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WaterColor Inn & Resort vs The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
WaterColor Inn and The Island, by Hotel RL are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, WaterColor Inn ranks significantly higher than The Island, by Hotel RL. WaterColor Inn comes in at #7 in Destin with approval from 1 sources such as Frommer's.
WaterColor Inn & Resort
Frommer's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
34 Goldenrod Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
From $325 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Although this David Rockwell stunner sits on 499 acres of beachfront, there are only 60 rooms, giving it less of a big-time beach resort feel and more of a modern, minimalistic vibe."
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Frommer's
"Although this David Rockwell stunner sits on 499 acres of beachfront, there are only 60 rooms, giving it less of a big-time beach resort feel and more of a modern, minimalistic vibe. The..."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This lauded, full-service luxury resort designed by architect David Rockwell occupies almost 500 acres of beachfront land. Contemporary rooms feature soft linens in seaside tones, large..."
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The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
From $99 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"At this family-friendly, beachside resort activity revolves around a 194,000-gallon pool (allegedly the area's largest) with a spectacular swim-through waterfall and a bar in the Grotto's rock wall."
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Travel + Leisure
"It’s close to a lot of action, so visitors can choose what they want to do...on-site amenities include direct beach access, a grotto-style pool, and fire pits for maximizing sunset right on the sand."
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“It’s close to a lot of action, so visitors can choose what they want to do,” says Fogg, who suggests a stroll to the Okaloosa Island Pier or Veterans Park, right across the street.
