Nightly rates from $86
Rate based on Check-in: Feb 29, 2012 Check-out: Mar 1, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
102 reviews
Great Location

Great price, good breakfast and location. The service is very good, See full review

  • Papai
  • Nov 28, 2011
Awesome Experience

Had My wedding there on the beach of Destin on 11-11-11. The whole experience was awesome. The... See full review

  • Tommyvr23
  • Nov 23, 2011
Beachfront Destin hotel with pools near Panama City
Holiday Inn Destin on the Beach guests are welcomed by a huge indoor atrium with cheerful greenery and seating. The large, round pool is encircled by lounge chairs and the heated, indoor pool has an open seating area. There is a grassy recreation area between the hotel and the beach, with a small wood deck with lounge chairs overlooking the water. From the hotel, the green Gulf waters and white sand stretches beyond where the eye can see. The distinctive round tower design of the hotel allows for panoramic views in all directions from its guest rooms.
Highlights
  • Waterfront location
  • Outdoor and indoor pools
  • In-room DVD players and lending library
  • Two on-site dining options
Rooms
All of the 233 rooms at the Holiday Inn Destin on the Beach are nonsmoking. They are decorated in calming tones with scenes of beach living, rich wood furniture and beds with triple-sheeted, pillowtop mattresses. All rooms have high speed Internet access, Wi-Fi and DVD players (the hotel has a DVD library). Each room has a microwave, a mini-refrigerator and coffee-maker. Some rooms have work desks with lamps. There are some KidSuites available, which feature a separate bedroom with bunk beds. Every room has a private patio and some have Gulf or pool views.
Features
Self parking is complimentary.
Dining
The bright, roomy Destin Cafe serves breakfast, including a buffet, and dinner with specialties including seafood and steaks. For lunch, there is the beachfront Deck restaurant, serving casual fare. It is closed in the winter. The Shack serves cool beachfront beverages. Kids eat free at the Holiday Inn Destin on the Beach.
Entertainment
There is always something going on at the Holiday Inn Destin on the Beach, including family movie nights and the "Little Buccaneers" program, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Activities include T-shirt painting and treasure hunts.
Recreation
The fitness center is free for hotel guests. There is a sauna and whirlpool on-site. In addition to the beach, there is an indoor and an outdoor pool.
Transportation
  • Destin/Fort Walton Beach Airport (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (15 mi/24 km)
  • Taxi and shuttle service available
Attractions
  • Big Kahuna's Water Park (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Pelican Beach Resort Conference Center (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • The Track Family Recreation Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Destin Harbor (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • HarborWalk Village (2.6 mi/4.2 km)
  • Gulfarium (7.4 mi/12 km)
Business
  • Printing, copying, faxing
  • Personal computer available
  • Three meeting rooms with audiovisual support
  • High-speed Internet access and Wi-Fi available
  • Fee for use of business center
Policies and fees
All guests must be 18 years of age or older to stay without a parent or legal guardian. Private beach. Wrist bands required. Parking available for one car per room. Spring break registered guests are not allowed visitors.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Map

1020 HWY 98 EAST,P.O. BOX 577, DESTIN, FL 32541

Area served
DESTIN
Nearby airports
NW Florida Regional Airport, (VPS), 15.00, S, Mile
Area description
Resort - RESORT

Amenities

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bath Tub
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Computer in Room
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cribs Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • FAX
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Overhead Projector
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Sauna
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • White Board

Dining

Destin Cafe
Open daily for breakfast and dinner. Offering a seasonal, endless breakfast buffet and/or a great breakfast menu. Dinner offers steaks, seafood, sandwiches and more. Room service available every day during cafe operating hours.
The Deck
Seasonal beach-side dining featuring Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches and Frozen Cocktails.
Hogs Breath Saloon
BBQ and Rock and Roll. World famous T-Shirts.
Funky Blues Shack
Live blues, jazz, rock and good food.
Sandbar Lounge
Gulf Front lounge with dinner service available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
4:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (102)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Overall score

