Cheap 3 Star Destin Hotels

There are several reasons why staying in a 3-star Destin hotel can be better than a 5-star Destin hotel, given your preferences and budget. Here’s why a 3-star hotel might be the better choice:

Destin 3-star hotels are significantly more affordable, allowing you to allocate your budget towards experiences, dining, and activities rather than the hotel accommodation. Luxury hotels often charge extra for amenities like breakfast, parking, and less often now even basic services such as Wi-Fi can sometimes be extras. Many Destin 3-star hotels include these amenities at no extra cost, making for a simpler and more predictable bill.

A 3-star hotel provides all the essential comforts, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and breakfast, without unnecessary extras that might not be used. 3-star hotels are not pretentious and often have a more relaxed and comfortable environment, where you can come and go freely without the pressure of high-end etiquette. 3-star hotels often have a faster and more straightforward check-in process, meaning less hassle upon arrival.

LEveryone wants to feel important these days and 5 star hotels are often crowded. 3-star hotels often have fewer guests per facility, meaning less waiting time at reception, faster service, and a more peaceful stay. The less formal setting also makes 3 star hotels in Destin easier for kids and less overwhelming for solo travelers who just need a clean, safe, and comfortable place to sleep.

For many more options in Destin also consider the 4 star Destin hotels which can be in great locations and offer some of the best hotel service in Destin

If you want to have a sneaky peek and add extra luxury to you stay in Destin consider the 5 star Destin hotels which can offer great value if you can book outside peak periods.

3 star
300 Grand Boulevard Destin Destin FL 32550

This pet-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary breakfast. Accommodations are provided with fully equipped kitchens and f...more

8.8
Fabulous
281 verified reviews

This Miramar Beach, Florida-area Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is located off Highway 98 and is 2.2 km from Topsail Hill Preserve...more

8.4
Very good
453 verified reviews
3 star
402 Harbor Boulevard, Highway 98 Destin FL 32541
2.99 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Inn on Destin Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a small, man-made harbour beach and is located on Destin Harbor. Features include a waterfront po...more

7.5
Good
88 verified reviews
3 star
4415 Commons Drive East Destin 32541
3.88 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Offering an outdoor pool, free WiFi, and a complimentary continental breakfast, Spark by Hilton Destin is located in Destin, Florida. The Shoppes of P...more

8
Very good
788 verified reviews
3 star
1625 Highway 98 East Destin Destin 32541
2.43 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

This Destin, Florida motel is located 2.4 km from Big Kahuna's Water Park and 91 metres from the public beach access. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool...more

8
Very good
1537 verified reviews
3 star
117 Palm Street Destin 32541
0.86 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

This hotel is located in Destin, Florida and is 12 minutes' drive from Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, fitness cent...more

8.3
Very good
1506 verified reviews
3 star
14060 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin 32541

Set 400 metres from Destin Beach, Home2 Suites by Hilton Destin offers 3-star accommodation in Destin and has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness cent...more

8.5
Fabulous
881 verified reviews
3 star
2931 Scenic Highway 98 Destin 32541

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub with a Gulf view, Beachside Inn is set in Destin, Florida, 800 metres from Emerald Coast Centre. Guests c...more

9
Superb
1043 verified reviews
3 star
325 Grand Blvd Destin 32550

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Blvd has a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Destin. Featuri...more

9.1
Superb
1163 verified reviews
3 star
12839 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin 32550

Situated in Destin, 1 km from Miramar Beach, La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin features accommodation with an outdoor swimming po...more

8.3
Very good
1528 verified reviews
3 star
220 Scenic Gulf Drive Destin FL 32550

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach, Fl has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Miramar Beach. With free WiFi, this 3-...more

8.3
Very good
1279 verified reviews
3 star
14051 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin FL 32541

Situated in Destin, within 600 metres of Destin Beach and 1.3 km of Henderson Beach, Homewood Suites By Hilton Destin features accommodation with a sp...more

8.9
Fabulous
667 verified reviews
3 star
100 West Hewett Road Destin FL 32459

Set in Santa Rosa Beach, 22 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming poo...more

9.1
Superb
320 verified reviews
3 star
150 Henderson Beach Road Destin FL 32541

Tru By Hilton Destin is set in Destin, within 1.7 km of Henderson Beach and 2.4 km of Destin Beach. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The...more

9
Superb
365 verified reviews
Destin 32550

Set in Destin, within 400 metres of Miramar Beach and 19 km of Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Luau Condos offers free WiFi throughout the property. The prop...more

8.1
Very good
57 verified reviews

Set in Destin, Blessings by the Beach by Newman-Dailey offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive...more

3 star
1040 Highway 98 East Destin FL 32541
1.30 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Offering a private beach along Florida’s Emerald Coast, SunDestin offers spacious apartments with free WiFi .It has an indoor and outdoor swimming poo...more

7.1
Good
362 verified reviews
3 star
35000 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL 32541
4.90 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Nantucket Rainbow Cottages is set in Destin, 300 metres from James Lee Park Public Beach, 1 km from Henderson Beach, as well as 2.6 km from Miramar Be...more

5.5
Review score
65 verified reviews
3 star
3290 Scenic Highway 98 Destin FL 32541
5.24 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Crystal Sands Condominiums is situated in Destin, 70 metres from James Lee Park Public Beach and 200 metres from Cryst...more

8.5
Fabulous
68 verified reviews
3 star
1018 Highway 98 East Destin FL 32541
1.30 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Set in Destin, just a few steps from Destin Beach, Jade East Condominiums offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommod...more

7.4
Good
75 verified reviews
3 star
11125 US Highway 98 West (Check-In Only) Destin Suburb FL 32550
2.88 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Facing the seafront in Destin, Hidden Dunes is an apartment, featuring an outdoor pool and parking on-site. The air-conditioned accommodation is less...more

