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. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach and Residence Inn by Marriott 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

nashuada

NT$3,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Franchesca

NT$6,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Mike

NT$2,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

4. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Carol

NT$4,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

5. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 0.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Mariana

NT$4,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

6. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Luis

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.4 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Erik

NT$6,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

5.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Tanequa

NT$3,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

9. 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

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

10. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Emily

NT$4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

11. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Donald

NT$1,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

12. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Kimberly

NT$4,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

4.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Julia

NT$3,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

14. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Rhonda

NT$8,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Beach views, serves lunch, dinner, and happy hour

15. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Juan L

NT$6,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

16. Hole Inn the Wall Hotel - Fort Walton Beach - Sunset Plaza - nearby Beaches & Hurlburt

Seabreeze, 1.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Michele

NT$2,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

17. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 2.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Maria

NT$5,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

Ocean City, 4.3 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Robert

NT$5,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

19. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Laurie

NT$2,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Coffee/tea maker, full-size fridge, microwave

20. Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG

Seabreeze, 3.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Keith

NT$3,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Lived it here! Went mid summer and beaches"

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The check in went smoothly. Staff was attentive and courteous. The pool at Westwinds was large and spacious. The beach was clean white sands. The building has four elevators, so never a long wait time. The shuttles ran regularly and provided access to the entire resort property."

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Our top choices for Downtown Fort Walton Beach hotels

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

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

4. Wavecrest Lodge

5. Sundrift Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

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

10. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

11. Seabreeze Inn

12. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

14. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

15. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

16. Hole Inn the Wall Hotel - Fort Walton Beach - Sunset Plaza - nearby Beaches & Hurlburt

17. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

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

19. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

20. Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG

Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Seabreeze

Beal Parkway

Elliot's Point

Ocean City

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

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