Days Inn by Wyndham Destin

Days Inn by Wyndham Destin is a two-story, 60-room motel at the corner of US 98 and Airport Road in central Destin. It is close to the town’s family attractions: Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park is about a five-minute walk, and The Track’s go-karts and mini golf are just beyond it.

Rooms include standard rooms and suites with jetted tubs. There are no elevators, so guests who need a ground-floor room should request one. The outdoor pool is open from morning until evening, and Wi-Fi is free. Parking is free and can take oversized vehicles, which helps travelers towing a boat or driving an RV. The hotel is pet friendly, with nightly fees per animal.

The Gulf beach accesses along Scenic Highway 98 are about a mile away, Henderson Beach State Park about a mile and a half east, and Destin Harbor and its boardwalk about a mile and a half west. Silver Sands Premium Outlets, jet ski and parasail outfitters, and plenty of casual restaurants are within a short drive.

It suits families on a budget who plan to spend time at the water park, travelers with pets, and anyone who needs parking for a trailer close to the center of Destin. Suites with jetted tubs are a comfortable choice for couples, and the motel’s position near the Airport Road light makes it easy to get onto US 98 in either direction.