Candlewood Suites Destin-Sandestin Area

United States , Destin - FL
Miramar Beach, 11396 US 98 West
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6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Halynn

Great location, nice staff. I didn’t like that there was loose hair all over my towels, bedding, in the fridge (of all places), and on the floors. It seemed clean, but it did not smell good. The coffee is not my preference and seemed watered down. They do have free tea and coffee, no breakfast. There is an area where you can buy a heat up breakfast or a snack. There is a cabinet where you can borrow a bunch of random items, such as board games or a rice cooker. I didn’t get time to check out the pool. Only a one night stay for me. I personally wouldn’t stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Good area and good rooms.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Leiana

Clean

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Apr 2026

Maksim

Hotel has some wear and tear, but was clean, mildew smell coming from ac. Staff at desk was efficient and friendly for our interactions.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

Jeffrey

The room was nicely laid out. There is a lot of carpet that makes it seem dated. There were dishes and utensils. The room was clean and had no funky smells. The bed was comfortable and had a separate bedroom from the living area. The lending station had waffle makers and other items to make your stay more comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Taylor

room was very clean! and the king suite is very big! will be booking here again if i’m in destin

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Erick

No ac in my room, dirty rags & towels

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Nataly

It was nice has a pool but it was too cold lol. Had a large business gathering there as well looked like. They are very nice the gym is nice as well. Tv didn’t work on treadmill. Rooms are spacious.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

David

Room was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Rebecca

Clean rooms,free breakfast, close to the beach and shopping.

2/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

brenda

We got to the hotel and the worker was cough wipe noise and when she show us room she said thus is ita d so we webt head well thursday night i told her there was a smell like mold i have .s s and if i get any sickness it not good so we ended up leavi g sat 3 am we could t breath we told lady in front she kind said she twll mgr didnt rigth it up i want a refun or 2 free bight no breakfast toom was bazty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Oleksandr

Cleaning and a nice place in Destiny

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Jacob

Grandson said the staff was excellent n he loves his room

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Naresh

Yes room in good condition

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Michelle

The staff was on point. The facility was super clean. I absolutely loved our room. Very convenient. I would recommend to anyone going to this area in Florida!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Melinda

Entire hotel has extremely strong smells. Soon as you walk in chemical smells. Elevator smells like food and hallways smell mildew

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

So very customer service oriented. All staff was helpful and delightful Had everything we needed and had a very comfortable stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Paul

Property was very clean and easily accessible to nearby shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were very clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Annette

Room was clean and comfortable. Had an odd smell

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Justin

clean room, friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Kourtney Wise

I had a lovely stay

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Elizabeth

Great stay. Hotel wonderful and staff exceptional

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

Robin

The room was dirty and furniture was stained. AC unit in the bedroom was falling out of the wall

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2025

Candance

The room was nice and clean but it had a strong old smell and the AC was terrible. We requested a fan but nothing was available and no one came to fix the air. The property could use a good carpet shampooing and pool improvement. Two of the front desk staff members needs training on hospitality and honesty. One (carcausian older skinny woman) would walk past the guest and wouldn't ask if they needed help but took 3-4 smoke breaks, and the other one (plus size latino/carcausian young woman) was not honest about early check-ins and the number of housekeepers that were available. Her attitude indicated that she didn't want to be there and didn't want to work until 3 (which was the time she left). The other lady (young skinny black girl) who came in after her was nice but not as helpful with the fan and air situation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Dillon-Stacey

Clean rooms! Nice area! Felt safe! Pet friendly love that. Staff is amazing they go above and beyond! I highly recommend Candlewood Suites! Convenient location! Will stay here again next time in Destin! Shops are nearby love that!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

LaShunda

Rooms were super clean, pet-friendly, staff was amazing and very helpful. Staff upgraded my room to a suite. I was so excited because it was my birthday weekend. I would definitely stay here again. I recommend this property for its convenient location and the price was definitely affordable. They also have a cabinet where you can rent slow cookers, blenders, umbrellas, hair clippers, and a waffle maker..

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Mike

Nice!!! Cheap!!! And big rooms

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Cara

there was a old grape under the bed?

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Reina

Had a great time

Loved the spacious suites. Our family slept comfortably. We truly enjoyed our time here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

CHARAN SAI CHOWDARY

Good view

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2025

Patricia

When I arrived the front desk staff arrival was 8/22-8/23 got there @3:30 Very sweet helpful young lady.

As for the dont like early morning staff of 8/23 outlets in the room didnt all work , Had coffee packets but no way to make , asked if i could have some in downstair kitchen room said yes but made me feel it was my fault.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Jose

A horrible stay

The hotel is in a good location and looks nice when you arrive, but the room was a nightmare. It has a horrible cockroach problem, and we couldn't sleep. The cockroaches were crawling all over us as we went to sleep.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Mary

Bedroom size & overall size of stay was excellent. Food for purchase was available but very expensive. Bed was comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Jessica

The location was great.

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2025

Matthew

Waste of time

We made reservation on line. Drove two hours to candlewood where we were suposed to stay. Went to check in with my confirmation number andcwas told they were booked no rooms available. Will never book threw hoteks.com again. We were not the only family they done that to.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2025

Edward

Me and my family were on the first floor the people above us kids were just running the floor all night. I only booked here again because I stayed a few nights before and it was nothing like this. The front desk person was always being sketchy couldn’t find her when needed.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Jaime

Room was cleaned poorly and had really bad odor like rotten food or something down the drain.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Frank

Clean room with great staff.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Jhors

Good experience

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Isaura

It was convenient.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2025

Sol

Elevator takes 10 years for it to work

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Sa'Harrah

Great

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2025

Patrick L

It was ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

NALIN

clean and good condition

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2025

Brian

Good location, but could use a better amenities, including the workout room (hot and not organized) and pool area. Slow elevator.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Nan

It’s a nice stay. Thank you!

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2025

Shannon

Was sent to Rm 204 had roaches ac broke and refrigerator making noise. Moved to arm 216 with the baby roaches. Asked them to spray. Later she said they wouldn’t come until morning. We left. While checking out to get refund, “Summer” was rude and didn’t even apologize for the conditions or our trouble. Never again !!!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2025

Robert

Hard to enter and leave.parking lot. One elevator that stops. Lack of some one at front desk. Some front desk persons have no idea what to do. Lack of security doors open until 11 pm. A lot of people sitting in main opening...phone in room never worked or fixed. Only thing I liked was the carpet in hallways.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2025

Dwanna

My reservation was not seen and it was on the property problem connecting with hotels the front desk gave a little feedback about it but ultimately she put us in a room

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2025

Sheridan

If you have children i recommend going anywhere else, The hallways and stairwell smell like someone is smoking hardcore drugs.
The pool was covered with Modelo beer glasses and cans with men talking about murder and cussing 6/21/2025. Since they are construction workers they won’t make them leave since it’s there main business.
We had nothing but issues with our room key the entire time.
There were “sensors” that looked like mini cameras stuck to the tv’s but also the tvs worked without them which was weird but I pray to God they weren’t we just covered them.
I’m not one to ever leave reviews especially a non positive one but if I can save anyone time and or money please if you can pay just alittle bit more I recommend going somewhere else. I will say the front desk was very helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Megan

Super quick check in and they even upgraded us for free to a king suite! Would stay here again!

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

02 Jun 2025

Trent

Initially when coming to check in the employee at the desk was in pajamas and literally limping to the counter. She seemed very sick. That’s whatever. I understand you gotta get a paycheck. She then informed me that the elevators were down. If I had been informed this I would have chose somewhere else. We were on the 4th floor with lots of luggage. When we reached the 4th floor there was a foul smell in the hallway. The room itself was nice. I was under the impression there would be a couch but there was not.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2025

