The 120-room Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a mid-range, family-friendly chain outpost located in the Destin-Miramar Beach area of the Florida Panhandle, on Highway 98. Due to its apartment-style rooms featuring well-stocked kitchenettes and separate living rooms, the hotel is best suited to extended stays. While there are golf courses and beaches nearby, none are within walking distance; guests will have to drive about six minutes to the closest beach. The hotel has a cheerful, sunny vibe, plus there are free happy hour nights several times a week. There are an outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as a basketball and tennis court, but no on-site bar or restaurant. Still, free Wi-Fi and a daily breakfast add to its value. For a waterfront condo property, check out Sterling Resorts - Huntington by the Sea.
The 120-room Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a mid-range, family-friendly chain outpost located in the Destin-Miramar Beach area of the Florida Panhandle, on Highway 98. Due to its apartment-style rooms featuring well-stocked kitchenettes and separate living rooms, the hotel is best suited to extended stays. While there are golf courses and beaches nearby, none are within walking distance; guests will have to drive about six minutes to the closest beach. The hotel has a cheerful, sunny vibe, plus there are free happy hour nights several times a week. There are an outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as a basketball and tennis court, but no on-site bar or restaurant. Still, free Wi-Fi and a daily breakfast add to its value. For a waterfront condo property, check out Sterling Resorts - Huntington by the Sea.
The Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a mid-range business hotel located along Highway 98, in an upscale shopping area called Grand Boulevard. Its 174 rooms have work desks with ergonomic chairs, and some have balconies overlooking a golf course. The outdoor pool and business facilities are better than those of the average roadside hotel, but there's nothing too impressive here either. The restaurant and bar serves breakfast for a fee, along with Starbucks brand coffees, and has a daily happy hour. Another Marriott property next door, The Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, has comparable rates and includes a breakfast buffet.
The Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is a mid-range business hotel located along Highway 98, in an upscale shopping area called Grand Boulevard. Its 174 rooms have work desks with ergonomic chairs, and some have balconies overlooking a golf course. The outdoor pool and business facilities are better than those of the average roadside hotel, but there's nothing too impressive here either. The restaurant and bar serves breakfast for a fee, along with Starbucks brand coffees, and has a daily happy hour. Another Marriott property next door, The Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, has comparable rates and includes a breakfast buffet.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Destin has 74 chain-like rooms with flat-screen TVs and microwaves. Convenient amenities include free breakfast, a well-equipped fitness center, free snacks for guests at the front desk, and an outdoor pool (next to the parking lot. But there's no beach access, and only parking lot views. Non-smokers should be cautious about not booking one of the designated smoking rooms.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Destin has 74 chain-like rooms with flat-screen TVs and microwaves. Convenient amenities include free breakfast, a well-equipped fitness center, free snacks for guests at the front desk, and an outdoor pool (next to the parking lot. But there's no beach access, and only parking lot views. Non-smokers should be cautious about not booking one of the designated smoking rooms.
The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a pretty, sprawling property offering direct access to both sandy Miramar Beach and Choctawhatchee Bay. Its 1,250-plus rooms are spread over 2,400 acres and range between standard hotel rooms and upscale multi-bedroom villas and condos with full kitchens and living areas. Divided into dozens of neighborhoods, the resort feels like a town, complete with a shopping mall, over 20 restaurants, several pools, four golf courses, and tons of recreational activities. This is a great pick for families seeking a fun-filled vacation, but some guests have complained about lack of maintenance in some units and extra fees for basics such as beach chairs. Travelers shopping around for something a tad more consistently upscale may want to compare rates at the WaterColor Inn & Resort.
The Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a pretty, sprawling property offering direct access to both sandy Miramar Beach and Choctawhatchee Bay. Its 1,250-plus rooms are spread over 2,400 acres and range between standard hotel rooms and upscale multi-bedroom villas and condos with full kitchens and living areas. Divided into dozens of neighborhoods, the resort feels like a town, complete with a shopping mall, over 20 restaurants, several pools, four golf courses, and tons of recreational activities. This is a great pick for families seeking a fun-filled vacation, but some guests have complained about lack of maintenance in some units and extra fees for basics such as beach chairs. Travelers shopping around for something a tad more consistently upscale may want to compare rates at the WaterColor Inn & Resort.