Designed by renowned architect David Rockwell, this luxury hotel is located right on the Gulf shoreline. Take in gorgeous sunsets while relaxing on the balcony overlooking the beach or dunes. The well-appointed rooms are very inviting, with peaceful color schemes. Expect an upscale flair with a beach cottage feel. Each unit has a king bed along with a pull-out sleeper sofa.
Smoke free premises. 60 units. 2-4 stories, interior corridors.
tennis, recreation programs, bicycles, health club, spa.
Guest Services
valet laundry, room service, area transportation-within resort.
Terms
check-in 4 pm, 2-3 night minimum stay - seasonal and/or weekends, 14 day cancellation notice-fee imposed, resort fee.
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Wonderful
Based on Ratings from 119 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
6.3
Dana
Pleasant
review category group of friends
08-02-2016
Pros: Location and. Good
Cons: The maid staff was lacking , a lot !
Some days our room wasn't cleaned and 2 days in a row they didn't leave toilet paper
10.0
Lain
Exceptional
family with older children
07-25-2016
Pros: This was my first visit to this part of Florida and it was LOVELY! I LOVED the cleanliness of the grounds and the community as a whole. I enjoyed being able to walk and or bike everywhere. And the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Cons: At the time of our stay the facility was completely booked which made for a very full pool. I would have liked for my 16 year old daughter and I to have been able to lay by the adult pool in peace.
9.6
Scott
Exceptional
mature couple
07-17-2016
Pros: Pretty views, friendly staff, beautiful ocean and beach. Bed was like a cloud! Awesome chairs on the balcony!
Cons: One morning the beach had cans and trash scattered.
10.0
Peggy
Exceptional
mature couple
07-11-2016
Pros: Bed---and pillows---were fabulous. The food at all of the restaurants was divine. Easy to get out and find a supermarket and nearby restaurants.
Cons: More umbrella/chair combinations at the Beach Club and Adult Pool. Had to arrive fairly early in the morning to claim chairs that flanked an umbrella.
9.6
Kelly
Exceptional
mature couple
07-07-2016
Pros: Great staff
Loved the room, bed and showers.
Cons: Beach chair rental was too high
9.6
Torri
Exceptional
family with older children
07-05-2016
Pros: The staff was so welcoming and accommodating from start to finish. Beautiful, well maintained property with lots of fun things to do was such a great perk! The beautiful design of the area is like something out of a movie, and felt very safe. We were able to let our teenagers ride the bikes around the property. We loved the evening turn down service, too. Having "twice a day" room service was really nice. Towels to take to beach and pool was another plus! The little coffee bar/counter with fridge was perfect for us to have lunch or snacks in our room. A bellman to bring our bikes was SO nice! We can't wait to come again for a longer stay! It will be our "beach vacation destination" for years to come!
Cons: Our only complaint with the room was the pull out sofa bed. The mattress was so thin that the springs were pushing through. Our two 13 years olds slept on this bed and complained a little at first. We thought they were just kidding around, trying to make us feel guilty because we had the luxurious big bed. Then, after a couple of nights, we took a closer look and it was pretty bad. With only one night left, we made it through. If we had payed closer attention, after the first night, we would have asked for a new mattress on the sofa bed. I'm sure the staff would have taken care of the problem had we asked.
The only other complaint was the cost of food in resort restaurants. If there were a few other choices with lower prices for families, it would have been perfect. We walked into Seaside a few nights for dinner, so it worked out for us.
10.0
Darlene
Exceptional
family with older children
07-03-2016
Pros: The service we received was awesome! Room service twice a day. Staff brought us cookies every night! Our room was clean, pretty, and offered a beautiful view of the ocean. Comfortable beds with lots and lots of soft pillows!!
Cons: Nothing!
10.0
Kathy
Exceptional
family with older children
06-29-2016
Pros: I loved the smell of the lobby when I walked in to check in. I loved how friendly everyone of the staff members were. I loved how soft the bed was. I loved my view. I loved riding bikes to seaside. The housekeeping staff was phenomenal!
Cons: The food at the poolside grill was a bit pricey.
9.2
Janet
Wonderful
mature couple
06-25-2016
Pros: Everything you could possibly want on hand - bars, restaurants, shops, sports, entertainment, spa, pools, beach, books, dvd's etc. Very large, clean room with twice daily maid/towel service. We had a Gulf view room which had a balcony and a wonderful view of the dunes and sea. The adult only pool is a bonus if you want a bit of peace & quiet away from children. No valet parking charge.
Cons: The adult only pool is fairly small and as a consequence when you get groups of people there talking and using their mobile phones, you get anything other than peace & quiet. Not the hotels fault but it did happen both days we were there with different groups of people.
