La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach is a 69-room budget-friendly hotel located in the Florida Panhandle. For those traveling with pets, it’s a convenient hotel with loads of freebies like breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Most local sites and businesses are more than 10-minute walk away, and the hotel is located on a busy street. There are many other hotels on the water in the area that offer the same amenities as the La Quinta, but at times are half the price, so guests should compare rates at spots like Days Inn.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach is a 69-room budget-friendly hotel located in the Florida Panhandle. For those traveling with pets, it’s a convenient hotel with loads of freebies like breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. Most local sites and businesses are more than 10-minute walk away, and the hotel is located on a busy street. There are many other hotels on the water in the area that offer the same amenities as the La Quinta, but at times are half the price, so guests should compare rates at spots like Days Inn.
Renovated in early 2014, the 216-room Four Points Sheraton Destin - Ft. Walton Beach on the Emerald Coast beachfront has a six-floor tower with 96 beach-view rooms (some with wraparound balconies) in addition to two other buildings with courtyard and pool views. Room are spacious, with modern decor, free bottled water, and beach towels. The property features two heated outdoor pools with a tiki bar and hot tub (kids get their own dedicated splash pool), a handful of meeting spaces (and a location across from the convention center), multiple on-site eateries, and summer activities just for kids -- so it's great for families, couples, and business travelers alike. The open and easy-to-navigate grounds include a lovely green courtyard.
Renovated in early 2014, the 216-room Four Points Sheraton Destin - Ft. Walton Beach on the Emerald Coast beachfront has a six-floor tower with 96 beach-view rooms (some with wraparound balconies) in addition to two other buildings with courtyard and pool views. Room are spacious, with modern decor, free bottled water, and beach towels. The property features two heated outdoor pools with a tiki bar and hot tub (kids get their own dedicated splash pool), a handful of meeting spaces (and a location across from the convention center), multiple on-site eateries, and summer activities just for kids -- so it's great for families, couples, and business travelers alike. The open and easy-to-navigate grounds include a lovely green courtyard.
Opened in 2014, the TownePlace Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB is an extended-stay budget hotel that's a five-minute drive from Eglin Air Force Base. This chain property has 112 modern and homey rooms with kitchens, and some rooms come with balconies overlooking the bay. A free breakfast is included in room rates with the addition of hot items on weekdays, but the breakfast area can get busy. There's also a small outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The beach is a 15-minute drive from here, so tourists may want to consider some of the area's beachfront hotels. For example, the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach beats rates at TownePlace Suites and has a better pool.
Opened in 2014, the TownePlace Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB is an extended-stay budget hotel that's a five-minute drive from Eglin Air Force Base. This chain property has 112 modern and homey rooms with kitchens, and some rooms come with balconies overlooking the bay. A free breakfast is included in room rates with the addition of hot items on weekdays, but the breakfast area can get busy. There's also a small outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The beach is a 15-minute drive from here, so tourists may want to consider some of the area's beachfront hotels. For example, the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach beats rates at TownePlace Suites and has a better pool.
Located on a long, fine-sand beach about a 10-minute drive west of Destin, the 335-room The Island, by Hotel RL (formerly the Ramada Plaza Fort Walton Beach Resort/Destin) is a mid-range property catering to families and couples alike. It offers several great features, including two outdoor pools, a decent fitness center, and multiple dining options -- but the hotel is currently undergoing renovations and room quality varies widely. Standard in-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, but while renovated units are fresh and comfortable, non-renovated rooms are in urgent need of maintenance and updates. For something more stylish, check out the Best Western Fort Walton Beachfront, which is also often cheaper.
Located on a long, fine-sand beach about a 10-minute drive west of Destin, the 335-room The Island, by Hotel RL (formerly the Ramada Plaza Fort Walton Beach Resort/Destin) is a mid-range property catering to families and couples alike. It offers several great features, including two outdoor pools, a decent fitness center, and multiple dining options -- but the hotel is currently undergoing renovations and room quality varies widely. Standard in-room amenities include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, but while renovated units are fresh and comfortable, non-renovated rooms are in urgent need of maintenance and updates. For something more stylish, check out the Best Western Fort Walton Beachfront, which is also often cheaper.
Waterscape Condominiums is a mid-range condo-style property on the beautiful Gulf Beach and within walking distance to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. The 339-units are all individually owned and differ in design, but they all feature fully-equipped kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and furnished balconies -- some have sea views. The largest condos sleep up to 10 people. While the outdoor area with four swimming pools, lazy river, hot tubs, ample seating areas, and barbecue facilities is large, it can get overly crowded. There is no on-site restaurant, and the pool bar is only open during the summer months. Other pluses include the seasonal kids' club, fitness center, and free on-site parking. Travelers looking for a quieter spot may want to consider Four Points by Sheraton Destin- Ft Walton Beach, with three restaurants and a more refined atmosphere.
