What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Okaloosa Island?

One of the benefits of booking a motel in or close to Okaloosa Island is inexpensive rates. This means extra pennies in your wallet for tours and activities. Often positioned near highways and airports, and with on-site parking, this kind of getaway is a favorite among road trippers. When you stay at a 3-star hotel, you'll get more than just an inviting room to relax in. You'll also typically have access to amenities like business services and free WiFi.

Do any 3-star hotels in Okaloosa Island have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach and Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach are 3-star options with a pool around Okaloosa Island. The summer months of June, July and August are a great time to reserve a hotel with this sought-after amenity. On average, daily temperatures in Emerald Coast range from 26ºC at night to 32ºC during the day in the warmest month of July.

What 3-star hotels in Okaloosa Island have an on-site restaurant?

Convenience is served up at Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach , a favorite 3-star escape with an on-site restaurant in or near Okaloosa Island. It also features a beach bar and a nearby waterfront. Or delight in the tasty meals at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach . Amenities here include a swimming pool and a beach view.

Do any 3-star hotels in Okaloosa Island have WiFi?

If you want to keep up to date with your emails and social media when you're away, take a look at our 3-star hotels around Okaloosa Island. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach and Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach are leading picks where you can hook up to the WiFi.

What 3-star hotels in Okaloosa Island have parking?

Save yourself the trouble of circling the streets for a parking space in or near Okaloosa Island when you stay at Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach . Or check in to Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach , another 3-star getaway where you'll be able to park your car. Hit the freeway to Pier Park and St. Andrews State Park. These are just the beginning of the places you can experience when it's time to explore outside Okaloosa Island.

Do any 3-star hotels in Okaloosa Island have rooms with a kitchenette?

Destin West Vacations is a top 3-star property that has rooms with kitchenettes. Prepare tasty meals, save on restaurant dining and have more cash to spend on sightseeing Okaloosa Island and nearby areas.

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￥16,597 total

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￥14,437 total

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

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￥16,480 total

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"Staff was great, amenities excellent, & food in hotel restaurant top notch. Awesome ocean view. Indoor pool & outside pool great. Lazy river great as well. We were entertained by a guest party in the restaurant which was extra special. Great moment for my wife & I. Totally unexpected. Definitely would stay here again. In fact, the food was so good that on our trip back home we stopped in to eat there again. 5 star experience. "

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"Property charges $25 per day but you can use it on food and drink. They also give you a snack a day, two free drink tickests and free breakfast. Breakfast buffet was above any onther we have had. Direct beach access and beach view was great. "

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Okaloosa Island?

For a comfortable and restful stay in or close to Okaloosa Island, it's hard to beat Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach. This 3-star hotel is among the most in-demand hotels in the area based on reviews by Expedia travelers.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Okaloosa Island?

Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to clean and comfortable rooms and amenities such as WiFi, exercise equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These lodgings may also have a bar and restaurant on-site. Upgrade your Okaloosa Island vacation by opting for a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and premium toiletries, you'll enjoy a higher level of relaxation and comfort.

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