Our Mediterranean style Comfort Inn is a multiple award-winning hotel featuring an indoor heated pool, tropical outdoor pool and a fitness center. Executive and Jacuzzi suites are also available as well as balcony rooms with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Located across the street from Henderso Becah State Park wich affers more than 6000 feet of pristine sugar white sands that borders the Gulf of Mexico. We have a banquet space that can accomidate 50 people and that can be set up many different ways.
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Local Attractions:
Beach, Fishing, Golf, SilverSands Outlet Mall, Destin Commons
May 2, 2013
Jay T, Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Trip type: Friends getaway
Stayed April 18- April 20, was on vacation and our original stay was booked for April 18 -April 21. Saturday morning, came back from working out and saw a bed...
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Stayed April 18- April 20, was on vacation and our original stay was booked for April 18 -April 21. Saturday morning, came back from working out and saw a bed bug crawling on my pillow.(Room 301) Took it down to the front desk and the front desk clerk "Angela" was the rudest person. She argued that it was not a bed bug and then advised us that the manager "Amanda Armacost" was on vacation and we could call her on Monday when she returned. She gave us the managers card which was the front desk office number to the hotel!! I had to call the Choice hotels corporate office, which I had to find myself since she told us that she didn't have the information. I spoke with a rep from the corporate office and they called the front desk and made her a call another manager to come in and handle the situation. They had ECO LAB come out and do a inspection which it took him all of 10 minutes to do. He stated that there was no current or prior activity of bed bugs. Luckily my girlfriend knew all about bed bugs, as her fiancé has run a pest control business for years. The manager "Vickie Giles" pretty much insinuated that we bought the bed bug since the pest control didn't find anymore. Long story short, we went to the beach and asked them to move our things into a new room when it was ready. Got back to the new room (Room 309), flipped the mattress and found more bed bugs, even found one in the ceiling. We had to wait 3-3.5 hours for the manager to come back to the hotel, as she was unreachable. Never heard of a manager running a large hotel and not being able to reached for hours. The manager came up to the room and acted like the bugs were not bed bugs. We did get some quarters from the front desk to wash/dry our clothes. We bought some garbage bags which we put everything in and drove back to Atlanta at 12:30am in the morning. We even bought some bed bug spray to spray our suitcases down. Our first trip girls trip to Destin FL and it was ruined, not just because of the beg bugs but the way that the manger and staff treated us.We received a refund, but the manager acted as though she didn't want to in the beginning. I ran across a website called "www.bedbug registry.com" and the hotel had two incidents last year on the 3rd floor as well. « less
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Management response from Vickie Giles, Front Office Manager
On 04.20, EcoLab was called to the property to inspect guest room 301 for potential beg bugs as per the request of the guest. The inspection was completed at 10:52.am. Per EcoLab “No Live or otherwise bedbug activity was found”. The guest requested a copy of the EcoLab report to prove the room was beg bug free. After the EcoLab report was provided to the guest, the guest continued to request a refund. As a good faith measure, the guest were provided money to launder their clothes and given the option to move to another room or leave the hotel without penalty. The guest elected to move rooms. Prior to the manager’s arrival and EcoLab’s visit the guest continued to state to the front desk that they were entitled to “damages”. The guest were moved to room “309” which they claimed also had bed bugs. The guest repeatedly stated to the Houskeeping Manager that the “they did not plant” the bed bugs in their hotel room.
The front office manager was offsite and did follow-up by phone with the guest letting them know that she would be in as per their request once she was back on shore later in the evening. The hotel offered to move guest to another room until EcoLab could be called out again. The guest refused to move and stated they would be leaving as soon as possible; however, the guest continued to stay in the room for several hours after the manager arrived and the refund was issued.
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“Glad we came!”
May 2, 2013
IthacaMan, Tiffin | Trip type: Couples
This hotel and the staff have been wonderful. I can't say enough about their willingness to make us comfortable. The only bad mark I would give them is in the...
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This hotel and the staff have been wonderful. I can't say enough about their willingness to make us comfortable. The only bad mark I would give them is in the area of their breakfast. It leaves a lot to be desired but hey (it is included the price of the room). Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to come here again during our next visit to the area. « less
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Management response from Vickie Giles, Front Office Manager
Thank you for taking time to post a review on TripAdvisor. We appreciate your comments and will be sure to share them with our staff. We apologize you feel our breakfast did not meet your approval. We strive to provide a vide variety of breakfast items including waffles, sausage and eggs, fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, cereal and other items. We hope to welcome you back to the beach again soon.
