If you’d like to spend your vacation relaxing by the beach, consider staying at a hotel located near Crystal Sands Beach. This beach boasts soft sand, clear water and great appeal for both families and couples. The Henderson Park Inn is adults-only, with Victorian-inspired furnishings and full buffet breakfasts, located right on the beachfront.

To explore Destin by car, consider hotels that offer free or cheap parking for guests. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin is a good choice that offers both free parking and breakfast. It’s about 10 minutes by car from the Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and just a two minute walk from Miramar Beach.

Take advantage of Destin’s warm weather during your visit and book a hotel near Big Kahuna’s, the city’s local water and amusement park. The park has more than 40 different water rides and provides a great excursion for both families and friends. The SummerPlace Inn is located right beside Big Kahuna’s and offers free breakfast for guests.

If you’re interested in golfing during your trip, book a hotel near the Emerald Bay Golf Club, such as the Best Western Sugar Sands Inn & Suites. Another good option is the Grand Caribbean Condominiums by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, which is also just five minutes’ walk from the beach.

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The Sundestin Beach Resort is located directly on the oceanfront and has both an indoor and outdoor pool. The Hampton Inn & Suites offers beautiful views of the Gulf and is not far away from the local outlet mall. The SummerPlace Inn is a five-minute walk from the closest beach and has rooms with balconies.

A great way to cool off during your trip is to book a hotel that comes with lazy river access for guests. The Destin West Pelican is an upscale choice that has a tropical pool, lazy river and onsite tennis courts. The Destin West Heron is a similar, sibling option that offers large apartments and shares the same lazy river as the Destin West Pelican.

If you would like to stay in a hotel that offers views of Destin’s beautiful Florida beaches, you have several choices. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is only a three-minute walk from the beach and has balconies that look out directly on the ocean. The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa is an upscale choice that provides guests with views of the nearby Gulf.

If you’re traveling to Destin for business, considering booking a room at Wingate by Wyndham Destin. The hotel offers facilities including a business center with internet access and a fitness center. The Summerplace Destin Inn is value for money and has a business center.