Good and not so good. Location is amazing. Not as crowded as Rosemary or Seaside, much more quaint…read morewith an old Florida feel. Walking distance to Red Bar and Chiringos as well as the beach. But it is noisy with the only bar around that stays open past 10pm right next door. Plus we stayed in the hibiscus room which sits right over a small eatery. Bed wasn't very comfortable and linens left alot to be deposited. Bathroom had a step in tub/shower. Not easy to navigate. In short, charming but could use some upgrades. Location is great, especially if you're staying up for the party. Priced fairly. Clean. Parking can be a challenge. So like I said. Good and not so good.

We loved the Turner room. It was small, but cozy with everything you would need. The bedsheets were…read moresomewhat scratchy. And it turns out we booked the one weekend of the month they throw a raving club night in the backyard of love. So booming music from 5 PM to 9:30 PM. And after that, there was still music that played all night long, just not as loud. The complementary breakfast was excellent, their gluten-free waffle was awesome! We'd consider going back, just making sure it wasn't on their party weekend..

At the end of July, my husband and I spent a full week at Henderson Park Inn on the beach at…read moreDestin, FL. and it exceeded every single expectation. Traveling during peak summer can sometimes mean crowds or lagging service, but this resort delivered the exact opposite. From the moment we checked in, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel like VIPs. Our room was immaculate, cool, quiet, and serviced impeccably every day. The refreshment/ snack center lines the breezeway onto the expansive veranda and steps down to the beach. It's stocked with guests favorites to enjoy 24/7. A glass door refrigerator is kept stocked with variety of Coca Cola brand soft drinks & bottled water. Lower shelves are kept well stocked with all kinds of Mars and Hershey candies from Milky Ways to M&Ms. Pretzels, Sun Chips and more varieties of Miss Vicky's potato chips. Starbucks drink machine rounds it out with a variety of hot drinks and iced coffee, made to order in under two minutes! Chocolate chip cookies fresh from the kitchen always available in registration area. Meals from their five star award winning pinched and culinary team can't be over stated. And the beach area (my reason for choosing Henderson) is gorgeous and pristine! -- it's lovely and never overcrowded, with staff constantly checking in to offer fresh towels, cold drinks, lunch and shaded setups. The dining options offered incredible variety and top-tier quality every single meal. All meals are à la cart. I enjoy this freedom to purchase specifically what I want rather than carrying a degree of cost for courses I don't order. Our meals were absolutely perfection! What truly sets Henderson Park Inn apart is the genuine warmth of the entire team. They didn't just manage a busy July week; they made us feel completely relaxed, pampered, and at home. Now at home we've realized this one week revitalized us better than two weeks anywhere else could've. Destin is a convenient location for most of the southeast. We live 6 1/2 hours drive away- pretty typical distance for many people in the southeast. But to stay at this amazing 5 Star resort right on the beach so reasonably close to home is a kind gift from God. Home now, refreshed and stocked with happy new memories too. This July 30 was our 50th wedding anniversary. Just can't put into words how wonderful time, even an over night Henderson Inn always is. This was our fourth visit!

Editing to 4 stars as management was responsive and contacted me right away. While we wouldn't stay…read morehere again, I appreciate their outreach and care after the fact.

Skip staying at the local chain hotels in Pensacola. Celestine's is in the heart of Pensacola…read moredowntown. It's a few blocks away from everything. The hosts were super inviting and welcoming. I would definitely stay there again or ask about hosting an event there.

Hands down the best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed at. The hosts are incredibly kind and…read morewelcoming. The inside is beautiful. Art and antiques decorate the walls and many of the furniture pieces are antique. Check in was fast and came with welcome drinks and a plate of raspberries and orange slices. After being showed our room, we were brought a cold bottle of champagne. The room was a very well decorated, matching the rest of the house. The bed was comfortable and the bath tub was a great way to end the day. I awoke to the smell of breakfast cooking. Being greeted in the morning to our cheerful hosts and one of the best breakfasts I have had in a while was a fine polish to end my stay. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Once Upon a Tide is a beautiful, clean beach house on Navarre Beach. It's between the Gulf and…read moreSanta Rosa Sound so our views from the wrap-around porch were AMAZING both sunrise and sunset--the pictures don't do it justice. There was plenty of space and plenty of furniture for the 8 of us inside and out. I love to cook, so the large, well-stocked kitchen was part of the fun for me. Because the beach is right out the doors, we spent most of our time there, and it was a great time of year because there was almost no one on it. We pretty much had it to ourselves. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Once Upon A Tide is located on Navarre Beach. We offer the first floor of our house for guests. It…read morehas a complete kitchen, two bedrooms with king size beds, two bathrooms, a queen size sleeper sofa and queen size Murphy bed. We are on Florida's Emerald Coast, just a few steps away from the beautiful white sand beachs of the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Sound. Our guests receive discounts on rentals of paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, scooters and fishing/eco charters. Rent usually runs from Saturday to Saturday. Call for current rates.

