Sea Oats Motel

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View - Sea Oats Motel (Destin)
Private kitchen - Sea Oats Motel (Destin)
A beach pathway leading to the ocean, surrounded by vegetation. - Sea Oats Motel (Destin)
Terrace/patio - Sea Oats Motel (Destin)
A swimming pool with a lifebuoy, lounge chairs, and a building with balconies in the background. - Sea Oats Motel (Destin)
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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Room options

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Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beach View

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

Studio, 1 King Bed, Patio, Beach View

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

Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beach View

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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
Map
3420 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL, 32541

What's nearby

  • Four blue beach chairs and umbrellas on a sandy beach with the ocean 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
  • El Jalisco Destin
    3 min drive
  • Camille's At Crystal Beach
    13 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    3 min drive

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

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

Property payment types

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

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Rosana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Tobin

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hidden gem hotel! Literally steps from my room to the beach and the gulf.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Beach front motel, my kids love it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

James

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

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente, una experiencia magnífica lo recomiendo al 100
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea Geraldine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026