Hotel Overview
Not bad but the bed was mediocre.....
Service was great bed was not great. But the location was the best.
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bullgator33
- Jan 2, 2012
Destin mega-resort offering beach, bay and fairways
With miles of beach- and bay-front, dozens of neighborhoods dotted with stocked lakes and its own village with eateries, shops and clubs, the 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is more like a mini city than an average resort. Guests choose from luxury accommodations close to the village, the Gulf, the Choctawatchee Bay or the golf courses. Miles of hiking and biking trails wind through the resort, and there are four resort pools open to all guests, and 16 other neighborhood pools for use by those residents.Highlights
- Four large outdoor pools
- Nineteen dining options, including a Starbucks
- Numerous outdoor activities
- Village of Baytowne Wharf on-site
Rooms
There are four different sections to choose from at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, all with luxury accommodations -- Beachside, Bayside, The Village and Lakeside. Beachside offers houses, townhomes and villas, and the Beachside Towers and Westwinds are located on the Gulf. Bayside includes the Bayside Inn near the conference center and has units in several other neighborhoods. The Village offers luxury condominiums in the midst of the action of Baytowne Wharf, and is close to the marina and Jolee Island Nature Park. Lakeside is eight unique neighborhoods with country cottages and deluxe villas.Dining
The Village of Baytowne Wharf at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has 19 dining options to choose from. They range from casual to gourmet and feature fresh seafood at the Acme Oyster House and others, Southern barbecue and burgers at Hammerheads Bar and Grille and the Destin Pub, authentic New Orleans cuisine at Bistro Bijoux plus bakeries, coffee shops and ice cream parlors.Entertainment
The Village of Baytowne Wharf includes the Top This! Tapas Bistro & Comedy Club and live blues music at the Funky Blues Shack.Recreation
There are four championship golf courses, a 98-slip marina offering many water sports, 15 tennis courts and a beachside basketball court. Guests get two complimentary four-hour bike rentals per unit, one complimentary hour of tennis per day, and free boogie board, kayak and canoe rentals. The Sandestin Fitness Center, including a sauna and hot tub, is also free for guests.Transportation
- Destin/Fort Walton Beach Airport (8.5 mi/13.7 km)
- Northwest Florida Regional Airport (15 mi/24.1 km)
- Taxi and shuttle service available
Attractions
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (2.6 mi/4.2 km)
- Big Kahuna's Water Park (8.5 mi/13.7 km)
- Gulfarium (16 mi/25.7 km)
Business
There is high-speed Internet access available at the Bayside Inn, Elation, Luau, Market Shops, Reading Room, Starbucks, Village and Westwinds.Policies and fees
Please note that guests must be at least 25 years of age to check into the resort (Guests checking in to the Bayside Inn must be at least 21 years of age). Please note that housekeeping will no longer be available for all room types during a guest stay. If applicable, there will be a cleaning fee due to the property upon arrival. Bayside Inn (standard rooms resort and bay view) -- daily service -- no additional charge. Grand Studio and Village Studio -- towel exchange and trash removal -- no additional charge. Beachside Studio and Luau Studio -- towel exchange and trash removal -- $20 USD + tax per stay, one bedrooms -- $50 USD + tax per stay, two bedrooms -- $75 USD + tax per stay. Golf carts not registered with Sandestin Owner Association, motorcycles, motorized scooters, RVs, boat trailers, motor homes, campers and busses are prohibited on the resort premises. Special parking is available for motorcycles, RVs and boat trailers. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis.This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Rooms
- Bayside Inn Bay View
- Each Bayside Inn Bay View standard room includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, free wireless Internet access, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The bedding in the unit is either 1 king or 2 double beds. Bedding is not guaranteed.
- Village Studio
- Each Village studio includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, free high-speed Internet access, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The bedding in the unit is either 1 queen or 2 queen beds. Bedding is not guaranteed.
- Grand Complex Studio
- Each Grand Complex studio includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, free wireless Internet access, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The bedding in the unit is either 1 queen or 2 queen beds. Bedding is not guaranteed.
- Luau Studio
- Each Luau studio includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The bedding in the unit is 1 king bed and 1 twin-sized sleeper sofa.
- Beachside Towers Studio
- Each Beachside Towers studio includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, free wireless Internet access, deck/patio furniture, iron/ironing board, full kitchen, and in-suite washer/dryer. The bedding in the unit is either a King or Queen bed. Bedding and views are not guaranteed.
- Bayside Inn Resort View
- Each Bayside Inn Resort View standard room includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, free wireless Internet access, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The bedding in the unit is either 1 king or 2 double beds. Bedding is not guaranteed.
