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Our top choices for Gulf Trace hotels

A modern interior with a kitchen area, dining space, and seating area.

1. The Lodge 30A

The Lodge 30A
2.0 star property
Seagrove Beach, 7.8 km from Gulf Trace
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (938 reviews)
"Great location and pretty hotel"
United States
Kaitlyn
The price is ￥20,603
￥23,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Lodge 30A
A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a row of blue umbrellas.

2. WaterColor Inn & Resort

WaterColor Inn & Resort
4.0 star property
Watercolor, 3.3 km from Gulf Trace
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (306 reviews)
"Staff, facility, beach, pools, were all very nice. Highly recommend"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥65,401
￥83,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
WaterColor Inn & Resort
A courtyard with a wooden archway, pink flowering plants, and a white building with balconies.

3. Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse

Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Grayton Beach, 1.1 km from Gulf Trace
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
James
The price is ￥20,410
￥22,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, green chairs, and striped cushions.

4. 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, (877 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
John
The price is ￥12,082
￥13,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru' logo, a central entrance, and a parking area with several cars.

5. 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, (292 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and staff are friendly and helpful."
United States
Carolan
The price is ￥10,046
￥11,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
A modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

6. 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, (1,602 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and an excellent breakfast."
United States
John
The price is ￥15,667
￥17,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

7. 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, (1,882 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay. Location is great, rooms were clean, the staff were quite helpful."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥12,082
￥13,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a landscaped front yard with palm trees.

8. 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, (851 reviews)
"Nice"
United States
jenifer
The price is ￥20,526
￥22,989 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
30A Inn & Suites
Beach

9. 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 ￥15,208
￥54,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Pinewood30A
A beach chair with a blue umbrella on a sandy beach.

10. 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, (1,410 reviews)
"The cleanliness, quality and security of the area were exactly what I expect from the name when I book with them."
United States
Leo J
The price is ￥12,049
￥13,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
A beach with white sand and a clear blue sea. There are three green umbrellas and chairs on the sand.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Gulf Trace
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (655 reviews)
"Great place to work and play. Slept great, breakfast was even better. Hot tub was a nice add for the evening. Great stay"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥15,319
￥17,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
A resort with a swimming pool, beach umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

12. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
15 km from Gulf Trace
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved our stay!"
United States
ANAID
The price is ￥42,762
￥55,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
A beach with wooden boardwalks leading to the shore, white sand, and a clear blue sea.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
3.5 star property
18 km from Gulf Trace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,116 reviews)
"Loved the private access to the beach!!"
United States
Jamie
The price is ￥18,954
￥21,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas.

14. Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
15.6 km from Gulf Trace
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"First thing I noticed was staff were very friendly and helpful , the property was very clean and besides golf it definitely would help with more activities and more food options"
United States
Huy
The price is ￥29,387
￥40,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
An aerial view of a beach with a long row of blue umbrellas and people on the sand.

15. Camp Creek Inn

Camp Creek Inn
4.0 star property
13.8 km from Gulf Trace
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Beautiful property with fabulous amenities."
United States
Ellen
The price is ￥62,895
￥80,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Camp Creek Inn
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

16. 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, (1,273 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Ashley
The price is ￥12,745
￥14,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin
A house with a covered porch, a driveway, and a golf cart.

17. 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 ￥39,097
￥178,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
30A Beach House - Saltwater Cottage
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of the outside.

18. Comfort Inn Miramar Beach-Destin

Comfort Inn Miramar Beach-Destin
2.5 star property
20 km from Gulf Trace
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
Jonathan
The price is ￥9,966
￥11,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Miramar Beach-Destin
Beach

19. Hidden Beach Villas

Hidden Beach Villas
4.0 star property
Seagrove Beach, 6.2 km from Gulf Trace
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"Great location between Panama City and Destin. Appreciate the beach amenities and the pool was nice and clean."
United States
Sam
The price is ￥10,704
￥42,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hidden Beach Villas
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, (323 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Jaydyn
The price is ￥15,810
￥17,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach
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Compare popular hotels in Gulf Trace

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, green chairs, and striped cushions.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
877 reviews
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A modern interior with a kitchen area, dining space, and seating area.
The Lodge 30A
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
938 reviews
View
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru' logo, a central entrance, and a parking area with several cars.
Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
292 reviews
View
A courtyard with a wooden archway, pink flowering plants, and a white building with balconies.
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
350 reviews
View
A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,882 reviews
View

Where to stay in Gulf Trace

Find the best Gulf Trace areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A post office in Seaside, FL.
Photo by Tommy Crow/Visit South Walton
Open Photo by Tommy Crow/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 beach at sunset with a calm sea, a wet sand path, and buildings in the background.
Photo by Zehnder/Visit South Walton
Open Photo by Zehnder/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 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 narrow wooden boardwalk through a dense forest with tall trees and tall grass.

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 wooden pier extending into calm waters under a clear sky.

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

Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

10/10 Excellent
"A great stay nice area very clean definitely will stay again"
Shannon 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Spark by Hilton Destin

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 44 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?
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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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