7.9
Good
76 verified reviews
3 star
35000 Emerald Coast Parkway (Check-in Only) Destin FL 32541
1.37 km from Destin DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport

Located just 1 mile from Big Kahuna Water and Adventure Park, this beachfront Destin hotel features 2 swimming pools and a children’s pool. A fully eq...more

7.3
Good
48 verified reviews
3 star
970 Highway 98 East Destin 32541

Situated in Destin, 300 metres from Destin Beach and 3.5 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Terrace at Pelican by Panhandle Getaways offers a fitness ce...more

3 star
1044 Highway 98 East Destin 32541

Set in Destin, within 300 metres of Destin Beach and 4.4 km of Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Emerald Towers by Panhandle Getaways offers accommodation with...more

7.4
Good
5 verified reviews
3 star
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin 32550

Featuring air conditioning, Beachside I offers accommodation in Destin. Beaches of South Walton is 300 metres away.The accommodation comes with a TV a...more

9
Superb
2 verified reviews
3 star
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin 32550

Beachside II offers accommodation in Destin. Beaches of South Walton is 300 metres away.The accommodation is air conditioned and features a TV. There...more

3 star
4207 Indian Bayou Trail Destin 32541

Located in Destin, 600 metres from Destin Beach and 1.2 km from Henderson Beach, Palms of Destin by Panhandle Getaways offers a fitness centre and air...more

8.8
Fabulous
10 verified reviews
3 star
5000 Sandestin Boulevard Destin 32550

Set in Destin, within 2.4 km of Miramar Beach and 19 km of Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Luau at Sandestin Tower I and II offers accommodation with a private...more

7.7
Good
14 verified reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Woodland Shores by Panhandle Getaways is located in Destin. This property offers access t...more

8.5
Fabulous
6 verified reviews
3 star
8626 Baytowne Avenue East Destin 32550

Set in the Miramar Beach district in Destin, 10 km from Emerald Coast Centre, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Sandestin has an outdoor pool and fitness ce...more

9.2
Superb
47 verified reviews

Located 400 metres from Destin Beach, Sandpiper Cove by Panhandle Getaways offers a private beach area, pool with a view and air-conditioned accommoda...more

7.7
Good
6 verified reviews

Situated in Destin, 800 metres from Destin Beach and 1.3 km from Henderson Beach, Palms Resort #11015 Full 2 Bedroom offers air conditioning. This apa...more

8.5
Fabulous
2 verified reviews

Located in Destin, less than 1 km from James Lee Park Public Beach and a 10-minute walk from Crystal Sands Beach, Turquoise Waters offers air conditio...more

9.3
Superb
3 verified reviews

Situated in Destin, a few steps from Destin Beach and 5 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Holiday Surf and Racquet Club 707 offers air conditioning. Th...more

8.8
Fabulous
18 verified reviews

Situated in Destin, a few steps from Destin Beach and 5 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Holiday Surf and Racquet Club 710 offers air conditioning. Th...more

9.8
Superb
6 verified reviews

Set in Destin, a few steps from Crystal Sands Beach and 400 metres from Henderson Beach, Crystal Villas A-3 offers air conditioning. This beachfront p...more

10
Superb
1 verified reviews

Located in Destin, 300 metres from Destin Beach and 2.6 km from Henderson Beach, St Martin Beachwalk Villas 112 offers air conditioning. This apartmen...more

8
Very good
1 verified reviews
3 star
2900 Scenic Highway 98 Destin 32541

Set in Destin, 100 metres from Crystal Sands Beach and 500 metres from Henderson Beach, Crystal Dunes by Panhandle Getaways offers barbecue facilities...more


Situated in Destin, 200 metres from Destin Beach and 3.3 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Shoreline Towers Townhouse 4-3 offers air conditioning. This...more

7.2
Good
10 verified reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Ocean Front Escape Home is situated in Destin. This beachfront property offers access to a...more


Set in Destin, 200 metres from Crystal Sands Beach and 300 metres from James Lee Park Public Beach, Grand Caribbean West 303 offers air conditioning....more

10
Superb
5 verified reviews

Situated in Destin, 300 metres from Destin Beach and 4.6 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Silver Beach Towers 1205 East offers air conditioning. This...more

9.5
Superb
10 verified reviews

Located in Destin, a few steps from Destin Beach and 5 km from Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Holiday Surf and Racquet Club 711 offers air conditioning. Thi...more

8.7
Fabulous
7 verified reviews

Situated in Destin, Ocean Breezes features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-condition...more

4
Review score
2 verified reviews

Located in Destin, 200 metres from Miramar Beach and 700 metres from James Lee Park Public Beach, Maravilla 3107 offers air conditioning. This beachfr...more

10
Superb
9 verified reviews

Located in Destin, 800 metres from Destin Beach and 1.3 km from Henderson Beach, Palms Resort #11002 Full 2 Bedroom offers air conditioning. This apar...more

8
Very good
3 verified reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Elite Paradise Apartment is set in Destin. This beachfront property offers access to a bal...more

7.7
Good
4 verified reviews

Set in Destin and only 300 metres from Destin Beach, Pelican Beach Terrace 805 offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking...more

9.4
Superb
9 verified reviews

Boasting an outdoor pool and sea views, Ciboney 4003 is situated in Destin. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking...more

9.6
Superb
5 verified reviews

Set in Destin, 100 metres from Destin Beach and 1.4 km from Henderson Beach, Sterling Shores 818 offers air conditioning. This apartment offers free p...more

8.8
Fabulous
9 verified reviews

Last updated: 15 Mar 2025

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