REDUCED PRICES! Direct beachfront, pools, hot tubs gym, tiki bar, cafe, sauna!
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This direct beachfront condo unit sits within the Pelican Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, on the 15th floor with an unobstructed southeasterly view of the Gulf and coastline. The building is a large condo-hotel style resort rather than a traditional hotel, with the unit fully remodeled and offering two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. The resort caters to beach vacationers with a private beach and a full suite of on-site recreation, and the unit itself features keyless entry for easy access.
Rooms & Comfort
The living area has a queen sleeper sofa, a 65-inch 4K TV, and Bluetooth stereo, while the king master bedroom includes a pillow-top mattress, a 50-inch 4K TV, and sliding doors onto a large ocean-view balcony. The second bedroom has twin beds and its own 50-inch 4K TV. Air conditioning, heating, ironing board, cable TV, free Wi-Fi (100 Mbps), a washer and dryer, and a full kitchen with microwave, oven, stove, and small appliances round out the unit.
Amenities & Recreation
Pelican Beach Resort offers an indoor/outdoor pool, two additional outdoor pools, a kiddie pool, two hot tubs, a fitness center, sauna, game room, and a Tiki bar plus a Market Café open seasonally (March 1–October 31) that also delivers to the beach in peak summer months. A newly opened zero-entry beachside pool with a large outdoor spa and expansive deck sits just steps from the private beach and Tiki bar. Additional conveniences include an elevator, free parking, an outdoor grill, and a crib for young travelers.
Dining
Guests can eat on-site at the resort's Market Café (breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pizza) or the seasonal Tiki bar, or venture out to nearby seafood and Italian restaurants such as The Back Porch, The Gulf Club Restaurant and Sports Pub, and Mimmo's Destin Ristorante Italiano, all within a mile or two. Merlin's Pizza delivers to the resort, and Walmart and Winn Dixie offer grocery pickup for self-catering in the unit's full kitchen.
Location & Surroundings
The resort sits directly on the beach across Highway 98 from Big Kahuna's Water Park, with the Track Family Recreation Center's go-carts and mini golf close by. HarborWalk Village, with waterfront dining, live music, fishing charters, and boat rentals, is about two miles away, while Destin Commons shopping and dining is roughly 3.7 miles east. Several bus stations, including Pelican Beach Resort's own stop, Holiday Inn, and Wingate Inn, are within a few hundred meters, and Destin Executive Airport is about 1.7 km away.
Best for
This property suits beach-focused families and groups seeking a self-catering condo with resort-style recreation, thanks to its private beach, multiple pools, hot tubs, kiddie pool, and kid-friendly amenities like a crib. It also appeals to travelers who want an all-in-one stay, since the on-site Tiki bar, café, fitness center, sauna, and game room mean guests rarely need to leave the property. Couples or small groups wanting a high-floor ocean view balcony and modern in-unit entertainment (4K TVs, streaming-friendly Wi-Fi) will also find it a strong fit.
Travel tips
Beach equipment such as chairs and umbrellas is not included and must be rented separately from an on-site rental hut or via www.LDVBeach.com, so plan ahead especially during busy season. The resort's Tiki bar and Market Café operate seasonally from March 1 to October 31, so travelers visiting outside that window should plan meals via delivery (Merlin's Pizza) or grocery pickup from nearby Walmart or Winn Dixie. Multiple bus stations sit within a few hundred meters of the resort, and Destin Executive Airport is only about 1.7 km away, making it a convenient base without a car for some errands, though a vehicle is useful for reaching Harborwalk Village, Destin Commons, or Silver Sands Outlet Mall.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently highlights the outstanding ocean views from high-floor units, including specific mentions of 15th and 20th floor rooms overlooking the Gulf. Reviewers also frequently praise the resort's overall location, describing it as being right next to everything guests want to do in Destin. The check-in process is repeatedly noted as easy and quick, and the property grounds are described as well-kept and attractive. No recurring negative themes are mentioned in the available excerpts.
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