The Henderson, a Salamander Resort
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
Amenities
Services
Rules
Golf courses at The Henderson, a Salamander Resort
Images from The Henderson, a Salamander Resort
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
-
Photo submitted by BLmD5G9CZI7TR1M0OIKs on 09/27/2025
-
Photo submitted by BLmD5G9CZI7TR1M0OIKs on 09/27/2025
-
Photo submitted by u00000723222 on 09/11/2025
-
Photo submitted by DavidKittle on 07/08/2025
-
Photo submitted by DavidKittle on 07/08/2025
-
Photo submitted by Lee2440801 on 05/16/2025
-
Photo submitted by Rex6402370 on 04/30/2025
-
Photo submitted by Dthompson97 on 02/02/2025
-
Photo submitted by ddelah1 on 07/15/2024
-
Photo submitted by ddelah1 on 07/15/2024
-
Photo submitted by ddelah1 on 07/15/2024
-
Photo submitted by ddelah1 on 07/15/2024
-
Photo submitted by ddelah1 on 07/15/2024
-
Photo submitted by ddelah1 on 07/15/2024
-
Putting green Photo submitted by andrewpope5287 on 05/08/2024
-
Photo submitted by u000006747726 on 02/08/2024
-
Photo submitted by DwayneE on 10/05/2023
-
Photo submitted by Troop911 on 08/24/2023
-
Photo submitted by austinbooth on 08/09/2023
-
Photo submitted by u000005184474 on 06/21/2023
-
Photo submitted by GeorgeD709 on 06/01/2023
-
Fairways covered with thatch and hay. Not worth $123 even in a tourist town. Photo submitted by u314159574893 on 05/06/2023
-
Photo submitted by tdamon32 on 04/01/2023
-
Photo submitted by johntroy17 on 02/28/2023
-
Photo submitted by lancette on 02/23/2023
-
Photo submitted by u314159776304 on 02/01/2023
-
Photo submitted by jlwoodall on 10/11/2022
-
Photo submitted by u314160512422 on 08/06/2022
-
Photo submitted by Kx1TkJHW0mptcBB3CZ9P on 06/25/2022
-
Photo submitted by Kx1TkJHW0mptcBB3CZ9P on 06/25/2022
-
Photo submitted by bgIO9wvPsDa3rZ2wVMXD on 06/22/2022
-
Photo submitted by bgIO9wvPsDa3rZ2wVMXD on 06/22/2022
-
Photo submitted by u314162850363 on 06/13/2022
-
Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
-
Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
-
Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
-
Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
-
Photo submitted by u000005225323 on 04/16/2022
-
Photo submitted by AdrianoMM on 04/08/2022
-
Photo submitted by u314162465095 on 02/01/2022
-
Fun time! Photo submitted by cindy1131 on 01/11/2022
-
Photo submitted by u3349083 on 12/11/2021
-
Photo submitted by u3349083 on 12/11/2021
-
Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
-
Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
-
Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
-
Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
-
Photo submitted by u000001789969 on 11/13/2021
-
Island green....fun hole Photo submitted by u000001789969 on 11/13/2021
-
Heaven on earth Photo submitted by u321579385 on 10/17/2021
-
Photo submitted by t9GUQKQftxtj7FTZxwYT on 09/08/2021
-
Photo submitted by cartermerrill1010 on 09/05/2021
-
Photo submitted by cartermerrill1010 on 09/05/2021
-
Nice par 3 Photo submitted by u314162113093 on 08/28/2021
-
Photo submitted by rtd7MH3wOwkltxaTmVzK on 06/08/2021
-
Better play it up in these fairways! Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
-
Tee boxes looked abysmal Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
-
Lush fairways?? Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
-
More sand on these greens than you'll find on the Destin beaches Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
-
Good luck rolling a putt through this mess. Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
-
Fungus? Not sure. But dark green paint doesn't hide the issue. Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
-
Photo submitted by u453009614 on 03/19/2021
-
Photo submitted by u070342744 on 03/11/2021
-
Photo submitted by u000006906835 on 02/03/2021
-
Photo submitted by u000006133920 on 01/18/2021
-
No slack, all smack! Photo submitted by Brian1423139 on 01/16/2021
-
Photo submitted by nutria1007 on 12/28/2020
-
Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
-
Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
-
Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
-
Photo submitted by JASON9137002 on 11/24/2020
-
Photo submitted by dixontj93060 on 11/17/2020
-
Photo submitted by RBcory on 09/25/2020
-
Photo submitted by RBcory on 09/25/2020
-
Photo submitted by Southrnboy on 09/08/2020
-
Photo submitted by u3116471 on 07/18/2020
-
Photo submitted by ugb8UP6MAq4eWGu3HxJE on 07/17/2020
-
The 18th hole Photo submitted by u314159877652 on 05/14/2020
-
Hole 8, Par 3 — Carry water ~ 120, flag ~ 175 Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 12/29/2019
-
Hole 18, Par 5 — Approach shot, carry water ~180, flag at 200. Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 12/29/2019
-
Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
-
Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
-
Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
-
Hole #7 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 05/17/2018
-
Hole #18 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 05/17/2018
-
Tee box on No. 11 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
-
Approach shot on No. 11 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
-
Par-3, 8th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
-
View of approach shot on the par-5, 18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
-
18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
-
Photo submitted by Sleepytime on 09/21/2012
Thanks for the 5 star rating! Come back again soon!
One of the best golf course in the area
A must play golf course, well maintained fairways and greens. Awesome staff...
It’s gratifying to know that we succeeded in providing a great experience for you, thanks for sharing and please come back soon! Thank you!