4.3 / 5
102 out of 102
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

4
Papai
Chattanooga,Tennesse
Nov 28, 2011

Great Location

Great price, good breakfast and location. The service is very good,

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

5
Tommyvr23
Dallas, Texas
Nov 23, 2011

Awesome Experience

Had My wedding there on the beach of Destin on 11-11-11. The whole experience was awesome. The Front desk staff and morning breakfast serving Staff. Manager Kathy was Awesome. Rented the Second sand bar on the top floor for the reception. Awesome view of the beach and water. Kathy took care of Everything. Low stress on your wedding day ++++. Great hotel and bunch of stuff to do, (even spots for kids to play, indoor pool and hot tub for us). ++++

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

5
Pinkie
Texas
Nov 13, 2011

Perfect for Destination Wedding

The Holiday Inn in Destin was the perfect spot for my daughter's destination wedding. The hotel was beautiful, rooms very comfortable and clean, hospitality room perfect place for reception and the view was spectacular! ALL of the hotel staff were so friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were huge and deliciious. And being right on the coast for the wedding was perfect. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them to family and friends!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Very close to a huge outlet mall plus many other shops!

Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

4
Tn girl3
Jackson, TN, USA
Nov 6, 2011

Great deal!

Great price for beach front. Refrigerator & microwave in room. Free popcorn & ice cream in afternoons. Centrally located. Seems to be a lot of activities for children, but not overrun with kids. Bartenders with great advice on restaurants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Harbor docks is an excellent restaurant with fresh fish caught daily!

Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

4
Triple A
Birmingham, AL, USA
Oct 10, 2011

Holiday Inn on the beach

Great place we had a view of the water while not being on the water. Great for kids if you have them. Our room had bunk beds for the kids and their own TV and play station and even bean bags and a table and chairs. Wish the room had full curtains instead of half way see through. Be it hard for someone to see in, it was still possible. The free movies, pop corn and ice cream great ideas. Free WiFi as well. Lots to do for the kids and adults. Price could have been a little bit more reasonable for the time of year but overall great stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Do your research before you go on what is around (shops, restaurants, etc.) The best places fill up early, but always the best place is not where everyone goes.

Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

5
DAW3
Springfield, OH, USA
Sep 6, 2011

Holiday Inn on the Beach vs. Hurricane Lee

Four days of Hurricane Lee's extremely high winds, wiping sands, drenching rain, and lessons on turning lemons into lemonade was our journey in Destin, FL. of the holiday weekend. The sugar in our lemonade was the never-a-lack-of-things-to-do atmosphere created by the fabulous staff at the Holiday Inn on the Beach. We always were able to raise above the occasion at the Holiday Inn and have a good time. We were also very impressed by the culturally diverse guests the Holiday Inn were hosting. We know they didn't plan that aspect, however, it is a testament to their reputation. Cheers to one and all!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

4
PATTI
BATON ROUGE LA.
Jun 28, 2011

FANTASTIC FAMILY GETAWAY

GREAT FAMILY FUN. VERY CHILDREN ORIENTED. WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

AJ'S RESTAURANT IS WONDERFUL. GREAT FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE.

Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

4
Family traveler
Thomasville, GA
May 14, 2011

Great family stay

Great family atmosphere. Kids loved the free ice cream and pop corn in the afternoon. Walked the beach to a favorite dining spot - The Back Porch. Recommended for family trips. Probably not that great for a romantic getaway though...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Back Porch is about a mile walk...

Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

5
Beach Lover
Starkville, MS
May 9, 2011

Great summer get away

Beach right there. Free popcorn and ice cream. Great rooms. Great service

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Beach right outsie the hotel

Review of Holiday Inn DESTIN ON THE BEACH

Reviewer score

4
Fun Dad
South Atlanta
Apr 9, 2011

White sandy beaches

Since they have children eat free and children entertainment, the room price is very reasonable. Stayed in the tower with a partial view of the beach. The tower is round so your room is pie shaped. This makes the bathrooms very small compared to their other rooms. Beaches were spectacular. Close to everything in Destin.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
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