Hotels near Niceville, FL

“This is by far the best Marriott we have ever stayed at. From check in to check out everything was very pleasant and professional. I asked for a recommendation for a seafood restaurant and they recommended several. The one we chose was top notch! I will be staying there again. Thank you!!”

“I’ve stayed here twice and both times everything was absolutely perfect! Thank you guys so much for helping us with our reservation and having such high standards for your hotel and staff!”

“Thanksgiving week. This was our 11th year to spend Thanksgiving week in Fort Walton and rent from Brooks and Shorey. We love Gulf Dunes. Thank you to Maryann who always makes us feel welcome, takes care of any issues and answers all questions. We have already booked through Brooks and Shorey for Mardi Gras weekend. Can’t wait !!!”

“This was amazing for us in Mid-November for our wedding. Almost all of our guestlist stayed here and we all had nothing but amazing things to say. You are 200 feet off the beach entrance, the staff are amazing and friendly, the rooms are perfect and very larger with everything you need. We were treated so warmly and the location is beyond perfect. Camile's which is open for breakfast. lunch, and dinner is the perfect bonus to the location and you will never be disappointed. I can honestly say, I fell in love with Destin on my first visit and the Beachside Inn was a larger part of the reason. You are within walking distance of everything and it is a perfect choice for any size getaway.”

“We thought you all had a great property! There were a few things I do want to mention... we had trouble with our hot water not working, but you all handled it well with great hospitality. Especially want to give DJ in room service a HUGE shout out. She was absolutely wonderful and I think she should get a raise, and the Front Desk Manager Kerry Ann was also great with resolution management. As far as the amenities I understand it's the off season, but there was great 70 days and you all should at least be playing your speakers at the pool. I also think you should have your tiki bar open to guests. I understand it's the slower season, but you could do limited days and hours (like Thurs - Sunday from noon to 5p or something like that - you will also attract locals if you did this making more money for your hotel). If you are not going to have the tiki bar open in the off season you need to make it obvious before people book their rooms. People choose their destinations based on these kinds of amenities. Lastly, the kid zone needs some aesthetic love and having music play in there also would be a good idea. Music can be free and changes the mood of an environment. Music attracts people and people linger longer when you have it playing. I do think it was great that you share amenities with the neighboring hotel. Overall, we were satisfied and would recommend your hotel!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my stay! I celebrated my 31st birthday here and it truly exceeded my expectations. Kelly at the front desk was incredibly sweet and always greeted me by name whenever she saw me, which made the experience feel even more welcoming.

Parking was easy and straightforward, the rooms were very clean, and I absolutely loved the convenient beach access. The elevators were a little slow at times, but honestly that was my only minor issue. Other than that, everything was great. I would definitely stay here again! ?”

“We had a wonderful stay at Henderson Park Inn! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations.

The view from the property is absolutely beautiful, especially from the back deck overlooking the beach. We loved the complimentary happy hour from 3:30 to 4:30 — such a relaxing way to unwind with drinks in hand while enjoying the scenery.

Our room was spotless and very comfortable. The large shower with a bench was a great touch and added a little extra luxury to the stay. Housekeeping clearly takes pride in keeping everything clean and fresh.

One of our favorite perks was the beach setup — having the chairs and umbrella already arranged for us made our beach time effortless and so enjoyable.

The restaurant on-site was delicious! Every meal was fresh and flavorful, and it was so convenient to have such great dining just steps away from our room.

Most of all, the staff was excellent — friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our entire stay, especially Robert, the bartender and Floyd, who worked the front.

We truly enjoyed our time and would absolutely return!”

“Fabulous place!!
Andrew (Tran) is awesome! He’s so personable and great at his job! We loved having him as our baggage carrier ????????

Rooms: These rooms are extremely nice!!!
Coming back next year ???? ”

“Amazing home right on the beach. Steps away from a beachfront bar/grill. The house has everything you could need; fully stocked kitchen and pantry filled with all kinds of useful cooking equipment and utensils, food storage containers for leftovers, and a great kitchen to cook for guests. The dual microwaves made cooking dinner for a kid quick and easy!

The hot tub on the deck is a great spot to sit after coming in from the beach with an excellent view of the Gulf.

On top of all the great things about the house, it is managed by a really top notch set of property managers that make sure you have everything you need for your stay. We stayed in Dune Sandy previously, stayed in Dune Beachy this year as Sandy was already booked, and can say that we had an amazing experience at both properties!”

“Great place to stay 3rd time staying here. Clean rooms and good breakfasts. Never disappoint. Pebbles at the front desk she took good care of us. And the maintenance guy did a quick a good job on replacing the ac unit i forgot to get he's name but he did great”

“I love it! Nice beach. Close to Surf Hut! But also has its own restaurant. Happy hour daily. And Leo-Ann at the front desk was beyond kind and helpful! We really had such a welcoming experience with her. :)”

“My family and I love this Motel. The room is basic but nice and clean. You definitely get your money's worth. From the great view and that you're literally right on the beach. Customer service is great.
If you're interested in a place right on the beach at a great price, you can't go wrong with this Motel.”

“We spent a weekend in September in Destin at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa! It was so wonderful. Beautiful views, great big room, quality sushi bar, and a nice pool bar! Highly recommend. I would totally stay here again and plan to make it a yearly trip because it was 100% worth it! Also the spa was AMAZING!”

“Taylor, the front desk woman, is very professional at what she does. Very economical motel. Clean room, cable, swimming pool in continental breakfast. At the heart of the tourist attractions”

“This is a great resort with great staff on hand. Our weather wasn’t the best, but we still made the most of their amenities. The heated pool, hot tub and beach access were all highlights. The restaurant has great food and drinks. The construction is wrapping up and the new look is awesome. Our room was redone and really nice. This was a great spot to spend Hilton points at for vacation. There’s tons to do in the area, and we will for sure be back!!”

“I was hesitant at first when looking at the photos on their website. Rooms seemed outdated. But upon arrival I was pleasantly surprised that things were up to date. I got a 2 bedroom. Which is basically 3 hotel rooms combined into one. There’s 2 separate bedrooms containing 2 queen beds each. 2 full bathrooms. 1 have a tub/shower and the other a large walk in shower. There’s a full kitchen: stove/oven, full size frig, and a dishwasher. Cookware, silverware, plates, bowls, glasses and a coffee maker. Countertop bar with 4 chairs and a living area with pullout couch. There’s an iron and ironing board, a stick vac, and broom and dust pan. The only thing that seems to be missing is a hair dryer.
It has large indoor pool that’s 8’ deep with hot tub that’s also indoors along with an outdoor pool. There’s a game room with classic video games like Ms Pacman and a pool table. Shuffle board and a ping pong table.”

“We stayed here for 7 days. Room 218 by the elevator and ice machine. The room set up was a jack and Jill room situation with one bathroom. It was a double queen. This worked great for my family with 2 adults and a 18 year old son. Both rooms had a television, which was wonderful so my son could hook up his Xbox. There was a door separating the rooms which allowed privacy for all parties. A small microwave and small refrigerator. All of which helped keep drinks and leftover food cold. In the room with the door, we heard absolutely nothing at anytime. My son says he did hear the elevator and ice machine on occasion but not enough to bother him. The hotel room was overall clean, but the bathroom did show some signs of mold on the ceiling. Humidity is high down here. Shower was clean and water pressure was good. The bathtubs are a high step in and out and can be slippery. The breakfast offered was the only disappointing item. It was limited to mostly cold items. We chose to either make a microwave breakfast or eat out. It has a pool and jacuzzi for use. Did not see a gym. Location was perfect. We were central to a lot of places with a 10 to 15 minute drive to most places and 30 minutes to Ft. Walton. Henderson State Park, which is the beach we chose to visit, was 5 minutes away. Parking was easy every night for us and overall seemed to be a very safe area. We would definitely stay here again, but wish outside had benches for sitting and a better breakfast. Hilton seems to be going downhill on breakfast options.”

“Destin Inn and Suites is now our favorite place to stay in Destin!! The rooms and property are always clean , inviting and fully stocked with all you need on your trip. The staff are beyond helpful and are always smiling. Allen(front desk) was very helpful and made check-in a breeze, Thank you Allen!!”

“I really liked it! We enjoyed the pool and the breakfast—though the breakfast was very basic. The facilities were good, but I didn't like that there was a dog on my floor barking all day long! They shouldn't allow pets; that dog made it impossible to sleep.”

“Perfect family, friendly hotel. The service was great. Everyone was nice and I really enjoyed the location right next to board walk, beach is walking distance, and some of the rooms led into the pool which was a nice feature”

“I am not really sure why some people leave bad reviews for this hotel. The service has been very friendly, the rooms are clean and renovated, and you can beat the location! I would 100% recommend the hotel to friends and family. Although not a fancy hotel, it has everything that you need!”

“Kaylin made my stay happen.

I arrived and my reservation wasn’t in the system. She handled it immediately, got me a room, and found me a better rate than what I had booked the day before. Kaylin is an angel on earth—no stress, no runaround, just solved. That set the tone.

Josh was consistently friendly and helped me with directions. Keisha took the time to explain the area—what to do and how to stay safe as a solo traveler. Sumer keeps the entire operation running smoothly and makes sure every guest is taken care of, she leads by example.

What stands out most is how this team treats you—they made me feel like part of the family and like I was being looked out for all week as a solo female traveler. That level of care is rare.

The hotel itself is clean, comfortable, and very affordable—especially if you’re in town for a show or festival at Moon Crush. It’s right across the street and an easy walk.

This team runs this hotel like a well oiled machine. I’d proudly bring my 78 year old Mother here without hesitation. Highly recommended.”

“Everyone was great as far as the staff. Except there was a guy who worked nights he was the front desk attendant he was so rude, and he gave me a dirty room that was stripped of sheets and im guessing the housekeeping was short staffed, but he almost didn't give me another room bc It took more then 10 minutes to carry all my stuff there and then to walk to the front desk. He was so terrible he made me want to stay somewhere else
Other then that everyone was great”