Hotel Effie’s Romantic Valentine’s Day Offerings

As Valentine’s Day approaches, locals and visitors can can celebrate love with Hotel Effie’s romantic offerings. Whether you're looking for over-the-top luxury or a relaxing and romantic escape on the sandy beaches and clear waters of the Emerald Coast.

Starting at $259, guests can stay in style at one of Hotel Effie's luxurious rooms and cheer to love with complimentary champagne and late checkout or upgrade to a balcony or suite for breathtaking views and ultimate luxury. Couples can stay in and indulge in breakfast in bed with elevated cuisine from Ovide, the hotel’s on-site restaurant helmed by award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson. For extra pampering, guests can add on a blissful couples massage paired with complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries and rosé at Hotel Effie’s award-winning Spa Lilliana for total mind and body relaxation on their romantic escape. This offer is available for stay dates from February 9 through February 16, requires a two-night minimum and excludes taxes and destination fees.

Savor the Gulf Coast flavors and impeccable classic French technique of Executive Chef Matthew Krueger at Ovide with a curated Valentine’s Day dinner menu for $250 per couple. The four-course dinner to share starts with a choice of oysters Rockefeller or farm egg, with crispy jasmine rice for the appetizer, followed by panzanella salad or creamy parsnip soup. Diving into the main course, guests can enjoy crusted lamb chop, with pine nut and mustard crust paired with couscous, tomato and Madeira glazed mushrooms, or cioppino, a seafood stew with lobster, little neck clams, scallops, saffron, fennel, tomato and country sourdough. Pair the meal with Valentine’s Day-inspired specialty cocktails like love potion ($17), made with strawberry-infused vodka, Chambord and house sour mix; and zesty passion martini ($18), made with tequila, orange liquor, cranberry juice and fresh lime. Wine suggestions range from an elegant Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs ($25) to a subtle Argyle Brut ($14), and make sure to leave room for strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie for dessert. See menu below.

Couples wanting to indulge in an over-the-top experience can take advantage of Hotel Effie’s Ultimate Luxury Valentine’s Day Weekend Package priced at $35,000 and complete with an itinerary of carefully curated experiences that scream “I love you.” For day one (Friday, Feb. 11), the couple will fly into Destin’s private airport and check into Hotel Effie’s luxe presidential suite, complete with its own personal butler. Upon arrival, guests will receive a welcome bottle of Ace of Spades Champagne and a Venus et Fleur arrangement. To unwind after a day of travel, they can enjoy a spa experience and a romantic private dinner for two in their suite. On day two (Saturday, Feb. 12), the couple can wake up to breakfast at Ovide, followed by a helicopter ride and private diamond experience at McCaskill & Company. They can end their second day with an exclusive Valentine’s Day dinner at Ovide and live music. To close out this luxurious weekend (Sunday, Feb. 13), couples will be treated to jazz brunch at Ovide and provided a VIP shopping experience at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. This will be followed by a private yacht and dinner for two with a photographer to capture the special moments. Guests can enjoy a late checkout on Monday, Feb. 14. This package is available upon request, based on availability.