First of all, this is a HUGE resort and each unit has different levels of upgrades and updates. 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. read more

Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa - View from the lobby - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Destin, Florida

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this place was very bad. paid 6 thousand dollars for the week to stay and was not impressed at all! Master bedroom tv was broken and didnt work, dishwasher handle was broken and was a pain to open up to use because of it. Was told they will not give us fresh towels that we have to wash them and wasnt given enough so had to do laundry everyday to have clean ones for the evening shower. Cabinet doors in the kitchen were broken, ceiling fan in the second master bedroom was broken so they gave us a floor fan that was so loud that we couldnt use it because it kept our kids up that were sleeping on the pull out couch just outside the bedroom. Also worst of all the pool, it has so much chlorine in it that went we went into the pool you could smell it burning. also becuase of the chlorine our kids had trouble swimming because it just burned their eyes. they wore goggles and still had to rub the water way and it would find its way into their eyes.I would never suggest this place to anyone. Wan not impressed for the amount of money we spent for the room. read more

This place is a great place to stay at, but today was not a good experience. Lady at the front entrance, 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 read more

Absolutely the BEST SPA IN DESTIN! Skip the overpriced spas at the other resorts and get allll your moneys worth with quality and staff that are passionate about satisfaction during your stay at Silver Shells Spa. Marsha was the best massage therapist on site. She took her time during our visit to really concentrate on my exact needs for my custom 50 minute massage. I have had massages by therapists all over the world from Mongolian therapists to world renown brands in the US and other resorts in the Caribbean and I have to say I have NEVER HAD such an amazing custom massage as the one provided by Marscha at Silver Shells Spa. I cannot wait to go back and visit Destin again and get a massage at Silver Shells Spa. Please see my photos and hit the thumbs up button if you like the other amenities this spa has to offer during your stay. read more

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We stayed in one of the luxury rooms and I literally did not want to leave. I could see myself living in a beach condo designed exactly like this, it was stunning and the beautiful couple from NJ that owns it, loves their guests and what they do, you can tell that in the care, comfort, and design. read more

We have stayed here twice and loved it. We love being at the resort, different pools, on the beach, and so many ways to books. There are so many condos to choose from. We booked through compass reality. It included 2 chairs and an umbrella beach rental so no extra cost. You can use your own chairs but you can't put your own umbrellas up for safety reasons. Our condo had a great view and is by the main pool. When you book check the view to get a better idea of where it is on the property. Huge bonus... this resort is basically across from Walmart so you can get groceries, not drive far to grab them. I can't say enough good about here! read more

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stayed in the Saint Martin building 11th floor. Master bedroom was fantastic. Living room the drapes were coming off the track. Bedroom number two the air conditioner did not work and we had to use a portable fan. Bedroom three had paint patches that needed repaired on the wall and bright lights from the hallway shine through the window in desperate need of blackout drapes. Kitchen was well equipped, but the pots and pans need to be replaced. Everything sticks to them. Icemaker did not initially work. Hot water to the kitchen sink was initially shut off. Location is fantastic and walkable. Killed two very large cockroaches in the room. Outside maintenance and pool maintenance was excellent. Security is fantastic. read more

Overall our stay was okay. We were in St. Croix 1204. The condo had some wear and tear which I expect from beach properties but the master bathroom shower tiles need replacing and the light fixture over the toilet was dirty and very dusty. The beds were very squeaky. The balcony doors did not lock. Most importantly the unit smelled like fish every day and we could not locate the source. I'm not sure if something was in the owners closet but it smelled bad and we constantly sprayed air freshener to mask it. The air conditioner being stuck on 75 and not lowering past 71 was uncomfortable. The beach service and pool were great. Lastly, please provide fresher linens in the future. The bedding was rough. read more

Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa - Pool and beach view from the 12th floor - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Destin, Florida

This place is a dream!!! It was just a short walk to the white sand and emerald green ocean! There was a large size pool,hot tub, and kiddie pool. A beach bar with chair,umbrella, and drink service. Free inter tube usage for the beach.You can rent a cabana for pool/beach usage,which was great to keep the kids beach toys in overnight as well as drinks and snacks.The condo was awesome!! Beach views and all three rooms have patio access. The condo was clean. Cardio center. Weight room. Basketball and tennis court. Ruth Chris steakhouse is also at the resort. We had the best family vacation here! read more

