Located on the highway right by Destin Harbor, Motel 6 Destin is a value chain hotel close to plenty of restaurants and a short drive to the beach. There’s no free breakfast at the hotel and only few amenities, including an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and a small laundry room. The 131 rooms have been updated with cheery lime green paint and parquet wood floors, but toiletries are limited to soap, some guests complain of cleanliness issues, and there’s a fee for Wi-Fi. Travelers might want to compare rates with Destin Inn & Suites, a value motel offering free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Located on the highway right by Destin Harbor, Motel 6 Destin is a value chain hotel close to plenty of restaurants and a short drive to the beach. There’s no free breakfast at the hotel and only few amenities, including an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and a small laundry room. The 131 rooms have been updated with cheery lime green paint and parquet wood floors, but toiletries are limited to soap, some guests complain of cleanliness issues, and there’s a fee for Wi-Fi. Travelers might want to compare rates with Destin Inn & Suites, a value motel offering free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
The 70-room Inn on Destin Harbor is showing its age, though it does have some appealing features including nice balconies with views of Destin Harbor and free drinks on certain nights. The central location -- near local spots like HarborWalk Village -- is convenient, and freebies include continental breakfast and daily newspapers. The outdoor pool with harbor views is a perk, and a narrow strip of beach is available for sunbathing. Rooms are older and quite basic, and bathrooms are tiny, but the property is well maintained; the hotel completed a deep cleaning in early 2012 and gave the building a fresh coat of paint.
The 70-room Inn on Destin Harbor is showing its age, though it does have some appealing features including nice balconies with views of Destin Harbor and free drinks on certain nights. The central location -- near local spots like HarborWalk Village -- is convenient, and freebies include continental breakfast and daily newspapers. The outdoor pool with harbor views is a perk, and a narrow strip of beach is available for sunbathing. Rooms are older and quite basic, and bathrooms are tiny, but the property is well maintained; the hotel completed a deep cleaning in early 2012 and gave the building a fresh coat of paint.
Sterling Sands is a condo property, so the units vary greatly, but the overall sentiment here is a bit somber. The condos are dated but do have all the necessary appliances. The pool is small, but the beach is private, white, and clean. Besides the (small) gym, there are no other amenities here -- but if you're looking to be close to Destin at a reasonable price, this might be a good choice.
Sterling Sands is a condo property, so the units vary greatly, but the overall sentiment here is a bit somber. The condos are dated but do have all the necessary appliances. The pool is small, but the beach is private, white, and clean. Besides the (small) gym, there are no other amenities here -- but if you're looking to be close to Destin at a reasonable price, this might be a good choice.
Sterling Shores is one of the nicer (and larger) condo resorts in the Destin area. The property has a bit more style than the competition, though the bar isn't especially high. The rooms are bright and airy, and there are two pools at the resort. While all units have a Gulf view, the beach is actually across a small road. With special events for kids and a small movie theater, Sterling Shores is a great choice for families.
Sterling Shores is one of the nicer (and larger) condo resorts in the Destin area. The property has a bit more style than the competition, though the bar isn't especially high. The rooms are bright and airy, and there are two pools at the resort. While all units have a Gulf view, the beach is actually across a small road. With special events for kids and a small movie theater, Sterling Shores is a great choice for families.
Wingate by Wyndham in Destin offers 94 big, comfortable rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. Some extra perks make this hotel an especially good value, including free daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi. It's a budget property, so amenities are basic -- the pool is small and the fitness center has only a handful machines. The location is a quiet one, off of Destin's main highway to the north, rather than to the south, toward the beach.
Wingate by Wyndham in Destin offers 94 big, comfortable rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. Some extra perks make this hotel an especially good value, including free daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi. It's a budget property, so amenities are basic -- the pool is small and the fitness center has only a handful machines. The location is a quiet one, off of Destin's main highway to the north, rather than to the south, toward the beach.
The 72-room SummerPlace Inn in Destin has the look and feel of any number of chain hotels scattered along the Florida Panhandle, but it is actually an independently owned property. British-Colonial style rooms are priced friendlier than at nearby resorts, and the hotel has eco-friendly policies. Perks include a free daily breakfast, two pools, and free Wi-Fi, but some guests complain about the lack of direct beach access.
