We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in Emerald Coast, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated March 2024.
Resort with outdoor pool.Delightful property. Henderson Beach Resort is located adjacent to Henderson Beach State Park and offers private beach access. Guests can take a refreshing plunge in one of the property's 2 pools or unwind in the full service spa. A balcony with a view of either the pool, ocean, or courtyard is provided as well. Sea Level Pool Grill is a casual dining option that offers snacks and lunch items. Several dining options are available on site that guests are sure to enjoy. 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space is available as well. Complimentary WiFi is provided for all guests. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a coffee maker. Guests can enjoy access to the in-room mini bar and refreshment counter. Select rooms include a sofa bed. Guests can work up a sweat in the on-site fitness centre. The business centre is perfect for business travelers. The resort provides a variety of activities including paddle boarding, biking, and kayaking. Offering a resort view, Primrose is a full-service restaurant that serves fresh seafood and steaks. Horizons offers panoramic views of the Gulf Coast. It features an octagon-shaped bar and serves fresh seafood, as well as a variety of additional menu items. HarborWalk Village is 8 km from Henderson Beach Resort. The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 14 km from the property.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL pool hotel in Emerald Coast.
Resort with outdoor pool.Charming. Boasting a private beach, WaterColor Inn & Resort is located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Bordering the resort is Grayton Beach State Park, a 2,000-acre park with nature trails for hiking and bicycling as well as a Western Lake, where visitors can swim, fish, canoe, paddle board, and kayak. Guests can enjoy complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks, and canoes on site. A balcony and a living area with a sofa bed, flat-screen cable TV, and DVD player are featured in the spacious guest rooms. A refrigerator is provided as well as an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Extras include a desk and ironing facilities. When away from the resort, visit Deer Lake State Park, a pristine conservation area located 7.5 km from the WaterColor Inn, and explore the pathways that showcase several species of indigenous plants. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Outdoor pool. 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, daily free hot breakfast buffet and free WiFi throughout their stay. Select rooms have a pool or partial gulf view at this Destin Hampton Inn and Suites. Pool towels are available at the front desk for check out. A flat-screen cable TV, small refrigerator, and microwave are featured in all rooms. A desk with ergonomic chair is provided. Guests can burn a few calories in the fitness centre or consult the tour desk for area activities. A business centre, launderette and snack shop are available at Hampton Inn and Suites Destin for added convenience. Destin Commons outdoor mall is 7.7 km away. The property is also 1.7 km from HarborWalk Village, which boasts seasonal festivals and live music, and 5 minutes’ drive from Indian Bayou Golf Club.Show full description
Indoor and outdoor pools.Luxurious. Inn on Destin Harbor, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a small, man-made harbour beach and is located on Destin Harbor. Features include a waterfront pool with a panoramic harbour view, and Henderson Beach State Park is 6 km away. A pool is available of guests to enjoy. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is a 1 minute drive away. A balcony, free WiFi, and flat-screen cable TV are featured in every room. A microwave and refrigerator are provided as well. The Inn on Destin Harbor also offers coffee facilities. City views or harbour-front rooms are available. The property also has free parking provided on site. Fort Walton Beach is 13.44 km from the Harbor Inn on Destin. Eglin Air Force Base is 18.2 km away. The Destin Boardwalk, which is lined with restaurants and boat docks, is 1.6 km from the property.Show full description
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Unique. Located on Miramar Beach, this Sandestin area resort features nearby golf and 15 tennis courts, an onsite full service spaand 3 swimming pools. Free WiFi is provided in all rooms. Six seasonal restaurants are on site, which includes Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, Sandcastles Restaurant & Lounge, Hadashi Sushi Bar, Picnix Poolside Market (seasonal), Barefoot's Beachside Bar & Grill (seasonal), and The Coffee Shop. A flat-screen cable TV and a desk are featured in every room at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Extras include complimentary toiletries, towels, and linen. Onsite laundry machines are available for guest use at this Destin resort. Paddle boards, kayaks, and beach chair rentals are available as well. Guests are just a short drive from shopping at Village at Baytowne Wharf, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and Grand Boulevard Town Center.Show full description
