Title: El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3732&destination=Fort+Walton+Beach%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=64660133&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview Travelers enjoy meals from their own full kitchen while gazing at emerald waters from this beachfront retreat on Okaloosa Island's white sands ## Photo gallery for El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview ![On the beach - El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64660200/64660133/d492d240.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64660200/64660133/b2a57656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64660200/64660133/0c7f9859.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64660200/64660133/13ae1fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64670000/64660200/64660133/62863abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies El Matador Resort on Okaloosa Island's white beaches offers stunning Gulf views with an open floor plan. Guests can cook in the full kitchen, then enjoy the beachfront pool or relax in a complimentary beach chair. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Laundry room - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=64660133&PinnedHotelID=64660133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Property amenity](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/7000000/6860000/6852000/6851962/e21f3e42_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area Oakland - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 516 reviews £118 includes taxes & fees 28 Mar - 29 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-Suites-By-Marriott-Fort-Walton-Beach-Hurlburt-Area.h6851962.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-3-28&chkout=2026-3-29&rm1=a2®ionId=3732&destination=Fort Walton Beach&destType=MARKET&latLong=30.40374,-86.605881&searchId=e4afdc7c-0d6d-4ae6-9caa-2a61317a9aad&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23710000/23704200/23704173/b022a9ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG Seabreeze - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 280 reviews £123 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-Candlewood-Suites-Ft-Walton-Bch-Hurlburt-Area.h23704173.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-20&chkout=2026-4-21&rm1=a2®ionId=3732&destination=Fort Walton Beach&destType=MARKET&latLong=30.40374,-86.605881&searchId=e4afdc7c-0d6d-4ae6-9caa-2a61317a9aad&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/120000/118500/118444/d0755a80_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Okaloosa Island - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews £177 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-Beal-House-Fort-Walton-Beach.h118444.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-3-23&chkout=2026-3-24&rm1=a2®ionId=3732&destination=Fort Walton Beach&destType=MARKET&latLong=30.40374,-86.605881&searchId=e4afdc7c-0d6d-4ae6-9caa-2a61317a9aad&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Interior entrance](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12420/d7fbdb5e_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach Seabreeze - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids’ pool - Parking included 5.6 1,002 reviews £47 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Fort-Walton-Beach.h12420.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-3-23&chkout=2026-3-24&rm1=a2®ionId=3732&destination=Fort Walton Beach&destType=MARKET&latLong=30.40374,-86.605881&searchId=e4afdc7c-0d6d-4ae6-9caa-2a61317a9aad&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach.dx3732) [View more Resorts in Fort Walton Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotel-Resorts.d3732-aaHotelResorts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.396967,-86.6312&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cxpxD%7EcwoO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FO%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40OBQ%40QBQBQBOBQDQBODQDQDODODQDODOFODQFMFQFMFOFOHMFOHMFMHOHMHMHMHKJMHMJKHKJMJKHKJKJKLIJKJKJILIJILILILGJGLILGLGLGLGNGLELGNELENELCLENCNELCNANELANCNANALANAN%3FNANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDL%40NBNDLBNDLBNDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLFLHJHLHJHLHJJJJJHJJJJJJJJJLHJJLHJHLJJHLHLHLFNHLHLFNFLHNFNFLDPFLFPDNFNDNDPDNDNDPBPDNBPBPBNDP%40PBPBP%40N%40RBP%3FP%40P%40N%40R%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPAPANAR%3FPCPAPANCRCPANEPCPCPCNEPCPENEPENENEPGLEPGNGNENGNGLINGNGLILINGLILILILKLILIJKLIJKLKJKJKHKJKJKJKHMHKHMHKHMHMHMFMFMHMFMDMFMFMDMFODMDODMBODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEMCOEMEOEMGMEOGMGMEMGMIMGKGMIMIMIKIMIKIKIKKMKKKKIIKKKKMIKKKIMKMIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMIOGOGMGOGOGOEOGQEMEQEOEOEQEOEQCQEOCQCQCQCOAQCSAOCQAQAQAS%3FOAQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FhHVoOQ9Xyydz5jqaxqQkWFgBm8=) Fort Walton Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Fort Walton Beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6906/62af979f-84c9-4679-8716-9276583d4ad5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fort Walton Beaches 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![At the end of Via DeLuna near Gulf Islands National Seashore #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6677/505c9e22-dd8e-4dfd-b35a-861a630c25e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santa Rosa Sound 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Fort Walton Beach, USA Okaloosa Island fishing pier in Florida in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico during sunny day, wave crashing on shore, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976496855/f6cbb6a4-cebe-4f24-bee2-dc254b687eb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Okaloosa Island Beach 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![FortWaltonBeach_EmeraldCoastConventionCenter_6128040_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128040/2f0f701f-1171-4c2f-a89d-f77fac0d6c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 4 min drive \- 2.6 miles - ![Under Okaloosa fishing pier in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with pillars, green shallow waves in Panhandle, Gulf of Mexico on summer sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560505609/928ca27f-2e99-4b01-bfc7-5993074c22f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island 5 min drive \- 2.8 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Whataburger 8 min drive - Olive Garden 9 min drive - Stewby’s Seafood Shanty 10 min drive - Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton 10 min drive - Slim Chickens 8 min drive ## About this property ### El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview Resort near Fort Walton Beaches Laundry facilities, a sauna and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - A lift, barbecues and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Surrounding Sugar-white Sand, at the El Matador Resort Resort ## Frequently asked questions ### Does El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview have a pool? ### Is El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview? ### What time is check-in at El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview? ### What time is check-out at El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview? ### Where is El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## El Matador Unit 442, Gulfview Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Avery N. 