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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Destin

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Destin

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If you're a scuba diver, the waters around Destin are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in Destin to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in Destin? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in Destin, Florida. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

3-star Resort with prices starting at $306 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 1002 Hwy 98 East, Pelican Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways has great rooms from $306 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 7.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 miles from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf at this terrific hotel. The water slides are especially fun!

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Henderson Beach Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $462 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Henderson Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $462. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 200 Henderson Resort Way. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Woodland Shores by Panhandle Getaways

3-star Resort with prices starting at $221 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Destin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Woodland Shores by Panhandle Getaways to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $221. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 241 Ellis Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, golf, bowling, free parking, and horse riding which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 6.7 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Crystal Sands Condominiums

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $278 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $278, Crystal Sands Condominiums, at 3290 Scenic Highway 98 provides an outdoor pool, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers child care, bowling, free parking, mini-golf, and laundry facilities. It's located just 4.7 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Elation at Baytowne Wharf by Panhandle Getaways

3-star Resort with prices starting at $227 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
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Elation at Baytowne Wharf by Panhandle Getaways has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $227 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Sandestin Blvd N, Miramar Beach FL. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, golf, and a hot tub, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Majestic Sun Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

4-star Resort with prices starting at $322 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Destin
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Majestic Sun Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $322, and it's located at 1200 Scenic Gulf Drive,. We also love the hiking, rooms with kitchens, golf, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 7.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Best Western Sugar Sands Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Destin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Best Western Sugar Sands Inn & Suites because it has great rooms that start at $144. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, a bar, and a hot tub, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 4415 Commons Drive East. Only 3.9 miles from the city center, divers will especially love a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby scuba diving hotels in Panama City Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Destin, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Destin, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Destin, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Destin, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Destin, Best Hotels for One Week in Destin, Best Hotels for One Night in Destin, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Destin.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Destin?

Destin Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$280

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Destin, Florida. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Destin, Florida based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $280. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Destin.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $462
  • 4-star hotels: $322
  • 3-star hotels: $235


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