The 72-room SummerPlace Inn in Destin has the look and feel of any number of chain hotels scattered along the Florida Panhandle, but it is actually an independently owned property. British-Colonial style rooms are priced friendlier than at nearby resorts, and the hotel has eco-friendly policies. Perks include a free daily breakfast, two pools, and free Wi-Fi, but some guests complain about the lack of direct beach access.
This 82-unit resort soars above the coastline, and offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico from its multi-bedroom condos. But flaws are apparent upon closer inspection. Condos are spacious but have small bathrooms, and decor is inconsistent and dated between units. Some condos have tube TVs, old comforters, and fake plants. In addition, the outdoor tennis courts are etched with deep cracks and some guests complain about cleanliness issues. Redeeming qualities here include beach access, full kitchens, and a fitness center complete with a sauna and steam room. While condo prices might suggest luxury, these units are in need of an upgrade.
This 82-unit resort soars above the coastline, and offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico from its multi-bedroom condos. But flaws are apparent upon closer inspection. Condos are spacious but have small bathrooms, and decor is inconsistent and dated between units. Some condos have tube TVs, old comforters, and fake plants. In addition, the outdoor tennis courts are etched with deep cracks and some guests complain about cleanliness issues. Redeeming qualities here include beach access, full kitchens, and a fitness center complete with a sauna and steam room. While condo prices might suggest luxury, these units are in need of an upgrade.
While it seems par for the course with condo accommodation in the area, Holiday Surf and Racquet Club's outdated decor looks as if it could belong in the home of someone's retired Floridian grandparents. However, the 86 large, individually decorated and updated units are perfect for long stays, privacy-seeking couples, young groups of friends, or families. Full kitchens, personal screened-in patios, and non-existent room service give guests maximum privacy and self-sufficiency. Direct access to sugar-sand beach and gulf waters, on-site activities, and close proximity to local attractions ensure guests have plenty to do during their stays. It's worth comparing Holiday Surf's rates with the ones at Sundestin Beach Resort, which has a restaurant, bar, and whirlpool, but more dated units.
While it seems par for the course with condo accommodation in the area, Holiday Surf and Racquet Club's outdated decor looks as if it could belong in the home of someone's retired Floridian grandparents. However, the 86 large, individually decorated and updated units are perfect for long stays, privacy-seeking couples, young groups of friends, or families. Full kitchens, personal screened-in patios, and non-existent room service give guests maximum privacy and self-sufficiency. Direct access to sugar-sand beach and gulf waters, on-site activities, and close proximity to local attractions ensure guests have plenty to do during their stays. It's worth comparing Holiday Surf's rates with the ones at Sundestin Beach Resort, which has a restaurant, bar, and whirlpool, but more dated units.
The Comfort Inn Destin's 100 rooms don't stray from the hotel chain mold. Rooms are clean with private balconies, mini-fridges, and microwaves, but decor is outdated and beds are topped with comforters, not duvets. Excellent freebies include Wi-Fi, a hot breakfast, and daily newspaper. The outstanding feature of the hotel is a big outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees, and there is also an indoor pool and fitness center. But the hotel is not located directly on the beach (it's across the street), and some guests complain of highway noise.
The Comfort Inn Destin's 100 rooms don't stray from the hotel chain mold. Rooms are clean with private balconies, mini-fridges, and microwaves, but decor is outdated and beds are topped with comforters, not duvets. Excellent freebies include Wi-Fi, a hot breakfast, and daily newspaper. The outstanding feature of the hotel is a big outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees, and there is also an indoor pool and fitness center. But the hotel is not located directly on the beach (it's across the street), and some guests complain of highway noise.
The 130-room Hampton Inn Destin is a typical hotel chain option with a few perks. Clean and modest rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. A free daily breakfast, outdoor pool, and close proximity to the beach and other tourist attractions in Destin are all appealing features, but some guests complain about noise from the nearby major highway. For a hotel with direct beach access (Hampton Inn is about 300 feet from a public beach access point), consider Emerald Towers, though that property has some datedness issues and charges for Wi-Fi.
The 130-room Hampton Inn Destin is a typical hotel chain option with a few perks. Clean and modest rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. A free daily breakfast, outdoor pool, and close proximity to the beach and other tourist attractions in Destin are all appealing features, but some guests complain about noise from the nearby major highway. For a hotel with direct beach access (Hampton Inn is about 300 feet from a public beach access point), consider Emerald Towers, though that property has some datedness issues and charges for Wi-Fi.