Reviews: HarborWalk Marina

Reviewed by: Chris Ensing , Pau Hana, on Nov 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.4'

Rating: 4

This marina gets some unnecessary bad reviews. Yes, it can be noisy since it is in the heart of the riverwalk. Yes, no restrooms or showers & yes a little expensive, but...It is in the middle of everything & we had a blast. The dockhand was great and very responsive when we called.

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Reviewed by: Ellen Mullen on Jun 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 51'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

If you want a slip that is 18 feet, when they knew your boat was 51 feet, then rent this place. If you want to run your generator all night, because you have no reliable electricity, then rent this place. If you would like Wi-Fi, then you better back up close enough to Margaritaville to be able to hook up to theirs, and that never happened. Do not rent this place at a premium, all you can get is water and a very short slip.

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Reviewed by: Robert Hansen , Soulmate , on May 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

If you want to be in the hubbub of Destin FL, be located next to a large Margaritaville restaurant and pay $168 for a 45' vessel, have no access to showers before 9AM and after 6PM; this is for you. There's a lot of entertaining boat traffic at sunset, many dining places close, lots of people, and in our case we woke up with French fries on the front of our boat.

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Reviewed by: Leslie Hackworth on Mar 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

$150 for 1 night, 28 ft boat. Bathroom/showers 30 minute round trip walk. And only open 9am to 6pm. Even though located in “the spa”, water pressure was poor and never got hot. My boat’s plumbing is better. Terrible docks. Had to share water hose with 3 other boats. Had to connect multiple hoses to reach. No WiFi. Right up against Margaritaville. Crappy Jimmy Buffet cover band until 11 pm. Very loud. No laundry, ice or other amenities.

Update: the marina refunded money after I spoke with manager.

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Reviewed by: Michael Sauceir on Jul 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 1

If you plan on staying on your boat or have a dog avoid at all costs. The staff were great but our slip might as well have been INSIDE Margaritaville. It was awful. WAY too many people and WAY too loud. Again, staff was super nice and helpful but this place is just too loud and busy.

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Reviewed by: L.A.Davidson on Jan 2, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

Staff very helpful for emergency docking when our engine failed, and slip accommodations during repairs. Yet, *in comparison* to the previous night's serene anchorage at big lagoon, I did not enjoy being stuck for 2 days in this bustling development. While HarborWalk amenities & services abound, I was glad to depart.

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Reviewed by: Hilton W Hall Jr on Jun 1, 2016
LOA: 57'

Harborwalk Marina: Captain Steve is the best!! He was very helpful with docking, fueling!! Before he goes home in the evening, He goes out of his way to make sure you are settled in for the night. Thumbs up!!!

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Reviewed by: Kevin Franklin on Jun 1, 2016

Late loopers, we wandered into HarborWalk Marina with one day's notice 5/18/16. Steve, the Manager was cordial and let us know it was snapper season and slips were scarce. We arranged for one night. Staff were helpful and friendly, we parked in front of Margaritaville.
Storms came in night of 5/19, no relief for morning. Steve was helpful and accommodating when we requested another night. This was our 50th+ stop on the loop, one of the best.

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