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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Fort Walton Beach with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Breakfast meal
Lobby
Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central is in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, near Okaloosa Island Beach. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers and a 24-hour gym. The hotel offers a business center and snack bar/deli for convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 246
AED 278 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Hotel near Okaloosa Island Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 334 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central Hotel
Express Fort Walton Central
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG located?

Located in Seabreeze, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound. Timpoochee Trail and Liza Jackson Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 456 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great breakfast! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very nice and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and even suggested some restaurants and places to visit during my stay.
Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean . Staff was nice . Would have loved more breakfast options. Pancake machine is broken .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. Very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SHANNON

Liked: Room comfort
Our stay was nice. Great location to the activities we wanted to participate in. The room was warmer than we’d like and housekeeping wasn’t great. I would choose to stay again, though. The overall experience was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank You for storing our cold groceries
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location which is on the beach. There is also a pool and it's next to a beach bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for really nice property! We enjoyed our stay and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place to say and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solange

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast options were subpar. 2meats should’ve been served. Week later still no deposit returned
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arrahwanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great. Holiday Inn Express is awesome in every city I’ve visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Young man at front desk was very polite. Perfect location for a one night stay. The restaurant “ the shack “ across the street was amazing and we were also able to watch the sunset from the dock. Very clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff was very friendly and welcoming! The rooms were very clean and comfy.... made me feel like I was at home! The free continental breakfast in the morning had plenty of delicious options, for adults and kids both. Will most definitely stay here again when Im in Destin!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a nice, modern room with so much space! It also smelled so good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

DANIELLE

Disliked: Staff & service
My reservation was canceled without giving me any notice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Room was clean. Beds were comfortable. Stag very friendly. Breakfast was good. Highly recommend. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joshua at the front desk was awesome, our 1st impression was impressive lol. He was very professional and personable! We enjoyed our meeting with him!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay with amazing staff!

Staff is super friendly & even gave us a key card to use the laundry room after checkout. This was much appreciated as our wet towels from the beach would've made our ride home pretty smelly. THANK YOU so much for making sure our drive back home wasn't musty. 😜 The room, breakfast, & pool were amazing! Staff went above & beyond and were extremely courteous!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Okay stay

The breakfast was okay. The room was nice and comfortable. A janitorial manager entered my room before I could answer the door and my wife was undressed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here and the staff is very friendly and helpful.comfortable beds which is a plus when away from home. The only thing that we had a problem with is the tv not working properly.Breakfast is hot and good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

I was hesitant to stay here with my family because of some of the reviews of bed sheets not being changed. I took the chance and glad we did. We took our family and don't have any complaints. Housekeeping was there to service our rooms and brought in clean sheets while we were walking out to go to the beach. It looked like the housekeeping supervisor was with them and they did an amazing job. Rooms looked great after a long day, beds were perfectly made and refreshed. I can't express how great their housekeeping staff was. Breakfast was great, lots of options, from cereal, pancakes, cinnamon rolls,bagels to eggs and sausage. That was a plus for us with traveling with little kids and not having to rush them around to go eat out. Pool was nice to visit. Also, needed more blankets and sheets for the pull out bed and the front desk brought these up for us. I'm not sure where the bad reviews are coming from because we obviously had a much different stay than some of y'all. Great location, easy access, 10 minutes away from Okaloosa beach. Will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022