10.0
Marcel
Exceptional
mature couple
06-07-2016
Pros: Its a very special and quiet location surrounded by a huge residence village built in the same Southern Style. Located on one of the most beautiful White powder sandy beaches in the USA.
Cons: Just nothing. We were here the 2nd time and we will come back again.
10.0
Carol
Exceptional
mature couple
05-12-2016
Pros:
Cons: This may be picky but they should have a notebook prepared with the restaurants in the area and their menus.
Also they should have some sort of snack area to purchase crackers, candy , Juices etc as there is no place to buy anything like that in Watercolor. They would have a captive audience for snacks. Front desk didn't even know what they served food wise at the pool. Everyone said there was no ice cream . I walked over and there was a large cooler of different ice creams.
9.6
S
Exceptional
mature couple
05-11-2016
Pros: Great staff - always helpful.
Cons: Maybe extend happy hour slightly, to 6:30? Add a couple other food items other than just sushi. Consider some complimentary beach chairs, maybe during the weekdays. Live singer in Gathering Spot is always fun.
9.6
Regina
Exceptional
family with older children
04-08-2016
Pros: Loved everything but the price.
Cons: The price is a little high
7.9
Christian
Good
family with young children
04-07-2016
Pros: Bed and pillows were perfect!
Cons: The pull out couch bed was in need of repair. It was missing springs so you would fall through on the corners. Had housekeeping in our room late in the evening to try to remedy the situation.
9.6
Andrea
Exceptional
mature couple
04-03-2016
Pros:
Cons: I forgot to mention this in the review from St Joe properties. We ate dinner in the gathering spot, and it would be a better experience if there were more sound absorbing options. It was pretty easy to hear other diners and maybe something to absorb sound would help
9.6
Shannan
Exceptional
family with young children
03-13-2016
Pros: Very friendly, clean... great place
Cons: Cost was a little high
10.0
Lori
Exceptional
mature couple
02-24-2016
Pros: The adult pool. The helpfulness of the staff.
The free coffee in the morning. No mini bar, but a fridge. There were not a lot of extra charges for things. The rooms are not cheap, but then everything was included-beach towels, etc.
Cons: it could have been warmer on the last of the three days!
9.6
Lisa
Exceptional
review category group of friends
02-17-2016
Pros: I think a continental breakfast should be included for the price of the rooms.
Cons: Better lighting in bathrooms and a lighted magnifying makeup mirror.
Update equipment to play iPhone 6 plus in room.
Hot tubs in adult pool area.
9.6
Lynda
Exceptional
review category group of friends
02-14-2016
Pros: Loved the Watercolor Inn! I would go back tomorrow!!
Cons: Might be a little too expensive for me to stay there all of the time.
8.8
Mary
Excellent
mature couple
01-26-2016
Pros: The room was excellent: great view, two lavatories, plenty of room, heating/cooling very good, comfortable seating area, Keurig in the room, daily toiletries supplied, staff very helpful, very clean facilities.
Cons: The mattress was concave - needed to be replaced- and the comforter was very heavy.
10.0
George
Exceptional
solo traveller
01-19-2016
Pros: I liked how efficient the staff was when I needed something. I liked the layout of the rooms. And the food was very good.
Cons:
9.2
J
Wonderful
mature couple
01-18-2016
Pros: Veiw of the ocean
Cons:
10.0
Balerie
Exceptional
young couple
01-05-2016
Pros: Personal southern charm & delicious cookies for turn down
Cons:
9.6
Lindsey
Exceptional
family with older children
01-04-2016
Pros:
Cons: No hot tubs
9.2
Dona
Wonderful
mature couple
01-03-2016
Pros: Location was excellent. Staff was great. We had a stunning view of the NYE Panama City Beach fireworks from our balcony. A great surprise!
Cons:
10.0
Mark
Exceptional
family with older children
12-31-2015
Pros: accommodations, ocean view, activities close by, staff
Cons:
9.0
Karen
Wonderful
mature couple
12-30-2015
Pros: Loved our room & view (think we were upgraded), the way hotel laid out, the restaurant, and lots of shops around, plus lots of activities offered. Unfortunately, it rained the whole time we were there, even foggy, and couldn't even use the pool area.
Cons: Wasn't really bad but ordered a $45 bottle of French wine (lived in France 29 yrs). husband tasted and said okay, but as we started drinking it, wasn't right. We pour out similar Bottles. Told waiter only 3rd bottle ever sent back. Ordered a different one-was fine. The waiter never mentioned anything about the other wine. Asked if tried and said too busy. Felt uncomfortable and wished he would have told us something. It was ignored and we decided to drop it But felt like we could have at least received an apology. It was Christmas Eve and we were having a $75 each menu +.