Waterscape Condominiums is a mid-range condo-style property on the beautiful Gulf Beach and within walking distance to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. The 339-units are all individually owned and differ in design, but they all feature fully-equipped kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and furnished balconies -- some have sea views. The largest condos sleep up to 10 people. While the outdoor area with four swimming pools, lazy river, hot tubs, ample seating areas, and barbecue facilities is large, it can get overly crowded. There is no on-site restaurant, and the pool bar is only open during the summer months. Other pluses include the seasonal kids' club, fitness center, and free on-site parking. Travelers looking for a quieter spot may want to consider Four Points by Sheraton Destin- Ft Walton Beach, with three restaurants and a more refined atmosphere.
The 100-room Best Western Fort Walton Beach is the most stylish hotel on the beachfront block -- possibly even the island. With bright and funky Art-Deco inspired decor, it is a welcomed reprise from the monotony of pale and outdated decor too often found in Florida beachfront properties. However, the hotel's age still shows; wear and tear is noticeable in certain features and within its overall design. While this Best Western may lack a few features found at nearby hotels (such as a restaurant and fitness room), the rooms here have a much more contemporary and fresher feel and come with comfy beds and deluxe bedding. Direct beach access and proximity to many points of interest make it a nice value for many types of travelers, especially families.
The 100-room Best Western Fort Walton Beach is the most stylish hotel on the beachfront block -- possibly even the island. With bright and funky Art-Deco inspired decor, it is a welcomed reprise from the monotony of pale and outdated decor too often found in Florida beachfront properties. However, the hotel's age still shows; wear and tear is noticeable in certain features and within its overall design. While this Best Western may lack a few features found at nearby hotels (such as a restaurant and fitness room), the rooms here have a much more contemporary and fresher feel and come with comfy beds and deluxe bedding. Direct beach access and proximity to many points of interest make it a nice value for many types of travelers, especially families.
Opened in 2014, this mid-range Holiday Inn outpost has a fresh, tropical design; indoor and outdoor pools; good food and drink; and 152 bright, comfy guest rooms, many with balconies and gorgeous Gulf views. Set on a spectacular white sand beach between Destin and Fort Walton Beach, the resort is a great choice for families and has lots of kid-friendly amenities; it's also suitable for business travelers who need access to the Convention Center across the street. However, the resort fee, lack of free breakfast and -- in particular -- the fees for using beach chairs and parasols may put some visitors off.
Opened in 2014, this mid-range Holiday Inn outpost has a fresh, tropical design; indoor and outdoor pools; good food and drink; and 152 bright, comfy guest rooms, many with balconies and gorgeous Gulf views. Set on a spectacular white sand beach between Destin and Fort Walton Beach, the resort is a great choice for families and has lots of kid-friendly amenities; it's also suitable for business travelers who need access to the Convention Center across the street. However, the resort fee, lack of free breakfast and -- in particular -- the fees for using beach chairs and parasols may put some visitors off.
The 195-room Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach is a mid-range family-oriented resort on a beautiful Gulf beach. While the Wyndham is -- in many ways -- a typical chain outpost with dated architecture and signs of wear and tear, it is well-suited for business travelers, tourists, and guests on military assignments. Rooms are clean and predictable, with modern amenities, but thin walls. There are plenty of programmed activities, two pools, a choice of bars, and a fun, casual cafe with a lively happy hour. However, loud poolside music makes this property unideal for those looking for relaxation.
The 195-room Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach is a mid-range family-oriented resort on a beautiful Gulf beach. While the Wyndham is -- in many ways -- a typical chain outpost with dated architecture and signs of wear and tear, it is well-suited for business travelers, tourists, and guests on military assignments. Rooms are clean and predictable, with modern amenities, but thin walls. There are plenty of programmed activities, two pools, a choice of bars, and a fun, casual cafe with a lively happy hour. However, loud poolside music makes this property unideal for those looking for relaxation.
The Breakers at Fort Walton Beach is a mid-range condo resort made up of 144 private one- to three-bedroom units. Each apartment is individually furnished and decorated, but all have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and private balconies with great Gulf views. But the decor in the guest rooms feels tired and dated. Features include two outdoor pools, private beach access, picnic areas, and a free DVD rentals, but guest services are otherwise limited.
The Breakers at Fort Walton Beach is a mid-range condo resort made up of 144 private one- to three-bedroom units. Each apartment is individually furnished and decorated, but all have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and private balconies with great Gulf views. But the decor in the guest rooms feels tired and dated. Features include two outdoor pools, private beach access, picnic areas, and a free DVD rentals, but guest services are otherwise limited.
The 59-room Emerald Coast Inn & Suites offers few frills, but is a solid choice for budget-conscious tourists and business travelers interested in exploring the Fort Walton Beach area. From the outside, the hotel looks dated and rundown, but the guest rooms and common areas are bright, clean, comfortable, and up-to-date. Conveniently situated next to the Emerald Coast Conference Center, the hotel lacks direct beach access, but public beaches are a short walk from the property.
The 59-room Emerald Coast Inn & Suites offers few frills, but is a solid choice for budget-conscious tourists and business travelers interested in exploring the Fort Walton Beach area. From the outside, the hotel looks dated and rundown, but the guest rooms and common areas are bright, clean, comfortable, and up-to-date. Conveniently situated next to the Emerald Coast Conference Center, the hotel lacks direct beach access, but public beaches are a short walk from the property.