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The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star beach resort near Destin Beaches

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Exterior
Exterior
Sundeck
Front of property
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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Map
200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL, 32541
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    1 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    6 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Centre
    11 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    6 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (2 Queens)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (2 Queens)

  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Pool View

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf View)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Gulf View)

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Gulf View) | Bathroom

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, View (Gulf View)

  • 52 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View | Living area

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View

  • 52.0 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (King) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (King)

  • 58 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite (The Hagerman)

Presidential Suite (The Hagerman)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Destin

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Crystal Beach resort, you'll find Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Emerald Coast Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 19 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5-star beach resort near Destin Beaches
Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private white sand beach, located just 75 yards away. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Destin resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa offers 170 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 31.03 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 41.73 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-40 for adults and USD 10-15 for children
  • 4 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 160.50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 85 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 55.37 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 40 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 31.03 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 41.73 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 160.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Henderson Salamander Beach Resort Destin
Henderson Salamander Beach Resort
Henderson Salamander Beach Destin
Henderson Salamander Beach
The Henderson a Salamander Beach Spa Resort

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Fancy on the face but cheap tactics
Hotel overall is extremely nice although had several issues. First had an issue with the final invoice and have still not received a response from anyone to correct it. Seems like once they had my money they are not worried about it. The options for parking are 30.00 for self park a night and 35.00 for valet. We did the self park which and they’re doing construction so our vehicle was covered in concrete dust but still paid 30.00 a night. A resort of this time shouldn’t be charging customers to park. You also have to pay nightly for WIFI 15.00. Yes you have to pay for WiFi. You can go to McDonalds and get good wifi. The free WiFi they do have at the resort is so slow that it’s their way of getting you to pay for the fast WiFi out of frustration. We went to the beach where they have a hut to get towels etc. The employee informed us that we could only have 1 towel per person. Like we plan to steal towels. We were with our toddler and wanted to sit on the sand after getting into the ocean. So I had to walk the 1/4 mile back to the hotel and bring towels from there. Several little things that make it seem like a 4 star resort but they treat stuff like it’s a cheap air line trying to nickle and dime you to death.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Forever coming back
Beautiful property with pool and private beach access! Highly recommend and repeat traveler to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ju

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel itself was nice and the amenities but everything costed extra on top of resort-fees. Parking, beach chairs… it was off season during my stay but for some reason they put us next to a family with shared door and walls are paper thin. I could hear there tv and them talking. No privacy, expected more from high end resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jyoti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with a lot of different bars and dining options (although beware - it's standard resort pricing - but there are many other options in the area). The spa is also really nice and has a lot of options for treatments. The view from our room was unbeatable, looking out over the nature preserve. It was very quiet, probably the quietest hotel I've ever stayed in. The reasons for the 4 stars: 1) We arrived at 2:30 pm and were not able to check in until 3:30. Even though this is within the time listed in the policy, in my experience, it's kind of rare for a hotel to keep you waiting for so long this late in the day. 2) The staff were awesome but some of them seemed stretched a bit thin - eg there was only one server/busser/bartender in the restaurant during the lunch rush, and the kitchen was very far away, so there would be long times when there was no one available. Again, the staff were fantastic - this seems like a planning problem on the part of the resort. 3) Be prepared to be steeply charged for everything - beach chair rentals, snacks, parking, bottled water, etc. 4) Small details, but if you're driving you should bring your own TP (the stuff they have is very cheap, basically single-ply) and pillows (the pillows are so flat they're basically like having nothing at all)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was average. Size of rooms were nice. There were shutters between the room and bathroom that we didn't necessarily enjoy. We had requested cushions for our balcony furniture and had received incorrect cushions. There was not a refrigerator. Walk to the beach was nice. Pools were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden fees like parking and resorts doubled if using expedia or outside deals. Expect another 800.00-900.00 extra
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Everything was exceptional and I can tell you how good it smelled.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaked

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Elegant, clean, very accommodating hotel with lots of activities for kids. Beautiful beach. Room was very spacious with big balcony. Excellent customer service. We ll be back soon !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY Burton, Mansfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

CINDY Burton, Mansfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice and clean. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. It was just a short walk to the private beach which was absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed the Starbucks dispenser located in the ice area. That is how we started each morning……. a Starbucks coffee on the balcony. The food was pricey but I guess that’s what you expect at a resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dekel, Dunwoody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

christine v

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Deceiving photos of the view for an extra charge
The view of the water is deceiving. In the photo it seems much closer. I live here in Destin on the water, my view is 10 times better from my condo. My server from the restaurant, Horizon carried a 5 minutes conversation 3-4 times in 30 minutes with the guest right next to us. He had a glass of Prosecco in his hand that we had order, after 3-4 minutes my daughter got up from her chair and turned around and said excuse that is my glass of wine. There were a total of 3 guest with 3 servers and another one popping in and out "they were not busy at all". That's how long it took to get our drinks. Thank God someone noticed and gave us a new server. My son left at 1;00 am because his bed was uncomfortable. I could not sit on the patio because someone was smoking on their patio. I even left a day early because this was not the hotel/resort I wanted to spend another day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bell staff is great, that’s about it! You don’t get what you pay for
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. They were remodeling during our stay which was somewhat noisy but didn't bother us too much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024