The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Walton Beaches in Fort Walton Beach for 2026

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

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.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a world map on the wall.

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

2.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

AED 804

AED 2,178 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

15.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

NICOLE

AED 309

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Lilian

AED 400

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A gym with cardio machines, benches, and dumbbells.

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

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Charity

AED 262

AED 296 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.

5. Seaside Escape FL

Beal Parkway, 12.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Anonymous traveler

AED 242

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Okaloosa Island, 12.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Dayami

AED 313

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a yellow armchair, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

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

A gym with rows of dumbbells and exercise equipment.

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

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Brooke

AED 419

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 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 bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small table.

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

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

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

7.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Michael

AED 309

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel with a beach view, multiple parking levels, and a sign indicating 'Wavecrest'.

9. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 11.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Elena

AED 348

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.3 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Mark

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A restaurant with wooden beams, a fish decoration, a large aquarium, and a green chair.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a shower area.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, a desk, and two lamps.

11. Village Inn Destin

21.6 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Anita

AED 149

AED 193 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

27.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Randy

AED 288

AED 325 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

Oakland, 8.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Trevicia

AED 309

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern interior with a curved seating area, dining tables, and chairs.

An outdoor bar area with round tables and chairs, a counter with a TV, and a view of greenery.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a decorative archway.

14. Hyatt House Destin

30.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Ackim

AED 342

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

16.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Janet

AED 356

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A kitchenette with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, a central entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

16. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 7.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Tashae

AED 327

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a digital check-in kiosk, and a wall-mounted sign indicating check-in and check-out times.

A swimming pool with a stone border, adjacent to a building with multiple windows and a white facade.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a stone building facade.

A building entrance with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, a glass door, and a bench.

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

26.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Angela

AED 327

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A modern restaurant with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with benches and tables.

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

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

A modern hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, a digital display, and a view of the lobby.

18. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

30.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Clark

AED 309

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A resort pool area with palm trees, a beach view, and a clear blue sky.

A balcony with a view of a beach, a pool, and a pier.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a beach view.

A beach scene with a turquoise umbrella and a blue beach chair.

19. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 12.9 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Rickey

AED 433

AED 504 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.

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.

20. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

35.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Jaydyn

AED 345

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

10/10 Excellent

"Maybe the nicest friendliest staff I’ve ever had at a small hotel. Everyone I interacted with was amazing. The room was spotless. I really enjoyed having a full fridge."

Wavecrest Lodge

8/10 Good

"Staff and location was great"

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"Cool beach and back patio area, very pricy drinks, ok value for money but would search for better"

Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful staff"

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

8/10 Good

"It was above average the staff was nice ."

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

8/10 Good

"Enjoyable stay"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay. Great atmosphere."

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 do some window-shopping at Miracle Strip during your stay in 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 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 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 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 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 do some window-shopping at Santa Rosa Mall during your trip to 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. Travelers 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 traveler 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 should I expect to find close to Fort Walton Beaches?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, 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 view the best options available near Fort Walton Beaches.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fort Walton Beaches?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Fort Walton Beaches, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for Fort Walton Beaches hotels

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

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

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

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

5. Seaside Escape FL

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

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

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

9. Wavecrest Lodge

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

11. Village Inn Destin

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

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

14. Hyatt House Destin

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

16. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

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

18. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

19. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

20. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wavecrest Lodge

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

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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