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 Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum 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. Another good choice for your stay in the neighborhood is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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?

For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Fort Walton Beach, head over to our customer service page .

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. Santa Rosa Sound and Garnier Post Office Museum 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 Okaloosa Island Beach, Miracle Strip, and Beltway Shopping Center. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, be sure to visit other sights like Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Towncrest Shopping Center.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Amanda

NT$3,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Charity

NT$2,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Franchesca

NT$5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

4. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 0.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Andres

NT$3,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

5. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Jason

NT$4,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a modern wall design.

6. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Donald

NT$2,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

5.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

NICOLE

NT$3,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

8. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Luis

NT$3,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

9. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Kimberly

NT$4,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

James

NT$2,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

11. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.4 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Aristotle

NT$6,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

12. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Carole

NT$4,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

Oakland, 4.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sandra

NT$3,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Laurie

NT$2,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

4.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Julia

NT$3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

16. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 2.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sandra

NT$5,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

17. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Michael

NT$5,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beach scene with a sandcastle, blue beach chairs, and a pier in the background.

18. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Teresa

NT$4,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and two armchairs.

19. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Russell

NT$1,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

20. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 6.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Emilee

NT$2,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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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, Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound 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 Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center.

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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 Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"La habitación estaba bien y el personal muy atento,me gustó mucho que la llave es una pulsera entonces no tienes que preocuparte por donde guardar la tarjeta y también viene unas 10h y pude hacer check-in un poco antes sin ningún problema ni costo adicional.La verdad lo único es que te cobran el estacionamiento por lo demás está bien"

Sundrift Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This property is a jewel! We enjoyed every minute of it! Families will enjoy the pool and easy beach access. Couples and singles are made to feel welcome and safe. We loved sitting on the stools at the end of the beach walkway to watch the sunset and the sunrise. The bar and restaurant were superb with excellent food, spirits, and services. Check-in was seamless. Parking area was under the building, well-lit, and accessible. Our room was quiet, clean, and well appointed. This place is a little piece of paradise in busy Fort Walton Beach. We will be back!"

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! The staff were friendly and attentive, and I especially appreciated the variety of amenities, including the pools, outdoor spaces, gym, and games. The property was also within walking distance of a private beach, with complimentary chairs and umbrellas available, which made everything so convenient. Traveling with a toddler was incredibly easy because we rarely needed to leave the property. Having great food and everything we needed right on-site made it easy to relax, unwind, and enjoy our time together as a family. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back!"

Hyatt House Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely Amazing Stay! Our stay at Hyatt House Destin was amazing from beginning to end! Everything was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed our time there. The hotel was comfortable, welcoming, and gave us exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway. One of the things I especially loved was the location. Being conveniently close to James Lee Beach Access made it so easy to enjoy the beach without having to travel far. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay at Hyatt House Destin again. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Destin! 🏖️🌊🕶️"

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Our top choices for Downtown Fort Walton Beach hotels

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

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

4. Sundrift Inn

5. Wavecrest Lodge

6. Seabreeze Inn

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

8. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

9. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

10. Fairway Inn

11. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

12. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

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

14. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

16. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

17. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

18. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

19. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

20. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Seabreeze

Beal Parkway

Elliot's Point

Ferry Park

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

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