Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort sits on 2,400 acres along Florida’s Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, roughly 10 miles west of Destin, stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to Choctawhatchee Bay. The resort’s collection of 1,250 vacation rentals spans studios to 4-bedroom units, condos, homes, villas, and penthouses , making it one of the largest lodging inventories in the Florida Panhandle. The property features more than seven miles of sugar-white sand beach and bayfront property, four championship golf courses, 15 tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, and a 123-slip marina. Guests have access to more than 20 restaurants right on the resort grounds , and a complimentary resort-wide tram connects all areas of the property.

Sandestin offers over 85,000 square feet of comprehensive meeting facilities , spread across multiple conference venues on the property. The Magnolia Ballroom, the largest ballroom in Northwest Florida, anchors the Baytowne Conference Center, and the resort’s award-winning meeting facilities also include the 12,600-square-foot Linkside Center Exhibit Hall, 24 breakout rooms plus two ballrooms, four boardrooms, 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space on the Gulf, a Grand Lawn for outdoor functions, and two business centers. Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection, a 250-room full-service hotel adjacent to the Baytowne Conference Center, adds 20,000 square feet of meeting space including a 13,000-square-foot grand ballroom that connects directly to the conference center. In total, Sandestin can host everything from intimate executive gatherings to large-scale conferences of up to 1,600 guests.

Amenities

• Free resort-wide tram service connecting the beach, Baytowne Wharf, golf courses, and guest accommodations
• Four championship golf courses and 15 tennis courts on property
• Complimentary bicycle rentals, boogie boards, kayaks, and fitness center access included for guests
• Club KZ supervised children’s activity program serving ages 4 through 12
• Full kitchens in multi-bedroom units, plus free WiFi, free parking, in-unit microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, and hot tub or spa access
• Recreational activities including beach volleyball, kayaking, wave runner rentals, pontoon boat rentals, sailing charters, and Solaris dinner cruises

Event Facilities

• Over 85,000 square feet of total meeting and event space
• Magnolia Ballroom: 13,500 square feet, capacity for a formal dinner with stage and band
• Hotel Effie Grand Ballroom: 13,000 square feet, connected to the Baytowne Conference Center
• Bayside Ballroom: 4,000-square-foot ballroom opening onto a covered patio with bay views
• 12,600-square-foot Linkside Center Exhibit Hall, 24 breakout rooms, four boardrooms, and a Grand Lawn for outdoor functions
• On-site dining for group catering across more than 20 venues, including Ovide at Hotel Effie, Marina Bar and Grill, Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House, Hammerhead’s Bar and Grille, and Rum Runners with live entertainment

Local Attractions

• The Village of Baytowne Wharf: a 28-acre pedestrian village with 30 retail shops, restaurants, and bars on the resort property
• Destin Harbor and HarborWalk Village, approximately 10 miles east, featuring fishing charters, waterfront dining, and nightlife
• Destin Commons open-air shopping center, less than 5 miles from the resort
• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) approximately 40 miles away, and Pensacola International Airport (PNS) approximately 65 miles away
• Jolee Island Nature Park and Captain Joe Lee’s Tree House and Nature Walk on the resort grounds
• Henderson Beach State Park, a 208-acre coastal preserve located minutes from the resort in Destin

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is built for large-group travel at scale, with 1,250 units across a self-contained 2,400-acre property that removes the logistical friction of off-site transportation for room blocks tied to conferences, corporate retreats, and destination weddings. Event coordinators booking through Engine will find a property where attendees can move between meeting rooms, restaurants, recreational activities, and accommodations without leaving the grounds, supported by 24-hour front desk service, two on-site business centers, and a dedicated meetings and events team.