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Wingate by Wyndham DestinvsThe Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Wingate by Wyndham Destin is preferred by most professionals compared to The Island, by Hotel RL. Wingate by Wyndham Destin has a TripExpert Score of 77 with positive reviews from 1 sources like Oyster.
Wingate by Wyndham Destin
Oyster
Lonely Planet
117 Palm St, Destin, FL 32541
From $60/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
OysterBudget
"Wingate by Wyndham in Destin offers 94 big, comfortable rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A chain hotel but cheap and convenient assuming you don't need a place right on the beach." Full review
The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "At this family-friendly, beachside resort activity revolves around a 194,000-gallon pool (allegedly the area's largest) with a spectacular swim-through waterfall and a bar in the Grotto's rock wall." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s close to a lot of action, so visitors can choose what they want to do...on-site amenities include direct beach access, a grotto-style pool, and fire pits for maximizing sunset right on the sand."
This Florida Destination Is Unlike Any Other Part of the State — Experiencing All 4 Seasons
February 22, 2024
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“It’s close to a lot of action, so visitors can choose what they want to do,” says Fogg, who suggests a stroll to the Okaloosa Island Pier or Veterans Park, right across the street.
