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Reviews of Destin West Vacations

3 out of 5
Destin West Vacations
1320 Miracle Strip Pkwy, SE, Suite #100, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 144 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled 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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Mar 29, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Cory

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Apr 19, 2022
Hello Wendy, Thank you for staying with Destin West Vacations. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!

6/10 Okay

Dana

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Jul 22, 2021
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled 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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Jul 1, 2021
Thank you for the feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Jun 22, 2021
Thank you for booking with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Destin West Vacations on Jun 22, 2021
Thank you for booking with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool areas and beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from Destin West Vacations on May 5, 2021
We are so happy you guys enjoyed yourselves and can't wait to have you guys back!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be coming back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Destin West Vacations on May 5, 2021
I'm glad you guys enjoyed yourselves and we can't wait to host you guys again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Apr 27, 2021
We are very happy to hear that it you guys have enjoy your stay and for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to be able to host you and your family again the future.

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed a few days before meeting family at another rental.
Good place to stay with a lot of local restaurants/bars. The room was just what we needed for the 2 of us; the only complaint we have is the TV in the sleeping area didn’t work - the picture would shut off within 3 minutes, leaving only the sound playing. A little later checkout would’ve been helpful to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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
Response from Destin West Vacations on Apr 11, 2021
I'm happy to hear that for the most part you truly enjoyed your stay. We hope you guys had a safe trip home and that we have the opportunity to accommodate you in the future.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was no clean and garbage left at the room. And smell smoke Terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Destin West Vacations on Mar 25, 2021
Hi Anonymous, I'm very sorry to hear you weren't happy with your stay? Without any information, I am unable to look up your reservation since you choose to post an anonymous. All of your units are non-smoking and I would hope that you would have reached out to us if something was wrong so that we could correct anything. We hope you give is us another chance in the future and please reach out to us if you ever encounter an issue.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Destin West Vacations on Apr 3, 2021
Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us and we hope you had a great time here. We hope to have you back again in the future and earn those other two stars. Please let us know what we could have improved on.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Scott on Mar 16, 2021
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you very much for choosing to stay with us and we hope you guys had a great time! We hope to see you guys in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
reat time will for sure come back again
well it was very nice and very happy with access to beach and board walk area. the pools felt so good swimming in after all the jelly fish arrived lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Scott W. on Sep 9, 2020
Hi Matthew, We are so glad you choose to stay with us and we are really glad you guys enjoyed your stay! We hope you guys had a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you guys again! Scott

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Scott W. on Sep 8, 2020
James thank you for choosing to stay with us and we hope to see you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Scott on Sep 4, 2020
Thank you very much for choosing to stay with and we hope to welcome you again the future.

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Scott on Sep 4, 2020
Hi Brad, Thank you very much for choosing to stay with and we hope to welcome you again the future.

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful resort right outside of Destin
Loved our stay! Looking at the reviews I had no idea the resort was so big and had a gulfside and beachside but the walkway over the highway was so perfect. We loved going to the beach in the morning and spend the afternoon in the lazy river. The lazy river had bbq pits, tables, spa and pools around it and we absolutely enjoyed it so much. We stayed on the villa side and although our room was still small for a family of 4 we will definitely be back and look for a 2 bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed with the lack of fresh towels and trash pick up
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We celebrated our 36 anniversary with this trip. Loved having beach chairs and an umbrella that came with the rental! The pools were great too! Our rental was perfect for two.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property!
It was an absolute wonderful vacation. The property was nice. Pools, lazy river, beach and common areas were well kept. The staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed in Villa 306, it was clean and comfortable. The pull out couch and the bed were not comfortable at all and every time a person moved it was loud. The room is very small, but nice. We payed with taxes and fees 1160.00 for 3 nights in peak season. I felt that was reasonable for what we got. There was enough activities that nothing was crowded. It was good. However, my only true complaint (besides the beds) is the chair and umbrella company. Their are way too many on the beach and it blocks the views and doesn’t allow for people that want to bring their own chairs. The beach wasn’t crowded with people, but chairs and umbrellas. We were also allowed access to the amenities next door, they have a great pool and hangout area. That was a plus! We would go back again, just get a different room with more room and privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outdated resort - ignored by manager.
The resort is so dated to start with. Great location but very odd getting around it, no good flow at all. You can tell it's been added onto several times. The room we stayed in was 1990's at best. I would have considered it OK for a $89.00 motel room not a $320+ a night resort. When I went to the front desk and told them how bad our room was they knew which room we were in because it was the worst and told me that. I asked the manager to make an adjustment to my bill since they admitted it was bad. I called and left messages three times after returning home. Not even a call back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Audra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Supposed to be a one bedroom and bed was separated by wall with opening in it! Shutters between bed & bathroom so had to make sure they were completely closed before taking a bath. Was not what I was expecting but it was okay. Stayed in villa no view paid for a gulf view. Sky bridge to get to other building across road for lazy river. Water on beach was full of seaweed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much going on and so close to the beach. The lazy river was very relaxing. I do wish I had been reminded to bring my own coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2/10 would not recommend
This hotel was very close to the beach but there are a number of things that they don't mention when you book. 1.) partial view means there is no view. 2.) only certain hotel rooms get free beach chairs, others have to pay $35 a day. You don't have any say in which room you are in so it's just a 50/50 chance on if you have to pay out of pocket for beach chairs. 3.) you do not get any hospitality service so hang up your towel everyday so that you can have a dry towel after your shower. 4.) the mattresses/sheets need a serious update. We fought over who got to sleep on the couch because it was so much nicer. 5.) there is no ice maker on site.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Celeste

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't seem to find more than 1 hot tub. I would have liked to have access to hot tubs past 10 pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice but definitely needed new mattress it was very uncomfortable. The pools and the beach bar was very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018