Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Fort Walton Beach showing a sandy beach, a hotel and a sunset
Henderson Beach State Park showing a beach
Fort Walton Beach which includes a lake or waterhole
Fort Walton Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements

Where to stay in Fort Walton Beach

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Downtown Fort Walton Beach

While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Timpoochee Trail.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is AED 579 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 579
AED 654 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,580 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed in a King suite with an ocean view. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Having a kitchen made our stay so easy. We loved sitting on the balcony enjoying the view. The beach wasn’t crowded so it was relaxing."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is AED 657 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 657
AED 863 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,480 reviews)
"Late night check in was the only hiccup that we had on Wednesday night. The girl at the front desk seemed a little snobby and didn’t really want us to book through Expedia and wanted us to book through the hotel. $365(hotel price) vs. $220(expedia price) per night. Made us feel a little out of place ..."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
3 out of 5
1297 Miracle Strip PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
The price is AED 694 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 694
AED 807 total
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Front desk staff was top notch, O’Neil was kind and friendly."

Reviewed on 7 May 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Waterscape Condominiums
Waterscape Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
1110 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk ...
9/10 Wonderful! (193 reviews)
"Pools, lazy river and direct beach access were the high of our trip"

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Waterscape Condominiums
Seaside Escape
Seaside Escape
3 out of 5
8 Gipson Pl NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk ...
"Very clean place! Very cute with decorations!"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Seaside Escape
Island Echos Condominiums
Island Echos Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
676 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
"The condo was nicely done . The condo had all the kitchen and bath items we needed. Looking out at the ocean was great. Vacasa was right on with emails and texts. Thank you."

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Island Echos Condominiums
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Fort Walton Beach

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
610
5 - Excellent 55%
4 - Good
402
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
76
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
10
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I would not recommend staying in Fort Walton. I would go on to Destin or towards Pensacola.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fort Walton and Dustin was amazing I do not recommend the quality Inn to anybody the rooms were absolutely disgusting!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love it!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Downtown area is nice

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

absolutely beautiful and really enjoyed!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I usually stay in Destin, but Ft Walton Beach is also very nice. We have stayed in this area multiple times, and we will be back again.