The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Walton Beaches in Fort Walton Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, and a backsplash.

A staircase leading to a loft area with a ceiling fan, a foosball table, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a wine rack.

1. Game Room, Private Pool! Family Gem in Mary Esther

1.7 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

£472

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large screen displaying information.

2. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 6.9 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Elena

£94

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern lounge area with a curved black sofa, wooden ottomans, and a coffee table.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of a park.

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

Kenwood, 8.1 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Lilian

£96

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A beach with clear skies, a sandy shore, and a few beach umbrellas.

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a small table, a lamp, and a heater.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the ocean.

4. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 7.4 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Andres

£89

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A teal-walled room with a black bookshelf labeled 'Relax,' a lamp, and a small potted plant.

A room with a wooden dining table, a coffee maker, a teal console table with a bird sculpture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a wooden desk, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bed with a blue and white patterned blanket, and a window with curtains.

5. Seaside Escape FL

Beal Parkway, 7.5 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

£120

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A gym with rows of dumbbells and exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, two grey armchairs, a large window with a view of trees, and a door labeled "Stakley".

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base

Kenwood, 8.1 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Brooke

£97

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a wooden door, a bulletin board with an evacuation plan, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception desk with a large poster of a pier and boats, a wooden counter, and shelves with various items.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a 'Treats' sign, and a 'Welcome to Mary Esther' sign.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

4.6 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Michael

£73

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A beach with a row of blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table overlooking a beach with umbrellas.

A multi-story hotel with a white facade and balconies. There are two blue beach chairs under a blue umbrella in the foreground.

A modern living room with a round dining table, wicker furniture, and a large window with a city view.

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

Okaloosa Island, 7.6 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Heather

£73

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern restaurant with a mix of seating options including tables and booths, a bar area, and a counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a chair.

A modern lounge area with a wooden floor, grey upholstered seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a modern desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and a door with a sign.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 7 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Charity

£57

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a beige sofa, and a potted plant.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a stone accent wall, and a large window with curtains.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

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

9.8 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

NICOLE

£72

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a pendant light.

A grey sofa with three cushions in different colors, a white cushion, and a book on the left side.

11. Hyatt House Destin

18.7 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Ackim

£79

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A restaurant with red upholstered booths, a central bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception area with a curved wooden counter, two receptionists' stations, a table with four chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a sofa, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

16.8 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Beverly

£65

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area featuring a refrigerated display and a variety of beverages.

A modern lounge area with seating, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view.

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and a mirror.

An outdoor patio with a blue sofa set, red chairs, and a white table.

13. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

18.9 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Geraldine

£69

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and large windows with sheer curtains.

A pier extending into the water at dusk.

A lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

10.1 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Janet

£84

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel with a blue and beige facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Two electric vehicle charging stations with cables connected to them, set against a building with a blue and white facade.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a patterned rug, a small table, and a window with blinds.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area by IHG

16.3 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Angela

£74

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks labeled "Marriott Bonvoy Elite" and "Marriott Bonvoy."

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a bench, and dumbbells.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

Oakland, 5.2 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Sandra

£72

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A compact room with a bed, kitchenette, desk, TV, and built-in shelving.

A modern laundry facility with multiple washing machines and dryers, a wooden floor, and a clean, minimalist design.

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a marina.

17. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 4.7 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Emilee

£76

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a flat-screen TV.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large windowed wall.

A modern hotel room with a living area featuring a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area with a counter and seating.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

18. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

22.3 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Kristian

£79

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating the name.

A reception area with a large mural of a beach scene, a reception desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a large window, and various kitchen appliances and utensils on the counter.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 7 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Mark

£63

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A pool with a rocky waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

A beach resort with a large building, clear turquoise water, and rows of blue and yellow umbrellas.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a projector screen.

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

Okaloosa Island, 8.5 mi from Fort Walton Beaches

Arika

£78

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was right on the beach ( 1 minute walk); easy access to parking lot. Staff was very warm and welcoming. A super place to stay at a great price. We loved it and had a view from room of beech."

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

8/10 Good

"A nice, newer hotel with a fridge, microwave and two range top burners. Not any amenities but good for long stay. Full fridge I guess you could shop and prepare your own food."

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

8/10 Good

"Well we showed up right after a hurricane so there was some water seeping through the floor I a couple of places. The closet smelled really bad, and the elevator did not work. We were on the 6th floor. So I think these were things they could not help. We had a beautiful view from our balcony. The pools are great."

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay. Great atmosphere."

Sundrift Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. Beautiful Beach 24/7 access from hotel for guests"

Walk Out Your Door & Step Onto The Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Love the area. The condo is so conveniently located right on the beach. We will be back."

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but has been remodeled. Rooms were clean, will stay again. Staff was nice. Basic Breakfast only ate toast."

Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great and would come back."

Other attractions near Fort Walton Beaches

A variety of fish on ice, including red snapper and other species, with a weighing scale and price tags visible.

Miracle Strip

You can enjoy retail therapy at Miracle Strip during your visit to Fort Walton Beach.

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A park with a concrete path, green grass, trees, and street lamps.

Liza Jackson Park

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

After visiting Liza Jackson Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A colorful science exhibit with a 'Commissions' section, educational posters, and a 'The Elements of Giving' display.

Emerald Coast Science Center

8.2/10 (91 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Emerald Coast Science Center during your travels in Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Hurlburt Field Visitor Center

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

Hurlburt Field Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Hurlburt Field, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Oak Tree Nature Park

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can take time to visit Oak Tree Nature Park during your travels to Mary Esther. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Regal Santa Rosa

You can take time to visit Regal Santa Rosa during your travels to Mary Esther. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Santa Rosa Mall

7.6/10 (44 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santa Rosa Mall during your stay in Mary Esther. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

Catch an event at Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Walton Beaches?

Fort Walton Beaches is located in Fort Walton Beach. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 15 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Fort Walton Beaches?

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Fort Walton Beaches. Other good choices within 5 miles include Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field and Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Fort Walton Beaches?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fort Walton Beaches.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Walton Beaches, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Fort Walton Beaches.

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Our top choices for Fort Walton Beaches hotels

1. Game Room, Private Pool! Family Gem in Mary Esther

2. Wavecrest Lodge

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

4. Sundrift Inn

5. Seaside Escape FL

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

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

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

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

11. Hyatt House Destin

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

13. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area by IHG

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

17. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

18. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

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

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

Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

Wavecrest Lodge

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

Sundrift Inn

Walk Out Your Door & Step Onto The Beach!

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Mermaid Hideaway at El Matador Unit 621!

Other attractions near Fort Walton Beaches

Miracle Strip

Liza Jackson Park

Emerald Coast Science Center

Hurlburt Field Visitor Center

Oak Tree Nature Park

Regal Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Mall

Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

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