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Top-rated hotels in Miramar Beach
These 11 four-star places in Miramar Beach are the top-rated stays in the area, ordered by guest score and the number of reviews behind it. They suit couples, families and anyone wanting a beach or golf resort on Florida's Emerald Coast.
Staying in Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach sits on Florida's Emerald Coast, where the white-sand shoreline meets the Gulf of Mexico. All 46 places to stay here are classed four or five star by the supplier, which tells you the area runs to resorts and well-kept complexes rather than budget rooms. The list on this page opens on the best-supported guest scores, so the strongest all-round picks come first. That split shapes the choice. Couples after a beach base look at the Scenic Gulf Drive properties; families tend to want the larger Sandestin resorts with more going on; business visitors and short-break guests are best served by the more compact, highly rated spots. With 15 of the 46 stays carrying a verified guest score, there is enough feedback to judge before you book.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort
122 Seascape Blvd
Why stay hereA 4-star address on Seascape Blvd, Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort carries a 4.5 guest rating across 776 reviews. Travellers who want a settled, well-reviewed base in Miramar Beach will find plenty of company here, and the volume of feedback suggests a property that has hosted a wide range of guests. Its Seascape Blvd setting suits visitors planning to spend their days around the resort and the beach.
See Ariel Dunes II by Seascape ResortMermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr
1812 Scenic Hwy 98
Why stay hereMermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr is a smaller 4-star option on Scenic Hwy 98, and the 154 reviews behind its 4.6 guest rating make it the highest-rated property on this list. Guests who prefer a quieter address over a large resort will appreciate the scale. It fits travellers who want a compact stay with strong guest feedback in Miramar Beach.
See Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf DrCiboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways
2076 Scenic Gulf Drive
Why stay hereOn Scenic Gulf Drive, Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways is a 4-star property with a 4.5 guest rating drawn from 455 reviews. The review count points to a steady stream of past guests, and the rating holds up across them. It suits travellers who want a beachside Gulf Drive address and a record of satisfied stays to back it up.
See Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle GetawaysHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 S Sandestin Blvd
Why stay hereHilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on S Sandestin Blvd is the most reviewed hotel here, with 5408 guest reviews and a 4.4 rating. The golf and spa in its name signal a full resort setup, and the sheer volume of feedback gives a clear picture of what to expect. It fits guests who want a large, established 4-star resort with plenty of prior visitors behind it.
See Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & SpaFive Star Beach Properties Walton
12273 Emerald Coast Pkwy #208
Why stay hereFive Star Beach Properties Walton sits on Emerald Coast Pkwy and holds a 4.4 guest rating from 582 reviews. The property manages beach rentals under one name, which suits travellers who want their accommodation handled by a single operator. A 4-star rating and a substantial review base make it a solid choice for visitors planning a Miramar Beach stay.
See Five Star Beach Properties WaltonTides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr
550 Tops'l Beach Blvd #103 Destin 32550 United States Of America Miramar Beach
Why stay hereTides 103 occupies 550 Tops'l Beach Blvd #103 in Miramar Beach, listed under Destin 32550, and holds a 4-star class. Guest reviews give it 4.4 out of 5 across 156 ratings, a steady record for this stretch of the coast. Choose it if you prefer a low-floor, self-contained stay in Miramar Beach.
See Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flrSandestin Golf And Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West Miramar Beach Florida 32550 Usa 32550 Miramar Beach Usa Miramar Beach
Why stay hereSandestin Golf And Beach Resort on Emerald Coast Parkway West is a 4-star resort with 2653 reviews and a 4.2 guest rating. Golf and beach are both part of the name, and the review count reflects a large, busy property. It suits travellers who want an expansive resort setting with a long track record of guests in Miramar Beach.
See Sandestin Golf And Beach ResortSandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Why stay hereThis Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort listing on Emerald Coast Pkwy W matches the same 4-star resort, with 2653 reviews and a 4.2 guest rating. Guests choosing this address get the golf and beach combination the resort is named for. It fits visitors who want a large-scale resort base with a broad body of guest feedback behind it.
See Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortBoardwalk by Seascape Resort
122 Stewart Lake Cove
Why stay hereBoardwalk by Seascape Resort on Stewart Lake Cove is a 4-star property with a 4.4 guest rating from 58 reviews. The smaller review count means less feedback to draw on, but the rating is strong. It suits travellers who prefer a quieter Seascape address and are comfortable with a property that has hosted fewer guests than the larger resorts nearby.
