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The Driftwood Resort

4.5(2,224)
Resort hotel

About

The Driftwood Resort is a historic 1930s beachfront hotel known for its quirky driftwood architecture and eclectic collection of antiques, including a famed assortment of bells with stories as colorful as the property itself. Its rustic charm and ocean views offer a distinctive setting for business gatherings seeking character beyond the typical hotel space.

Waldo's Restaurant onsite serves lunch and dinner with a casual oceanside vibe, while two outdoor pools provide relaxed spaces for informal networking or breaks. The resort’s modest rooms and convenient location near local shops and restaurants make it a practical choice for multi-day business stays and small group events.

Best for

  • Historic beachfront retreats & multi-night stays
  • Casual client dinners with ocean views
  • Relaxed team gatherings by the pool

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

1930s Driftwood Inn with unique cypress construction
Historic Architecture
1930s Driftwood Inn with unique cypress construction
Built by Waldo Sexton in the 1920s-30s using cypress logs and pecky-cypress paneling from local swamps, the hotel features balconies with pole railings and an intentionally irregular, wave-like porch. The design reflects a rustic, handcrafted
Menagerie of Monstrosities with historic bells and curiosities
Eclectic Artifact Collection
Menagerie of Monstrosities with historic bells and curiosities
The resort houses a vast and varied collection of objects including ship wheels, cannons, early Italian chests, and a famous assortment of bells from missions, locomotives, and notable figures like Harriet Beecher Stowe. Guests can interact by
Waldo's Restaurant with oceanside seating and daily happy hour
Oceanfront Dining
Waldo's Restaurant with oceanside seating and daily happy hour
The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner with views of the ocean, creating a relaxed atmosphere for business groups to enjoy drinks and meals by the water. Happy Hour is available seven days a week, enhancing the venue's hospitality appeal.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 2,224 reviews