T.F.
We LOVE the Hilton Sandestin Golf and Spa Resort. We have stayed there for the last 2 years and will go back.
It is a gated entrance and then another gated entrance when you get to the hotel. There are condos in the area as well. This is located IN Destin, about 5 minutes from the outlets and shopping. It is just az little "burb" of Destin that is pretty upscale.
The hotel is great, right on the beach and we love it. We always get a Jr Suite which has a small separate area at the entrance to the room with bunk beds, plasma tv, etc. This area is separated by the bathroom area and an area with a mini fridge, microwave and storage space, then 2 queen beds or King as well as a pull out sofa bed. We always get ocean view and it is wonderful!!
You can tour it online by going to the hilton site and plugging in resorts in destin and it shows up Sandestin...
Enjoy! We are planning to go back in late July!