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Where to stay in South Bayou

Find the best South Bayou areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Okaloosa Island

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

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Downtown Fort Walton Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

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Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Miracle Strip.

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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 Fort Walton Beach Golf Club and Okaloosa Island Beach.

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Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Destin

8/10 Good

"It's was a really good stay would book again in future"

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

2/10 Terrible

"We chose this hotel based on its rating on Expedia and the photos displayed in the listing. One of the photos showed a beautiful beach, which led us to believe that the hotel was located directly on the beach. Given that we paid nearly $450 per night for a double room, our expectations were understandably high. Our first disappointment was the parking situation. Although parking was advertised as free, it was poorly organized, and at times we had to park as far as half a mile from the hotel. The second disappointment was discovering that the beach shown in the photos was actually several miles away, requiring us to drive to reach it. This was not made clear in the listing. Finally, while the hotel is located within a larger resort area, the hotel itself is not a resort. As a result, guests end up paying premium prices without receiving the resort amenities that the advertising and location might suggest. Overall, the property did not meet the expectations created by its online presentation, especially considering the price paid."

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

6/10 Okay

"Here are a couple of ways to rewrite your review, depending on the format you prefer for the site you are posting it on. ### Option 1: Paragraph Format **A decent family spot, but **Decent for families, lacking for couples** Overall, this is a decent getaway spot for a family trip, but I highly recommend looking elsewhere if you are planning a romantic getaway. **The Good:** * **Location:** You are just steps from the beach, and our room had really nice direct access to the pool. * **Comfort:** Whi"

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

6/10 Okay

"Overall it was an okay stay for one night. The bathroom was not very clean with hair behind the door, and the drain in the tub would not stay put. We had called earlier in the week to indicate we needed a crib in the room. The person on the other end said they would have that for us upon arrival; however, when we checked in, the lady at the desk informed us that they only had one for the entire hotel. She went to check if it was available and it was not. So, getting our one year old to sleep was a bit rough that night, needless to say. We could hear our neighbors and those above us- I’m sure they heard us too. Sorry to our neighbors that night for the crying child. Also, it would be nice if they had a trash can in the lobby. There was one small trash can by the lemon water (which was so nice when we happened upon it with water in it a few times), but that bin had a sign over it indicating that it was just for water cups. Again, fine for one night, but I will look for a different place to stay when we come to Destin in the future."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in South Bayou?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Fort Walton Beach's South Bayou neighbourhood has to offer.

How many hotels will I find in South Bayou?

Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in South Bayou and start exploring everything Fort Walton Beach has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bayou, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in South Bayou.

What are the top things to see and do in South Bayou?

A few places to visit in the area around South Bayou include Preston Hood Athletic Complex, Towncrest Shopping Center and Beltway Shopping Center. When you're sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth a stop.

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WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Best Western Niceville-Destin

Days Inn by Wyndham Eglin AFB

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miramar Beach Destin

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

Comfort Inn Miramar Beach-Destin

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Navarre - near Beaches/Hurlburt

Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

Hyatt House Destin

Wavecrest Lodge

Sundrift Inn

Eglin Extended Stay Hotel, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Tru By Hilton Destin

Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Commons

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Where to stay in South Bayou

Okaloosa Island

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Beal Parkway

Seabreeze

Wright

Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Spark by Hilton Destin

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