Destin, FL Hotel Near Beautiful White Beaches Escape to a Gulf Coast paradise when you stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Destin (Mid Bay Bridge). Our hotel's location puts you 15 miles from Okaloosa Regional Airport (VPS), three miles from Destin Airport (DTS), just minutes from area attractions and within walking distance of the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This hotel is ideal for beach-goers, as we're only 1.5 blocks from the sugar-white sands of the Emerald Coast and only one mile from Henderson Beach State Park. Throughout the year, guests can shop at Destin Commons outdoor shopping complex or the Silver Sands Factory Outlets, enjoy the arcade and fun rides at The Track, have a splashing good time at the seasonal Big Kahuna's Water Park, spend the day on a fishing trip, or play a round of golf at one of the many courses in the Florida Panhandle. We're also conveniently located near the Emerald Coast Conference Center, Eglin and Hurlburt Field Air Force Bases, Sacred Heart Hospital, Destin Harbor, and many other businesses in Destin, FL. Our hotel features a 24-hour Business Center with a computer and print services to help you complete your work. With a cool outdoor pool and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico nearby, our hotel's guests can expect a relaxing stay in Destin, FL. Lodging here gives you access to an array of complimentary amenities that you've come to love from Holiday Inn Express .