Always a Great Experience
Regatta Bay is always one of the best golf experiences in the Destin area. The course is in great shape, the greens are very nice. The staff was absolutely outstanding today. Very friendly and helped at every opportunity. One of the only courses in the area that actually has water stationed throughout the course. And plenty of bev cart/halfway house options. And can't leave a review without mentioning their practice facilities. They have one of the best driving range, chipping green, and putting green areas you will find. All conveniently located right in between the 1st and 10th tees. Thank you for a great day, Regatta Bay! I may not play anywhere else at this point!
Thanks so much for taking the time to give this fantastic review! We’re delighted that you had a great experience and can’t wait to have you back out with us again soon!
Thanks for the 5 star rating, it means the world to us that you enjoyed your round and hope to see you again soon!
Staff and Course
This course was beautiful and in great condition. Ashton helped us in booking the tee time and made the process very seamless. I would rate this a 10/10 experience because the combination of venue and staff.
Hi Jack, thanks for the great rating ans review! We’re so happy you had a great experience because we strive to deliver 10/10 experiences every day! Come back soon!
Enjoyable Course, Great Hospitality
Had a very great time with my group at Regatta. Ashton took care of us every step of the way and made this a memorable trip. Will always enjoy playing out here when I get the chance. Thanks again to Ashton for setting us up, great course that leads to an enjoyable few hours.
Hey Jack, we’re glad you enjoyed your round with us and hope you join us again soon. Ashton is a great ambassador for Regatta Bay and we’re grateful to both of you! Thank you!
Regatta
Ashton was awesome helping our crew out and having a blast at the best course in destin
Ashton is a gem! Glad he was able to help and that you all had a great time with us. See you soon, thanks!
This course was in great shape!
Really liked the different tiered greens that added some difficulty, as well as the many fairway bunkers that you had to dodge while getting through the holes. Staff was very friendly and easy to have a conversation with, which gave an additional enjoyment added to this course.
We proud of our course and our team works very hard every day to exceed expectations for our members and guests. We’re glad we got it right for you and hope to see you back again soon! Thank you!
Great Place
Cannot give this place enough stars. Staff is wonderful from the second you arrive. Course was in wonderful shape. Layout is challenging yet very enjoyable. Best course of the 4 we played all week. Spend the money and play Regatta Bay. You won’t be disappointed!
Thanks for taking the time to leave this terrific rating and review! Our entire team is committed to delivering outstanding experiences for our members and guests every day so its very gratifying to know we got it right for you today! We hope to see you out here again soon! Thanks again!
Thanks for the 5 star review Larry! We’re always striving to deliver 5 star experiences every day so we’re glad to hear we got it right for you. Hope to have you back again soon!
Thanks for the 5 star rating! Hope to have you back again soon!
Great Shape Tee to Green
The course was immaculate. The cart girls were pleasant and frequent. Great experience all the way around.
Thanks for sharing your recent experience with us, we’re so glad you enjoyed the course and service. Come back soon!
Beautiful Course to Book on Vacation
Booked effortlessly online during a family vacation. Beautiful course with all the amenities. Course layout was fun that is great for all handicappers. Staff was great! Greens were near perfect. Greatly recommend!
Play was very slow…had 4 groups on every hole on front 9!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We're listening and learning every day and your feedback guides us as we improve and strive for excellence. Early morning play, particular during peak holiday weeks and vacation seasons can ensure a faster pace of play. Hope to have you back again soon, thanks again!
Nice Round!
Regatta is my go-to course at the moment. I live in the area. With as many courses as there are here, few are high caliber. Regatta checks most of the boxes. Not all.
It does get a little stacked as you approach the back nine. But overall, I haven’t been pressured to hurry or needed to press on people in front me. The staff is excellent. The food is pretty tasty. The clubhouse is very nice.
Planned communities and resorts have a limited layout to work with. Regatta does a great job of offering interesting holes that present some unique opportunities to adjust your strategy. There are only a couple holes that are straight, flat-ish.
So all in all, I’m liking Regatta a lot. The only course comparable is Kelly Plantation - and Regatta beats it in most categories.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Regatta Bay and for making us your go-to course. We're delighted to hear you enjoy our layout, staff, and amenities, and we'll strive to keep making your golfing experience the best in the area. Hope to see you again soon!
Pristine Course
My wife and I grabbed a 5pm tee time for $100 a person. It’s my second time playing here and it is by far my favorite course in the area. We were fortunate to be the last booked tee time of the day with only a solo in front of us, so we could play at the pace we wanted.
The course is in excellent condition. The construction on 17 & 18 is now complete which was a nice change from last year’s round.
The layout is challenging but fun. We played from the blues and found some of the approach shots on the par 4’s to be longer than normal (16th hole is tough). The fairways, bunkers, and greens are all in excellent condition. Extremely scenic course.
If you don’t mind the heat for the first few holes, book an afternoon tee time as it is only $100 a person as opposed to almost $300.
Not worth the money
I’ve played here 10-12 times. Each time i leave I wonder why i play this course. And I say that as a person that has played some good rounds here. For what we payed today on the 4th of July the greens were awful. I’m not sure if I was putting on greens or the beach with the amount of sand on them. I’ve never seen the course not sopping wet even when it don’t rain. The tee boxes were as shaggy as I’ve ever seen in my life back at the tips. The course has a nice layout and is a nice track, but at 265 dollars today it did not hold its value. Shame on them for not having the course is better shape if ur going to change this kind of money.
Hey Jason, thanks for playing today and for the feedback. We regret that your experience didn’t meet your expectations but conditions vary especially when heavy rain is a factor. We actively listen and learn from guest comments so we appreciate you taking the time to share yours. As for value, consider playing in the afternoons and non-holiday peaks when our green fees may be more in line with your expectations. Thanks again sir!
Was a great course
Was challenging and great condition would come back for sure
Thanks for the 5 star review Al. Come back again soon!