Was not impressed with a few things here. The first being the carpet in our room. If you aren't…read morewilling to have the carpets cleaned, then remodel with wood or tile floors. You have sand, humidity, age, and stains everywhere - recipe for disaster in terms of this carpet. I hated having to wear shoes inside our room due to being grossed out. While in the bedroom, i had a cockroach crawl over my foot, and I was incredibly disgusted. The facility is obviously older, but the carpet situation needs to be addressed for sanitary reasons. Other than that, great beach access, and private chairs/umbrella are provided. Helpful staff, and great balcony view. Everything else was clean.

My family has been going to these condominiums since we first started vacationing to Destin in…read more1997. Throughout the years I've stayed in almost every condo on the first floor, and 209 and 211 on the second floor. Every time it has been wonderful. Check in is at 4, which is kind of late. But if you show up early and your room has already been cleaned and inspected they will almost always allow you in. The front desk staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I've never had a bad experience with them. They always greet you with a smile and are super kind. Almost every condo has a king size bed, 2 bunk beds, and a pull out couch, so you can easily fit 6 comfortably. There is a full kitchen with cookware, 2 bathrooms, and one shower. From the living area there's a back porch that overlooks the gorgeous powder white sand and emerald coast. You're provided with 2 chairs and an umbrella. On the first day you go to the beach you can reserve your spot for the week so I would recommend getting to the beach early the first morning. There's also a pool and hot tub in the complex for when you need a break from the beach. One huge plus of staying here is that there is only 3 stories. The beach area behind Destin Beach Club is reserved for only residents so the beach is never overly crowded at this condo. Since you're right on scenic highway 98, you're close to everything there is to see and do in Destin. There's a plethora of restaurants, souvenir shops, and shops. You're also right next to the Destin harbor and all the new things it has to offer. Because of the great staff, amenities, view, and less crowded beach area, I would definitely recommend Destin beach club to anybody who is traveling down to Destin. Absolutely love this place, so many happy memories. Can't wait to be back!

We rented a unit here on a trip to Destin. It was a popular choice on the third party rental…read morecompany we used. There was great communication from the start all the way up till the time we left. It accommodated our party of four just fine. The unit itself was immaculate and the décor gave off big time beach vibes. The condos are located right off 98 with easy access to all the restaurants and stores nearby. It is also walking distance to their own beach access which was awesome and we used it daily. Unfortunately, the weather was a little chilly so we didn't brave the big, cool pool. We did take advantage of the smaller pool next to the beach. Overall, this was a great stay for us and I would come back again!

Do not stay here. got woken up at 7am on my vacation to extremely obnoxious construction that's…read moresounds like someone is taking a jack hammer directly to the ceiling. It's so loud I couldn't hear someone trying to talk to me in the same room as me. hours and hours of jackhammer ear raping me.

We love the Gulfgate! It has the most beautiful view of the Gulf. The units are spacious. The pool…read moreis lovely and well maintained. Also a great view of the beach from the gym. Easy parking. Gated entry. Beach chairs and umbrellas available, too.

Our first time staying here but it won't be our last. Our unit (#102) was perfect. It was clean…read moreupon arrival and was well stocked with items needed for a vacation. The staff here are so nice and helpful.

Building is beautiful and the staff is so responsive to any questions. The little pool side bar is…read morewell run and everything was clean!

Amazing! We have already booked again for our next trip in April. Everything was perfect stunning…read moreview.

We booked two different rooms based on what they had available. The first night we booked their…read moremost expensive room, the presidential suite and the second and third night we booked the queen Juliette balcony (as this was all they had). When we arrived, no one asked us if we needed help with our luggage. We made our way to the Presidential Suite and it was filthy. The room size was massive but they clearly never cleaned it well. The couches and carpet all stained, the vents had 1 inch layers of dust all over, the fan was covered in dust balls and dust layers, some vents were falling out of the ceiling with no screws, the tile floor cracked, carpet has nails popping through and there is dirt and dust all over the floors from not being vacuumed or cleaned. There was also a huge roach on the floor which didn't add for an additional touch. It's Florida so I'm trying to be accepting of palmetto roaches but it wasn't cool finding that on your already filthy $1000 room floor. We were incredibly disappointed. For over $1000 this is not what we expected. We did share this with management and our next two nights we were supposed to stay in the queen room, was then adjusted to the king room. While the king room was definitely much cleaner, this room was also hundreds of dollars less in value. It's just very disappointing to pay over $1000 to have a room you can't sit on the couch, or walk the floors without your feet covered. Aside from the room, we also had a pretty awful breakfast experience. Eggs cold, and my husband's avacado toast was missing the egg. We sent it back and it was fixed but that lost our trust in the restaurant so we ate out instead. Our experience with the rental chairs on the beach was not good the first day either. The guy told us there were chairs set up, we walked over and there wasn't. He didn't offer to add anymore, so my husband put ours out for us. We really felt they lacked the customer service feature here. This place lacked the prestige we hoped for and we decided we wouldn't return here again. While the sunset and sunrise are just breathtaking, the hospitality and attention to detail here is lacking and not for us at this price. It seems people have been coming here for so many years they have blinders up and are missing how much is falling through the cracks or even noticing any issue. We would not stay here again and definitely do not believe 4 stars is a true depiction of this place, it could use work and improvements.