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The only thing this resort is missing is red noses for their staff. What a bunch of clowns. What a horrible experience. Visited for a week with older group and our kids. The first day the pool staff treated us with the upmost disrespect. It appears the college kids they hire take great pride and enjoyment in harassing 40-50 year old adults with their children on a family vacation. They are more concerned with whether or not your hand is touching the pool edge when holding a drink compared to underage drinking and partying. There was even intoxicated minors fist fighting on the resorts private beach with no enforcement. We discussed our displeasure with the rental management company and they responded by threatening to have us evicted. Seriously? Never again. GO ELSEWHERE OR BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

we stayed at this resort this past week and the pool watchers and workers were very rude and a young man yelled at our family for trying to open the gate , mind you the gate was broken. He was not respectful at all and laughed with his coworkers about it , thinking it was funny to yell at families. The floor was falling apart in the condo as well . Over all will not be back and horrible service.Also the private elevator is not so private. read more

I don't believe I've ever experienced anything so horrible as far as "hotels" go. The check-in process took 3.5 hours. We pulled up to the rental office after hours (9pm) and see a dark office and outside lock boxes. Ok, nothing intuitive there. So I call the number on my confirmation. They were able to get us into the after-hour box relatively easily. This is when the poop show starts. We get to the guard stand at the property and our check-in paperwork was apparently incomplete. The guard didn't know which building we were assigned. After 10-15 mins of trying to figure that out, we get to our room and input the code to unlock the door. The door is unlocked via the code, HOWEVER there is a secondary deadbolt requiring a key. We were not given that. I call yet another number to tell them we can't get in the condo. They proceed to give us more codes - saying try this and try that. Even after explaining that the door is locked by another lock, they acted as if they didn't believe us or something. It was really frustrating and horrible. I had to finally say that I refused to put in anymore codes, and I would be contacting them for a refund as we'd have to find accommodations elsewhere. They are definitely running some type of SCAM. We called hotels.com attempting to tell them of the situation and have them refund money paid for a room we clearly couldn't access, they called Wyndham Vacation Rentals who rented the property. They LIED and told them that the room was totally accessible and available for us. This was an OUTRIGHT LIE. We have video of us trying to get into the condo. We left and proceeded to call hotels.com again while we searched for another hotel. HOW FRUSTRATING! Wyndham Vac Rentals continued to lie and tell hotels.com that the room was available. Not knowing what else to do and extremely tired from traveling all day, we went back to the property to see if we could find someone onsite. It was then that the security guard (who we'd befriended during the turmoil) told us that a locksmith had just left. You have GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!! The guard asked the locksmith if he had tried to contact the guests that just left. He said no and that he would notify the rental company. AGAIN - A SCAM. We went back to the condo and surprise, surprise...we got in just fine with the code. Well after midnight and a whopping 3.5 hours later. I will definitely file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau when I get home. read more

Location great. Second unit we've stayed in now....mainteance issues and housekeeping issues both times. DO NOT RENT VIA DESTIN LUXURY RENTALS. they're rude and unhelpful. The property and owners can't help with issues because it's all up to the management company and they told me "they don't care...if we have negative experiences....negative reviews....or if we never rent from them again". Horrible customer service when you have needs or issues. read more

Great place to vacation. Girlfriend trip awesome. Spa amazing services. Chair service great...right on ocean. Only noticeable concern, maybe from Covid... Grounds not kept up at owners tennis court and gym. read more

We've rented all over the gulf coast from Alabama shores to Panama and this condo complex is the best we've ever rented and located in Destin. It is a little pricier than most rentals but they offer multiple pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, basketball court, large weight and cardio gyms, and is right on the beach. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed unless you're an owner. This complex is good for those traveling with young children and teenagers. It never felt overly crowded and had assigned parking. During peak travel seasons, rentals are weekly. Currently there is major construction on the Main Street outside the resort which makes it difficult to walk outside or go for a run. It is near Henderson state park and there is a nice trail to run or bike. read more

