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 23 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.

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotels

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Our top choices for Downtown Fort Walton Beach hotels

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

nashuada

NT$3,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Verna

NT$2,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Franchesca

NT$6,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

4. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.4 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Kevin

NT$6,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

5. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Amber

NT$4,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

6. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 0.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

An

NT$4,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

5.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Tanequa

NT$3,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

8. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Luis

NT$3,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

9. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Emily

NT$4,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Donald

NT$1,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

11. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Robert

NT$5,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

12. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Rhonda

NT$7,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

13. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Juan L

NT$6,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

14. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 2.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Dwight

NT$5,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

4.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Julia

NT$3,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

16. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Heather

NT$2,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

Oakland, 4.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Thomas

NT$3,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 1.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

KARTHIK

NT$2,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

Ocean City, 4.3 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Julissa

NT$5,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

Okaloosa Island, 1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Constance

NT$4,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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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Ocean City

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

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Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

10/10 Excellent

"First time going to FL and 1st time staying at the Hyatt hotel very clean room friendly staff breakfast wasnt bad hot breakfast at that. They also have happy hour everyday they have a bar down stairs. The pool was very big and very clean and relaxing as well plus it was close to the beach there alot of things u can do in the area as well alot of things walking distance"