200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, Florida 32541, US
(855) 702-3087
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About The Henderson, a Salamander Resort

Part of the Salamander family of resorts, The Henderson is one of the newest upscale properties in Florida, having opened in 2016. With spacious rooms and suites and a beautiful location on the Gulf of Mexico in the beach community of Destin, it appeals to couples, families and golfers, as guests here have the opportunity to book rounds at Regatta Bay Golf Club and Kelly Plantation Golf Club, two clubs just minutes away.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres14
Year Opened2016
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?Yes

Golf courses at The Henderson, a Salamander Resort

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
2727 Reviews (2727)
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

We love the 5 star rating and glad to know you enjoyed the course! Hope to see you out here again soon! Thank you!

Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Slow slow slow

We wish that the Marshall had sped people up. Rounds take four hours and 15 minutes or more. That is just too long and people don’t let you play through

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Hi Randy, thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review. Sorry the pace of play didn't meet your expectations but we average 4:20 here based on typical volume of a semi-private resort property. Generally early morning rounds play quicker so consider that next time if you are coming back and prefer a quicker pace.

Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Thanks for the 4 star rating! Hope to see you out here again soon!

Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

5 Stars! Awesome! Thank you and come back soon!

Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Worth the Play

Stuff was friendly, purse was in great shape, facilities well maintained. Need more hot deals.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Thanks for the great rating and review, we're grateful for your business and glad to hear you had a great experience with us. See you next time!

Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent Course

Love this course. Lot’s of options on tee selection. Not overly difficult with exception of the greens, which have a lot of undulation. Course was in excellent shape and the staff is outstanding. Highly recommend playing here!

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

High praise Lew, thank you sir! Hope to have you back again soon!

Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! We appreciate your business and the feedback! See you next time!

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course is a great layout

Course is great. Layout is super fun. Staff was friendly. Only problem I had was tried to enter the property from Hwy 293 and couldn’t get in the gate. Maybe some signage at that entrance explaining golfers need to enter from Emerald Coast Parkway would help?

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Fair comment! Google Maps can direct guests to the residents gate and we can't get that updated. It's best to call the ProShop on the way in to get the gate code upon arrival. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have you back soon!

Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great condition good course layout

Challenging course with some target golf and some open holes. Wind strength and direction really change how the course plays on a day to day basis. Greens were great and rolling really true.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

So glad to hear you had a great experience with us! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave the 5 star rating and review. We're excited to have you back again soon!

Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Regatta Bay Value

Everything was great but paying this much I would have liked to warm up on grass not mats and they can afford to put a couple bottles of water on each cart.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Great feedback, thanks for sharing! We only use mats a couple of days per week so we can effectively maintain the grass range, sorry it fell on the day you played. As for water bottles, we'll take that forward to management for consideration but in the meantime, we do have complimentary water stations all over the golf course for our guests. Hope to have you back again soon!

Review 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Not worth the money

We played Regatta Bay 9/30/24. Course wasn't in the best condition (wasn't effected by Hurricane Helene). Greens were in really rough shape, super slow, tee box grass was very long and didn't seem like the fairways were cut. The cups/holes were destroyed from what I'm assuming are people using their putters to get the ball out of the hole as opposed to bending over like a normal human. It didn't look like the cups were changed in about a week. For a "destination" type course i thought it was in poor form. Most people we talked to said it would be a great course. We also played The Raven, Burnt Pine, and Kelly Plantation. I'd say of the four courses Regatta Bay was in the worst condition. Definitely not worth the money.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Thanks for the feedback! We're always listening because it helps us improve. Respectfully, your comments counter most all of the other feedback in that timeframe but we're committed to excellence in guest experience and regret we didn't achieve that for you this time around. Next time you're in the area and want to give us another chance, give me a call or text prior on 704 575 2060 so I can offer a special rate as a way of saying thanks for the constructive feedback! John Z - Guest Experience Manager, Regatta Bay

Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! We're glad you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you out here again soon!

Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 11/19/2024

We appreciate the 5 star rating and look forward to having you out here again soon! Thanks so much!!

Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 10/11/2024

Thanks for the 4 star rating, curious how we can get it up to 5 in your view? Feel free to give me a call, we're always interested in listening and learning from our guests. John Z - Guest Experience Manager - 704 575 2060 Thanks!

Review 1
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Commented on 10/11/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! Hope to see you again soon!

Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Destin Vacation & Golf

We have been vacationing in Destin, Fl since before this course was born. I have always enjoyed playing the course. My wife doesn't play but loves the relaxing ride, scenery, and taking pictures. By the way wife riding in cart has never been a problem... but this time I was charged a $55 fee for my wife to ride in the cart with me. This is pathetic, bad choice Regatta Bay Staff. I'll never return!!!!!!!!!!!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Commented on 10/11/2024

We certainly regret that you don't agree with our rider policy but we do our best to inform our guests prior so they can decide before booking a tee time. We do appreciate the feedback and will share it with management. Thank you!

Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Even in the rain

Our threesome played in the least optimum conditions

A steady light drizzle for 14 holes

We would play it again in a heartbeat

A beautiful course in excellent condition

We will be back

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Commented on 10/11/2024

Come on back when the weather is better! An thanks for the taking the time to leave a great rating and review, we really appreciate it!

Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Played it again !

Course was in great condition Monday, so I decided to okay again Thursday ! Staff is great and the range is excellent!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 10/11/2024

So happy to hear you enjoyed your experience so much you came back! It means a lot to us and we hope to see you out here again soon! Thank you!

Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Commented on 10/11/2024

We really appreciate the great rating and glad you enjoyed the course. Come back soon! Thanks!

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