My best friend and I took a girls trip to Destin in October. We saw that the weather forecast for Thursday was going to be rainy and cold so we decided to treat ourselves to a spa day at Silver shells Spa. We opted to create our own package which included a one hour massage, reflexology, spa manicure and pedicure. When we arrived we were told we could use The hot tub steam room and sauna prior to our services. However when we arrived, the hot tub was full of small children and not a very relaxing atmosphere so we sat in the waiting room and waited for our appointments to begin. During this time one of the children in the pool /hot tub area pulled the fire alarm. A very loud Startling alarm sounded for several minutes. Not the fault of the Spa, by any means, but just added to the disappointment of our day. My friend chose to get a deep tissue massage I chose to get the Swedish massage as I tend to be too sore the next day after I have deep tissue. She said her massage was fabulous worked all the right areas as she requested. my massage,however, was more like someone simply rubbing lotion on my skin there was nothing relaxing or therapeutic about it. I kept telling myself that this was better than sitting out in the rain or sitting at home watching TV. I was hoping that the other services would be better. However the next service I received was a spa manicure which, by the way, cost almost $100 all I received was a shellac polish on my nails and a very minimal lotion rub at the end. My cuticles still look exactly as they did when I arrived as she didn't even push them back or trim them. My friend had the same experience. Then I moved to reflexology. I have had reflexology many times and it is usually includes an intense foot and hand rub with pressure on the pressure points and is usually quite relaxing. unfortunately this procedure only involved a woman poking her finger nails into my feet over and over again I tried not to giggle because it felt like my feet had been placed in a box of hungry gerbils. Then I moved onto spa pedicure which was average but again cost nearly $100. I received a very average pedicure with very few paint color selections. Our total bill for each of us was $348. This was maybe $150 worth of services in my opinion. So my suggestion to others that choose this spa is to be very very specific about the type of service you want the type of relaxation you were looking for and ask questions as to what each service involves and how they do it. Though the spa needs some updating as it is bit old, the facilities were very clean and the employees were very nice. I am disappointed and wish i had spent my $348 on a new purse at the Coach Outlet. read more

Love the place. First class and beach is amazing. Glad we are here. TV's could stand to be updated in our condo, but that is minor compared to how amazing the place is overall. Also pretty cool place has a gym, basketball and tennis courts. read more

The Spa is FABULOUS. I got married there this past weekend and came all the way from lake charles Louisiana so naturally I was nervous about someone else doing my hair and makeup. Jessica did my makeup and was so friendly and did WONDERFUL. The airbrush makeup is really great and she does exactly what you want. Erica did my hair and I only wish I lived closer to come to her consistently. She had myself and all my bridesmaids looking exactly like the pictures we showed her off pinterest. She was open to any comments and change you wanted to do and took no offense and did exactly what you wanted her to do. The spa manager Carla was so friendly and helpful to us all. They worked wonders and deserve well over the 5 stars I can leave. I will miss these girls! read more

Silver Shells Beach Resort & Spa - Hair and makeup by Jessica and Erica - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Destin, Florida

Great location in Destin! The pool/beach proximity cannot be beat. We stayed for two weeks and all of the local staff was very friendly and helpful (asked about local attractions, etc). The condo we rented (3BR, 3BA) overlooked the pool and beach. Great amenities and all of the comforts of home. Would strongly recommend this location to travelers heading to Destin and looking for a centralized place to get to all things exciting in Destin. read more

Over all we had a good experience with this resort. We stayed in the Saint Lucia building and it was very clean. However, they supplied 1 roll of toilet paper for EIGHT girls and no paper towels. The manager said he would bring us some but he never did. It's not a huge deal, but I've never stayed in a resort that doesn't supply those things. read more

Walt Okon - Condo at Silver Shells Resort, St. Maarten's Building Room 1004 on the Beach Rented direct from the Condo owner of St. Martin's #1004 through Home Away Homes. The owner is Tammy Grinder. This is a Three Bedroom; Three Bath condo with a balcony directly on the beach. One of the bedrooms faces the Gulf with a direct entry that faces the gulf waters which is the master bedroom with a king size bed, TV, walking closet, and master full suite bathroom. Truly amazing Private Bathroom. The other two bed room are large and face the back of the building with a private balcony directly from their bed room with a great view of the land area. Remember the Silver Shells Resort is a very large private beach resort with a gated road in and a guard on duty 24/7. The open living area entry foyer, living room, dining room and kitchen all face the Gulf waters and beach and the large door and all glass wall open onto the large Balcony with an unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico. This condo can sleep eight. We are just seven, three couples and our niece, so we have three private bath rooms. Master has a King-size Bed; Second bedroom with private bath has two Queen beds, and the third bed room has a king size bed and the hall bath next to it (essentially private). Each bed room has cable TV. Living room has a new large Smart 3K TV, DVD players; Game Xbox, and a significant Stereo system. We connected out smart phones directly to the TV showing the picture we took every day on the large screen. The internet connection to the Internet Service Provider was very fast. It exceeded 75Mbs up and 75 Mbs down every time I tested it. We even had Wi-Fi Internet service at the swimming pool. Tile in living room and beige carpeting in all bedrooms. Outstandingly decorated unit with neutral colors and beautiful new furnishings. Newly painted with quality paint. Everything in condo 1004 is the best. The kitchen is state of the art. Two system hot water system. Instant HOT water in the kitchen. The owner Tammy furnished this home in luxury. She included so many finishing touches. It was like the highest end Hilton Suites. If you can think it Tammy provided it. This was our fifth time at St Maartens. Unit 1004 is by far the best of the best. Tammy's check in process was the fastest and simplest of all the times we have been to the Silver Shells. Located in Mid-Destin by Henderson Park across the highway 98 street is a Wal-Marts, restaurants and shopping Galore. We loved it. Walt Okon - Springfield Virginia. read more

