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Destin West Vacations

3.0 star property

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5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
BBQ/picnic Area
Exterior
Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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1320 Miracle Strip Pkwy, SE, Suite #100, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

When you stay at Destin West Vacations in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Okaloosa Island Beach and 6 minutes from HarborWalk Village. .This beach aparthotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Destin Beaches and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Walton Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • Fish House
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Destin West Vacations

Aparthotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
Destin West Vacations offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Fort Walton Beach aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

5 outdoor swimming pools and 3 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a private beach, a lazy river, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools or 3 hot tubs. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private white sand beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 3 hot tubs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A beach bar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV in common areas
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Snorkelling
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 140 units
  • 6 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2002
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Destin West Management Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Resort Management
Destin West Resort Management Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Condo Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Aparthotel
Destin West Vacations Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Aparthotel Fort Walton Beach

Destin West Vacations Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 145 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice place

Location location location. Perfect local. Apartment was clean but aged beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property looked a little rough. Not super clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed that there was so much to do on the property, just wish the checkout time was a little later

8/10 Good

Cory

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for about a week. Nice property, small minor things in the unit but all around nice place. Some pools were closed due to weather (which is expected). Still managed to take a dip and relax. Walking distance to many places to eat and shop!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beyond nice, friendly, and clean. A ton to do without leaving we will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that that we had access to ocean side and bay side. The sliding glass door to the balcony was sticking. I reported it twice, and i pulled my neck muscles but they did not come to fix.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing!

Absolutely wonderful! And the hotel next door, being able to use their facilities made it even better! Our “ocean view room” however was more a “hotel next door view.”
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nothing in the hotel to hanging over, you have to trough the garbage, and they don’t clean the room until you check out 😠
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Aging property on the gulf side

Property is showing its age. Villa room with one queen and sofabed needed a little more cleaning. Sofa cushions had a few stains and AC vents had a lot of dust. Other than that... being at the beach most of our time was spend off property. Lazy rives was the nicest part.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I DO NOT recommend staying here. We got in late because of our flights and our room was disgusting. Bleach stains all over the quilt on the bed, dirty sheets, dust all over the ceiling fan, a layer of grease on the top of the fridge. It was so gross, we had to rent another hotel room. Called their emergency number and they had no other rooms available. The next day I called when they opened and could not get ahold of a manager until after 1pm. When I did she told me they had another room we could look at. Went to the other room and there was MOLD on the ceiling and smelled like mildew. This was after they denied a refund, when we did not even stay the first night and paid $150 for a night at another hotel. I had to fight for a refund all day and I guess the representative at the desk could not call the property owner? So we wasted an entire day of our honey fighting to get back the $1400 we spent for a "nice" hotel. After hours of calling my bank to dispute the charge as fraud, calling expedia (also no help) we got a refund minus $150 cancellation fee, which we should not of been charged. Overall the worst experience of my life and I would not let my dog stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

TERI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and the staff was very nice. I didn't like that I paid for a wrist band for the pool area and had to give it back or pay another $20
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked having a safe parking deck with easy access to the room. I wished i had gotten a bigger room and better view of ocean. but overall is was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Covered parking was very convenient. Over the highway walking bridge was unique. Dislikes: No phone in room. Elevators were closed for over 24 hours with no handicap access or notification. No broom or dustpan in room. And floor was dirty and sticky. Needed mopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Chas

Pretty good stay overall,my family was happy and it was a good vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Pool options were great and there was easy access to the beach. The room furnishings could have been in better condition and need cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the different pools to choose from as well as walking to the beach. The beach staff renting chairs & umbrellas were awesome! Enjoyed the lazy river. Only real problem was the uncomfortable bed. It was ok, but should have been nicer. Close to the boardwalk & pier. Elevators seem to break down often, but were repaired quickly. Skybridge between bayside & gulfside was great & very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was right there. The beaches were clean and nice, and the pier next door was great; we seen dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ATL 2 Destin

My family enjoyed being close to the beach. We also enjoyed the amenities offered at Destin West like the lazy river, various pools as well as walking distance to the Broadwalk/pier and convenience to the grocery store. The Destin West staff was friendly and accommodating. Great trip, looking forward to our next one!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Very nice people- pools were amazing and clean
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool areas and beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be coming back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place

Great place for a couple or family. Beach access is very easy and beach is very nice and clean. Room was spacious and everything you need for a comfortable stay was included in the room. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that the beach was right there with the hotel and the guys running the chair rentals did an excellent job explaining the policy with them. The view of everything from our room was beautiful as well. If I had to choose a thing I didn't like, it would be that the heated pools and hot tubs were down the first two days there but the beach made up for it. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021