Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort, Miramar Beach

Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort - A 4-star bayside and beachside resort with championship golf courses and multiple accommodation options

This 4-star resort spans 2400 acres between the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay, offering diverse accommodations including hotel rooms, condominiums, and vacation rentals ranging from studios to 5-bedroom units. Guests at Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort have access to four championship golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Rees Jones, and Tom Jackson, including The Links course overlooking Baytowne Marina. The property features seven miles of beaches, 15 tennis courts, multiple swimming pools, and a 223-slip marina with water sports rentals. Dining options include restaurants serving fresh local seafood, while The Village of Baytowne Wharf provides additional shopping and entertainment venues. A complimentary tram system connects guests to resort amenities, running on two continuous loops with stops approximately every 30 minutes. The fitness center includes Cardio Theater equipment, lockers, showers, sauna, and steam room. Hotel Effie, located within the resort, offers 250 rooms, a full-service spa, and northwest Florida's only rooftop pool. Many accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens, in-unit washers and dryers, and private balconies with bay or golf course views.

Pros

Access to four championship golf courses designed by renowned architects

Complimentary tram service connecting all resort areas every 30 minutes

Seven miles of beachfront along the Gulf of Mexico

Multiple swimming pools including a rooftop pool at Hotel Effie

The Village of Baytowne Wharf offers shopping, dining, and entertainment

Cons

The 2400-acre resort size may require transportation to access all areas

Some amenities are seasonal and weather-dependent