We are still here and having a great time. Lisbeth and Tom are great, the location is wonderful,…read moreand our accommodations are wonderful. Great home cooked, sumptuous breakfast each morning and helpful recommendations whenever we need some. This has been a great introduction to the Gulf coast / panhandle / Santa Rosa Beach. Very highly recommended! Home now! Great visit to the Gulf coast. Highly recommend Lisbeth's B&B.

I am mystified at the plaques on the wall from online review site(s) claiming how great this place…read moreis. I was not impressed by the treatment I received. The breakfast was good but I was on vacation and I didn't read the plastic laminated rules and felt like I was treated like a kid. The rooms are nice but small and you are paying for the view out the front windows. How i felt, I couldn't wait to leave and that makes me sad since I was trying to relax there. There is a park across the street with beach access. When you're on vacation and you stay at a place where you can't relax because of how you are treated AND you paid a lot of money to stay at? I should have gone to best western.

Reda's Chateau was an absolute joy. Very accommodating and pet friendly! I would recommend this…read morebusiness to everyone!

We were impressed with the check in, very friendly and informative staff. We realize that this…read morebuilding is not new and we liked the remodeling that was done. Over all, we would stay here again because of the cleanliness, friendliness of staff, convenience of in house restaurant, food truck, outdoor bars and two pools as an option, and walking distance to four other restaurants and souvenir shops and the location was perfect! Everyone has expectations of their own in how they "think" places to stay should be, but, there again, we were very fortunate to be able to book this place and would stay here again. Cons: 1. Did not know that they would put a hold of 445.00 on our credit card for any other charges 2. Phone in room did not work the whole time we were there and notified staff 3. Air conditioner would not go below 68 for sleep and when you were there it would heat up to 74 and very humid in the room as well. 4. Washer Dryer only takes credit cards and not cash 5. Could not check out on the TV as indicated ( really not a big deal, but would have been a convenient factor) 6. Check out was another surprise of $16 for parking plus tax and $29 plus tax for entertainment provided (we did not use the entertainment, but was still charged for this)

My mom and I take a trip for her birthday every year. After a long morning of flying, we arrived to…read morethe "resort". There were two front desk employees there, one was finishing checking in a family, so we went to the second, Shade. We were not greeted or even looked at in the eyes, she even yawned in our faces a few times. We checked in around 2pm, but were treated like we were an inconvenience. The only time she smiled at us was when her coworker mentioned she would be next to go on break, then she smiled and laughed with the coworker. We get it, we also worked customer service, even at hotels, so this must have just been an off day for her. When asked how to avoid the smoke fee (as listed in previous reviews) when blowdrying my hair, her advise was to blowdry my hair in a closed bathroom. I could not do that as it was way too hot, so I just didn't blowdry my hair the whole vacation. For the amount we spent for a double room suite- beach front, I should have been able to blowdry my hair in my room without concern for a $250 smoking fee. The next day after we finish up breakfast, we went to the front desk to ask about a late check out on our last day. Shade is there, so we go up smiling and ready to give her another chance. When we ask for a late check out she says and repeats the phrase "you will need to ask day of" about 3x. We understood the first time, but we were asking that IF it was available day of, what time would late check out be? Would it be 12pm, 1pm, 3pm, what was the policy at this specific hotel? "you will need to ask day of". very rude and blunt. That same day, we head to the beach where two chairs and one umbrella cost $60 for the day plus tax (should be included for a "resort") we get a call from the front desk asking us to come back to the front desk because our keys will no longer work for our room. Its my moms birthday, so I tell her to stay and I go from the beach to the front desk (about a 10 minute walk) and speak with a manager. The manager then asks what time we checked in last night because they had us as a no show. The only reason they knew we were there was because housekeeping saw us leave the room that morning. This means that anyone could have checked in our room that night or that day because we had been improperly checked in. I told her we checked in the afternoon (2pm), Shade was there so the manager asked her what happened. She then blamed us for checking in with a "large group". It was just me and my mom, the people before us were checking in with the other front desk employee. There were no apologies, there were no concessions offered, just a "here are your new keys" and that was it. The "resort" is a no smoking resort, but the smell of marijuana was everywhere. We saw a carton of cigarettes floating in the water at the beach on our first day. Even the bands that were hired by the resort were smoking during their sets. The room was cleanish, but really out dated. there were no closets or robes as any other "resort" would provide. The AC worked but it was so loud I was woken up many times by it. We stayed during the fourth of July, and because we were ocean front, all the illegal fireworks on the beach were going off until around midnight. One of the fireworks set off on the beach actually caught the tall grass in front of our rooms on fire. We weren't able to sleep until they stopped. I do not recommend this "resort" in any capacity, but especially for the price. Go elsewhere if you want a relaxing beach vacation

