Residence Inn Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

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Residence Inn
9 (559 reviews)
300 Grand Boulevard , Destin , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Great location near restaurants and shopping
Rooms with kitchens/kitchenettes
Spacious two-bedroom suites
Good/consistent breakfast
Pet-friendly with outdoor space
Cons:
Hallway odors (cigarette/urine) reported
Property maintenance and cleanliness issues (dirty doors, worn areas)
Beds too firm and pillows not firm enough
Limited breakfast choices / no waffle maker
Check-in delays and reservation mix-ups
Distance/traffic to some beaches / farther from Destin

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Mixed: many guests reported clean rooms, but several noted hallway odors (cigarette/urine) and dirty entry areas and sidewalks.
Service
9.1
Generally praised: staff described as kind and helpful (O'Brian called out); a few issues with front-desk follow-up and check-in delays.
Location
9.4
Strong: many guests cite excellent location near restaurants and shopping and convenience; some noted it is a 10–15 minute drive to the nearest beach and farther from Destin.
Room Quality
8.9
Mostly positive: rooms are spacious (two-bedroom suites, kitchens) and beds often comfortable, but recurring notes about beds being too firm and pillows not firm enough.
Amenities
9.2
Positive: kitchens/kitchenettes, hot tub, outdoor seating, pet-friendly options and complimentary breakfast praised; some comments about upkeep and maintenance.
Value for Money
9
Generally favorable: many guests felt very satisfied with their stay and amenities for the price, though a few found the property worn for a Marriott-branded hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Mixed: breakfast received a lot of praise (called amazing by several), but others noted limited choices (especially fruit) and missing items like a waffle maker.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall very positive: numerous glowing reviews praising staff, space and breakfast; isolated negative experiences about maintenance, smells, and check-in problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:38

Property Description

Luxurious Suites and Studios with Fully Equipped Kitchens
Indulge in the comfort of suites and studios at Residence Inn Sandestin, complete with living and dining areas, stove-tops, refrigerators, and kitchen essentials for a relaxing stay.

Fitness Center and Sports Court for Active Guests
Stay active during your stay at our Grand Boulevard hotel with a well-equipped fitness center offering cardio equipment and weight machines. Enjoy friendly competitions at the sports court for some added fun.

Convenient Location Near Shopping and Dining
Located just a short walk from Boulevard 10, guests can explore a variety of shopping and dining options nearby. With Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the airport within reach, your stay at Residence Inn Sandestin promises convenience and leisure.

Book your stay now at Residence Inn Sandestin for a memorable and convenient getaway.

Important information:

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in.

Pet Policy: For guests traveling with their pet, a nonrefundable fee of 125 USD will be charged.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VPS

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 559 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Thao • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Young • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Regina • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Fernandez • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Anglin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything about it. From the employees room stay it was very nice. We'll spent money....

Cons:

Na

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Zing • family_with_children • us
7
It was okey. Will not book it again unless they changed the carpet.
Pros:

The location was nice. Good area

Cons:

cigarettes smell in the hallway. Smelling like pee everywhere. Delayed our check in by 1 hour. We missed our time to go to the beach because of that.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Junith • extended_group • us
10
Great and happy
Pros:

The staffs are kind and helpful

Cons:

Our room reservations was kind of missed up,cause we want our rooms was not next each other,then we been waiting for checked in ,and the person I was talking at the front he will give me a call but I never heard from him

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The location was excellent, everything was close to the hotel. Shopping and places to eat, if you decide not to cook in your room. I will looking to book here again.

Cons:

The pillows on the bed was not firm enough.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • us
9
Nice hotel
Pros:

The two bedroom suite was awesome!

Cons:

It was further away from Destin. Traffic was very busy

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • couple • us
10
Wonderful stay!
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Danterius • couple • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Rooms have kitchens/kitchenettes and breakfast is great.

Cons:

They need to keep up on the facilities so that it continues to be a great place. It is far out from attractions in Fort Walton because of all the traffic.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andra • couple • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Corey • couple • us
6
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Huntley • solo_traveller • us
10
Beach vacation 2026
Pros:

The room was spacious with the most comfortable bed. We could cook if we like. There was a full size fridge. The breakfast was amazing every day. They are pet friendly. The offer grass spots behind the building with clean up bags. O'Brian made sure that our stay was amazing. He was always helpful and kind.

Cons:

We had to drive about 10 to 15 minutes to the closest beach.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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victor • solo_traveller • us
10
Very pet friendly! awesome staff! every time we requested anything they would take it right away to our room! very clean
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
I give you all 25 thumbs up
Pros:

every single thing, my state couldn’t have been better

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Cain • couple • us
5
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee