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Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort – reviews, photos

9815 Hwy 98 W, Destin, FL 32550
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Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort
Ranked #3 of 41 hotels in Destin
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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woodlawn, il
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nasty Accommodations”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
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Not a great trip! After a 13 hour drive to get to Destin, we had a hard time finding the condo we had rented, maybe a map or the actual address and not the realtors office address would have been nice. We finally found the gated community, Hidden Dunes, after asking several local people that didn’t know the area. When we got to our condo, the door was standing open and looked like someone was staying in our room. We called the onsite security to come check out the rooms and they told us to call the reality company we rented from, which don’t respond to calls after 5 p.m. After no response to our concerns, we decided to go to bed, but was once again confronted with a stressful situation, the shower in the second bathroom was full of sand and seaweed and the master bedroom bed comforter had a large blood stain on it. I threw the nasty comforter in the corner and went looking for spare blankets, they were wadded up in a pile in the other bedrooms moldy closet. Since we couldn’t be sure the blankets were clean, we slept under beach towels our first night. The next morning we became aware of a foul smell (urine) coming from the couch, and then took a better look around the condo, we had dirty dishes in the cabinets, mold in all the windows, dirty beat up walls and a beach covered in stinky sea grass. I had to check in with the reality office at 8 a.m. so I hurried down to the office to express my concerns with the room, no one showed up until 8:30 and the manager wouldn’t be in until the next day. We did finally get some of the issues resolved after a few days but had to smell a stinky couch the whole week we were there. I also got to meet one of the local road raging women during heavy morning traffic, I drifted a little over into a empty turn lane at about 20 mph. This made the local lady behind me freak out and hit her brakes and I guess drop her Prozac pill. She managed to get around me and drove for several mile screaming cuss words and gesturing while slamming on her brake to try to get me to hit her bumper. At the first stop light, I got out of my car and walked up to her truck to see what was wrong , all she could do was cuss me and tell me that tourist aren’t welcomed in Destin. I told her that wasn’t a problem because this would be my last trip to this over priced nasty tourist trap. After all of this I finally talked to the property manager for the condo and got a big 10 percent discount for our troubles. I just hope the next time oil washes up on the beach someone sets it on fire and burns this place up!

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Patterson, Louisiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Wonderful vacation on east side of Destin”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed 7 nights from July 2 - 9, 2011 in unit 1004. We all liked Hidden Dunes and will stay again. Super clean and beautiful. Yes July 4th is packed but it was fun. We had a front row view of spectacular fireworks show right on the beach. We easily barbecued with no waiting for a gas grill because there were so many. The unit was well
appointed. The king sized bed was more comfortable than my bed at home. The washer/dryer was also better than my own. The kitchen was immaculate and had anything we needed. The whole property is beautiful. Super easy access to Silver Sands Outlet Mall and grocery store. I'm ready to go back.

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dacula, Georgia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Great stay!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here almost every year since I was a little girl and now take my own family. My only complaint is that the seaweed wasnt gotten up the whole time we were there....8 days....Sandestin next-door did.

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great Vacation......Again!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

"Again".....an amazing time! Quiet peaceful resort. This year we stayed in a different cottage. Absolutely loved it! Booked through Resorts Realty (same place as 3 previous trips). The cottage was well stocked with all kitchen items needed, towels, linens etc. Had a small problem with the air the first night and they were out ot fix it early the next morning. This is such a quiet resort and great for families! The grounds are beautiful. Short walk/tram ride to the beach. You can rent umbrella/chairs for I think $27 a day. The beach is like no other, soft white powder! It was a bit chilly in the middle of May (not expected) but that did not stop us from swimming in the crystal clear water. Pools are all nice. Tennis is great, clinics for kids and adults. We took my daughter to Sandestin for a tennis clinic which is also a beautiful resort. My father went a day fishing trip (about $100 per person-8hrs) from Harbortowne and came back with a cooler full of fish!
The best part is you are away from all the crowds and hustle and bustle. Plenty of shopping and restaurants close by but not in walking distance. So much to do for everyone! Just love it!

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Birmingham, Alabama
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Quiet Oasis in Destin”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011
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people found this review helpful

Some friends and I just got back from a Memorial Day trip to Destin and stayed in a cottage at Hidden Dunes. It was perfect! The cottage was nicely decorated and well stocked. There was a little walk to the beach, but it was not bad at all. The grounds are well maintained and great landscaping. It was great for us because the property is close to many places (Outlets, Baytowne Wharf, etc.) but once you drive past the security gate you forget you're in Destin.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Hidden Dunes Beach Tennis Resort
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Address: 9815 Hwy 98 W, Destin, FL 32550
Price range (per night):* INR7,691 - 25,692

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