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Sea Oats Motel

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Sea Oats Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a dresser, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 172 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Sea Oats Motel is in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Club LA. Visit our Destin travel guide
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3420 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL, 32541

What's nearby

  • A beach with two people walking along the shore, waves gently lapping at the sand, and buildings in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A building with a red roof and white walls, palm trees, and parked cars.
    Destin Commons
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • James Lee Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James Lee Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    20 min walk
  • Crab Trap Destin
    8 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    3 min drive
  • El Jalisco Destin
    3 min drive
  • Another Broken Egg Cafe
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per day)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Oats Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Sea Oats Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Sea Oats Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sea Oats Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sea Oats Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Sea Oats Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great host. Directly on the beach. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was really nice along with the staff. We had a beautiful view of the beach and could just walk to it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cant wait to come back, if the beach is your place then there is nowhere better to be in Destin!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal staff and the best beach views I have ever had at a hotel, you can literally walk onto the beach from your room. If you frequent Destin, you have to come here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The location is great, a short walk to the beach. The building and rooms were adequate, but they could definitely use some maintenance and TLC. The close proximity to the beach makes up for a lot, but they really should put a little more effort into maintaining the building and updating the rooms. Just my honest opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great view, great price. The property is definitely in need of updating. Bedding is old and pillows are poor. We come for the beach so we’re ok with some shortcomings. Definitely worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great hidden gem hotel! Literally steps from my room to the beach and the gulf.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent! Beach front motel, my kids love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location was the best thing about this motel. The motel was definitely in need of renovations and updating. Once checking in, we were told that it was going to be completely renovated over the winter. Staff was very helpful and friendly. There was no Dailey Maid service. I didn’t mind having to take my own trash out. Beds and pillow were actually very comfortable to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a good hotel with fantastic staff and a great guest community. The beach is RIGHT THERE you can’t get any closer. Sea Oats is absolutely charming and exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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It’s better suited for a longer term stay than the overnight we did. I liked that there was a dehumidifier in the room to combat the dampness from the sea air. Front desk person, 8/24 I didn’t get her name, was friendly, efficient, and put up with my bad jokes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean Our room was not remodeled and the photos online were slightly misleading. There was a dehumidifier in our room that was filling up every day. Strong mold smell
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was perfect. 3 blocks from a busy shopping center and the main strip. The beach was beautiful and the views and sunset breathtaking. The staff was very helpful and warm. We were able to get into our room at 3 instead of 4 which was most helpful after a long trip and senior mother. The hotel having a kitchenette and coffee available before we could get out was so helpful. The room was a nice large size and everything was very clean. We will be booking this property again it was worth every penny! Thank you to the staff for helping with a seamless checkin and calmness. The pictures are views from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I really enjoyed my stay. I was scared because some of the reviews and was about to cancel. I decided to take the chance and it was so worth it. The room was so clean you could smell the freshness as soon as you stepped in. The view was amazing and just feet from the beach. Everything was in close proximity to the motel. This motel is definitely worth the stay and the price is super affordable for such a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything good perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a great last minute visit after a different business canceled our reservation and left us 6 hours away from home with no lodging. I would absolutely stay here again. The room was nice, the location was great, and the staff were fantastic. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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I was extremely disappointed with the condition of our room at the Sea Oats Motel. Unfortunately, there were several cleanliness, maintenance, and safety issues that made our stay uncomfortable. The bathtub was not properly cleaned and had green residue inside of it that appeared to possibly be mold. The ceiling was also torn and damaged, which made the room look poorly maintained. The furniture was outdated and in bad condition, including a dresser that was actually missing its top drawers. The most concerning issue was the balcony door. The door did not properly lock, and instead of having a functioning lock, there was a handmade wooden stick placed in the doorway to prevent the sliding balcony door from opening. This was a major safety and security concern, especially when staying overnight in a hotel. On top of all of this, the Wi-Fi did not work in the room we were given. Overall, the room was not in the condition I would expect from a hotel or motel that is accepting paying guests. Between the dirty bathtub, damaged ceiling, broken furniture, nonfunctioning balcony door lock, and lack of working Wi-Fi, the property needs serious attention when it comes to cleanliness, maintenance, and guest safety. I would not recommend staying here based on the room and experience we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excelente, una experiencia magnífica lo recomiendo al 100
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026