Juleen

Fix the problems

First, the receptionist was very nice and informative about the elevators being out and giving me the option of finding another place before she charged me. But, it looked like a very sketchy place with people hanging all out like it was a party, the climb up the 4 flights of stairs revealed a musty smell in the stairway, the paint on the walls was old, the room was smelly and old attire. I sprayed everything down with Lysol and bleach wipes just so we felt comfortable staying the night. It was definitely not our cut of tea!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2025

Shawn

Property seems OK but elevator was out and hallways were super hot Because it seems like air conditioner wasn’t working

4/10

Poor

18 May 2025

edward

Elevators DIDN'T work, smelled really bad in the hallways like mildew, room phones didn't work, staff service was awful, had to take the stairs no rooms on the 1st floor ... I will never recommend this place

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 May 2025

Lisa

Broken elevator, no towels, no service. Very unhappy

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

02 May 2025

Tonasha

Wouldn’t go back

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Karen

The room was clean. The hallway carpet needs some cleaning. Staff was great. I would stay again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2025

Giselle

Disgusting hotel. Don’t stay here

The room was disgusting and had roaches. It was the worst hotel we have ever stayed at. Almost $200 for only one night and it felt like I stayed at a cheap motel. I demanded to be compensated for a terrible stay and all they gave me were IHG points. They showed no care for the condition of the building. The place smelled horrible. I don’t recommend this place to anyone.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Isadore

Close to everything

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Christi

Awesome weekend!!

It was a good stay for me and my partner. The only issue that we encountered was our deadbolt didn't lock and the AC was louder than most I have had in any room. Other than that all was well for the weekend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2025

Kaneisha

My checking in process made me mad because I was given the wrong room then was told that it was Expedia fault for Expedia to tell me that it was the hotels fault.By the end of the day I ended up getting my room when I went back downstairs cause I had a feeling something wasn’t right.Other then the room mix up part and the tv not having sound it was a pretty good stay.When I told them about the tv problem the issue was fixed within 15 minutes.This hotel is in a very good spot it sits on the strip (is what I call it) everything is basically on that one road.We stayed here 4 years ago when they had all that construction in 2021 now in February 2025 it looks nice .

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2024

Kirstie

Rooms were dirty upon arrival. Dimly lit parking lot. Also, tried 2 different rooms that both were in dirty-dingy conditions. Front desk staff was excellent and friendly.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2024

Jeanne

Dog friendly but aging

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Caren

Great stay.

The property was clean and hotel staff was accommodating.

Business

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2024

Alan

Poor service - won’t stay again

Staff was never around and after a wait at the front desk an employee would show up and act totally put out that we bothered them.
Housekeeping is only if your stay is more than 7 days so we never say anyone. Need fresh towels? Go wait at the front desk for someone to come back then get the attitude.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

BRAD

Nice

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

JOHN

Close to where I needed to be and staff was very polite andhelpful

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

22 Sep 2024

Jessica

There were cockroaches in the towels - tub would not drain. The staff was helpful in getting us another room but I really just wanted to leave and get my money back! There were homeless men sleeping around the pool area… it was terrible!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2024

Sonya

First time staying at Candlewood Suites and all was good and except for bed being a little hard than I’m use to but overall the stay was good. Location to beach, food was awesome. Definitely would stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2024

Marina

Smells very bad I had to buy scent candles to minimized, the bad smell in the room, The back door of the buildings unlock all the time.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2024

Tyonne

The elevator kept breaking. I had to keep catching the stairs with two small children. And the room had many many roaches!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

SAUL

That hotel is old needs to be updated , rooms smell & dirty

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Tierra

I love how close it was to the beach and how the property was very accomdating to its guests.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2024

Mellisa

Bed bugs!!!!

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2024

Jeffery

We got stuck in the elevator for 20 min

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2024

Derek

Our room stinks and the elevator stopped working

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

4th July stay

1. Elevator was iffy on working but the employee(wish I got her name) fixed it. Worked from then on but slow in coming down to lobby area.
2. PLEASE have them get a remote for the TV in the fitness room. None in room and when asked the employee working the next morning on it, they didn't know what happened to it, not helpful - and no one wants to watch the weather channel for an hour+. No way to change the channel on the monitor. Having a fitness room is a must for me so not a happy camper on that part, but all in all, was a good deal.

