What is Crystal Beach like?

Travelers to Destin's Crystal Beach neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Henderson Beach State Park and Henderson Beach as part of your Crystal Beach travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Crystal Beach?

Based on our traveler data, The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Crystal Beach. This resort is a short 6-minute walk from Miramar Beach, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good options for your stay in the area include Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG and Sea Oats Motel .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Crystal Beach area?

Expedia has 1341 hotels and other accommodations in Crystal Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Destin area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Crystal Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Crystal Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Crystal Beach?

To access more information about updating your trip to Crystal Beach or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What can I see and do in this Destin neighborhood?

Henderson Beach, Miramar Beach, and James Lee Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Crystal Beach. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Henderson Beach State Park and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Crystal Beach include Destin Commons, Club LA, and Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. While you're out sightseeing, Emerald Coast Centre and James Lee Park are a couple of additional sights to visit in Destin.

Top Crystal Beach Hotels

A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach with white railings and outdoor furniture.

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A modern lobby with seating, large windows, and a view of the outside.

1. Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

Crystal Beach

Sharon

￥17,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with balconies.

2. Sea Oats Motel

Crystal Beach

Tobin

￥27,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A beachfront property with a large building, sandy beach, and ocean.

3. The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

Crystal Beach

Kenneth

￥65,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious living area with a view of the ocean, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink.

4. Crystal Dunes Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Crystal Beach

Edward

￥151,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

5. Hyatt House Destin

0.7 km from Crystal Beach

Diana

￥21,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small white side table, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a bed with a mountain painting.

6. Spark by Hilton Destin

1.1 km from Crystal Beach

Magaly

￥13,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a large crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

1.2 km from Crystal Beach

Tiffany

￥13,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a dining area.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons

1.2 km from Crystal Beach

Flavious E

￥16,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, artwork, and a television.

9. Best Western Niceville-Destin

11 km from Crystal Beach

Garry

￥13,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

3.4 km from Crystal Beach

Irina

￥15,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A beach with wooden boardwalks leading to the shore, white sand, and a clear blue sea.

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

6.2 km from Crystal Beach

Tiffany

￥28,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a grill.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

3.6 km from Crystal Beach

Elizabeth

￥21,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

13. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

9.9 km from Crystal Beach

Carlos

￥17,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, green chairs, and striped cushions.

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

12.9 km from Crystal Beach

Juan

￥16,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

2.4 km from Crystal Beach

laura

￥17,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of palm trees and buildings in the background.

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

3.5 km from Crystal Beach

keron

￥20,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a building with the hotel name.

17. Tru By Hilton Destin

2.5 km from Crystal Beach

Jimmy

￥14,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A restaurant with wooden beams, a fish decoration, a large aquarium, and a green chair.

18. Village Inn Destin

8.2 km from Crystal Beach

Bailey

￥13,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A beach chair with a blue umbrella on a sandy beach.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

6.7 km from Crystal Beach

Blake

￥16,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

9.6 km from Crystal Beach

Angela

￥15,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Find the best Crystal Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A waterfront with a marina, a large hotel, and a snow-covered beach at dusk.

Holiday Isle

If you're spending some time in Holiday Isle, Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, clear turquoise waters, and a large hotel building.

Indian Bayou

While visiting Indian Bayou, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Indian Bayou Golf Club.

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A beach with clear blue water, white sand, and a few umbrellas.

Crystal Shores

When in Crystal Shores, you can plan a visit to Destin Commons and James Lee Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A beach with waves and a person standing on the shore.

Destiny Shores

While there might not be top attractions in Destiny Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like James Lee Park and James Lee Beach.

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Clipper Cove

Clipper Cove might not have many top sights, but Destin Commons and James Lee Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Crystal Beach Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

8/10 Good

"We liked the hotel and the distance it is from the beach. It was about 6 min wack to the beach. The hotel also had a pool in the property which was also very nice. The breakfast was ok. The hotel itself does need some updates but overall was good"

Private Beachfront Home, Swimming Pool, Kayak, Paddle Boards & Free Chair Set Up

10/10 Excellent

"Location - awesome. Beachfront - yes!Enough room for us to spread out. Included beach amenities were fantastic! (Chairs, umbrellas, paddle boards)Just have to be ready to climb 2 flights of stairs to get to 2 of the bedrooms. Loved the downstairs bar area (with ice maker) porches were great."

Luxury 7 BR Across Beach. Pool,Gulf Views,Pool Table,Ping Pong, Golf Cart Rental

10/10 Excellent

"The house was spacious for our 10 adults and 2 kids. We had everything we needed. The backyard pool and activities were great! The beach service was great as well. We did have an issue with the air conditioning and they had someone out within an hour to fix it! We would definitely stay here again!"

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Our top choices for Crystal Beach hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

2. Sea Oats Motel

3. The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

4. Crystal Dunes Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

5. Hyatt House Destin

6. Spark by Hilton Destin

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

8. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons

9. Best Western Niceville-Destin

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

13. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

14. Home2 Suites By Hilton Santa Rosa Beach

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

16. Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

17. Tru By Hilton Destin

18. Village Inn Destin

19. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

20. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Holiday Isle

Indian Bayou

Crystal Shores

Destiny Shores

Clipper Cove

Top Crystal Beach Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

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