Came here with my girlfriend and her family for the week. The "3 bedroom" condo is actually a 2 bedroom with 2 beds thrown in the front room with no door, no closet, not drawers to put your clothing in. No privacy at all. Everything from the tennis courts to the spa are closed down without any notification from the management that this would be the case. Save your money! Total rip off. 0 stars. read more

There was sand on the floors when we got to our room, and even a little pile of sand underneath my bed. The bathroom door in my room can't stay open on it's own, and in order to keep it open I had to use the trash can to prop it open all week. The wifi was great at some times in the day, and at other times I couldn't do anything on my phone. The "hot-tub"s heating didn't work the entirety of our weeklong stay. In a penthouse, you can clearly expect a little more than what we got. Also, while tanning, a silver shells worker asked me if I had my wristband that all people have to wear when on the property. In the excitement of going to the beach, I left it in my room. I was with my family who were all wearing wristbands, and I asked if I needed to go back up to my room to get it. She told me if that's where it is at, then I needed to get it and wear it all the time. I put on three just in case there are more people who are lurking around the pool. The reason for this is to keep people out who are not members of the resort. Thanks to the Homeowners Association, if you are hanging out here and don't have a wristband, then you will not be allowed by the pool unless you have one. read more

We loved our stay at the St. Maarten! We stayed during the off season and it was great! The beach wasn't crowded, and it was easy to get around the area with ease. The condo is centrally located and has its own beach access. Assigned parking in the garage is easy and you have private elevator entry into the condo. The condo itself is VERY spacious and has all of the necessities required to make your own meals and do your own laundry. There is also a beautiful back patio with a view of the ocean and also a side patio which faces the airport and you can see planes taking off/landing. The pool is huge and has an adjoining hot tub. There is also a small area for kids. Between the pool and the beach is a small playground and grassy area to hang out with the kids. Closer to the main entrance to the condo premises is the fitness center with cardio and weight training facilities. There is also a basketball court and tennis courts. Connected to the weight training area is an indoor/outdoor pool (for adults only) as well as a spa. In between both fitness areas is the Ruth's Chris steakhouse. I can't wait to come back to Destin and stay at the St. Maarten again! This is by far the best condo we've ever stayed in! NOTE: during our stay, they were building a new condo nearby and the noise from the construction did wake us up every morning at around 7am (except for Sunday). We're light sleepers so that was a tad annoying. However, when that new building is done, noise really shouldn't be an issue. read more

Just spent the most wonderful week! Beautiful complex, beautiful beach, great location, great views. .Highly recommend unit 505 of the St Croix building. read more