10.0
George
Exceptional
mature couple
12-19-2015
Pros: Loved our stay so much we stayed an additional day
Cons: Nothing
9.2
Cindy
Wonderful
review category group of friends
12-16-2015
Pros: Cleanliness and beauty of the facilities, town and beach.
Cons: The cost of hotel,
restaurant and bars.
10.0
Jacqueline
Exceptional
mature couple
12-13-2015
Pros: The staff was over the top! Location is great. Beautiful area.
Cons: They were refurbishing a room right next to ours which was noisy during the day. Property beginning to show wear.
9.5
Stay-cay
Exceptional
young couple
12-07-2015
Pros: We we able to extend out check-out time. The restaurant food and staff were amazing!
Cons: Very pricey even for an upscale hotel considering that dunes block the view of the gulf.
9.6
Cynthia
Exceptional
mature couple
11-27-2015
Pros: Restaurant was excellent
Cons: Resort fee high when we didn't use any amenities- we arrived in evening and left in morning - just an overnight stop on our road trip
8.8
Matthew
Excellent
young couple
11-10-2015
Pros: We loved the location and the front desk staff and bellman. 10.0 for this rating
Cons: We went for our night of and night after our wedding. We did not know it was so child but it was a holiday weekend so not mad about that. We did however have a really tough time at the hotel sushi bar restaurant. We were really excited to see there was live music and a real close and nice restaurant down stairs. The wait staff is where the issue was. We waited to be greeted by our waiter for over 30 minutes. We then waited for our saki for over 30 minutes and actually got our appetizers before we got our drinks. it just seemed like no one there was focused and no one was helping except the young blonde busboy.
9.2
Jim
Wonderful
mature couple
11-04-2015
Pros:
Cons: Carpets in halls, stairways need replacing in many places
9.2
Sandra
Wonderful
review category group of friends
10-28-2015
Pros: The furnishing of the rooms ate very good. Roomservice was great.
Delicious breakfast.
Bikes
Gratis wifi
Cons: Red tide
7.5
Dana
Good
review category group of friends
10-24-2015
Pros: I love the location and the food was excellent
Cons: We've travelled to Watercolor Inn multiple times and this time things just seemed a little off , mainly with housekeeping and the cleanliness of the room .
9.6
April
Exceptional
family with young children
10-24-2015
Pros: Room was clean and comfortable. View was beautiful. Turn down service was a nice touch.
Cons:
10.0
James
Exceptional
mature couple
10-23-2015
Pros: awesome location, awesome service, everything you need
Cons:
9.6
Catherine
Exceptional
mature couple
10-15-2015
Pros:
Cons: Noisy weddings
10.0
Kay
Exceptional
mature couple
10-08-2015
Pros: Justbawesome
Cons: No shuttle to the air port
7.5
Jane
Good
mature couple
09-27-2015
Pros:
Cons: The front desk was prudish and doesn't accomadate our early check when he said he could.
10.0
Daniel
Exceptional
family with young children
09-11-2015
Pros: Staff and hotel are as advertised! Awesome place!
Cons:
8.3
David
Very Good
mature couple
08-23-2015
Pros: Wonderful location. The level of helpfulness and friendliness of the staff was one of the best we've encountered.
Cons: The bed wasn't very comfortable. There were numerous chemical stains on the carpet in the hallway.
7.1
Susan
Good
mature couple
08-19-2015
Pros: Convenient location
Room was nicely appointed
Liked the library
Cons: Really geared to families, not couples.
Beach too crowded and overrun with children
Beach set up is for the entire Watercolor community, so chairs not always available for hotel guests
Water pressure was poor and Double headed shower didnt work. We were told it was designed that way. Why have double heads if you can't use them at rhe same time?
Bedside reading lites and closet lites didnt work. At this price point, expect these things to be in working order.
10.0
Chris
Exceptional
family with older children
08-13-2015
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
9.6
Carole
Exceptional
mature couple
08-08-2015
Pros: The quiet exclusive surroundings. The friendly staff. Our room was wonderful because they upgraded us- why I don't know.
Cons: We really liked everything, except it would have been nice to have a more inexpensive place to eat for breakfast.
Overall, there needs to be a few more restaurants (in different price ranges) to eat at.
9.2
Wedding
Wonderful
mature couple
08-08-2015
Pros: Amenities
Cons: Cost
10.0
Wayne
Exceptional
mature couple
08-03-2015
Pros: Everything else great!
Cons: Staff A little slow in Gathering Place
10.0
Philip
Exceptional
young couple
08-01-2015
Pros: The shower, the view, the food, the amenities, the staff, everything!
Cons: Nothing! It was all great!!
7.5
Trisha
Good
family with older children
07-31-2015
Pros: Great location
Cons: Poor service at the beach. Towels had holes in them and chairs were old and broken
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