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Sea Oats Motel

Property class: 2

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A beach scene with a colorful umbrella and two beach chairs.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.
A pool area with a view of the ocean, surrounded by buildings with white siding and metal roofs.
Room
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in island with bar stools, and a microwave.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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3420 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL, 32541
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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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

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Room

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Beach View

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 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Destin

Sea Oats Motel places you steps from James Lee Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Miramar Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach and an outdoor swimming pool. .This beach hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a lift. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Crystal Beach hotel include Henderson Beach State Park and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • James Lee Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Destin Commons - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 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

About this property

Sea Oats Motel

Sea Oats Motel offers its guests a private beach and an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sea Oats Motel also features laundry facilities and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This Destin hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sea Oats Motel offers 46 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This Destin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

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

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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sea Oats Motel?

Yep, Sea Oats Motel has an uncovered self car park for USD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Sea Oats Motel?

Yep, Sea Oats Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Miramar Beach.

Does Sea Oats Motel have a pool?

Sea Oats Motel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea Oats Motel?

No, Sea Oats Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea Oats Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sea Oats Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sea Oats Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a great location! Room was very clean and comfortable. Air conditioning was a bit nosey.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026