Emerald Grande
"The 4.0 Emerald Grande — HarborWalk high-rise condo-hotel with candid dated/maintenance flags."
About The Hotel
Emerald Grande is a 4.0-rated (1,331 reviews) HarborWalk Village high-rise condo-hotel at 10 Harbor Boulevard on Destin Pass. Subratings: cleanliness 4.4, location 4.5, rooms 4.4, service 4.1, sleep quality 4.3, value 3.8. Amenities include EV charging, fitness center, pool, bar/lounge, boating, game room and books/DVDs for kids. Positive 5-star praised the Grande Vista Bar and Grill breakfast — Ashley the server. CANDID FLAGS run heavy: a 1-star (‘Disgusting, dated and dirty!!!’) from a $7,000 four-bedroom/four-bath corner-unit stay in Room 526 West Wing said it was ‘one of the most disappointing resort experiences I have ever had in my 47 years on this planet’; a 2-star flagged Harbor Suite 76 A/C clanking/rattling every few minutes constantly; another 1-star (‘Please read before you book!!’) flagged a 3-bedroom reservation delivering 2 bedrooms + bunk bed. Condo-hotel with big-unit floor plans and harbor views but candid maintenance and delivery flags across premium bookings.
What Guests Are Saying
“We had breakfast twice in Grande Vista Bar and Grill restaurant at the Emerald Grande Resort in Destin Florida. There, Ashley was our great server. She was very professional in every way..she had a great smile on her face and was welcoming and kind and very attentive, checking on our table constantly. Simply awesome!! The atmosphere was excellent and relaxing. We definitely recommend this place.” — Ramiz G., 5 stars
“This facility is so Grande that I vacation there for months at a time. Amenities and staff are exceptional. The Grande Vista on sight restaurant offers dinning and room services for your convenience. The cocktails are yummy. Enjoy! I tried several and all were extremely tasty.” — Regine W., 5 stars
“Ashley at the Grande Vista Bar was the absolute best in serving quality drinks and awesome conversation. She made us all feel very welcome and was so personable. A very pleasant experience indeed.” — Greg H., 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 4.5 location subrating — HarborWalk adjacent
- Big condo floor plans (up to 4-bedroom)
- Pool, bar/lounge and boating access
- Praised Grande Vista Bar and Grill breakfast
- EV charging and fitness center
Cons:
- Recent 1-star: ‘disgusting, dated, dirty’ in $7,000 four-bed unit
- ‘3-bedroom reservation delivered 2 bedrooms + bunk bed’ per candid review
- A/C clanking every few minutes flagged in Harbor Suite 76
- Value subrating 3.8 — premium pricing without consistent condo delivery
The Location
10 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL 32541 — At HarborWalk Village on Destin Pass, walkable to charter boats and restaurants. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.