Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
8.5 (271 reviews)
117 Palms St, Destin, Florida, 32541 , Destin , US
1-850-654-4678

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Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Conference space
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Express check-out
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Meeting rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Very clean rooms and daily housekeeping
Convenient location (close to water, walkable to restaurants/shops)
Good value for the price
Pool area is nice
Breakfast generally good and varied
Cons:
Room quality issues (mattress dip, flat pillows, smoky smell)
Noisy AC and loud guests impacting sleep
Hot tub closed/amenity maintenance
Isolated service lapses (unhelpful front desk re: footage; inattentive breakfast attendant)
Security incident (vehicle vandalism) and lack of camera access

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviewers explicitly note the rooms and property were very clean and smelled good; housekeeping was present daily. A few isolated issues reported (food on the breakfast floor, one comment about a poorly maintained bathroom) but overall cleanliness is a strong positive.
Service
9
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful (check‑in agent praised, Felix the handyman fixed issues promptly). Some service negatives (unhelpful front desk regarding camera footage, one inattentive breakfast attendant) reduce but do not outweigh generally good service impressions.
Location
9
Many guests note the hotel is close to the water, walkable to restaurants, shops and activities; not directly on the beach but still a convenient location for Destin.
Room Quality
7
Mixed comments: several reports of mattress/front bed dip, very flat pillows, a smoky smell in one room, noisy AC and door key issues, and an unexpected assignment to a handicap room. These recurring room-level issues pull this category down.
Amenities
8
Pool area is praised and towels are available; hot tub was closed for maintenance in at least one stay. Property is not pet friendly and some common‑area maintenance concerns were noted, so amenities are good but not exceptional.
Value for Money
9
Multiple reviewers explicitly state the hotel is a good value for the rate and mention liking the price point—many would stay again, indicating strong perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast is described positively overall (varied offerings, generally good), though staff inattentiveness and occasional food left on the floor were raised and guests suggested small improvements (e.g., boiled eggs).
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall stays are described as pleasant with friendly staff, clean rooms and convenient location; however, some guests experienced significant negatives (vandalism incident with uncooperative front desk, loud guests/AC noise, room issues) leading to a mixed but generally positive overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:16

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities - Enjoy our outdoor pool, spa tub, and fitness center for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Amenities - Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, on-the-go breakfast, and a 24-hour business center.

Ideal Location - Close to popular attractions like Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches.

Book your stay now at Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL and experience comfort and convenience near the beach!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • 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

8.5
Based on 271 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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CJwork • Couples • Macon, Georgia
10
Very clean and friendly. Warm breakfast. Nice pool.
Pros:

Very pleased. Disappointed hot tub closed but it was a Maintence boo boo. Pool area nice. Only improvement opportunities we saw was that the male breakfast attendant (bearded thin black man) seemed bored and inattentive. Food all over floor near tables and had to ask him to wipe off table. Things running out and had no interest. Pillows really flat but otherwise very pleasant stay. Would stay again.

2026-03-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Nanaof4boys • NONE • Pennsylvania
6
Winter getaway
Pros:

Good overall for our Destin, FL stay of 3 nights: Thursday through Sunday morning. The first few minutes in our room we realized the remote didn’t work & the water in shower was lukewarm at best. We called the front desk and they sent up Felix, a terrific handyman who fixed both 😊 Sadly, our rental car was vandalized sometime Friday night. The front desk was not helpful, refusing to share video camera footage with us or police stating “the Manager won’t be back until Monday”. Totally ridiculous! Needless to say that dampened the getaway. 😞

A good location. Close to the water but not on the beach. Terrific meal options all around!

2025-12-21 • via Tripadvisor
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E8724NYdavidm • NONE • Hattiesburg, Mississippi
10
Happy
Pros:

I really enjoyed the visit. Friendly staff and just a few miles from the beach. Breakfast was good and a little different each day

2025-11-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Patti • partner
8
Pros:

Everything was nice about our stay except we were given a handicap room with out our approval.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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LaMario
10
Pros:

Outstanding view & services 😍🙏

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Thipprapa
8
Pros:

Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Walkable to restaurant , shops and Arcade.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Ihab • family
10
Pros:

Very clean and smells good 👍

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • partner
8
Pros:

Located in a decent location, just not on the beach.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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John
8
Pros:

Restaurants nearby, friendly staff

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Ivonne
8
Pros:

Good

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Kathy
10
Pros:

Our stay was very good and I would stay again. Two suggestions I’d like to see are boiled eggs in the breakfast. Another is, replace the mattress in 108. The first bed in the room is in need of replacement. My back was so sore in the morning. I was sleeping on the side by the night table. That side is awful.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Gaurang
10
Pros:

Clean room, friendly staff and good food.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell
10
Pros:

Great staff, highly recommended.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Brian
10
Good Hotel
Pros:

My stay was great

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne
10
Pros:

Great staff, location and price point….we love our stay here!

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Steven
8
Pros:

Breakfast was great

2025-09-24 • via Nuitee
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Natia • partner
8
Pros:

The room and service was great. Only downside was that the side doors did not work properly. We had to swipe the room key almost 5x every time leaving the room before the door opened.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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William • family
10
Pros:

Room was a little smoky smelling but everything else was good.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Brian
10
Good hotel for the Rate
Pros:

My stay was fine

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ayman
10
Pros:

Good People,

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee