The best available hotels & places to stay near South Walton

Hotel Effie Sandestin has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a bar in Destin.

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard beautifully reflects the thriving arts culture of South Walton with its custom design and carefully curated artwork by local artists, providing guests with a unique cultural and artistic experience. Plus, with 24/7 conveniences such as freshly prepared meals, free Wifi, and 24-hour Gym and Business Center, you can move seamlessly from work to play, from frenzied to relax. Our Coffee to Cocktails Bar even offers specialty coffees and a variety of premium beers, wines, and cocktails along with delicious American cuisine. Conveniently located along Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, our hotel puts you just steps away from all the first-class shopping, dining, and entertainment you could hope to find in Miramar Beach and only minutes away from the breathtaking sugar-white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is an award-winning Northwest Florida Golf and Beach Resort. The 2,400-acre resort has become THE destination for memorable vacations on the Emerald Coast. With nearly 1300 vacation rentals ranging from studios to 4-bedroom units, condos, homes, villas and penthouses, there's truly something for everyone. In addition the south side of the property fortunately situated on the sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters of Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast, guests may enjoy beach-to-bay onsite dining, retail, entertainment, golf, tennis and other activities without leaving the gates of the resort. Guests staying with Sandestin enjoy complimentary use of bicycles, boogie boards, kayaks, tennis, access to the fitness center and a resort-wide tram service. Distinct experiential areas of the resort include Beachside, Bayside, Lakeside and the Village stretching from our postcard-perfect sugar-white sandy beaches of Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast to the tranquil shorelines of the Choctawhatchee Bay and a lively 226-slip marina.

Daily Resort Charge will be added to the room rate and includes: Wi-Fi; self-parking; fitness center; yoga classes at Serenity by the Sea Spa; transportation throughout resort & to Silver Sands; board & beach games; discounted resort activities; kids 12 and under eat free breakfast; shopping pass. Check in to Northwest Florida's largest full-service beachfront resort, and get away from it all. The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa combines oversized accommodations, world-class amenities and excellence in service against a sparkling backdrop of sugar-white sand and emerald-green water. The Hilton Sandestin Beach features 509 guest rooms, some featuring private bunk-bed alcoves for children, five on site dining venues including a distinguished AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse, an 14,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, endless recreation options, and access to championship golf courses.

Stay a stone's throw from the Gulf of Mexico's pristine white beaches and emerald green waters at Embassy Suites Destin - Miramar Beach. This Destin, Florida hotel offers designated private beach access and a boardwalk for guests to enjoy. With a beautifully crafted open-air atrium and tastefully furnished suites, this all-suite hotel in Destin is located near over 1,000 holes of world-class golf, deep sea fishing and a great number of other attractions including designer shopping, cultural arts and movie theater. This hotel in Destin, Florida offers an award-winning chef at the on-site Calypso Café. Enjoy an outstanding dining experience with an extensive menu offering all your favorites that are health-conscious and delicious. Wake up to a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast including omelets, waffles and more, and end your day with our complimentary Evening Reception* with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light appetizers.

Looking for a place to stay in Sandestin? Then look no further than Embarc Sandestin, a family-friendly resort that brings the best of Sandestin to your doorstep. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Club Intrawest Sandestin offers guests free wifi. The resort features a 24 hour front desk and a concierge. Plus, Club Intrawest - Sandestin Hotel offers a pool and barbeque facilities, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. While in Sandestin be sure to experience local shrimp favorites at Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar, Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood, or Marina Bar & Grill. Looking to explore? Then look no further than World's Largest Fishing Lure (0.3 mi), which is a popular Sandestin attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the resort. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Embarc Sandestin as you experience everything Sandestin has to offer.

We are a clean and laid back bed and breakfast, located in Grayton Beach. We have 3 buildings offering 13 unique accommodations. All include AC, mini-fridge or better, private bath, coffee pot, satellite TV, beach towels and breakfast in the café. Our smallest room is the Magnolia. It's pretty cozy and has a shower (no tub), but it does have a queen-sized bed to sleep in. Like other rooms in the Café Building, it is decorated in a Florida beach house style. Our largest accommodations are the Flats (think Florida condo). All feature a full king-room, kitchen, washer/dryer, large flat screen and a fold out sofa in the living room. The upstairs flats have private balconies. Bert's Barn, one of the oldest buildings in town, has a warm, eclectic, old Florida feel. Rooms include the Tropical Bird and Romance upstairs which are adjoined by a kitchen and work well together as a suite. We also have the ADA compliant room called the Big easy. In addition, three of our accommodations are pet friendly. Fun fact, the Bert's Barn was built in 1904 and transplanted from down the street.

The Candlewood Suites Destin Miramar-Beach Sandestin Area is an All-Suite, extended-stay hotel. Ideally located between Destin and Sandestin, the Candlewood Suites Destin features studio and one-bedroom suites inclusive of full kitchens, recliners, couches, flat-panel HDTVs, and a variety of bed types. Hotel amenities also include FREE WIFI, FREE Guest Laundry, Outdoor Swimming Pool, 24-hour Gym, and more.