We went out of our way returning from TX to FL to stay at this property. The reason is that we…read morestayed here before doing a similar roadtrip and remembered it being nice, clean and well maintained. This is one of the nicer LaQuintas. The property is nice and clean inside and out. They have a special area for your dogs, as well. The KS room is very roomy and the bed is comfy. The only downside to the bed is that it is SO ridiculously high! I won't deduct a star, since most hotels have their beds up high. But, why? The breakfast buffet area is large, clean and they offer a nice variety of hot and cold items. The hotel is close to both dine in and takeout restaurants. The cost to spend a night is reasonable and they have the lowest pet fee (other than a couple that are free). I am certain that we will be back.

Best sleep! The bed was the best bed we had every slept on. Went home and searched for it…read more Discontinued but we found something similar. Thought this was close to the beach but it wasn't . If you are looking for ok... then this is your hotel.

Warm and welcoming hosts. Immaculately clean, beautiful…read moredecorations, charming atmosphere. Breakfast is fabulous. Second time there and we'll be back.

Absolutely without peers as the gold standard of family-run BandB. David and Eric have owned and…read moreconverted the home to having 6 unique bedroom options. We stayed in #6 and were very pleased with the details and old style appointments. The whole house was marvelously decorated with the history of the home and magnolia springs. Breakfast tho is to rave over! David created wonderful creations each morning in a multi-course presentation. Special dietary requests were also readily handled (but be sure to tell them at the time you reserve a room so they can prepare accordingly!) As shown in the pics, the front of the house faces out on many ancient oak trees. Felt so comfortably Southern as we sat on the wrap around veranda. So amazingly peaceful and relaxing!

There are two hotel brands within Marriott Bonvoy portfolio that have largely been forgotten. They…read moreare Sheraton and Four Points. It's a bit of a miracle they still somehow exist. After all, nearly all of them are in a state of despair, often located in buildings from the 60s and 70s that have been neglected for decades. It's frankly a bit of a sad brand story. The Four Points brand was born in 1995 and largely remained in that time since. Yet, this Four Points in Ft Walton did get some attention. The property just finished up a renovation in 2024 and many elements of the hotel are now looking much better. There is fresh furniture in the rooms, a revamped lobby and a decent pool area. There isn't much change to the depressing exterior design. There are smaller things like paint on the balcony that was not redone and thus continues to peel as you lean to take in the ocean views. It's as budget as budget renovations get, but it's still nice to see things get refreshed and the hotel generally looks borderline acceptable at a 3 star level. The upside is that the resort is actually vast, covering large grounds, with beautiful landscaping of flowers and palm trees. There is a bit of that old Florida motel vibe to the whole place and one could say, it's a bit romantic. When it comes to status recognition, the hotel really stands out. There was an amazing upgrade to an ocean front room, despite the hotel being at near full occupancy. There was late checkout. Lastly, breakfast is really solid for a three star properties with different fruit, waffle makers, potatoes and other classics. As a whole, good for the range where it sits. Thus, Four Points is a now a decent beach property with fresh renovations and status recognition alone might make it a consideration for a return trip if the price is right. It has the basics covered, it's clean and while it might be an eyesore looking at it from the beach, the views of the oceanfront balcony are spectacular.

Stayed at Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach for a quick business trip and have a…read moremixed feelings about my stay. The room was clean and comfortable, but housekeeping came and oddly, they took the used towels without leaving replacements. The property itself is in a great spot right on the beach, and the multiple pools are a nice feature. However, the lobby bar service needs help, the bartenders were friendly but clearly overwhelmed, juggling drink orders and food service for the entire bar and lounge area. Overall, it's an okay stay for the location.