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?

For additional details about updating your trip to Okaloosa Island or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/ .

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.

Top Okaloosa Island Hotels

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Our top choices for Okaloosa Island hotels

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

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Aristotle

￥25,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

Okaloosa Island

Heather

￥15,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

Rickey

￥23,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

4. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Jason

￥24,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

Okaloosa Island

Arika

￥21,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

6. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island

Andres

￥18,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

7. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island

Elena

￥20,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

8. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island

Kelly

￥16,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A beach with a wooden boardwalk, clear turquoise waters, and a sandy shore.

9. Summerlin Condominiums by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

Anissa

￥111,914 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.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.7 km from Okaloosa Island

Mark

￥13,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Charity

￥12,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

12. Wingate by Wyndham - Destin FL

11.8 km from Okaloosa Island

dennis

￥12,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.6 km from Okaloosa Island

cindy

￥21,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

14. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Laurie

￥13,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

NICOLE

￥15,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Destin near Henderson Beach

15.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Liane

￥12,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel room with a large mirror, a blue sofa, a bed, a desk, and a window with a view.

17. Holiday Inn Express Destin E - Commons Mall area by IHG

16.5 km from Okaloosa Island

Bryan

￥15,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire feature, and a view of the water.

18. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

Ocean City, 4.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Robert

￥19,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Michael

￥15,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a well-lit facade.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

20.4 km from Okaloosa Island

Charmaine

￥14,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels in Okaloosa Island

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 880 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,034 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

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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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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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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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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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Ferry Park

While Ferry Park isn't home to many top sights, Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Sundrift Inn

8/10 Good

"this was a great little hotel with direct beach access, clean rooms, very well maintained, nicely furnished, comfy bed, great bathroom great shower. I don’t think I ever figured out the breakfast thing, but there was a restaurant on site and a pizza joint next to their pool.."