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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 650 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Find the best Downtown Fort Walton Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal cityscape with a long pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

Okaloosa Island

The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family weekend retreat, this is an unforgettable shoreline delight.

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A basket of fried chicken wings with a glistening sauce.

Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A riverbank with sand, grass, and trees.

Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

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A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.

Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Wright

While Wright may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Destin

8/10 Good

"Great staff, fairly clean room - noticeable sticky spots on floor and some qtips on floor near bed. Conveniently located to Destin attractions. Breakfast was good but could have used more protein options, lots of carbs and sugar cereals/yogurt. Overall great stay for families!"

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I loved my stay here. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was great-lots of counter space, which I needed, and the shower was huge. I didn’t have a view (except for the road and the condos next door), but I didn’t need one. The beach was right there and I spent a LOT of time on it. The staff were friendly and helpful. The walk to the beach is less than a minute and the pool was nice and clean, and it wasn’t crowded. I am not a morning person, but I dragged my butt out of bed and went downstairs for the breakfast, and it was worth it every morning. They had a great spread. It was quiet, as it is more of the off-season. The only drawback I had was there was no WiFi for the first three days I was there. No Wi-Fi meant no tv, as it was digital cable. For me, it was not really a big deal. They had, quite literally, just gone through a hurricane, and in no way can I blame them for it not working. Overall, I was extremely impressed. For the price point, it was way above my expectations. I was there for a wedding and my sister stayed somewhere that was twice as much, and nowhere near as nice. I am looking forward to traveling again down there in the spring and will definitely look into staying here again. 10/10 would recommend."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Fort Walton Beach's Downtown Fort Walton Beach neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Fort Walton Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Fort Walton Beach area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Fort Walton Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Fort Walton Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.

What is there to do in this Fort Walton Beach neighbourhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Indian Temple Mound Museum or Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your visit to Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Garnier Post Office Museum are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Fort Walton Beach include Okaloosa Island Beach, Miracle Strip and Beltway Shopping Center. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Towncrest Shopping Center.

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1. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

3. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

4. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

6. Wavecrest Lodge

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

8. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

9. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

10. Sundrift Inn

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

12. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

13. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

14. The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

16. Seabreeze Inn

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

19. Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG

20. Fairway Inn

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Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Beal Parkway

Seabreeze

Elliot's Point

Wright

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Destin

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