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 staircase leading to a loft area with a ceiling fan, a foosball table, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a wine rack.

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

2.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

￥41,207

￥100,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

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

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a 'Treats' sign, and a 'Welcome to Mary Esther' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small table.

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

7.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Julia

￥14,904

￥16,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

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

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

Oakland, 8.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Sandra

￥13,235

￥14,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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.

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

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Denise

￥19,345

￥21,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

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

5. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 11.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Jason

￥19,939

￥22,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A beach with clear skies, a sandy shore, and a few beach umbrellas.

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

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a small table, a lamp, and a heater.

6. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 11.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Andres

￥14,532

￥16,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted heater.

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

7. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 7.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Emilee

￥12,425

￥14,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A gym with rows of dumbbells and exercise equipment.

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

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

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

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Brooke

￥23,086

￥26,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

15.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

NICOLE

￥17,246

￥19,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

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

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

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Charity

￥11,804

￥13,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area featuring a refrigerated display and a variety of beverages.

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and a mirror.

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

11. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

30.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Geraldine

￥12,252

￥13,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a swimming pool, and a waterfront view.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a railing, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A modern kitchen with large windows, a bar area, and a view of the water.

12. Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

12.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Christine

￥19,031

￥21,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A reception area with a curved wooden counter, two receptionists' stations, a table with four chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

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

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

13. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

27.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Tom

￥13,235

￥14,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern hotel with a blue and beige facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, cups, and a coffee grinder.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a patterned rug, a small table, and a window with blinds.

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

26.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Lehuanani

￥14,312

￥16,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large windowed wall.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

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

15. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

35.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Kristian

￥14,154

￥15,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A golf course with a large lake, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

A grey sofa with three cushions in different colors, a white cushion, and a book on the left side.

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.

16. Hyatt House Destin

30.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Theresa

￥15,885

￥17,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and large windows with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A pier extending into the water at dusk.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

16.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Aimee

￥15,641

￥17,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, colorful sofas, and yellow chairs.

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

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a flag.

A hotel room with a desk, TV, two beds, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base

25.9 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Nasser

￥16,121

￥18,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.3 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Amanda

￥13,904

￥15,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern kitchen with a bar area, green bar stools, and a wooden ceiling.

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

20. Village Inn Destin

21.6 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Jose

￥8,044

￥10,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

Sundrift Inn

8/10 Good

"clean room clean hotel would stay again"

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing. Will be staying here again in the future!"

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Holly and Kimberly were great at the Manatee bar. The front desk staff knew me us by name. Super experience."

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again. Staff was friendly, and clean rooms."

Walk Out Your Door & Step Onto The Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Love the area. The condo is so conveniently located right on the beach. We will be back."

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

8/10 Good

"This resort is super cute! We stayed in one of the cabins and were overall happy with our accommodations. Our toilet did run on & off through the night, and our A/C unit was very loud when it turned on - so sleeping was definitely a problem; but those were our only complaints. The private pier and sitting area by the water was beautiful and we enjoyed our nights out there."

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but has been remodeled. Rooms were clean, will stay again. Staff was nice. Basic Breakfast only ate toast."

Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, with useful amenities. The front desk staff agents were very nice, as well as helpful. There were a lot of dog food options around the property, easy drive to the beach."

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

10/10 Excellent

"My birthday girl's trip was spent here. We enjoyed the breakfast, the privacy and the view from our room was spectacular. Mo was the best. She saw to it that my birthday celebration was amazing. Anything you need, you can count on her. Management was generous with details of the area."

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 16 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 16 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. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

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

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

5. Wavecrest Lodge

6. Sundrift Inn

7. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

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

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

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

11. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

12. Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

13. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

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

15. Drury Inn & Suites Destin Miramar Beach

16. Hyatt House Destin

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base

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

20. Village Inn Destin

Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

Sundrift Inn

Wavecrest Lodge

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Walk Out Your Door & Step Onto The Beach!

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

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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