Welcome to Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
Thank you for choosing Hotel Effie. To ensure your stay is seamless and memorable, allow us to provide you with some helpful information.
TV Channel Guide
Gain access to over 200,000 TV shows and movies, and 30 million songs through apps like Netflix, Youtube, Pandora, Hulu, HBO Go, WatchESPN, and Google Play.
In Room Dining
Bringing our favorite flavors and dishes directly to you, enjoy elevated cuisine when you don’t feel like going out. Indulge in the comfort of your own room, without having to get out of your cozy plush robe and slippers.
Spa Lilliana
Spa Lilliana is a place to pause, breathe deeply, connect with yourself—or others—and let go. Our surroundings will inspire you, our spa will ground you.
9am-5pm | Daily
Ovide
An elegant, culinary adventure, Ovide brings together classic Gulf Coast flavors and southern culinary traditions. At Ovide, every dish is fueled by a passion for sustainability and seasonality that gives each bite incredible flavor unlike anything you’ve tasted before.
Breakfast 7am-11am | Mon-Fri
Lunch 11am-2pm | Mon-Fri
Dinner 5pm-9pm Sun-Thurs | 5pm-10pm Fri & Sat
Brunch 7am-2pm | Sat & Sun
Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge
On the top floor of Hotel Effie, Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge awaits! Named for the southern constellation, Ara is both a luxurious pool experience and a stylish rooftop lounge where you’ll find the finest wines, hand-crafted artisanal cocktails, and a delicious menu.
Pool Hours 7am-9pm | Daily
Lounge Hours 11am-9pm | Sun-Thurs
11am-11pm | Fri & Sat
21+ after 8pm Fri & Sat
The Lobby Bar
TLB is Hotel Effie’s vibrant lobby bar where you can enjoy drinks and signature small plates that are perfect for sharing. Try one of the many craft cocktails created by our award-winning mixologist teams - we know you'll enjoy them all.
3pm - 11pm | Daily
Sweetbay
At Hotel Effie’s very own Sweetbay Coffee you can expect the finest array of coffee drinks, tea blends, and of course, a welcoming smile. The best start to your day or a nice afternoon pick-me-up.
6:30am-11am | Daily
Things to Do
Hotel Effie is nestled in the heart of the renowned Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, so you know the ultimate destination is waiting for you. Sandestin is a unique place, a special community with such an abundance of activities you’ll wish you had a little more time off.
Resort Fee Amenities
The $45 daily resort fee includes a range of amenities and services designed to enhance your stay:
- Refreshing welcome beverage
- Two, 4-hour bicycle rentals each day from 9am - 4pm (850) 267.6363
- One-hour complimentary kayak and boogie board rentals daily, weather permitting.
- Resort shuttle
- Two beach chairs and umbrella
- Beach Parking
- Effie's Cookies (daily at 5pm in the lobby)
- Access to the following Resort Amenities:
- Four Championship Golf Courses
- 15 Tennis Courts (Clay and Hard Courts)
- Four Resort Pools
- Jolee Island Nature Park
- Miles of Jogging trails
- Basketball & Pickle-Ball Courts
- Hotel Effie and Sandestin® Fitness Center
About Effie
When we talk about charm, service, and a generous spirit, we do so with the utmost sincerity. These are not sentiments to impress, they come from the heart. This is a new hotel experience, but we come from a deeply rooted culture of genuine southern hospitality.
Tram Service
The fast, easy, and fun way to get around Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is also free for guests! Park your car and forget about it—our tram system will take you virtually anywhere on the resort, from the beach to the bay and everywhere in between: The Village of Baytowne Wharf, tennis courts, golf courses, and more. The tram runs on two continuous loops, departing each stop approximately every 30 minutes or less. Conveniently, there's a tram stop right out front of Hotel Effie, situated between Effie and the Grand Building.