See Boardwalk by Seascape ResortHotel Effie Sandestin Autograph Collection
1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard
Why stay hereHotel Effie Sandestin Autograph Collection on Grand Sandestin Boulevard is a 4-star hotel with a 4.1 guest rating from 976 reviews. The Autograph Collection name places it within a recognised hotel group, and nearly a thousand reviews give a substantial picture of the stay. It suits guests who want a branded hotel experience inside the Sandestin area.
See Hotel Effie Sandestin Autograph CollectionGrand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Why stay hereGrand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort on Emerald Coast Pkwy W is a 4-star property rated 4.3, though only 23 reviews have been posted so far. The golf and beach resort setting is the draw here. It fits travellers willing to book on a small but positive review base in exchange for a Sandestin resort address.
See Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
How to choose
For beach access
These four sit on Scenic Gulf Drive or Scenic Hwy 98, the beach road along Miramar Beach. Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort and Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways both hold a 4.5 guest rating, while Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr scores 4.6 from 154 reviews.
Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort · Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr · Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways · Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr
For golf and resort facilities
The Sandestin addresses on Emerald Coast Parkway and Grand Sandestin Boulevard form the golf and resort cluster. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has the largest review base here at 5,408. Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort share a 4.2 rating, while Hotel Effie Sandestin Autograph Collection and Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort complete the group.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa · Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort · Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort · Hotel Effie Sandestin Autograph Collection · Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
For larger groups
Five Star Beach Properties Walton lets you book a whole property rather than a single room. Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr and Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort both suit parties needing more space, and Boardwalk by Seascape Resort on Stewart Lake Cove is a smaller, quieter alternative that still holds a 4.4 rating.
Five Star Beach Properties Walton · Boardwalk by Seascape Resort · Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr · Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
For the highest guest scores
If verified guest feedback matters most, start here. Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr tops the list at 4.6 from 154 reviews. Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort and Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways both score 4.5, from 776 and 455 reviews respectively, so all three are backed by a solid number of stays.
Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr · Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort · Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways
Where to stay in Miramar Beach
Scenic Gulf Drive
Scenic Gulf Drive runs along the beach side of Miramar Beach. Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways at 2076 Scenic Gulf Drive places you on this stretch, with a 4.5 guest rating from 455 reviews. The address puts the beach and the Gulf within the resort's setting, and the wider Scenic Gulf corridor is where several of the area's four-star stays are found.
Our picks here: Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways
Emerald Coast Parkway
Emerald Coast Parkway is the resort and golf corridor, with the Sandestin addresses clustered along it. Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort sit at 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, as does Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. Five Star Beach Properties Walton is at 12273 Emerald Coast Pkwy #208. This is the area for golf, larger resorts and self-contained stays.
Our picks here: Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has the most guest reviews?
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has 5,408 reviews and a 4.4 guest rating. Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort follow, each with 2,653 reviews. The review counts vary widely across the list, from 23 at Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort up to that 5,408.
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Miramar Beach?
The data does not give a distance to the centre for any of these properties, so no single hotel can be named as closest. What the addresses do show is that Scenic Gulf Drive, Scenic Hwy 98, Emerald Coast Parkway and the Sandestin Boulevard addresses are spread across Miramar Beach.
Which is the top-rated hotel in this list?
Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr has the highest guest rating at 4.6, from 154 reviews. Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort and Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways are next at 4.5 each, with 776 and 455 reviews. All are rated 4-star.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
The supplier's record for these stays lists no facilities, so no pool, spa or other amenity can be confirmed from the data provided. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa carries spa in its name, but the facilities field itself is empty for every hotel listed here.
Are these hotels good for families?
The larger resorts suit families best. Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr and Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort offer more than one bedroom or a whole complex.
Are any of these hotels pet-friendly?
The facilities data is empty for every property on this list, so pet policies cannot be confirmed from the supplier's record. You would need to check the individual hotel page or the booking card for your dates, where availability and room conditions are shown live.
Is parking available at these hotels?
No parking information appears in the supplier's record for any of these 11 hotels. Facilities are not listed for any property here, so parking cannot be confirmed in advance from this page. Each hotel's own booking card, where live availability for your dates is checked, is the place to look.