APALACHICOLA Apalachicola River Inn
123 Water St, 32320 Tel (850) 653-8139 Fax (850) 653-2018 Rooms 26 The town’s only waterfront hotel, this two-story building looks like a warehouse, but the rooms inside feature French doors and shower-only bathrooms. The Frog Level Oyster Bar serves sumptuous Apalachicola oysters. The Roseate Spoonbill Lounge above the restaurant is a fun place to be. www.apalachicolariverinn.com
APALACHICOLA Coombs House Inn
80 6th St, 32320 Tel (850) 653-9199 Fax (850) 653-2785 Rooms 19
The most luxurious B&B in the area, Coombs House occupies two 1905 homes, and all rooms are decorated in plush Victorian style. The Love Bungalow has its own private entrance, and the other building has a whirlpool tub. Guests receive complimentary wine on weekends. www.coombshouseinn.com
APALACHICOLA Gibson Inn
51 Ave C, 32320 Tel (850) 653-2191 Fax (850) 653-3521 Rooms 30
Topped by a cupola, this hotel is the quintessence of Florida’s Victorian architecture. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Inns – order a cocktail from the friendly bar and spend the evening unwinding in a chair on the veranda. Try to make it to a “Murder Mystery Weekend”. www.gibsoninn.com
DESTIN Best Western SummerPlace Inn
14047 Emerald Coast Pkwy, 32541 Tel (850) 650-8003 Fax (850) 650-8004 Rooms 72
This four-story Spanish motif chain motel offers inn-like rooms and suites decorated with wildlife prints. Gulf-side units have balconies, while those facing the bay do not. Doors open from an indoor pool to an outdoor pool. A excellent location, especially for the price. www.bestwestern.com
DESTIN Hilton Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort
4000 Sandestin Blvd, 32541 Tel (850) 267-1816 Fax (850) 267-3076 Rooms 598
A splendid all-suites beachside resort, the rooms here are housed in two adjacent towers. The hotel is located on the grounds of Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort and shares its golf and tennis facilities. Thirteen tennis courts, a camp for kids, and a private beach are some of the great amenities. www.sandestinbeachhilton.com
DESTIN Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy, 32541 Tel (850) 267-1816 Fax (850) 267-8222 Rooms 1300
Sprawled over 2,400 acres and complete with a private beach, this is one of Florida’s biggest sports-oriented resorts. All rooms and suites have kitchenettes and balconies. The condos are privately owned and available for rent. Many excellent dining options and a charming shopping village are located within the resort-cum-city. www.sandestinbeachhilton.com
FORT WALTON BEACH Venus by the Sea
885 Santa Rosa Blvd, 32548 Tel (850) 301-9600 Fax (850) 301-9205 Rooms 45
A three-story building on western Okaloosa Island that has a distinctly 1970s aura. Perfect for families looking for one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments with kitchens, and dining and living rooms. The beach is a short walk across the dunes. Affordable and ideal for longer stays. www.venuscondos.com
FORT WALTON BEACH Aunt Martha’s Bed and Breakfast
315 Shell Ave, 32548 Tel (850) 243-6702 Fax (850) 796-2431 Rooms 7
This charming B&B was built in 2000, but has been fashioned to look like an early 20th-century summerhouse. Only six miles from Destin, there is even a lake to swim in behind the house. The rooms are cosy and tastefully furnished, and the breakfasts are magnificent. www.auntmarthasbedandbreakfast.com
FORT WALTON BEACH Holiday Inn Sunspree
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, 32548 Tel (800) 238-8686 Fax (850) 244-5926 Rooms 195
This friendly beachfront hotel offers a range of amenities, such as a full-service restaurant, two pools, meeting facilities, and world-class fishing. There are plenty of activities for children, including a kids’ club. Adults can enjoy the challenging golf courses nearby. www.hifwb.com
FORT WALTON BEACH Islander Beach Resort
790 Santa Rosa Blvd, 32548 Tel (850) 244-4137 Fax (850) 664-6748 Rooms 98
Located right on the gorgeous beach, the accommodations here range from single rooms to three-bedroom suites, all with private balconies overlooking the sea. Added attractions include the 80-foot (25m) heated pool and a beachside hot tub, perfect for some serious lounging. www.emeraldcoastrentals.com
FORT WALTON BEACH Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
1500 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, 32548 Tel (850) 243-9161 Fax (850) 243-2391 Rooms 335
This large resort is best known for its gorgeous outdoor area, with waterfalls cascading over rocks and a romantic Vegas-style grotto bar. Nice rooms with Gulf or courtyard views. The cheaper rooms are in an adjacent building overlooking a parking lot. www.ramadafwb.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH Beachcomber by the Sea
