The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2025. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Destin. I hope you will like it!
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1 Henderson Beach Resort Destin, United States
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Resort.
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. 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. A balcony with a view of either the pool, ocean, or courtyard is provided as well. 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. Sea Level Pool Grill is a casual dining option that offers snacks and lunch items.
HarborWalk Village is 8 km from Henderson Beach Resort. The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 14 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $291.
I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2025. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!
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