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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 305
AED 370 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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 - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 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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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 452 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ans atay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Staff & service

Great stay

Loved it great place comphortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and Clean. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nebraska to Sunshine state

Close to beach, safe area, close to food and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You should put Roku’s on the TV so that we can watch YouTube on TV
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and near restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Convenient to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the hotel had bed bugs. My wife and I have several bites.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Pat's comments

Great place to stay! Very friendly staff and always helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for my short visit to check out the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

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

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. Staff was friendly and the pool was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Martinez

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was dirty due to active construction.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Staff & service

It’s ok. It not $200 worth

Older hotel that is clean but in the pics you cant see how they just painted the bath tubs and the room smells like mildew when you walk in to the room. Maybe ok fo4 like $100 a night but not more.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel they were very noce and accommodating and was alway willing to help very clean and a very nice and quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024