This trip was the 2nd time we stayed at the Sea Oats Motel and although there was some confusion at the front desk we still enjoyed our stay very much. The confusion was that when we called 1 day before our arrival date to see if we could get a "rain check" due to the fact there was a Cat. 1 hurricane in the gulf which caused rain and high winds all weekend. We were told they do not do "rain checks", but once we drove to Destin we were told otherwise by the front desk. We ended up staying the weekend even with the rain and heavy winds. There was not even 5 minutes of sunshine the entire trip, but we spent the weekend shopping, eating..etc..etc..rather be on the beach though.

We plan on booking a summer trip as soon as it warms up. This place is still the best place in Destin to stay if you ask me. Give it a try.

My husband and I used trip advisor to make our final decision between this motel around $80. and another one down the beach that was around $200. a night. Trust me when I tell you I'm spoiled rotten when it comes to vacations, but for a couple during off season, not on a special occasion this is doable, We are not big on peak season vacations sorry.. :-(

This place while may not spoil you rotten was well worth the price you pay for it! There was nothing blocking our view from the beach in room 9A, the room was comfortable and updated. We had a King size bed, two nightstands with plenty of storage, one small closet, a table for two, smaller full size frig, stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, toaster, small flat screen TV, medium size chest of drawers. The bathroom was small but updated and had a shower (no tub). You could hear a TV next door and people walking upstairs but nothing to keep you awake, for this price I'd take my chances again and bring something to help me sleep during peak season. We didn't see any children under 30... ;-) either in this motel so that should be taken into consideration! So get a room on the second floor and honestly there is nothing to block your view of this almost snow white beach. Next door a beach house and all down the beach were hotels and motels so I can only imagine how many people would be there during the summer! Bring your own beach chairs and umbrellas the price to rent them per day in my opinion was high... if my memory serves me well $30 per day. We saw two Wal Marts within a few miles of each other so you won't be without places to pick up forgotten items.

We stopped at Sea Oats Motel for one night-out of season
Views were great-clean room-and quiet
Would stay there again

We like places that are on the water and not across the street. This fits the bill, we had an upstairs unit overlooking the beach. The unit had been remodeled with a bedroom, kitchen area and bath. Having coffee on the balcony in the morning was great. The room was very clean and the price was very good. Restaurants down the street, we took the car but younger than we are may walk. Highly recommend.