Candlewood Suites Destin-Sandestin Area by IHG

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Candlewood Suites
8.4 (649 reviews)
11396 US 98 West , Destin , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Free coffee
Well-stocked kitchenette
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unfriendly staff
Old furniture

Categories

Cleanliness
5.98
Multiple reviews mention severe cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and unpleasant odors.
Service
8.45
Mixed sentiment; while some staff were accommodating, overall service was described as unmotivated and lacking.
Location
9.99
Many reviews praised the location as being ideal for travel.
Room Quality
7.44
Rooms reported as old, dated, and in need of maintenance with mentions of bugs and unappealing odors.
Amenities
8.47
Good amenities like laundry facilities mentioned, but some essential amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.93
Value perceived as good but compromised by cleanliness and room quality issues.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Positive mention of good coffee and kitchenette facilities.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall enjoyment was affected by cleanliness and poor service, despite location and some perks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:50

Property Description

Modern Amenities and Comfort
The pet-friendly Destin, FL, hotel boasts suites with full kitchens and 32-inch flat-screen TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Free Wi-Fi, work desks, DVD players, and free local calls are included in each suite, providing modern amenities for both leisure and business travelers.

Leisure and Relaxation
Candlewood Suites Destin-Sandestin Area offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, and a free movie/CD library, perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring Miramar Beach or nearby attractions like Big Kahuna's Water Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Guests can also take advantage of the free laundry facilities and convenience store for added convenience during their stay.

Convenience and Connectivity
With a business center on-site, guests at Candlewood Suites Destin-Sandestin Area can stay connected and productive throughout their visit. Whether it's catching up on work or staying in touch with loved ones, the hotel ensures a seamless experience for all. Book now for a memorable stay in Destin!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 649 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.98
Service: 8.45
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Latasha • couple • us
10
Pros:

Customer service was awesome. All of our needs were met.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Desa • couple • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Lynse • couple • us
10
Amazing stay, access to a lot of things, best of all was the small kicthen
Pros:

Great place to stay! Easy access to the beaches and and in and out check in. Very accessible and spacious rooms when staying over. As well as had everything to be able to cook.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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franklin • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Jessika • couple • us
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Location. Room was spacious.

Cons:

Elevator out of order.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Augustine • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Loved the stay on my vacation we are planning on moving to Florida and when we do we are planning staying there until we find a place to stay

Cons:

There was nothing about it that we didn't like about the stay we loved everything about it

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Bulfer • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
8
Good close to outlet
Pros:

Good

Cons:

No

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was extremely friendly

Cons:

Elevator didn’t work so had to carry luggage up the stairs with two children

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Brandy • couple • us
3
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

They charged me again for the room when I already paid through booking and would not refund.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Jay • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The rooms were very nice and spacious. Comfortable beds. The staff were all friendly. Kesha and Summer were excellent. I love that I got to bring my cat.

Cons:

A breakfast option would have been nice, but the rooms come with a kitchenette so you can cook if you choose to.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Angel • family_with_children • us
1
This property is roach infested Do NOT BOOk!
Pros:

Nothing place smelled and was filthy. Roaches in the rooms dead roach skin in the bed. It was disgusting!🤮

Cons:

Everything.. do not list this hotel until they get there roach problem under control! Ugh 😑

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Datrica • couple • us
6
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Hernandez • family_with_children • us
2
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
9
Will definitely stay here again. Happy with our visit!
Pros:

Location and price were great!

Cons:

No breakfast available.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee