The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Sundeck
Front of property
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL, 32541
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    1 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    6 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Centre
    11 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    6 min drive

Room options

Gulf View King

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (2 Queens)

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard View Double Queen

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

ADA Courtyard View Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Courtyard View King

  • 413 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Gulf View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Premium Gulf View King

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Gulf View Double Queen

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Gulf View Double Queen

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Gulf View King

  • 413 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, View (Gulf View)

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View

  • 560 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (King)

  • 620 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite (The Hagerman)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5-star resort in Crystal Beach
Catch some rays on The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants.
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa offers 170 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a spa tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 75 yards away. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Signature Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 31.03 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 41.73 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 40 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Signature Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Pool gate
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 160.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 85 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 55.37 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 40 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 31.03 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 41.73 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 160.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food and beverages are not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Henderson Salamander Beach Resort Destin
Henderson Salamander Beach Resort
Henderson Salamander Beach Destin
Henderson Salamander Beach
The Henderson a Salamander Beach Spa Resort

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 806 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1073 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1073 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bell staff is great, that’s about it! You don’t get what you pay for
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. They were remodeling during our stay which was somewhat noisy but didn't bother us too much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok but never again.
There was a helicopter tour that went by every 20 minutes from 10 am to 5 pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Trip
Best trip for my family! Great hotel/Resort! Close access to shopping and other activities. We really didn’t have to leave for anything. Service was great and the atmosphere was peaceful. Awesome food service! And everyone was welcoming! Very close to the beach, walking distance. Family and pet-friendly. We will be visiting again soon!!!
Front of resort
Balcony view
Beach walking distance from the resort.
Beach access
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in Destin and I just so happened to stumble upon a great deal at The Henderson. I was impressed by the resort. It was very clean and polished. I felt very safe. The staff were super pleasant and easy to work with. I hated to leave! I will definitely be back. Overall, immaculate. 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Trip
Best trip for my family! Great hotel/Resort! Close access to shopping and other activities. We really didn’t have to leave for anything. Service was great and the atmosphere was peaceful. Awesome food service! And everyone was welcoming! Very close to the beach, walking distance. Family and pet-friendly. We will be visiting again soon!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devers

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wry nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Rochester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort with easy beach access.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time back to The Henderson. We love everything about the resort. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert, Southington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve traveled quite a bit…everything was beyond expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
The Henderson staff were friendly and attentive. The resort offers a wide arrangement of amenities to enhance your experience. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024