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A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

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

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

1. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 2 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Elena

AED 348

AED 393 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 gym with cardio machines, benches, and dumbbells.

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.1 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Charity

AED 250

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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.

3. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 1.3 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Andres

AED 385

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a bar counter, and a television screen.

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

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

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

Okaloosa Island, 1 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Dayami

AED 313

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating with a view of the beach, and large windows.

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

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

5. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 0.4 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Rickey

AED 463

AED 538 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A beachside resort with a thatched-roof structure, yellow umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a pool area with umbrellas.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, modern pendant lighting, and a central bar area.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 0.4 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Aristotle

AED 482

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 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 modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a large window, and various kitchen appliances and utensils on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Mark

AED 275

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a refrigerated display with beverages.

A food display area with various snacks and beverages, a sign for a 24/7 market, and a breakfast counter in the background.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, teal chairs, and hanging orange and white pendant lights.

8. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 3.2 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Sara

AED 278

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear blue water and white sand.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

Two blue beach chairs on a sandy beach with a clear sky and ocean in the background.

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

9. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 0.6 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Jason

AED 496

AED 561 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

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

Okaloosa Island, 0.6 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Terry

AED 321

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

A balcony with two chairs facing a beach.

A pool with palm trees, a beach, and a sign for 'Calipso Spa'.

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

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.9 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Kelly

AED 328

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a modern wall design.

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the waterfront.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a large TV, and a peacock-themed painting.

A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a view of buildings in the distance.

12. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 2.6 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

mary

AED 244

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, balconies, and palm trees.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted clock, and a digital welcome sign.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 3 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Emily

AED 250

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white console table, a wicker basket, and a grey rug.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a sink, and a window with a view of the outside.

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

14. Seaside Escape FL

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Anonymous traveler

AED 252

AED 560 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with a dark granite counter, a clock on the wall, and a door with a sign.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, balconies, and a car parked in front.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

15. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 3.1 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Todd

AED 205

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a check-in/check-out sign, a reception desk, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a painting of a coastal scene, and a Daybreak sign.

A motel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Nanci

AED 220

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A sandy beach with footprints, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.

A waterfront hotel with a marina, a lighthouse, and a beach in the background.

A building with a brick facade, a bench, and a small garden area with grass and shrubs.

A bar with a large screen displaying a performer. There are people seated at the bar and a white picket fence in the foreground.

17. Gipson Inn Motel

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Anonymous traveler

AED 1,041

AED 1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

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

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

Kenwood, 8 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Lilian

AED 411

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

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

A gym with rows of dumbbells and exercise equipment.

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

Kenwood, 8.1 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Brooke

AED 418

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

20. Hyatt House Destin

17 km from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Ackim

AED 342

AED 386 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wavecrest Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	9.0 Wonderful 646 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	9.0 Wonderful 888 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We are so grateful to the staff! We arrived on Monday after the hurricane. They were just opening after the power outage. They worked so hard to make sure everyone had a pleasant stay. We loved being able to walk right out onto the beach. The breakfast had so many options. Our daughter loved the waffle bar. We will definitely stay here again!"

Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and great location."

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"Everything was good considering we weren't able to be in the oceanfront room we originally booked."

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here MANY times, but this last time was perfect. I heard new management took over in '24, and you can absolutely tell. Clean, pretty, comfortable rooms, all amenities open, it's just perfect here every time. Thank you for always being my go-to spot!!"

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had such an amazing stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, and having the beach and pool right there made it even better. It was the perfect place to unwind, spend quality time together, and enjoy a much-needed getaway. The hardest part was having to leave! Our trip went by way too fast, but we’re leaving with so many wonderful memories and full hearts. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Fort Walton Beach."

Destin Festival!! Sept 24 - 28 Available

10/10 Excellent

"Beach side of the complex is the best, we had great view of the pool with its huge private patio, ocean could be seen through beautiful palm trees, the host provided all the beach supplies needed for those flying in with no vehicle access,these included buckets shovels, umbrellas, a big wagon to pull everything. The beach is very accessible from the ocean side. MS.Bonnie is a wonderful host who makes her guest feel very welcome, thank you Bonnie we will be contacting you for future visits."

Gulf Dunes by Southern Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

"Beach view and amenities were awesome! Room was spectacular! We will be back! Ty for an amazing 10 yr anniversary!!!!"

Sunny Corner Condo, Ground Level, Direct Lazy River Access, Free Beach Service!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the condo was great!"

Beachfront Waterscape Condo, 2 King Suites, Bunk Room and Pools

8/10 Good

"None"

Other attractions near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

A coastal cityscape with a long pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

Okaloosa Island Pier

9.0/10 (1,284 reviews)

Okaloosa Island Pier is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, 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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Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

8.6/10 (387 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wild Willy's Adventure Zone during your travels to Fort Walton Beach. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A pier with multiple concrete pillars extending into the turquoise ocean.

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

9.0/10 (1,643 reviews)

After visiting Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a park with a green roof and a sign reading "Beasley Park".

John Beasley Park

8.8/10 (289 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, John Beasley Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside or experience its entertainment choices.

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A harbor with a docked sailboat, a building with multiple flags, and a cityscape in the background.

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

After visiting Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach.

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A white monument with a decorative top and a sign reading "City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center".

Indian Temple Mound Museum

8.4/10 (28 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Indian Temple Mound Museum during your travels in Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its seafood restaurants.

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Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Ross Marler Park

Ross Marler Park is just one of the places to see in Fort Walton Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center?

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is located in a family-friendly area of Fort Walton Beach known for its beautiful beaches and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 705 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center?

Adjacent to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach and Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center?

Expedia has 705 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center?

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What can I see and do near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center?

You'll want to browse the collections at Emerald Coast Science Center, Indian Temple Mound Museum, and Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at John Beasley Park and Liza Jackson Park. Lounge by the water at Okaloosa Island Beach and Princess Beach.

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Our top choices for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center hotels

1. Wavecrest Lodge

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

3. Sundrift Inn

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

5. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

6. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

8. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

9. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

12. Seabreeze Inn

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

14. Seaside Escape FL

15. Fairway Inn

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

17. Gipson Inn Motel

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

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

20. Hyatt House Destin

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Top Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Destin Festival!! Sept 24 - 28 Available

Gulf Dunes by Southern Vacation Rentals

Sunny Corner Condo, Ground Level, Direct Lazy River Access, Free Beach Service!

Beachfront Waterscape Condo, 2 King Suites, Bunk Room and Pools

Other attractions near Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center

Okaloosa Island Pier

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

John Beasley Park

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

Indian Temple Mound Museum

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

Ross Marler Park

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