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Our top choices for Gulf Trace hotels

A courtyard with a wooden archway, pink flowering plants, and a white building with balconies.

1. Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse

Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Grayton Beach, 1.1 km from Gulf Trace
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (346 reviews)
"Loved everything about my stay here! Super cute little cabin close to everything!!"
United States
Breanna
The price is ￥24,057
￥26,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, green chairs, and striped cushions.

2. Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
3.0 star property
11.7 km from Gulf Trace
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (832 reviews)
"Great stay and comfy rooms"
United States
Juan
The price is ￥12,887
￥14,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a row of blue umbrellas.

3. WaterColor Inn & Resort

WaterColor Inn & Resort
4.0 star property
Watercolor, 3.3 km from Gulf Trace
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (302 reviews)
"10/10 spot. Beautiful location, amazing amenities, helpful staff"
United States
Marissa
The price is ￥88,439
￥108,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
WaterColor Inn & Resort
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru' logo, a central entrance, and a parking area with several cars.

4. Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
2.5 star property
Dune Allen Beach, 11.9 km from Gulf Trace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (262 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was nice & efficient, totally recommend as your next stay!"
United States
Giselle
The price is ￥9,633
￥10,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
A house with a covered porch, a driveway, and a golf cart.

5. 30A Beach House - Saltwater Cottage

30A Beach House - Saltwater Cottage
4.0 star property
1.9 km from Gulf Trace
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great house in a quiet cul-de-sac. Well equipped with everything the four of us needed for the week. Super close to the shuttle pick up for Grayton Beach access, restaurants and shops. Used it to go to Red Bar and Chiringo. The living space was great for games and tv watching on our one rainy day."
United States
Ginny
The price is ￥52,882
￥189,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
30A Beach House - Saltwater Cottage
A modern interior with a kitchen area, dining space, and seating area.

6. The Lodge 30A

The Lodge 30A
2.0 star property
Seagrove Beach, 7.8 km from Gulf Trace
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (895 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
alan
The price is ￥21,463
￥24,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Lodge 30A
A modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

7. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Gulf Trace
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,547 reviews)
"Great stay, especially for the value!"
United States
Clark
The price is ￥15,248
￥17,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Gulf Trace
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,852 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Racheal
The price is ￥13,359
￥14,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin
3.0 star property
20.8 km from Gulf Trace
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,257 reviews)
"We loved our stay and its very clean."
United States
Charmaine
The price is ￥13,298
￥14,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a black sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the wall.

10. 30A Inn & Suites

30A Inn & Suites
3.0 star property
Dune Allen Beach, 9.1 km from Gulf Trace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (841 reviews)
"This is my second time staying here, and it’s always a solid pick! Affordable, clean, comfortable. And good location. Will stay here again."
United States
Kristy
The price is ￥18,402
￥20,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
30A Inn & Suites
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, and wooden bar stools.

11. Pinewood30A

Pinewood30A
3.0 star property
6.7 km from Gulf Trace
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Very clean, beautifully decorated and the bed was very comfortable."
United States
Richard
The price is ￥13,364
￥51,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Pinewood30A
A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a large crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

12. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach
2.5 star property
25.3 km from Gulf Trace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,391 reviews)
"Great stay and lovely location"
United States
Isis
The price is ￥10,716
￥12,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach
A beach chair with a blue umbrella on a sandy beach.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Gulf Trace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,399 reviews)
"Great place, great staff and close to the beach"
United States
Leonard
The price is ￥14,189
￥15,892 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach.

14. Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
2.0 star property
22.7 km from Gulf Trace
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4,241 reviews)
"This place was great and very clean."
United States
Matthew
The price is ￥9,380
￥10,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Beachside Resort Panama City Beach
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, artwork, and a television.

15. Best Western Niceville-Destin

Best Western Niceville-Destin
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Gulf Trace
7.8 out of 10, Good, (516 reviews)
"Great stay! Appreciated the breakfast!"
United States
Garry
The price is ￥11,198
￥12,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Niceville-Destin
A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small white side table, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a bed with a mountain painting.

16. Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin
3.0 star property
25.2 km from Gulf Trace
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,234 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff. Have stayed here on numerous occasions."
United Kingdom
Vanessa
The price is ￥11,827
￥13,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Spark by Hilton Destin
A beach with a clear view of the ocean, a sandy shore, and a wooden walkway leading to a building.

17. 30A Beach House - Dream by the Sea

30A Beach House - Dream by the Sea
4.0 star property
Gulfview Heights, 4.4 km from Gulf Trace
The price is ￥158,302
￥419,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
30A Beach House - Dream by the Sea
A hotel with outdoor seating, a pool, and string lights.

18. Everhome Suites Panama City Beach - 30A

Everhome Suites Panama City Beach - 30A
3.0 star property
22.3 km from Gulf Trace
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (167 reviews)
"Great location and the staff was great"
United States
Willie
The price is ￥9,759
￥10,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Everhome Suites Panama City Beach - 30A
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham PCB Pier Park area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham PCB Pier Park area
3.0 star property
28.3 km from Gulf Trace
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff very friendly. Enjoyed free breakfast and great coffee!"
United States
Joyce
The price is ￥9,360
￥10,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham PCB Pier Park area
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a flat-screen TV.

20. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach
3.0 star property
18.2 km from Gulf Trace
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (245 reviews)
"Ive stayed here multiple times I LOVE it!!!"
United States
Kristian
The price is ￥14,286
￥16,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach
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Where to stay in Gulf Trace

Find the best Gulf Trace areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach through a natural archway.
Photo by Visit South Walton
Open Photo by Visit South Walton

Seagrove Beach

On this shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico you’ll find a wonderful beachside hamlet and plenty of spots to play and relax.

A coastal residential area with a prominent lookout tower, houses with varied architectural styles, and a clear view of the ocean.
Photo by Visit South Walton
Open Photo by Visit South Walton

Seaside

This unincorporated area on Florida's Panhandle boasts a Seaside Farmers Market and a picturesque interfaith chapel. Explore the town center and stroll along pedestrian alleys radiating from the heart of the community.

A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear blue sky, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Watercolor

While visiting Watercolor, you might make a stop by sights like Grayton Beach State Park and Seagrove Beach West.

A sandy beach with green vegetation and ocean waves.

Grayton Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Grayton Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Grayton Beach State Park or Grayton Beach.

A beach with two wooden lounge chairs and a dark blue umbrella on the sand.
Photo by Shannon Crask
Open Photo by Shannon Crask

Blue Mountain Beach

If you're spending some time in Blue Mountain Beach, Blue Mountain Beach and Santa Rosa Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Top Gulf Trace Hotel Reviews

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay! The staff were friendly and attentive, and I especially appreciated the variety of amenities, including the pools, outdoor spaces, gym, and games. The property was also within walking distance of a private beach, with complimentary chairs and umbrellas available, which made everything so convenient. Traveling with a toddler was incredibly easy because we rarely needed to leave the property. Having great food and everything we needed right on-site made it easy to relax, unwind, and enjoy our time together as a family. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back!"
Alexis 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Gulf Trace?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Rosa Beach's Gulf Trace neighborhood. Consider a visit to Grayton Beach as part of your Gulf Trace travel plans.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Gulf Trace area?
Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodations in Gulf Trace to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Santa Rosa Beach area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gulf Trace, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Gulf Trace.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Gulf Trace?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Gulf Trace, click here.
What is there to do around this Santa Rosa Beach neighborhood?
Grayton Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Gulf Trace. Blue Mountain Beach and Grayton Beach State Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Rosa Beach.

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