Inn on Destin Harbor
Like the name says, the Inn on Destin Harbor is directly on the harbor with stunning views of the water from the hotel decks. All hotel rooms are non-smoking and boast beach-style decor, cable TV, coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, and a complimentary daily newspaper. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served in the lovely dining room overlooking the harbor and the waterfront swimming pool. The hotel has its own private harbor beach and is within walking distance of many restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. You can also rent kayaks close by or hire a dive shop to take you diving.
Inn on Destin Harbor
402 Harbor Boulevard (Highway 98)
Destin, FL
Tel: 1 800 874 0470
www.innondestinharbor.com
Holiday Inn, Destin On The Beach
This Holiday Inn hotel in Destin is located right on the beach with lovely views out over the Gulf of Mexico. Its 233 guest rooms and suites, located in a four-story main building and a nine-story tower, have cable TV, DVD players, coffee makers, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Wireless Internet is also in every room. The Destin Cafe on-site serves buffet breakfast and dinner, with The Deck on the beach serving casual food (pizza, sandwiches, burgers) for lunch. Kids eat free at the Holiday Inn, which is a great deal for families. The hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, as well as a fitness center and spa. The hotel can get quite loud, due to the number of children usually staying here, but prices are mid-range and it's in a great location for area boating, swimming and diving.
Holiday Inn, Destin on the Beach
1020 Highway 98 East
Destin, FL
Tel: 1 850 837 6181
www.holidayinn.com
Hampton Inn
Always a good deal for accommodation, Hampton Inn in Destin offers 104 guest rooms with a choice of king and queen beds. Each room comes with a kitchenette complete with coffee maker and refrigerator, cable TV, hairdryer, iron and ironing board and a complimentary morning newspaper. Breakfast is included in the room rate with two choices available - a full cooked breakfast with all the fixings, or a lighter continental breakfast. After a fun day out boating or sight seeing, dinner is available at any of the nearby restaurants, and hotel staff can point you in the right direction.
Hampton Inn
1625 Highway 98 East
Destin, FL
Tel: 1 850 654 2677
www.hamptoninn.com
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