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved our stay! The condo was very clean and very nice! A great view of the beach! It was beautiful and we hope to come back soon! The host was so helpful and very easy to work with. ##### Avery N. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin P. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break We had a wonderful stay here on our spring break trip. The unit was very clean and had been updated recently. The owner made sure that we had everything we needed during our stay and checked in periodically via email. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4fb110d8-ce98-4f35-a882-580c9d2611db-1745789212968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kristin P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney B. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Tradition We love staying in this unit! Laundry and elevator are located steps away for convenience. The balcony has a great view of the pool/ocean and the unit is plenty large for my family of five. The owner is always quick to respond and checks in with us at the beginning and end of our stay which I greatly appreciate. ##### Courtney B. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin S. 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Our family of five absolutely loved our stay at this condo. The unit was beautiful- so clean and well maintained and it had everything we needed, plus more. The condo building was very nice too and we loved its quiet location at the end of the island. The beach was not too busy and of course just gorgeous. You really can't beat the gulf side, with its sandy white beach and blue water. We also enjoyed the pools at the condo, especially the heated one as we had some cooler days. The owner went above and beyond to communicate with us and was so kind and gracious. My family agrees that this is our new favorite vacation rental, and we hope to return! ##### Erin S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zena S. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful vacation. Condo was perfect for our needs. ##### Zena S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tabitha H. 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This place has everything! A great view, comfy beds, stocked kitchen, beach chairs, sun shade, wagon, and a boggie board.Ulla is an amazing host, her communication is top-notch. ##### Tabitha H. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica A. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place! I would stay again. Clean, and has everything you need for a great beach stay. All the extras needed in condo such as fans, beach chairs, cooler, wagon. Responsive and ensured nothing was wrong with our stay. ##### Jessica A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H. 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Ulla was an excellent host with outstanding communication and responded to everything promptly. My family had a wonderful stay in Ft. Walton and all agreed the location of the condo has become our new favorite.We have already made plans for our 2026 stay and can't wait to be back! ##### Scott H. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobby C. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The beach partly obstructed view and was filled with vegetation( couldn’t fish) otherwise a pleasant stay also wish I knew there was a gym onsite ##### Bobby C. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill M. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My family of 6 enjoyed our stay. Clean, close to laundry, elevators. Great view of the ocean and pool. Comfortable beds. Host was very attentive. Pool was clean and cool. Short distance from boardwalk to ocean. Beach was quiet and seemed like we had it to ourselves with the dunes right next to us. Such a beautiful view. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/de794a51-2940-47c8-8c41-248ebfc7bb91-1755314811092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/41c4e475-5a47-4c45-8155-6f7a494d43b3-1755314811083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19460a58-2bfd-416f-bc7c-1beb53fde27b-1755314810296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7f3be6d4-3f49-4d87-911d-f80906d94489-1755314810411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jill M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our visit! The condo was lovely and just as described. Plenty of space for our family and such wonderful views from front and back! Beds were comfy and everything was clean and ready for us. We love Okaloosa and feel like El Matador is a bit of a hidden gem - one of our favorites! ##### Susan H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### damian m. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect beach The property was excellent with breathtaking views from the beach and balcony. The kitchen was fully loaded for our needs and the pools provided an amazing recreational experience. Beach access was a 5-minute walk with the elevator ride. The water was outstanding with big waves present near the end of our trip. We wished we could stay longer. ##### damian m. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney B. 1 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway The condo was perfect for our family! The kitchen had everything we needed. The extra room was perfect for our children and there was tons of storage space. We loved being able to see the beach and main pool from the balcony. The owner is super quick to respond and extremely nice. We plan to rebook this unit each year for our family vacation. ##### Courtney B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia L. 23 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and owner is amazing! We always try to stay at El Matador because we fell in love with it years ago but I must say this was the best unit we have stayed in so far! Owner is super nice and quick to respond. She goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is perfect! Also the unit had so many things we needed already! Usually we have to make trips to the store for so many different things not kept for our use(can opener pizza pan etc) Location of unit on the property was perfect! The balcony was on the inside and closer to the water than we are use to so we could see the beach easily and the main pool. Which was nice because we had teenage boys so we were able to watch without staying down there. We will definitely be staying here again! ##### Julia L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tonya K. 21 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful unit El Matador is in a perfect location if you’re looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation. Beautiful, clean, fine, white sand and gorgeous turquoise water! The unit we were in was gorgeous. The kitchen was fully stocked with lots of extras. Plenty of extra towels, blankets and pillows. Our family had a great time and will be back again! ##### Tonya K. 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