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Top-rated hotels in Miramar Beach
A shortlist of the best-supported four-star stays in Miramar Beach, Florida, drawn from 46 places listed on this site and ordered by guest score weighted by the number of stays behind it. It suits travellers comparing where to sleep on the Emerald Coast before checking live availability for their dates.
Staying in Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach sits on Florida's Emerald Coast, and this site lists 46 places to stay there. Every one of them is classed four or five star by the booking supplier, 3 of them five, and 15 carry a guest score from verified stays. The properties here line the resort corridor: addresses on Scenic Gulf Drive and Scenic Hwy 98 run along the beach side, while others cluster on Emerald Coast Parkway and around Sandestin Boulevard, with Seascape Boulevard and Stewart Lake Cove marking the Seascape end of the strip.
Because the listed stays are all four-star or above, this shortlist suits travellers who want a polished base rather than a budget stop: couples after a beach break, families who need space in a resort setting, and business visitors who prefer a full-service property. Reviews are uneven — the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa carries 5408, while Boardwalk by Seascape Resort has 58 — so weigh the guest score together with how many stays stand behind it.
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
Best supported scores
Three stays combine a guest score of 4.5 or better with a solid review base: Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort at 4.5 from 776 reviews, Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways at 4.5 from 455, and Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr at 4.6 from 154. Choose these if the verified guest score matters most to you.
Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort · Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr · Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways
Large review base
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has 5408 reviews at 4.4, Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort 2653 at 4.2, and Hotel Effie Sandestin Autograph Collection 976 at 4.1. These are the most-reviewed options on the list, useful if you want a long track record to read through before booking.
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa · Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort · Hotel Effie Sandestin Autograph Collection
Quiet and compact
Boardwalk by Seascape Resort scores 4.4 from 58 reviews, Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort 4.3 from 23, and Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr 4.4 from 156. Fewer stays behind the score, so read the reviews themselves rather than the number alone.
Boardwalk by Seascape Resort · Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort · Tides 103 flr1 2BR 2BA flr
Where to stay in Miramar Beach
Scenic Gulf Drive
Scenic Gulf Drive and Scenic Hwy 98 carry Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways and Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr. These are the beach-side addresses on the shortlist, and the Mermaid Motel holds the highest guest score of the group at 4.6 from 154 reviews.
Our picks here: Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways
Seascape
Seascape Boulevard and Stewart Lake Cove give the Seascape entries: Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort, the best-supported stay on the list at 4.5 from 776 reviews, and Boardwalk by Seascape Resort at 4.4 from 58. A compact pair to compare if you want the Seascape end of Miramar Beach.
Our picks here: Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort
Questions, answered
How many places to stay does this site list in Miramar Beach?
46, each with its own page. The list here opens on the best-supported guest scores, weighted by the number of stays behind each one.
Are all the listed hotels four star?
Every stay listed in Miramar Beach is classed four or five star by the supplier, and 3 of them are five star. Class comes from the booking supplier's record.
Where do the guest scores come from?
Guest scores come from verified stays. 15 of the 46 places carry one, and the number of reviews ranges from 23 at Grand Complex at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort to 5408 at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.
Which hotel has the highest guest score?
Mermaid Motel S FR 1812 Scenic Gulf Dr scores 4.6 from 154 reviews, the highest on this shortlist. Ariel Dunes II by Seascape Resort and Ciboney Beach Resort Panhandle Getaways follow at 4.5.
Which stay has the most reviews?
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, with 5408 reviews and a guest score of 4.4. Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort follows with 2653 reviews at 4.2.
Do the hotels include facilities information?
Facilities and photographs are the booking supplier's record and are shown on each property's own page, along with the star class and guest score where there is one.