This is a beautiful, prime location for a hotel. Henderson Park Inn (adults only side) needs…read morerefurbishing. My husband andI were totally ripped off at $1275 a night

This place is a great place to stay at, but today was not a good experience. Lady at the front…read moreentrance, do not know the name,was so rude and it was just uncalled for. It was to the point where she needs to get either fired or suspended. It was just so uncalled for

First of all, this is a HUGE resort and each unit has different levels of upgrades and updates…read more The unit we rented was fully updated and very nice with an outstanding view of the gulf. (St. Martin 1407) We loved watching the sunrise and sunset from patio. We could also see large fish and stingrays. There was seating for all 8 of us on the patio to enjoy the amazing view. Overall nice building and we enjoyed the gym, pickle ball and basketball court. Here are the cons: - It's odd that there were no beach chairs or toys in our condo or the office to borrow for your stay. There are chairs to rent for $55. I did see some condos had them in the garage space though. - The water in our unit tasted and smelled like chlorine - leaving three of us with upset stomachs until we could buy water. We were able to drink from the water fountain in the lobby and that water tasted good. - There were very little notes/instruction left in our condo for how to navigate this large resort. The map we got upon entry was not detailed. It was frustrating when we arrived. Where do we park? Where is the fitness center and what are the hours? How do we borrow pickle ball or basketball equipment? Where is the office? Where do we eat? Get coffee, etc? How do we use TV? - The pool is advertised as 'heated' but it was COLD. I'm thankful that the hot tub was fairly large! There were some little things the owners/management could do to make a 5-star experience. I did find out that you could go to the main office (by Ruth Chris steakhouse), and they allow you to borrow pickle ball equipment and a basketball. It would be awesome if they allowed you to checkout chairs or beach toys and bikes. It would also be nice if they sold coffee! The coffee shop next door doesn't open until 10. Overall, we had a nice week. The highlight was the view and being able to watch the sunrise and sunset from the patio.

Pros: Close to the beach…read moreBig rooms Daily breakfast Pool with pool towels Easy parking Cons: You will have to request housekeeping Check-in was easy. We were even allowed to check in a little earlier as our room was ready. We had room 207. Room: we had a two bedroom. The beds were comfortable. AC worked well. We had a partial view of the ocean. Our room was equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator, TV, a coffee maker with coffee. The refrigerator worked well. We also had an iron and an ironing board. The bathroom: clean and spacious. Water pressure was great. We always had hot water. The toiletries in the bathroom included shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. The body wash was empty. I did ask for it to be replaced twice and it never happened The pool: plenty of lounge chairs, but not as much shade. If you want pool towels, you can get them from the front desk. You do need your key to go in and out. The pool was nice, but full of children. Breakfast: continental breakfast with hot and cold items. You can get waffles, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, and protein. Cold items included yogurt and cereal. They had fruits, toast and bagels. The beach is a five minute walk from the hotel. There's also a walkable restaurant nearby called the back porch. Housekeeping does not come every day unless you request it. Check out was easy. We did ask for a late check out and were able to stay till 1230. Everyone that we encountered was nice and friendly.

I paid for a room with a King Bed for my wife and I. When we get here they said they upgraded us to…read morea room with a view. Awesome right? We got a room with a view between 2 other hotels. Also 2 queen beds. I'm 6 foot 3. I don't fit on the bed. Hotel is being renovated and was not told that when reservation was set. Noise through day and night. Yes night also. Hand lotion dispenser fell off the wall. The door to room wouldn't lock with being forced really hard. I had to man handle to lock. When we said something to concierge they said they would see what they could do to help. Never heard back. Breakfast wasn't up to par either. No eggs or bacon when we went to eat. Only waffles and sausage. Definitely not happy with stay. We stayed 5 days. Also they took the shampoo bottle off the wall the last night. Roof was leaking on us in the laundry room

Great location across from the long white sandy beach . Great for walking the beach and enjoying…read morethe clear water

This is a great place to stay if you are coming to Destin. It is walking distance to the beach…read more They are gated and have security at the gate so that you feel safe. There is also a pool, pickleball court, the Sand Flea and Louisiana Lagniappe. The room I stayed in was clean, and there plenty of amenities too!

