This boutique hotel is straight up wonderful! It's intimate, with its own pool and restaurants…read more Even though it is not an all-inclusive, it sure gets close! There is a sweets suite that has granola bars, popcorn, soda, oranges and apples, goldfish, an ice and water machine, espresso machine (that also makes hot cocoa), and ice cream bars! No need to pack extra snacks for your little ones on this trip! The rooms are large and the balconies have a gorgeous view of the bluest turquoise waters- it reminded me of being in the islands! The turndown service brings you fresh homemade cookies every night (so don't use your DND!). The staff onsite are super accommodating, the drinks at the bar are delicious, and the food is good as well. The pool drinks are more expensive if you go to the beach club next door. The pool area has a huge sunscreen dispenser (never seen one of these), ice water, fire pits (free to use). There is a tiny gym off the lobby (open 24/7). It has one treadmill, one elliptical, free weights, one bench, on pulley system and a Lululemon mirror thing. No one seemed to use it, so that was nice. The beach is powdered sugar soft a the ocean is clear and calm. It was an OASIS! The only surprise is that there isn't any drink service. Luckily the pool bar wasn't too far away. There is a free trolley you can take to other pools like the Watercolor Club (for kids), and other locations. There are some eateries within walking distance (however not a ton). The whole town is walkable and bike friendly. If you're a runner, there's a paved walkway that goes alongside the main road for miles and miles. I stuck to the trails behind the houses and loved it! It was secluded and woodsy, and yet I still saw houses so it didn't feel unsafe. This was probably one of the best vacations I've been on- it felt foreign but was stateside. Everyone enjoyed it- myself, my husband, our toddler, and my older in-laws. It's worth every penny! And bonus: the AC works amazingly! You can have a cold room and the ceiling fan makes it even better! The housekeeping was also phenomenal! Everyone was friendly and did such a great job! They gave us more shampoo, etc without us even having to ask. My only cons- I wish the free bike rental had helmets. I don't trust drivers when I have a little one to take care of, and the pool pump was loud so we couldn't really hear the ocean from the balcony, but not a deal killer.

Absolute delight. First time staying at this resort, but our 7th time staying in Watercolor, where…read morewe usually rent a house or condo. Loved all the amenities they offer, including use of bikes, nightly fresh baked cookies, snack room, plush robes. Excellent turn down service. Loved the proximity to the beach club. Great, friendly service. Spacious room. Very clean and beautifully decorated. We would stay here again!

We had a really good time! Now with what we paid for the place, I expected a bit more. Let's start…read morewith the good! Love: Walkability of the place Private beach access, beach side drink service Poolside service (family pools and adult only pool) Good, strong drinks Horizons Gastropub Rooftop bar Didn't get to do it but beach side yoga is offered Complimentary sweet tea in the lobby The lovely servers, cleaners, and bellhops Did not love: Limited activities for adults Expensive food! Limited breakfast options unless you want room service Dirty light switches and walls in the room Dirty pool and beach towels Only select hours for restaurants on the property (rooftop bar only open 5-10) Weak WiFi Sprinkles was kind of a joke, ice cream was mid and overpriced Front desk ladies were not very friendly You can't have it all! And we had a good time. But for what we paid, I expect the place to be immaculate.

Great customer service from valet to front desk to restaurant staff! Food and beverages are…read moredelicious! The old fashioned at Horizons Gastropub is excellent. Cheers to the staff for a wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our time at the resort. I appreciated that they provided transportation back and forth…read moreto the beach. The room was clean and the owner was friendly. We had plenty of towels and chair/umbrella for beach. Water in room. Nice view of the bay and saw dolphins. Will visit again. The 4 is because there was a smell in the hallway. It might be the rugs.

Construction going on. Changing windows, drilling holes all day, a/c doesn't work. All windows in…read moreroom covered in blue plastic. Men are literally outside the windows working on scaffolding stuff. This is in the bathroom too. Whole wall behind shower is under construction and has blue plastic. I seriously doubt that completely gives you privacy. They should shut down those rooms and not try and put guests here. Maybe even couple rooms over bc of noise. I did complain and got moved, packed everything, to another building.

Beautiful condos with marvelous views. Spacious units with full kitchens and laundry rooms. The…read morepenthouse 1702 unit has a private sauna.