Partner

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2024

jessica

The elevator was broken for the full 7 days of stay! Front desk was rude the whole trip! Tv did not work! Toilet overflowed & was told sorry we only clean every 7!days

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2024

jessica

The elevator was broken the whole week we were there. The front desk workers were very rude. The air do not work in the room. The tv did not work in the room. Requested for a room cleaning never got that. Was called while out for the day that we needed to switch rooms when we returned . Came to the front desk to switch rooms and the lady told us sorry we don’t have any rooms to switch y’all to. Husband goes upstairs only to find out we were locked out of our room. Lady down stairs once again has no idea why . Anyway horrible stay would not recommend and would not stay again

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

25 Jun 2024

Courtney

The elevator was out the whole time we was there. And we had to haul all of our luggage up to the third level and for someone with asthma and going up and down stairs a lot takes a toll.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2024

Jessica

When we arrived we were told the elevator was not working. They offered a comp night, but because we paid Expedia they couldn’t guarantee the refund. There were broken fixtures in the room and the shampoo, conditioner, body soap dispensers were empty.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2024

Mia

Elevators did not work. Staff low; had to wait for them to come to front desk each time. No towels in the room. No assistance with anything

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Felicia

Mini Vacay!!!!

Overall the stay was good the front desk staff was amazing. The hotel could use some sound proofing, but it was still a good stay. Our bathroom didn’t have a fan for shower steam or a hair dryer but still it was a good stay!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2024

Shaelyn

Elevator did not work. Can hear people outside your room pretty easily. Rooms smell like mildew. Overall, not terrible for a one night stay.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Jun 2024

Henry

Shocked at the Third World upkeep! We left!

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2024

James E.

Outdated

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2024

Keontre

The carpet was dirty and they need to use some air freshner.

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2024

Selby

The hotel wreaks of mold, the walls and floor are so thin that it feels like you’re going to fall through the floor. The mattresses on the bed and sofa bed were disgustingly dirty. Definitely not comfortable for a family to stay. Charged way too much for poor accommodations

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

02 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Never again

Foul smell in hallways and stairwells. Elevator functioning was a concern - there was no annual maintenance report posted. Shower curtain only covered half of length of tub which left pools of water on the bathroom floor.
Location was great and close to everything, but the hotel is neglected and is not a good value for $250 a night. Made our trip to the area less enjoyable overall.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Bad to the bone

When I arrived I had to wait in the lobby for 30 min because no staff was at the desk.than I ask for a king size suit and they placed me in a queen.The elevator was bad I was hoping we did not get stuck on it.the room smelled bad and that tub was so nasty I was so disappointed for the money I had to spend.I would no recommend this place to anyone.

Partner

2/10

Poor

31 May 2024

jacquie

I filled this out right after our stay and didn't get a response. We paid for room with 2 queen beds, were give a room with only 1 bed. They moved us to a room that smelled of chemicals so badly we couldn't breathe. We were then given keys to a room that hand't been cleaned. Finally the 4th room was ok. The woman at the desk handling all these changes was irritated, rude. All this took several hours and so we had to cancel our plans for that evening. We're requesting a refund.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

17 May 2024

Marci

Our room 104 was very dated. Smelled musty and felt damp. Room needed a very thorough cleaning!! Coffee machine didn't work.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2024

Frederick

upgrade a/c system

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2024

Jessica

The elevator was an inconvenience because it was one and it stop running after a certain hour

Leisure Pet

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2024

angela

Not a very clean facility

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2024

Iveta

Dirty,noisy, elevator does not work properly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Kailyn

Everything was good and good service and friendly staff and the room was nice and spacious and accommodated me well

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2024

Barbara

Everything was clean, their cleaning products was very strong,and certain staff was rude.but overall the room was great and the place itself was great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2024

Shelia

Not enough staff on property. Hostess by herself, had to wait. No one on property that could fix leaking faucet in bath tub.

Leisure Family