Hotel Effie Sandestin

Everything except the bait and switch using booking and the confusion of them not paying attention.

recently with this site, with booking, I was shown a room with a balcony. To find out there was none available. I was caught off guard but had no where to go so I had to pay the full price for room I did not expect along with having to move from one room to another. If I would have known I didn't have the balcony, I would not have stayed.! Feel like I was caught in a bait and switch! But was between a rock and a hard place, and still am. I feel like I should be reimbursed completely since it changed my plans and interrupted the ambience completely once again, I had no choice but to stay since it was this busy week! Please consider my recommendation and reach out to me Daniel, 85050 207 86 a local

Walking into this hotels grand elegance was a breath of fresh air! Literally. There's some wonderful aroma threapy going on when you walk in. There are drinks such as water, beer, whiskey or tequila punch as wait for your room. There are several restauraunts within the hotel with an excellent variety of cuisine. There's also a bar in the main lobby. Theres a beautiful rooftop pool party area. I'm sure that theres more that we did not see. Our room was on the 5th floor and it was amazing. Extra clean, fresh, crisp and up to date. It has a modern- zen vibe. Everything smelled so good. The bed and pillows are everything that you could ever hope for. There are other places to eat, shop and play within walking distance from the hotel. I forgot to mention that it is gated. I would definitely stay here again. I like that its location is within a large gated community. You can get out at any hour day or night and find people walking, jogging, strolling and walking pets in safety. I like that you can reserve a room or suite without paying up front. You pay at checkout!

Please be aware of the hotel fee, holding fee (which wasnt mentioned during booking) and they only have valet parking which has a fee for each night you stay..

I was clean and comfortable stay. I loved the way it smelled. I love a clean place and indeed it was. Wonderful staff and customer service. Overall I loved it. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

I did ask the receptionist was breakfast included in the package. She was supposed to check but never got back with me concerning that matter. I think the amount that was paid for the room that breakfast should have been included.

the pool

you have to use valet parking, I didn’t like that I had to wait for my car for an hour when we were ready to go out in the evening, I understand it was peek time for departure but I should have the choice to park and get my car so I can come and go without waiting

The staff was super attentive and the hotel was exceptionally clean. The little details of a welcome cocktail, hydration stations on every floor, and valet parking made our stay extra relaxing and special.

The description of „private beach access“ didn’t point out that reservations for that beach are required at an additional fee and that the hotel is NOT on the beach side, but requires a shuttle ride to the public beach. We also had restaurants and shops within walking distance, but this was never mentioned to us upon arrival.

Beautiful property and incredible staff.

Mandatory valet parking

This was my first time in Destin, FL and I have to say out of all the places I’ve traveled to, this has to be my favorite. Hotel Effie did not disappoint!! The hotel was super clean, like immaculate! The staff were all helpful and pleasant. The Ōvide restaurant was AMAZING!! Our food came out fast and hot, the cocktails were great as well. Our server, Courtney was so gracious and personable. Spa Lilliana was the BEST experience. I would drive the 6 hours every weekend for that massage!!! All in all, you just HAVE TO stay here if you’re in the area. YOU HAVE TO!!! We will definitely be back soon.

Absolutely nothing!

The property was absolutely amazing and beautiful! The pictures do it no justice. The rooftop pool bar is a crowd fav and they even have a DJ there some nights. They also have a shuttle that will take you to and from the beach. We didn’t find out about it until it was time for us to check out essentially. So don’t hassle trying to go to the beach and find a parking spot/pay for parking.

Though we knew about valet parking we didn’t know that was the only option. Very convenient just be ready for those additional charged per night.

The wait staff at the restaurant were amazing! The food was delicious. We had breakfast twice at the restaurant.

Front desk staff could have been friendlier when we checked in and out. It was the same staff member and she was very short and curt. Not very helpful when we asked her questions. Every single staff member that we interacted with except for her was exceptional.

From the moment we drove up, the staff were kind, helpful, and friendly, and the hotel was beautiful! The lobby, the pool, the food in the restaurant and rooftop exceeded all expectations!

The only negative, which wasn't even a "thing," was the there was one very rude bartender in the main restaurant. He was saving two seats at the bar for a regular local, who went visiting about the property. When we inquired about those seats, several times, he was VERY rude. We were a party of three females on the evening of Saturday, August 5, 2023. The female bartender was lovely and an absolute gem. However, he was a jerk to us.