The El Governor was basically wiped out in 2017 when Hurricane Michael made a direct hit on Mexico…read moreBeach. I did not stay there before the hurricane, so I can't speak to how the resort use to be; but I can tell you that it's a great place today. They recently in the past 6 months reopened to the public after an extensive reconstruction and remodal. They did a fantastic job keeping the "Old Florida" charm as well as upgrading to more modern amenities. I could not be more pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of the staff running the El Governor. They were super awesome the entire stay and went out of their way to anwser any questions we had or make recommendations for us. They even noticed that the rate we paid online was higher than the special they were running and adjusted our bill accordingly. It's always nice to get money back. The updated rooms were very clean and inviting. I love the fact that you can walk in the front door of the room and walk out the back to your own private balcony. Did I mention all rooms have a balcony facing the beach and gulf? That's awesome! Also every room sports a kitchenette with a range/oven, sink, microwave, full size refrigerator, Kurig, and is stocked with everything you need to cook (dishes, pots & pans, and utinsels). The room we were in had 2 full size beds that were very comfortable. The television in the room has a lot of channels and you are able to use mobile mode to stream your favorite movies and shows. The hotel amenities include a nice new heated pool, small splash pad, gazebo with swings and chairs, a new bar area (to be open soon), and it's right on the beach with access. There is even a gift shop with souvenirs, snacks, wine, beer, and even a small selection of liquor. Across from the hotel is an RV park for guests who enjoy bringing their RVs down for a visit. I will warn you about the parking; it can be a little tricky as it's tight. This past weekend the hotel was packed out and it was difficult getting a space in front of the hotel. There is overflow parking across the street in front of the RV lot if the parking lot does get filled up; or you have a larger vehicle. We enjoyed our visit so much that I'm planning another visit in the next couple of months; once it's warmer outside.

They just reopened this place and it's really nice. It is steps from the beach. The rooms have a…read morekitchen with balconies facing the gulf. The people were very nice and accommodating. We will be back! There are not many stores. A few food trucks and maybe a few restaurants. Very small and peaceful.

This was a our 1st visit to the area and will not be our last. I used a rental company and this…read morewas the resort we chose and so glad we did. The location was great, the room was amazing, the amentities were the best part. This is a great place for families as the many pools and water areas are so much fun. They have poolside activities like poolside movies. There is a small tiki bar with a small menu on site as well. They also offer umbrella/chair rentals on the beach in front of the resort. I can imagine without the construction project you have a better chance of walking to the nearby restaurants/attractions, but we opted to drive. The parking is gated as well as the pool areas.

Absolutely amazing experience. Rent with rentwaterscape.com. Danicas properties have everything you…read moreneed for a week of fun, family vacation at the beach or pool side with the kids. Our first time here and although fort Walton and Destin are a lot busier than we are used to... we vacation in small non tourist locations, this was nice and a change for us. The many pools for the kids down to the location being able to walk 8-10 mins on the beach to the pier and boardwalk was nice

Perfect spot for a family or couples relaxing vacation! Grounds & facility well maintained. Love…read morethe beach service (2 chairs plus umbrella) included with your stay during most of the year (we were there end of March). The beach is just breathtaking...I grew up going to FL many spring breaks & this is one of the best! The sands was so fine...like sifted cooking flour! We can't wait to return and/or share this great find!

Such a great place , easy check in , very nice workers , great location right on the beach, very…read morequiet and relaxing, pools and grounds were clean! We'll definitely be back!

floor was messy and the elevator didn't work, they also took in chairs too early. our feet were…read moreblack when we walked

We stayed at 404 condo. All renovated and highly recommended!!!! 3 adults, 2 teenagers, and 2…read moretoddlers in our party and it didn't feel too over crowded. The location was very convenient with easy access to the beach and by lots of restaurants (1 restaurant is two buildings down and you can walk to it through the beach), shopping, and grocery stores, etc. Private parking, heated pool, and private beach with chairs set up daily for each unit was a plus!!! Looks like there's only 20ish units total in the whole building. The building, it's green areas and surroundings was clean and very well kept. Balcony of the unit was good sized with a bench plus a table and 4 chairs. There is also a beautiful view and access to the balcony through the master bedroom . You can see the dolphins swimming often from the balcony or while seating at the beach. Overall this place was excellent!!! and we will be returning!