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The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service

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Map
200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL, 32541
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    1 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    6 min walk
  • Beach Walk Cafe
    1 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

Gulf View King

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (2 Queens) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (2 Queens)

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Courtyard View Double Queen

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

ADA Courtyard View Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Courtyard View King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard View King

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

ADA Gulf View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

ADA Premium Gulf View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Gulf View Double Queen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Gulf View Double Queen

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Gulf View Double Queen | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Gulf View Double Queen

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Gulf View King

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (Gulf View) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

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

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (King) | Living area | 43-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (King)

  • 620 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite (The Hagerman) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite (The Hagerman)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Destin

With a stay at The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Destin Beaches and 5 minutes from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This beach resort is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from HarborWalk Village.
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What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 19 min walk
  • 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

Elegant beach resort and 2 outdoor pools
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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a spa tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 170 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at Signature Restaurant, one of the resort's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Destin? This resort has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Signature Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 40 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Signature Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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 on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 160.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 85 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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. 748 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

10/10 Excellent

Edmir

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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 traveler, Traveled 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