Destin, Florida, is a beach lover's paradise on western Florida's Emerald Coast, which sits on a thin peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico, across from Fort Walton. Vacationers will appreciate the region's certified \"Blue Wave,\" beaches, which are an environmental seal of approval from the Clean Beaches Council. Florida's largest charter fishing fleet is located in Destin, and other popular tourist activities include scuba diving, para-sailing and beach combing.
The Inn on Destin Harbor is a budget-friendly boutique hotel with rooms starting at $90 per night. This all non-smoking hotel features complimentary continental breakfast, wireless Internet and scenic ocean views in every room. Rooms have cable television, coffee makers with free coffee, irons and ironing boards. The property is within walking distance of several restaurants and the downtown Destin area. There is an outdoor swimming pool, private beach and guests can also play on nearby golf courses by taking advantage of the hotel's golf packages.
The Inn on Destin Harbor
402 Harbor Blvd.
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-7326
innondestinharbor.com
This newly renovated, family-friendly hotel has 233 smoking and non-smoking guest rooms with amenities, including wireless Internet, refrigerators and microwaves, cable television with expanded channel selection and coffee makers. There is an outdoor swimming pool with play areas, a poolside snack bar and guests can rent beach chairs, kayaks and Boogie Boards to use in ocean. The hotel also has a whirlpool tub, exercise facilities and an on-site fine dining restaurant. Rates start at $153 per night as of March 2010.
Holiday Inn Hotel Destin On The Beach
1020 Highway 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-6181
hidestin.com
The Sea Oats Motel is an affordable beach-front property with rooms featuring stocked kitchenettes, private balconies and porches, expanded cable television channels and in-room phones. Guests can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas. This property has a heated outdoor swimming pool and guest laundry facilities. Rates start at $129 per night as of March 2010.
Sea Oats Motel
3420 Scenic Highway 98
Destin, FL 32541-4725
850-837-6655
seaoatsrentals.com/motels/index.htm
This Destin hotel has 104 smoking and non-smoking guest rooms with free wireless Internet, cable television with expanded channels and on-demand movies. Management can also provide cribs, high chairs and playpen rentals for families. Suites with kitchens are also available. Guests can enjoy an on-site swimming pool, complimentary beverages and continental breakfast. There are also coin-operated laundry facilities for guests. Room rates start at $110 per night as of March 2010.
Hampton Inn Destin?
1625 Highway 98
Destin, FL?
855-654-2677?
hamptoninndestin.com
This affordable Destin hotel is pet-friendly and features a free continental breakfast and wireless Internet. Guests can enjoy amenities, including an outdoor pool, cable television and hair dryers. Suites with efficiency kitchens, whirlpool tubs and ADA equipment are available on request. Management welcomes pets but charges a $20 nightly fee and requires a $50 refundable deposit. Nightly rates start at $95. (Prices current as of March 2010.)
Days Inn Destin- Hwy 98
1029 Highway 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-2599
daysinn.com