We booked this resort online for a small vacation. All the team members were so kind and friendly…read more The gift shop had decent priced items for souvenir's and snacks. The gift shop also sells coffee in the mornings (like a gas station type coffee), and the beans are from a local coffee place. So good and smooth. Due to the off season there wasn't much action with the pool or too many people. The pools need a lot of cleaning up, but the hot tub was VERY well taken care of. The splash pad was not working. The resort is right on the beach front and you can hear the waves. Our room was OK, stayed in better, but it was perfect for a short stay. The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances and general kitchen tools and plates. Very clean!! The decorations were not over done and represented Florida nicely. The bedroom smelled odd, potentially thinks it's due to the old carpet. The bathroom did not have a shower liner and had to use more towels! The resort has a small grill and bar, that was awesome and delicious drinks!!!! Small mystery.. when we were sleeping we found in the middle of the night the TV was on (which we did not use it at all). We woke up and found the screen was loading. We were a bit flustered and scared that it turned on randomly and was playing.

** 1 Star -- and honestly, even that is too high for this place.**…read more I do **not** recommend staying here. My family vacations in Florida every year, and this is by far the worst condo we've ever stayed in. We were so disappointed that we actually left early just to avoid sleeping in those beds another night. The condo itself was dirty, and we found bugs inside. The hallways smelled terrible, likely due to ongoing construction, which made the entire building feel unclean. The shower was awful. The water pressure was so intense it actually made my back go numb, yet the bathtub barely drained, leaving you standing in about four inches of dirty water while trying to shower. It was disgusting. The unit was much smaller than expected. The bedrooms were cramped, and the guest room had full-size (double) beds that were incredibly uncomfortable. If you're an adult, expect your feet to hang off the end. There wasn't enough room to move around comfortably, and the patio was tiny with nowhere near enough seating for everyone to enjoy it together. The coffee maker didn't even make hot coffee. There was also no washer and dryer in the condo. Instead, you're expected to use coin-operated laundry at $2.50 per wash and $2.50 per dry. For what you're paying to stay here, that's unacceptable. Parking was another nightmare. If you return later in the evening, don't expect to find a parking space. We were told to park across the street at the Days Inn and walk back. Meanwhile, there were plenty of vehicles in the lot without parking tags, yet security apparently wasn't checking them. That makes absolutely no sense. The pool was consistently overcrowded. The posted bather load is 24 people, yet there were often 50 or more people packed into the pool every day. It also appeared that many people using the pool weren't even staying at the property. We watched people pull into the parking lot and head straight to the pool, and because there's no gate or controlled access from the beach, beachgoers could simply walk in and use the pool as well. It felt like the pool was essentially open to the public, making it even more crowded and taking away from the experience for paying guests. The beach setup was frustrating as well. The condo doesn't provide beach chairs, so you'll need to rent them. Front-row chairs were already booked, leaving us to pay around $60 per day for second- or third-row seating. You're also not allowed to bring your own beach umbrella. Tents are permitted, but only behind the multiple rows of rental umbrellas, making it difficult to enjoy the beach unless you spend even more money. When it rained, part of the parking area near the pool flooded, making that entrance unusable. The trash chutes are only located on one side of the building, which is inconvenient depending on where your room is. We brought several of these concerns to the front desk, but they seemed completely uninterested. Their response was basically, "We'll let security know," regardless of the issue. Nothing was addressed during our stay. The only positive thing I can say is that the location is good. Unfortunately, the location alone doesn't make up for the dirty conditions, uncomfortable accommodations, poor maintenance, lack of amenities, parking problems, overcrowded facilities, and unhelpful staff. Save your money and book somewhere else. There are far better places to stay in this area. I will never stay here again, and I'll continue telling friends and family to avoid this property.

The palms is a great place to stay. The amenities are great and the location is perfect. You are…read morejust across the street from the beach and also right next to a strip where you can get groceries, go shopping, or go to dicks and get ocean supplies! The pool here is massive and they also have a baby pool, a heated pool and a hot tub. The gym here is super nice, almost every machine you could think of and dumbbells up to 110 and bikes treadmills a stair master and a row machine. They also have a play ground, indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts and even a free shuttle to take you to harbor walk! Its a great place and I highly recommend!!!

Stephany was a life saver who worked the front desk. She was soo helpful!! She went above and…read morebeyond to make sure i was taken care of.