“A family-friendly resort set near Dustin State Park. Spacious and elegant rooms feature coastally-inspired hues, large balconies and deep soaking tubs. Indulge at the full-service spa, sip on a handcrafted cocktail, taste the freshest seafood and lounge by the pool or on the beach. Paradise!”

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Food and beverage beach service plus activity rentals are organised by the property on Destin's stunning beaches
  • Families

    • Private beach access, a fantastic kids club, ice-cream and sweet parlour, spacious suites and kid-friendly menus
  • Spa

    • Spa offers treatments, a whirlpool tub, Himalayan Salt Suite, sun-lit relaxation spaces, and a full-service salon
  • Kids Club

    • Poppy's kids club offers day and nighttime services and includes a meal, craft, and themed activities
  • Restaurant

    • Indulge in delicous steaks and fresh seafood from any of the hotel's four restaurants
  • Pet friendly

    • The hotel provides bedding for dogs, water and food bowls and waste bags for walks
  • Watersports

    • Hire a hotel board and try your hand at paddleboarding
  • Snorkelling

    • Discover what's beneath the crystal blue waters
  • Views

    • Stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico
  • Yoga

    • Enjoy private yoga instruction
  • Minimum Stay

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Luxury

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Kayaking

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Sea Views

  • Fishing

  • On the beach

Facilities

  • Rooms

    170 rooms in this hotel
  • Spa

    Spa offers treatments, a whirlpool tub, Himalayan Salt Suite, sun-lit relaxation spaces, and a full-service salon
  • Kids Club

    Poppy's kids club offers day and nighttime services and includes a meal, craft, and themed activities
  • Restaurant

    Indulge in delicous steaks and fresh seafood from any of the hotel's four restaurants
  • Pet friendly

    The hotel provides bedding for dogs, water and food bowls and waste bags for walks
  • Bar

    Enjoy the poolside bar and beach service
  • Views

    Stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico
  • Swimming Pool

    Two outdoor pools
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Minimum Stay

  • Massage

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Outdoor dining

  • Bicycles available

  • Parking

  • Business Centre

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

Activities

  • Watersports

    • Hire a hotel board and try your hand at paddleboarding
  • Snorkelling

    • Discover what's beneath the crystal blue waters
  • Yoga

    • Enjoy private yoga instruction
  • Kayaking

  • Fishing

Map & Location

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