Hotels on the Beach in Destin, Florida

Diana Smith

Destin, Florida gets thousands of tourist every year, who go to enjoy the white sandy beaches and the abundance of things to do and see. Some favorite attractions in Destin include swimming, sunning on the beaches, para-sailing, golfing, boating, para-sailing, taking guided boat tours, shelling, shopping and eating. All of this can be done, and much more, while staying in a beachfront hotel to enhance the quality of the experience. The following hotel accommodations are some of the best places to stay directly on Destin's white sands.

Hampton Inn Destin

Situated directly on the ocean front in Destin, Florida is the Hampton Inn. This hotel allows easy access to the beach, as it is just outside of the back door. In addition to beach activities, there are many other things to do as well in near this hotel. Take a Southern Star Dolphin Cruise, and enjoy observing the life underneath the sea in a glass bottom boat. Dolphins may be sighted during the journey. There are gift shops and restaurants within walking distance of this facility as well. Guest rooms are equipped with luxurious amenities, including pillow-top mattresses, hypo-allergenic premium quality bedding, satellite television which includes premium movie stations, miniature refrigerators, microwaves ovens, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, and access to high-speed wireless Internet. Guests can enjoy the outdoor heated swimming pool, the whirlpool spa and the exercise facility on-site. A hot complimentary breakfast is served each morning for guests.

Holiday Inn Destin on the Beach

The Holiday Inn on the Beach, sits directly on the beach in Destin, featuring an array of amenities with many nearby attractions. A golf course sits less than a mile from this hotel, while the Silver Sands Outlet Mall is within walking distance. The Big Kahuna's America's Water Park is less than a block away and the Grayton Beach State Park sits a few minutes away. Each of the guest rooms are furnished with queen sized beds with pillow-top mattresses, miniature refrigerators, satellite television with premium movie, news and sports stations, coffee makers, microwave ovens and wireless high-speed access to the Internet. Other amenities at this Holiday Inn hotel, include an fully equipped exercise facility, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a pool-side whirlpool spa. Several restaurants and shops are within a short walk away. Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

Embassy Suites Destin at Miramar Beach

Sitting right on the beach is the Embassy Suites Destin at Miramar Beach. This hotel offers suites that are close to attractions such as shopping, dining, golf courses, deep-sea excursions, glass bottom boat tours, the Air Force Armament Museum, the Big Kahuna's Waterpark and of course, the beach. Guest rooms feature large flat-screen TVs, satellite television with premium stations, pillow-top mattresses, microwave ovens, coffee and tea making facilities, miniature refrigerators, hair dryers and high-speed wireless access to the Internet. Additionally, guests can enjoy use of the heated outdoor swimming pool, the whirlpool spa and the exercise facility. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning for all guests.

Resources and References:

http://southernstardolphincruise.com/

http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/attractions.jhtml?ctyhocn=DSIFLHX

http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/destin/cewdf/hoteldetail?start=1

http://www.embassydestin.com/index.php

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