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Compare Bayside at Sandestin vs. Peer Destin Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Destin.
Bayside at Sandestin vs. Peer Destin Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside at Sandestin (Current) | Destin, FL | 1,250 | 35,295 sq. ft. | 13,500 sq. ft. | 10 |
| Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort | Destin, FL | 1,300 | 58,599 sq. ft. | 12,600 sq. ft. | 12 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL | 1,501 | 524,000 sq. ft. | 95,000 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Kissimmee, FL | 1,718 | 384,187 sq. ft. | 44,360 sq. ft. | 69 |
| Walt Disney World Dolphin | Lake Buena Vista, FL | 1,514 | 320,370 sq. ft. | 31,850 sq. ft. | 134 |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, FL | 1,641 | 315,000 sq. ft. | 54,638 sq. ft. | 99 |
| Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village | St Augustine, FL | 301 | 276,409 sq. ft. | 26,400 sq. ft. | 7 |
Bayside at Sandestin — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
1,250 Total Keys · Up to 525 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
35,295 Sq. Ft. Total · 10 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 750–1,421 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
13,500 Sq. Ft. · 1,421 Theater · 1,000 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 68 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Destin Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Destin Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Destin Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Destin Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.