What is Okaloosa Island like?

Okaloosa Island is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Okaloosa Island travel tips? Be sure to check out Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Okaloosa Island?

Based on our traveler data, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Okaloosa Island. This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Wavecrest Lodge and Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Okaloosa Island area?

Expedia has 3002 hotels and other accommodations in Okaloosa Island 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 Okaloosa Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Okaloosa Island.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Okaloosa Island?

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

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches, and John Beasley Park while you're in Okaloosa Island. You could also plan a visit to Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Princess Beach while you're in the neighborhood. Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum, and Garnier Post Office Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Okaloosa Island. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, be sure to visit other sights like Beltway Shopping Center or Miracle Strip.

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Krysta

￥20,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

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

Okaloosa Island

kevin

￥15,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

3. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island

Sharon

￥19,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel with a prominent sign reading 'FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON' and palm trees in front.

4. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Javalas

￥22,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

soumya

￥20,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

6. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island

Andres

￥15,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

7. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island

Charles

￥14,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A balcony with two chairs facing a beach.

8. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island

Kamille

￥15,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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

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

Okaloosa Island

Angela

￥23,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

10. Island Princess Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

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A resort with a large central pool, palm trees, and a marina in the background.

11. Destin West Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

Adriana

￥147,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.7 km from Okaloosa Island

Robin

￥14,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.

13. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from Okaloosa Island

Luis

￥16,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

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

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Lori

￥15,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a 'welcome' sign, and a view of the kitchen area.

15. Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL

11.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Rohit kishor

￥13,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

16. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Sara

￥15,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Charity

￥13,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

13.3 km from Okaloosa Island

Christine

￥15,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.6 km from Okaloosa Island

Valeria

￥21,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a large crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

15.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Liane

￥10,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Compare popular hotels in Okaloosa Island

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 906 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,046 reviews	View

Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Find the best Okaloosa Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Okaloosa Island

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum.

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A basket of fried chicken wings with a glistening sauce.

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 Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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A riverbank with sand, grass, and trees.

Seabreeze

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

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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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Wright

While there might not be top attractions in Wright, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was good with many selections. The room was spacious, clean and bed was comfortable. Parking was on lower level and easy to access from road. Greatest part was being on the ocean."

Gulf Side 402🌊Gulf Front🏖️Free Beach Setup🐶Dogs OK

10/10 Excellent

"This was the best getaway for me and my husband. Everything was super clean and as described. The balcony view was beautiful. We loved having 2 bathrooms to get ready in. We will definitely stay here again if we have the chance!"

Destin West Pelican 505 ~ Amazing Views of the Lazy River

8/10 Good

"The Condo was pretty nice more modern type everything was fine we had to make it homey for us we bought febreeze pop ups air fresheners seen a couple of roaches or german bug looked like a roach to me i reported it and maintenance came right away mainly only in kitchen area also need a few updates curtains needed cleaning patio furniture needs cleaning and or updated or replaced the host david was amazing"

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

10/10 Excellent

"We definitely enjoyed our stay. The lawyer river was a few steps away from the backpatio and was very relaxing. This condo is close to restaurants and I would highly recommend.We will be back."

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Our top choices for Okaloosa Island hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

3. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

4. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

5. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

6. Sundrift Inn

7. Wavecrest Lodge

8. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

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

10. Island Princess Beach Resort by Panhandle Getaways

11. Destin West Resort by Panhandle Getaways

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

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

15. Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL

16. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

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Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Beal Parkway

Seabreeze

Elliot's Point

Wright

Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

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