Our family stayed here for our annual trip to Destin and I'm quite impressed. There were a few drawbacks but overall the stay was pleasant. Silver Shells is a cluster of condo buildings right off the beach. We stayed at St Maarten - one of the buildings closest to the pool and ocean. We occupied rooms 407 and 607 to split up our family. You have to drive around in St. Maarten's garage to find your spots on that side of the building, but we got two spots each room and there is a shared parking lot for extra cars. Beautiful view from the living room, master, and second bedroom side. It is nearly a perfect panoramic view except for the building being built just in front and to the side of St. Maarten. Each condo had a kitchen, living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, laundry room, and balcony. Kitchens have decent amount of cookware, bar top, dishwasher, with dishwasher pods and coffee amenities. Television in the living room with cable, a large dining table which seats about 6-8, beds have unique bedding, bathrooms have soap amenities and toilet paper. An elevator leads you directly into the foyer of your space, which can get a bit awkward when you stop on a different floor and you peer into another condo. It can also get inconvenient if you're in more than one room. You need a key to access any room higher than ground or lobby while inside of the elevator. They only give a set amount of keys so we were calling each other all weekend to make the elevator go up to a floor without the right key. This was probably the biggest inconvenience but understandable. You also need to have a key to get into the (beautiful) lobby and to open gates leading to the beach. If you're looking for the grill, it's on lobby level outside on the balcony overlooking the pool. Trash chute can be found by going out of the third bedroom's door. There was plenty of space in 607 for our family of 19 to gather. 607 was tile, decent decor that was livable but not spectacular. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils. The corners of the table in 607 was quite sharp and had to be childproofed. Master bedroom had a King bed, second had a queen, third had 2 twin beds. Patio furniture was sturdy wicker if I can recall correctly, and comfortable. We didn't spend much time in 407 and mainly split up to shower, do laundry, and sleep. 407 was carpeted, decorated well, and had marble counters. The third room has a full and twin bed. I'm not sure if this is because they rushed the rooms because we came a a little before check in (it's 4 o clock normally) but the shower floor was slimy and still had hair from the previous occupants. Cleanliness should not have been sacrificed. Bring and wear flip flops! I would periodically forget and get super grossed out. Also my bedding was itchy. Should have washed it but with other people there we had personal laundry going all day long. As far as the rest of the resort, it's pretty nice and complete with the normal bells and whistles. The outdoor pool was great, heated at night and had lighted water spouts. It was nice and roomy so other families don't crowd together. It goes to 5 feet by a rock like waterfall. Plenty of tables and chairs around. There is also a hot tub and kiddie pool in that area. There's also a playground and an unmanned outdoor bar. The other areas were a bit of a hop and skip away. The tennis court and basketball court are both outside, but clean. The weight room and indoor pool are in the club house but the cardio room is in another building off to itself. Ruth Chris is right around here. Pro tip: there is a TINY strip of public beach between Silver Shells and the next resort that will probably be snatched up by the aforementioned hotel that's under construction. Since you cannot pitch a tent on Silver Shells property you can do it there, but do NOT pitch it in the jet ski rental strip. If you pitch early in the morning the tide will recede and people will be in front of you. Be very wary though, the ocean is extremely crowded since the space is so small - about 4 tents in width worth. You might want to try and reserve private umbrellas and chairs if you want to relax and not worry about people invading your space. Extra lagniappe: WiFi is very fast (upload speed was insanely fast) but the network is down from time to time. If you're lucky you can connect from the pool or beach since cell service was spotty. Also I was able to sit on a pokestop while in the living room, caught lots of water pokemon with lures on. Walmart is across the street and open for 24 hours! Would recommend and stay again. read more

Well I'll tell you everything is absolutely perfect for the pool, cardio center and gym. We are just completely confused as to why whenever we try to reserve seats on the shore as to why we seem to give the staff more of a pain in the butt than someone trying to spend over a $110 per day to enjoy they beach outright because we bought a condo in St. Criox and we really just don't appreciate the sass at the time when we are willing to fork over a substantive amount of money just to chill on the beach. read more

We had a wonderful stay here. It's a beautiful resort. Great location. All the amenities were amazing. Ruth's Chris just a walk away. A few steps to the beach with chairs and an umbrella already set up for you. We had rented 2 rooms for a week with several people staying with us. A fantastic vacation. The only reason I am giving this 3 stars is because the room my family stayed in lost electricity twice that week we were there. It gets pretty warm at night and it was not easy to get help to have someone take care of the situation. So my family was left in this beautiful resort drenched in sweat hardly able to sleep because the temperature in our room was in the mid 80s. Our friends in the other room had a refrigerator that barely worked. I loved the resort but was not happy about losing electricity. read more

Went to the spa here to get the pedicure. The service was spectacular, while the pedicure itself was not that spectacular. The chair massaged you and they served beverages. The polish came off in 5 days and the bottoms of my feet were not as smooth as other spas. I am giving a food review because the experience itself was very relaxing. read more

My daughter and I went for massage, mani and pedi. Our massages were great- atmosphere relaxing and we left with beautiful fingers and toes!

Although I was never contacted, the resort redeemed themselves and did refund my deposit.

My wife and I recently brought our infant child to stay for a few nights at Silver Shells. Our experience could not have gone any better. The resort was nice and quiet so the baby was able to sleep adequately. The pool area is great for families with young children. The beach is nice with the umbrella setup that comes with your room for some nice shade. The rooms were extremely nice and it is great having several balcony entrances with adequate seating outside. The appliances in the kitchen were impressive as well as all of the utensils and gadgets that were in the kitchen drawers and cabinets. The beds/couches were also very comfortable. We can't wait to come back! read more