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Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
3.5 star property
26 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The happy hour at the bar and how she attended to me for my birthday also the breakfast was delicious and amazing "
United States
Clarissa
The price is NT$3,209
NT$3,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - 2026/1/15
Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach
Exterior
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
29.4 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1562)
"Excellent hotels and locations. "
United States
Maria
The price is NT$2,149
NT$2,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2026/1/7
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Exterior
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
3.0 star property
26.6 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1131)
"Amazing, place to stay!"
United States
Gloria A.
The price is NT$2,519
NT$2,821 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach
Water view
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
4.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.8 km from South Bayou
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2938)
"Clean hotel with a resort feel- enjoyed my stay"
United States
Gregory
The price is NT$2,942
NT$4,432 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Bayside at Sandestin One Bedroom | In-room dining
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
4.0 star property
28.6 km from South Bayou
7.8 out of 10, Good, (3841)
"We love staying here been a couple times always great. "
United States
Russell
The price is NT$3,096
NT$6,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Free daily breakfast
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
3.0 star property
16.3 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1254)
"Nice property, yummy breakfast, easy walk to the beach"
United States
Pamela
The price is NT$2,548
NT$2,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - 2026/1/16
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
Outdoor pool
Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin
3.0 star property
16.5 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"It is a nice property with easy beach access. "
United States
Michele
The price is NT$2,692
NT$3,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin

Spark by Hilton Destin
3.0 star property
18.9 km from South Bayou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (678)
"Would stay here again"
United States
Jeanie
The price is NT$1,915
NT$2,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Spark by Hilton Destin
Lobby
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
29.7 km from South Bayou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1447)
"Room was very clean and nice. Very good breakfast and environment. I really enjoyed my stay "
United States
Dashja
The price is NT$2,651
NT$2,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.4 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Everything was excellent."
United States
John
The price is NT$2,809
NT$3,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - 2026/1/22
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

Hampton Inn & Suites Destin
2.5 star property
16.3 km from South Bayou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Good breakfast buffet"
United States
Ann
The price is NT$2,252
NT$2,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Hampton Inn & Suites Destin
Beach nearby, white sand
Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
3.0 star property
29.7 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (380)
"Great breakfast, friendly staff, clean and well appointed rooms."
United States
Michael
The price is NT$2,250
NT$2,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.4 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"We loved our stay"
United States
Kristina
The price is NT$2,892
NT$3,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - 2026/1/2
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin
2.5 star property
17.5 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Very nice and spacious and convenient to shopping and food areas"
United States
Ieshia
The price is NT$2,241
NT$2,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin
Private beach nearby, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach towels
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
28.9 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Room wss pretty clean, facilities were pretty nice as well. Was a bit disappointed with the restaurant on premises. Also wish there was a beach close by. "
United States
Vara Prashanth
The price is NT$5,050
NT$7,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
Ropes course (team building)
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
29.1 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"So convenient and spectacular view and pools! "
United States
Stacey
The price is NT$7,091
NT$9,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.4 km from South Bayou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (359)
"Had a great stay "
United States
Dominique
The price is NT$2,121
NT$3,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
Exterior
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
19 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Room was very spacious and bed comfortable. "
United States
Yaned
The price is NT$9,437
NT$12,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Exterior
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin
3.0 star property
23.2 km from South Bayou
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1224)
"I would highly recommend this property "
United States
Britt
The price is NT$2,549
NT$2,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 3.5 km from South Bayou
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2113)
"The pools were great. I loved how close room was to beach, heard waves all night. Room was clean and had a good supply of towels. Will definitely stay here again."
United States
Julie
The price is NT$2,580
NT$2,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
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Where to stay in South Bayou

Find the best South Bayou areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Okaloosa Island which includes a sandy beach

Okaloosa Island

The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family weekend retreat, this is an unforgettable shoreline delight.

Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Ocean City, Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Timpoochee Trail and Miracle Strip.

Emerald Coast Science Center

Seabreeze

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

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.

Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was great!!! Only wish they offered at least complimentary coffee..."
Martha 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in South Bayou?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Fort Walton Beach's South Bayou neighborhood has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bayou, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Bayou.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to South Bayou?
For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to South Bayou, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are the top things to see and do in South Bayou?
A few places to visit in the area around South Bayou include Preston Hood Athletic Complex, Towncrest Shopping Center, and Beltway Shopping Center. When you're sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth a stop.