Indoor and outdoor pools.Opened February 2023. Tru By Hilton Destin is set in Destin, 1.7 km from Henderson Beach and 2.4 km from Destin Beach. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. Crystal Sands Beach is 2.7 km from the hotel, while Fort Walton Beach Park is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 2 km from Tru By Hilton Destin. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Boutique hotel with indoor and outdoor pools.Great value. SummerPlace Inn is a boutique hotel located in Destin, 1.2 km from Big Kahuna Water Park. Guests can start their day with a complimentary hot breakfast, and then take a refreshing plunge in one of the property's 2 swimming pools. The property features free WiFi and free onsite private parking. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A work desk with an ergonomic chair is provided. Guests will enjoy the convenience of the onsite business centre. After working up a sweat in the fitness centre, guests can relax in the hot tub. Beaches of South Walton is 1.5 km from SummerPlace Inn, while Emerald Coast Centre is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, which is 63 km from the property.Show full description
Resort with outdoor pool.Beautiful. 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 centre. Free WiFi is featured and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this resort is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Activities such as fishing, canoeing and hiking are available. The resort also offers free use of bicycles. Beaches of South Walton is 12 km from Hilton Grand Vacations Club Sandestin, while Big Kahunas is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 22 km from Hilton Grand Vacations Club Sandestin.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most WELL DESIGNED pool hotel in Emerald Coast.
Resort with indoor and outdoor pools.Cool. Offering a beachfront outdoor pool and an indoor pool, this Fort Walton Beach property is 1 minutes' walk from the beach. WiFi access is available. Guests can travel under man-made waterfalls along the lazy river or lounge poolside on the outdoor terrace at this Fort Walton Beach Holiday Inn Resort. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is 18 km away. A flat-screen cable TV and DVD player, microwave, and small refrigerator are featured in every room at this Fort Walton Beach Holiday Inn Resort. Select rooms have a balcony. A fitness centre, dry cleaning, and seasonal kids' club are available. American and seafood fare are offered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at on-site Riptides Grill. Cocktail services are available in the restaurant and at the Tiki Bar. The hotel is 300 m from Florida’s Gulfarium and the Emerald Coast Conference Center. Air Force Armament Museum is 14.5 km away.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Luxurious. 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 can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Every room includes a flat-screen TV as well as a coffee machine, microwave, and small refrigerator. You will also find a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Select rooms are pet friendly. Guests will find a shared lounge at the property. Camille's restaurant is located on site and free private parking is available on site. Free WiFi is provided. Beaches of South Walton is 1.7 km from Beachside Inn, while Big Kahunas is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 15 km from Beachside Inn.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Opened March 2023. Set in Santa Rosa Beach, 29 km from Fort Walton Beach Park, Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Russell-Fields Pier. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV with cable channels. All guest rooms at Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach feature air conditioning and a desk. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Pier Park is 47 km from Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach, while Gulf World Marine Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 18 km from the hotel.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Opened May 2023. Located in Destin, 1.1 km from Crystal Sands Beach, Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Providing barbecue facilities, the property is located within 2.1 km of James Lee Park Public Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Henderson Beach. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Speaking English and Hindi, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Fort Walton Beach Park is 15 km from Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach, while Big Kahunas is 4.2 km away. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Hip. The 30-A Inn & Suites are 5 minutes’ drive from the Top Sail Hill Preserve State Park and lessthan a mile from the beach. All units are equipped with flat-screen TVs. Free WiFi and Satellite TV are provided in every room and suite on this property. All bedding features colourful patterns with dark wood furnishing. Celebration Hall offers meeting and banquet facilities and is located right across the street from this property. Restaurants featuring Italian, Japanese, and American Barbecue are 6 minutes' drive away. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest small hotel in Emerald Coast.
