Cheap Hotels In Destin, Florida

Florida Pan-Handle cities like Panama City are known for rowdy spring breakers partying and crowding the beaches (and raising the prices of hotels). Get a different view of the Gulf Coast this spring and visit the white sands and emerald waters that surround Destin, Florida. Instead of fighting your way through a sweaty crowd, easily find your own piece of sand. Start your day on the mat with the sea breeze blowing your worries away with the help of expert yoga instructors. Don’t blow your budget on a place to rest your, when the heart of Destin is beating with food, music, and dancing. Take a look at these respectable hotels for under $90**

Sleep Inn Destin

Location: 10775 W. Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin. Fl. 32550

(850) 654-7022

Features: This hotel meets your standard needs at a beyond reasonable price. The room features free local calls, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron/ironing boards, microwaves, refrigerator, and guest laundry facilities. If you have a pooch or any other animal weighing less than 25 pounds, there are some pet rooms available, just as there are smoking rooms; however, these rooms are limited and must be requested in advance.

Amenities: There are a total of 77 rooms in this hotel. You may save more cash on the free continental breakfast offered, as well as free high speed internet access. You also have an option to pack less with a guest laundry facility on site. And last but not least, a seasonal outdoor pool.

Distance: The Sleep Inn is less than 1 mile to Henderson Beach State Park, though a fee is required to enter- $2 per pedestrian and $4/$6 per vehicle. Several other public beaches are also located within 3 miles, both east and west.

Emerald Coast Inn and Suites

Location: 1214 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Wallace Beach Fl, 32548

866-539-0036

Features: The Emerald Coast Inn and Suites is directly across the street from the Gulf of Mexico, and though it is not technically in Destin- I felt it needed to be on the list. The room comes standard with television, hair dryers, and safes. A plus is that it has a high speed internet in your room. Yes, you just have to love the convenience.

Amenities: This hotel offers some relaxing amenities: swimming pool, Jacuzzi/ hot tub, fitness facility, and a sauna. You can also get your complimentary breakfast here. Also, there are typically multiple bilingual staff members to help with you needs.

Location: 215 U.S. 98 Destin, Fl. 32541

(850) 837-7413

Features: First of all, AAA customers get a 10% discount. Military and seniors get a similar discount. Tripadvisor.com reviewers rated this hotel as 3.5/5 stars. You can stay connected and remain in pajamas as you check your twitter with wireless or wired high speed internet. You can also hoard some snacks (possibly from that free continental breakfast), as every room has a microwave and half-refrigerator for basic cooking needs. You also get a desk with all those cool free pens and notepads and a phone to make some free local calls.

Amenities: Free continental breakfast is offered, check for times available at the front desk. Also, laundry facilities are available and located on site.

Distance: This location is less than 1 mile from Norriego Point and Osteen Public beach access.

Extended Stay America Destin

Location: 4615 Opa Locka Lane Okaloosa, Destin Fl, 32541

(850) 837-9830

Features: Ask about AAA, military, and senior discounts here. Here you get a good deal and the hotel itself is pretty darn close to the city center. You get an awesome kitchen with these rooms, including coffee/ tea makers, refrigerators, microwaves, stovetop, cookware, dishes and utensils. You also get iron/ ironing boards for all your pressing needs.

Amenities: You can request a turndown service or wake-up call in any of the 101 rooms. There is also someone at the front desk every hour of the day.

Distance: It’s hard not to see water in Destin. This location is also just a short one mile to the nearest public access point.

Club Destin Resort

Location: 1085 Highway 98, Destin Fl. 32541

(850) 654-4700

Features: This 3.5 star resort has a half-size fridge stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, utensils and cookware. All linens are provided and some rooms are equipped with a sleep sofa.

Amenities: Free Wi-Fi is offered in the lobby and the hospitality suite. On top of an indoor heated pool and hot tub, there is actually a new outdoor pool and sundeck. This is such a guest friendly resort with BBQ grills available, exercise facilities, and a 24-hour movie room with more than fifty movies selection.

Distance: This resort is less than a half-mile from the public access to the Gulf of Mexico. And just a little further than a mile from the Destin Harbor where you can get to kayaking, water-ski and other fun activities.

Prices vary by season.

Elise is double major, focusing on journalism and psychology in beautiful South Florida. She loves starting her day with Ashtanga Yoga and a morning run and ending it writing feature stories, especially about travel. She is an avid Social Media user, and a force to be reckoned with playing Tetris. You will someday find her in the South of France writing, eating, eating some more, and playing with her LED hula-hoop.