Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

The 195 beachfront guest rooms in the Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin come equipped with 32-inch cable TVs with HBO, free Wi-Fi access, microwaves, coffee makers and minifridges – and each room affords views of the Gulf of Mexico from a private balcony or deck. Located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, about 8 miles west of Destin, the hotel offers many on-site amenities including two outdoor pools, free beach chairs and umbrellas, a rock waterslide feature and a hot tub. Families can stay entertained at this property with activities like ping-pong tournaments, bingo by the pool, badminton by the beach, karaoke and poolside sunset movies. Kids also can enjoy a game room that's open year-round. As for dining options, the hotel offers Crab Island Café, which serves up fare such as coconut shrimp and seafood gumbo, and the poolside Manatee's Bar & Grill, which dishes out casual meals and fruity tropical beverages. Recent guests were impressed by the beachfront location (and subsequent views) in addition to the thorough housekeeping services. Other guests complained that the hotel was dated and the room rates were expensive. If you're a Wyndham Rewards member, you can earn and redeem points at this property.