What is Gulf District like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Santa Rosa Beach's Gulf District neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Grayton Beach State Park as part of your Gulf District travel plans.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Gulf District area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Rosa Beach, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 29 Gulf District hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gulf District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available in Gulf District.

What are the top things to see and do in Gulf District?

Grayton Beach State Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Gulf District. While you're out sightseeing, Seaside Beach and Seagrove Beach West are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santa Rosa Beach.

Top 10 Gulf District Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Gulf District hotels

1. The Lodge 30A

Seagrove Beach, 4.5 km from Gulf District

loreta

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

2. Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse

Grayton Beach, 2.6 km from Gulf District

Erik

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

3. WaterColor Inn & Resort

Watercolor, 0.1 km from Gulf District

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

4. Beachcrest

Seagrove Beach, 3.2 km from Gulf District

Karen

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

5. 30A Inn & Suites

Dune Allen Beach, 12.3 km from Gulf District

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

6. Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

Dune Allen Beach, 15.2 km from Gulf District

Mark

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

14.9 km from Gulf District

Judy

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

8. Everhome Suites Panama City Beach

19 km from Gulf District

Rami

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

On the beach, white sand, snorkelling, surfing

9. Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

19.4 km from Gulf District

April

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

10. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

17.8 km from Gulf District

Carrington

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

11. Prominence on 30A by Panhandle Getaways

8.1 km from Gulf District

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

12. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

18.1 km from Gulf District

Noureddine

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

17.8 km from Gulf District

EDWIN

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

14. Hidden Beach Villas

Seagrove Beach, 2.9 km from Gulf District

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

15. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

20.8 km from Gulf District

Tonya

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

16. WaterSound Inn

WaterSound Beach, 7.6 km from Gulf District

Phillip

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miramar Beach Destin

20.5 km from Gulf District

Justin

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

18. Residence Inn Panama City Beach Pier Park

28.2 km from Gulf District

Rigo

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

19. 30A Beach House - Beach Please

Seagrove Beach, 4.7 km from Gulf District

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

20. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

21.5 km from Gulf District

Jeffrey

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Where to stay in Gulf District

Find the best Gulf District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach through a natural archway.

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.

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A coastal residential area with a prominent lookout tower, houses with varied architectural styles, and a clear view of the ocean.

Seaside

Sit at a seafood restaurant overlooking the white-sand beaches and speak with friendly locals in the lively farmers market.

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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.

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A sandy beach path with wooden fences and tall grasses.

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.

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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.

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Top Gulf District Hotel Reviews

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice. I had no idea based on the pictures my room was located across the street from the main hotel within the older, dated building where the outside pool and beach were not adjacent so that was a bit disappointing initially."

Radisson Beachfront Hotel - Panama City Beach

8/10 Good

"We stayed for 2 nights and had a really great stay. The building is outdated, but for the price and the views, that was something we could live with! Our room was enough space for our little family of 3. We used the fridge and used the small oven to make a frozen pizza for lunch. The room felt clean except for the floors feeling dirty/sandy. Which I imagine can never be fully sand free in a beach front hotel. The convenience of leaving our room and being right on the beach was amazing. We also enjoyed the pool. We never had long waits for the elevator and appreciated the coffee and water station in the lobby. The hotel staff that we interacted with were fantastic and made us feel welcome and taken care of. We were able to walk to get dinner both nights we were there. Parking was tricky, but there’s overflow at the Ramada next door and we were always able to find somewhere to park. We had a great stay and would recommend it for a budget friendly beachfront weekend!"

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Our top choices for Gulf District hotels

1. The Lodge 30A

2. Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse

3. WaterColor Inn & Resort

4. Beachcrest

5. 30A Inn & Suites

6. Tru By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

8. Everhome Suites Panama City Beach

9. Beachside Resort Panama City Beach

10. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

11. Prominence on 30A by Panhandle Getaways

12. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

14. Hidden Beach Villas

15. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

16. WaterSound Inn

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miramar Beach Destin

18. Residence Inn Panama City Beach Pier Park

19. 30A Beach House - Beach Please

20. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

Where to stay in Gulf District

Seagrove Beach

Seaside

Watercolor

Blue Mountain Beach

Grayton Beach

Top Gulf District Hotel Reviews

Palmetto Beachfront Hotel, a By the Sea Resort

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