What's it like in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Fort Walton Beach's Downtown Fort Walton Beach neighborhood. Are you looking for Downtown Fort Walton Beach travel tips? Be sure to check out Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Based on our traveler data, Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach and Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach .

How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Fort Walton Beach area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Fort Walton Beach to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Fort Walton Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

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What is there to do in this Fort Walton Beach neighborhood?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Indian Temple Mound Museum or Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your visit to Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Fort Walton Beach include Garnier Post Office Museum, Timpoochee Trail, and Okaloosa Island Beach. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, be sure to visit other sights like Beltway Shopping Center or Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotels

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

EFREN

₩132,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

nashuada

₩132,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Franchesca

₩274,187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

4. Waterfront Access Private Hot tub Yard 9

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

₩337,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

5. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 0.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

An

₩291,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

6. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Amber

₩279,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Heather

₩113,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 1.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Daphne

₩89,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

9. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Michelle

₩198,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

10. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Lindsey

₩256,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

11. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 6.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Autumn

₩155,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

Okaloosa Island, 1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Vanessa

₩234,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

13. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 2.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

whitley

₩267,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

14. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Luis

₩210,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

15. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Eleanor

₩244,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Russell

₩100,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Panayiotis

₩122,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

18. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.4 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Anna

₩267,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

19. Best Western Niceville-Destin

20.3 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Garry

₩130,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

20. Hole Inn the Wall Hotel - Fort Walton Beach - Sunset Plaza - nearby Beaches & Hurlburt

Seabreeze, 1.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Michele

₩100,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Find the best Downtown Fort Walton Beach areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Okaloosa Island

The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family weekend retreat, this is an unforgettable shoreline delight.

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Seabreeze

If you're spending some time in Seabreeze, Santa Rosa Sound and Emerald Coast Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Beal Parkway

While Beal Parkway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Miracle Strip and Okaloosa Island Beach.

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A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.

Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

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An aerial view of a coastal city with a long sandy beach, a marina, and dense urban development.

Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Ocean City, Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Destin Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice, but the bathroom had a smell. It was okay for an overnight stay."

Spark by Hilton Destin

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean. The hotel was clean. The staff were very welcoming. It was close enough to all the different activities from beach time to the Harbor Walk Village. Anything we needed the staff was willing to help us with any questions we had about the location. They were also willing to help us with. We had a kitchenette room. Dishes were available at the front desk. They had beach towels available. They also offered continental breakfast with bagels, fresh yogurt, toppings, cereal, fresh fruit, and of course, coffee. We had the most amazing time."

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was pretty perfect. The walk to the beach was short. The views were great. The beach bar was a little pricy and the drinks were not the best so we only went there once and then got a cooler with our own drinks. They cleaned the pools every day and drained and bleached the hot tub daily as well. We didn’t go to the pool but I could see them do it from the balcony. I have my own pool so I’m always interested in how hotels clean theirs. Lol. There were plenty of towels so housekeeping didn’t have to come daily but they would if you asked. We got coffee every day at the coffee place. It was comparable to Starbucks. we tried a different donut from there daily but they were stale every day no matter what we got. The rooms were quiet. Couldn’t hear the neighbors. The elevator was a little hot and sketchy so we took the stairs. There were a lot of good restaurants really close. We will definitely be back."

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Our top choices for Downtown Fort Walton Beach hotels

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

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

4. Waterfront Access Private Hot tub Yard 9

5. Sundrift Inn

6. Wavecrest Lodge

7. Seabreeze Inn

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

9. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

10. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

11. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

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

13. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

14. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

15. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

17. Fairway Inn

18. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

19. Best Western Niceville-Destin

20. Hole Inn the Wall Hotel - Fort Walton Beach - Sunset Plaza - nearby Beaches & Hurlburt

Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Seabreeze

Beal Parkway

Elliot's Point

Ocean City

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Destin Inn and Suites

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