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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A grey sofa with three cushions in different colors, a white cushion, and a book on the left side.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a pendant light.

1. Hyatt House Destin

1.1 km from James Lee Beach

Ackim

RM380

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Two outdoor seating areas with woven privacy screens, cushioned benches, and a paved floor.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, equipped with high-end appliances and a flat-screen TV.

A spacious, modern interior with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a variety of products on shelves.

A modern retail area with a checkout counter, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a visible store sign.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons

1.9 km from James Lee Beach

Flavious E

RM348

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beachfront property with a large building, sandy beach, and ocean.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel with a pool area, palm trees, and lounge chairs.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and decorative lighting.

3. The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

Crystal Beach, 1.7 km from James Lee Beach

Linda

RM1,242

RM1,629 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a large crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A spacious living area with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, and a variety of seating options including a blue sofa, two armchairs, and a yellow armchair.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of yellow and grey seating.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

2 km from James Lee Beach

Liane

RM276

RM311 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach volleyball court with a net, sand, and a clear sky.

5. Sea Oats Motel

Crystal Beach, 0.1 km from James Lee Beach

David

RM569

RM643 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a large wooden reception desk, multiple bar stools, a coffee station, and a flat-screen TV.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by blue walls and a tiled floor. There are lounge chairs and a window with a view of greenery outside.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

3.1 km from James Lee Beach

Steven

RM378

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large mirror, a blue sofa, a bed, a desk, and a window with a view.

A modern lobby with seating, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a map on the wall.

A modern, well-lit cafe with a long counter, several tables, and chairs.

7. Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

Crystal Beach, 1.3 km from James Lee Beach

Bryan

RM347

RM392 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, seating, and a patterned carpet.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

2.9 km from James Lee Beach

yumarly

RM326

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small white side table, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a bed with a mountain painting.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Spark by Hilton' sign.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with a view.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, and a staircase.

9. Spark by Hilton Destin

1.9 km from James Lee Beach

Tiffany

RM278

RM314 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a striped carpet, a waiting area with a sofa, and a hallway leading to other rooms.

A hotel lobby with a red accent wall, two leather armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a striped carpet.

A Stay America hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

10. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Destin - US 98 - Emerald Coast Pkwy.

1.6 km from James Lee Beach

Ackema

RM360

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a flat-screen TV.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area with a counter and seating.

11. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

5.4 km from James Lee Beach

Kristian

RM384

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a black spiral staircase, wicker furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A covered outdoor area with a brick floor, wooden beams, and seating.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a woven back panel, and a potted plant. There are two computer monitors, a telephone, and a small table with a plant.

A large, multi-story building with a central dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a marina with boats.

12. Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

8.7 km from James Lee Beach

George

RM656

RM894 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a central bar area.

A nighttime outdoor fire feature surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall-mounted painting of a beach scene.

13. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

9.3 km from James Lee Beach

Clark

RM323

RM361 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A teal-walled room with a black bookshelf labeled 'Relax,' a lamp, and a small potted plant.

A room with a wooden dining table, a coffee maker, a teal console table with a bird sculpture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave and refrigerator, a wooden countertop, and a sink.

14. Seaside Escape FL

18.8 km from James Lee Beach

Anonymous traveller

RM302

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area featuring a refrigerated display and a variety of beverages.

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and a mirror.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, a digital display, and a view of the lobby.

A modern lounge area with seating, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view.

15. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

13.7 km from James Lee Beach

Geraldine

RM343

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, balconies, and a well-lit facade.

A beach with white sand and a clear blue sea. There are three green umbrellas and chairs on the sand.

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs and a pergola structure in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central island, seating arrangements, and a visible kitchen area.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

9 km from James Lee Beach

Racheal

RM309

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with red upholstered booths, a central bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

A reception area with a curved wooden counter, two receptionists' stations, a table with four chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

17. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

17.1 km from James Lee Beach

Randy

RM313

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern hotel with a blue and beige facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, cups, and a coffee grinder.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a patterned rug, a small table, and a window with blinds.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area by IHG

17.8 km from James Lee Beach

Angela

RM371

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of a building in the background.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and a seating area with colorful cushions.

A modern lobby with leather seating, a round table, and a map on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, lamp, and artwork on the wall.

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Niceville Eglin AFB Area

17.6 km from James Lee Beach

Kelly

RM518

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, string lights, and a view of the sunset.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A rooftop lounge with white cushioned seating, white curtains, and a view of the sea.

20. Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

8.8 km from James Lee Beach

Robert

RM751

RM1,047 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to James Lee Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt House Destin	9.4 Exceptional 264 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons	9.2 Wonderful 45 reviews	View
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach	8.8 Excellent 1,414 reviews	View
Sea Oats Motel	8.8 Excellent 42 reviews	View

Top James Lee Beach Hotel Reviews

Sea Oats Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We’ve been staying at Sea Oats for years and it’s always been a favorite. Always clean and comfortable. We love that it’s right on the beach."

Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Destiny Beach Villas by Southern Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"Did not like the fact they have very early check out at 9 am while they only allow check in at 4 pm - did not notice this when I reserved - this is preposterous Might as well have booked a hotel. When I called they wanted to charge 60$ for late check out and said it needs to be 5 days prior to the trip and did not even allow to pay for it"

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A building with a red roof and white walls, palm trees, and parked cars.

Destin Commons

9.0/10 (1,674 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Destin Commons during your visit to Destin. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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A Dollar Tree store with a blue roof and adjacent businesses.

Emerald Coast Centre

9.0/10 (217 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Emerald Coast Centre during your visit to Destin. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A golf course with a pond, trees, and a fountain.

Emerald Bay Golf Club

8.4/10 (66 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Destin at Emerald Bay Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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James Lee Park

8.4/10 (170 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at James Lee Park, a lovely green space in Destin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Shore at Crystal Beach Park

Explore the great outdoors at Shore at Crystal Beach Park, a lovely green space in Destin.

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Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Destin at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Club LA

Club LA is just one of the places to see in Destin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Lulu's Destin

After visiting Lulu's Destin, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Destin. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Lee Beach?

James Lee Beach is located in Destin. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 843 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to James Lee Beach?

Adjacent to James Lee Beach, Sea Oats Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a private beach and an outdoor pool. Another good choice is Hyatt House Destin, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near James Lee Beach?

Expedia has 843 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from James Lee Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Lee Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near James Lee Beach.

What can I see and do near James Lee Beach?

You can wander around James Lee Park, Shore at Crystal Beach Park or Morgan Sports Center if you want a dose of fresh air. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Destin Beaches, Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach. Fat Daddy's Arcade, Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and The Track Family Recreation Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for James Lee Beach hotels

1. Hyatt House Destin

2. Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons

3. The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

5. Sea Oats Motel

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

7. Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

9. Spark by Hilton Destin

10. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Destin - US 98 - Emerald Coast Pkwy.

11. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

12. Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

13. Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

14. Seaside Escape FL

15. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

16. Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

17. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area by IHG

19. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Niceville Eglin AFB Area

20. Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

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Top James Lee Beach Hotel Reviews

Sea Oats Motel

Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

Destiny Beach Villas by Southern Vacation Rentals

Other attractions near James Lee Beach

Destin Commons

Emerald Coast Centre

Emerald Bay Golf Club

James Lee Park

Shore at Crystal Beach Park

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Club LA

Lulu's Destin

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