness centre or relax in the hot tub. Island Grill offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the Lobby Bar offers beer and cocktails. The grotto pool features cascading waterfalls and a seasonal swim-up bar. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour front desk, business centre and free WiFi in the lobby. Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park is just 7.2 miles from The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. The hotel is 4 blocks from Gulfarium marine park. Show full description

Historic property. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Beach Dreams. Beal Life. Fantasizing about a Florida getaway? This beachfront hotel is right where you want to be! Located just a few steps from the water on Okaloosa Island, it’s only minutes to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and all the restaurants, retail shops and recreation on The Boardwalk. Beal House in Fort Walton Beach comprises 100 guest rooms – 60 with balconies overlooking the Gulf – along with a well-equipped fitness center, an outdoor pool and direct beach access. The Remedy, a beachfront restaurant and bar, serves up a coastal fresh menu along with plenty of craft cocktails and local brews. The six-story Beal House mixes contemporary décor with a healthy dose of Fort Walton Beach history. The name honors the legacy of Dr. James Hartley Beal (1861 – 1945), a fascinating man of many accomplishments. He was a distinguished pharmacist, an avid shell collector and a creative thinker who fostered the early tourism industry in Fort Walton Beach. Nearly a century later, this hotel connects to his inspirational spirit. Show full description