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“Perfect Overnight Stay”
May 2, 2013
Joypc1, Alabama | Trip type: Business
The staff was very friendly and welcoming; the hotel is perfectly located and well maintained. I was happy (and surprised) that the air conditioning unit was NOT noisy, which tends...
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The staff was very friendly and welcoming; the hotel is perfectly located and well maintained. I was happy (and surprised) that the air conditioning unit was NOT noisy, which tends to be the norm.
The hotel was clean and the breakfast above par for Comfort Inns and I would certainly stay there again. As a side, when I returned home, I had received a handwritten note from the staff thanking me for staying with them. « less
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Management response from Vickie Giles, Front Office Manager
We are excited to hear you had a "Perfect Overnight Stay" at the Comfort Inn Destin. It's our goal to provide the facility and customer service that keeps our guest returning. Thank you so much for taking time to post a review on TripAdvisor and we hope to welcome you back to the beach again very soon.
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“Relaxing Weekend Getaway Spot”
Apr 29, 2013
act1013, South Florida, Florida | Trip type: Family
Stayed one night at this hotel. Paid extra for a room with view and a balcony. The room was on the top (4th) floor and had a distant view of...
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Stayed one night at this hotel. Paid extra for a room with view and a balcony. The room was on the top (4th) floor and had a distant view of the beach at Henderson Beach State Park. The room was spacious, however, there was very limited counter-space for the bathroom. The sink, counter, and mirror are actually separate from the bathroom itself. The room included a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a couch. The balcony was a plus because we could open the door and let the fresh breeze into the room. There also were some chairs and a small table outside, which we enjoyed briefly while the weather cooperated. Noise wasn't an issue for us but may be for others since the hotel sits right on a main road. Rooms in the back of the hotel may be quieter but have no view. The only suggestion I have is to bring your own pillows as I found the pillows small, hard, and lumpy.
Breakfast is served daily until 9:30 am and had a good variety of options (yogurt, cereal, bagels, pancakes, etc), however, there wasn't any fruit available.
All and all a good place to stay for a short getaway. « less
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Management response from Vickie Giles, Front Office Manager
Thank you for taking time to post a review on TripAdvisor. We appreciate your kind comments in regard to our hotel and your visit. We apologize for not having fruit available during your stay. We make every effort to keep a variety of fruit on our breakfast bar, but at times due to heavy demand we may run out. We regret that our pillows did not find meet your comfort level. The pillows are a brand standard and required in all Comfort Inns throughout the United States. We sincerely hope that if you are in the area again you stop and visit with us again.
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This was a nice property, well maintained, friendly staff, immaculate grounds, great location, good breakfast--everything you need for a great stay. The weak link is the corporate Wi-Fi. We had...
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This was a nice property, well maintained, friendly staff, immaculate grounds, great location, good breakfast--everything you need for a great stay. The weak link is the corporate Wi-Fi. We had the same problem with our Comfort hotel in Chattanooga a day after Destin. The user acceptance screen kept randomly popping up. It takes you to the hotel home page, eventally, then back to where you were. Wi-Fi is kind of a necessity these days, and I'm thinking I won't stay at another Choice hotel unless it's across the parking lot from a McDonalds...
Wi-Fi aside, this is a great hotel in a great place. « less
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Management response from Vickie Giles, Front Office Manager
We are pleased you took the time to post a review of Comfort Inn Destin. We are glad your overall experience was worth a positive mention on TripAdvisor. We are very sorry you had difficulties with your Wi-Fi. Although these types of difficulties are not common at Comfort Inn Destin, we do offer guest Internet support 24 hrs per day. We would love to welcome you back to stay with us again and give us another try.
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This room measures 312 square feet (28 square meters). Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator are provided. Bathroom amenities include complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspapers, a wake-up call service, and daily housekeeping are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Comfort Inn Destin
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Central location
Clothes drying
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary newspaper
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Electronic key card
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health centre
Free local calls
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Laundry facilities
Movies in room
Microwave in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Private bathroom in room
Quiet location
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shop
Shower
Swimming pool - outdoor
Swimming pool - indoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Television
Travellers cheques accepted
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
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Value
“BED BUGS AND RUDE STAFF/MANAGER”
“Glad we came!”
“Perfect Overnight Stay”
Standard Two Queens