- Luau 1 Bedroom
- Each Luau one bedroom includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The bedding in the unit is 1 king bed and 1 twin-sized sleeper sofa.
- Grand Complex 1 Bedroom
- Each Grand Complex one bedroom condo includes air conditioning, direct dial phones, voicemail, local/cable TV, VCR and/or DVD, iron/ironing board, free high-speed Internet access, deck/patio furniture, iron/ironing board, full kitchen, and in-suite washer/dryer. The bedding in the unit is either 1 King or 1 Queen bed and 1 queen-sized sleeper sofa. Bedding is not guaranteed.
Hotel Map
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Destin, FL 32550-7844
- Area served
- Miramar Beach. Destin.
- Nearby airports
- Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN)
- Area description
- Sandestin is like a world of its own. Carved from 2,400 beautiful acres, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is located in Northwest Florida, between Pensacola & Panama City, eight miles east of Destin and approximately 30 minutes from Northwest Florida Regional Airport. Whether you prefer to overlook the Gulf waves or fairways, Sandestin has the perfect place for your stay with 1,300 tastefully appointed accommodations including condominiums, villas, and town homes. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort features The Village of Baytowne Wharf, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, a 98-slip marina, casual and fine dining, boutique and designer shopping, and so much more.
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1100
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.
Guest Reviews (73)
Ratings and reviews for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
- All travelers (73) 3.6 / 5
- Business (5) 3.4 / 5
- Couples (26) 3.7 / 5
- Families (30) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (9) 3.8 / 5
- Singles (3) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.8
- Hotel staff:
- 3.6
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 4.2
- Value:
- 3.7
77%
would recommend to a friend.
- Most recent
- Highest score
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
GETAWAY
Hotel was under remodeling. Unhappy about the mess
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
convernient
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Definitely not a four start hotel
My expectation was a four start hotel with outstanding service. The service was pretty horrible. The front desk was a few miles from the actual hotel I stayed. The hotel I stayed had no front desk. They would not give me an ocean view even though the hotel was empty. They charged me an addtionla $8 that I do not know what for. I need to call them now to try to get this back. Would absolutely not recommend to anyone for the price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
great time
fantastic experience, New Years Eve party was excellent, would definitely recommend.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Not bad but the bed was mediocre.....
Service was great bed was not great. But the location was the best.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Beautiful resort
This is a beautiful resort. Only complaint is that we were there two weeks prior to Christmas and it was a little slow, so the actual building (Bayside Inn) front desk was not staffed. Also they did not have the Kids Club and operation as they require at least three kids to be signed up, although they did offer a reference to a local babysitting service.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Weekend get away
The resort is massive, and the building I stayed in was just one small part of it. I stayed in the Bayside Inn, with a view of the Bay. one recommendation I would have is to read carefully where they plan on putting you so you are a little closer to the main part of the resort and in a nicer building
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Second time back!!
My stay here has been great, except for the room on the bay side this past time, they had my room "with a bay view" and I only saw four palm trees which was a little disappointing but the resort is fun and great for the price!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
If you eat at "Poppy's" seafood house the food is fantastic, but they limit the seasonal menu, so you must ask if you wish to have the Surf and Turf which is well recommended
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Weekend
Fitness room is absolutely awesome....spa, steam room and all....loved it
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Beach is a great place to fine fun dining
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bayside Inn
The Bayside Inn is only one of several places to stay in the Sandestin Resort. The Inn itself was under renovation during our visit but that did not interfere with our comfort. The room we had was an average room with older furniture. It was tidy and comfortable but due to the renovation no staff other than housekeeping were there. The location was somewhat away from the main activities but free shuttles were provided to take you there. Even then, driving to those locations was more than convenient. The best part of our stay revolved around the resort itself. There was the "Village" which consisted of restaurants and shops. There were also several musical entertainment areas that were free of charge. We spent a lot of time there and enjoyed everymnute of it. There are also four golf course that looked really good. Bike riding and trail walking were also available. The biggest drawback to the hotel was that there was no restaurant in it. However, there was a "Another Broken Egg" within a short walking distance and a "Links Bar and Grill" about the same distance away. The "Another Broken Egg" was an outstanding place with great food. The "Links Bar and Grill" was an average, yet nice place. Would I return? in a word, yes. I would probably stay at the Hilton next time but if you are looking for cheaper rates the Bayside Inn will do just fine.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Scout out the Village for dinner eating. There are some really nice places there and plenty of types to choose from.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Fantastic Honeymoon
Our experience was great with this hotel. Only complaint that I have is that our view of the water was blocked by the palm trees. Would definately stay again and recommend!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
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