Outdoor pool.Beautiful.Opened January 2022. Situated in Destin, 600 metres from Destin Beach, Homewood Suites By Hilton Destin features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Big Kahunas is 1.5 km away and Destin History and Fishing Museum is 5.1 km from the hotel. All rooms will provide guests with a toaster. Henderson Beach is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Fort Walton Beach Park is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 1 km from Homewood Suites By Hilton Destin. Facilities at this hotel include swimming pool. Show full description
Outdoor pool.Unique. Beach Dreams. Beal Life. Beal House in Fort Walton Beach comprises 100 guest rooms – 60 with balconies overlooking the Gulf – along with a well-equipped fitness center, an outdoor pool and direct beach access. Fantasizing about a Florida getaway? This beachfront hotel is right where you want to be! Located just a few steps from the water on Okaloosa Island, it’s only minutes to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and all the restaurants, retail shops and recreation on The Boardwalk. The Remedy, a beachfront restaurant and bar, serves up a coastal fresh menu along with plenty of craft cocktails and local brews. The six-story Beal House mixes contemporary décor with a healthy dose of Fort Walton Beach history. The name honors the legacy of Dr. James Hartley Beal (1861 – 1945), a fascinating man of many accomplishments. He was a distinguished pharmacist, an avid shell collector and a creative thinker who fostered the early tourism industry in Fort Walton Beach. Nearly a century later, this hotel connects to his inspirational spirit.Show full description
Rooftop pool.Highly elegant. Situated in Destin, 2.5 km from Miramar Beach, Hotel Effie Sandestin features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a private beach area. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. You can play tennis at Hotel Effie Sandestin. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Fort Walton Beach Park is 26 km from the accommodation, while Russell-Fields Pier is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 15 km from Hotel Effie Sandestin.Show full description
The most luxurious and stylish pool hotel in Emerald Coast.
Outdoor pool.Cosy rooms.Opened October 2020. Located within 3.8 km of Fort Walton Beach Park and 800 metres of Emerald Coast Science Center, Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach features rooms in Fort Walton Beach. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a fitness centre and a terrace. The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk. Selected rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Okaloosa Island is 2.1 km from the hotel, while Emerald Coast Convention Center is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 12 km from Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach.Show full description
This hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Outdoor pool.Opened March 2022. Situated in Santa Rosa Beach, 500 metres from Seagrove Beach, The Lodge 30A features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. Located around less than 1 km from Walton Dunes Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 2.6 km away from Deer Lake State Park Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre for guests. The units at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a kitchen. All rooms at The Lodge 30A have air conditioning and a desk. Russell-Fields Pier is 27 km from the accommodation, while Pier Park is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Destin Executive Airport, 41 km from The Lodge 30A.Show full description
Outdoor pool. This beachfront Fort Walton Beach Courtyard by Marriott Fort Walton Beach West Destin hotel features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park is 1.4 km away. A flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and desk are provided in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. The front desk at the property is open 24 hours. Meeting facilities and free on-site parking are offered as well. Jet Stadium is 2.2 km from Marriott Fort Walton, while Gulf Breeze Zoo is 41.3 km away. Shalimar Pointe Golf Club is 17 minutes’ drive from the hotel by car.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Elegant. This pet-friendly hotel offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary breakfast. Accommodations are provided with fully equipped kitchens and free high-speed Internet. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is 5.3 km away. Residence Inn Sandestin offers suites and studios with living and dining areas. Kitchens come with stove-tops and refrigerators. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are also provided. Guests at this Grand Boulevard hotel can work out at the fitness centre which features cardio equipment and a weight machine. A sports court is also on site. A social hour with snacks is offered on select weeknights. The Northwest Florida Regional Airport is 64.4 km away. Shopping and dining at Boulevard 10 is a 7 minutes' walk away.Show full description
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