17101 Front Beach Rd, 32413 Tel (850) 233-3600 Fax (850) 233-3622 Rooms 96 Road map B1
This all-suites hotel is comfortable and clean. All rooms have balconies overlooking the Gulf-side pool. Suites come in two sizes, and either have living rooms with sleeper sofas or two double beds. The smaller units resemble motel rooms but have microwaves. www.beachcomberbythesea.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH Flamingo Motel
15525 Front Beach Rd, 32413 Tel (850) 234-2232 Fax (850) 234-1292 Rooms 118 Road map B1
A family-owned motel with a gorgeous tropical garden surrounding the heated pool, and a large Gulf-view sundeck. Rooms have full kitchens, or fridges and microwaves, and can sleep two to six people. The budget conscious can opt for lower-priced rooms. www.flamingomotel.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH Sunset Inn
8109 Surf Drive, 32408 Tel (850) 234-7370 Fax (850) 234-7370 Rooms 62
On the east end of the beach, this hotel is right on the Gulf and away from the crowds. The rooms are large, simple, and clean. The condos are larger and a bit more expensive. The balconies are right on the beach and
offer wonderful views. www.sunsetinnfl.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH Edgewater Beach Resort
11212 Front Beach Rd, 32407 Tel (850) 235-4044 Fax (850) 235-6899 Rooms 500
This sports-oriented facility is one of the area’s largest condo-resorts. It has a gorgeous beachfront location and beautifully landscaped grounds. Rooms in the Gulf-side towers have great views. The pedestrian overpass leads to a 9-hole golf course. www.edgewaterbeachresort.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH Marriott’s Bay Point Resort Village
4200 Marriott Drive, 32408 Tel (850) 236-6000 Fax (850) 236-6158 Rooms 349 Good value for such a luxurious golf and tennis resort – one of the nation’s best. The rates are so low is because it is not on the Gulf but on a manicured real-estate development, and a wildlife sanctuary. Water sports are available at the resort’s Grand Lagoon Beach. Free shuttle to Gulf beaches. www.marriottbaypoint.com
PENSACOLA New World Inn
600 S Palafox St, 32501 Tel (850) 432-4111 Fax (850) 432-6836 Rooms 14
A Colonial-style inn with rooms decorated with antiques. Ideally located near the bay and the historic district. Attached to a big conference facility, this hotel attracts a lot of business travelers. One of the best choices for a budget vacation. www.newworldlanding.com
PENSACOLA BEACH Bay Beach Inn
51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, 32561 Tel (850) 932-2214 Fax (8t50) 932-0932 Rooms 168
Offering great views of Penascola Bay and a private beach, this hotel also houses one of the best restaurants in the area. While the rooms are not outstanding, there are a number of activities to choose from, such as boating, kayaking, and jet skiing. www.supervalueinns.com
PENSACOLA BEACH The Portofino
10 Portofino Drive, 32561 Tel (877) 484-3405 Fax (850) 916-5010 Rooms 150
The one and only deluxe stay in the entire area, this gorgeous Italian-style resort has all you need. The lovely rooms, all of which overlook the Gulf, are no less than condo apartments. There are five pools, a gourmet restaurant, kids’ camp, and a free shuttle to a nearby golf course. www.portofinoisland.com
SEASIDE Josephine’s French Country Inn
101 Seaside Ave, 32459 Tel (904) 231-1940 Fax (850) 231-2446 Rooms 7
This beautiful hotel features large Tuscan columns reminiscent of an old Virginia manse. Elegant, romantic rooms with mahogany four-poster beds, lace comforters, and marble bathtubs. Most rooms have wet bars, microwaves, and fridges. The candlelit dining room seats 22. www.josephinesfl.com
TALLAHASSEE Cabot Lodge North
2735 N Monroe St, 32303 Tel (850) 386-8880 Fax (850) 386-4254 Rooms 160
A charming motel with a tin roof and wraparound porch. Rooms are unremarkable, but clean. There is no restaurant, but the complimentary Continental breakfast and evening cocktails ensure you do not starve or go thirsty. An excellent deal for reliable, no-frills budget accommodation. www.cabotlodgenorthmonroe.com
TALLAHASSEE Governors Inn
209 S Adams St, 32303 Tel (850) 681-6855 Fax (850) 222-3105 Rooms 40
The place where legislators, politicos, and Southern gentry stay, this inn is located north of the Old Capitol, and is evocative of Washington DC. Rooms have four-poster beds, writing desks, maple armoirs, and antiques. Each suite is named for a Florida governor. www.thegovinn.com
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