Inside the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, nestled between the white sandy beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf Coast and the living shorelines of Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, you’ll find Hotel Effie Sandestin. Serviced by three airports and centrally located, it’s an easy-to-access destination for guests who are seeking a refreshing escape on the Florida coast.

Purposefully created to delight the most selective of guests, Hotel Effie’s 250 guest rooms are outfitted with thoughtful touches. Savor a meal in the celebrity chef restaurant or unwind with a nightcap at the rooftop bar. Relax in Hotel Effie’s rooftop pool, indulge in a spa treatment, or work out in the fitness center.

Guests of Hotel Effie have full access to the amenities of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, including seven miles of beaches, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts and a 123-slip marina. Hotel Effie guests are just steps away from the events, shopping, dining, and nightlife of The Village of Baytowne Wharf.

With an assortment of treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit, Hotel Effie’s new spa offers private and couples’ treatment rooms, a coed relaxation lounge, and private relaxation lounges inside the men’s and women’s locker rooms. Beauty, comfort and personalized attention combine to create a memorable, premium experience. Relax and unwind in tastefully-appointed surroundings meant to engage the senses. Luxurious treatment options will leave you feeling completely refreshed and rejuvenated – just the way a great vacation should.

Hotel Effie has partnered with Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson, a James Beard award winner, “Top Chef Masters” contestant, and “Top Chef” judge, to create a dining experience influenced by the fresh local flavors of the Gulf Coast. Gathering-style seating is ideal for intimate dinners for two and get-togethers for 10 or more guests, with daily seatings at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to the restaurant, guests can enjoy small bites and beverages in the vibrant lobby bar or socialize at the full-service rooftop bar, where hand-crafted cocktails, high-end wines, spirits, and small bites are served alongside breathtaking panoramic views of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.