The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Walton Beaches in Fort Walton Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A hotel room with a wooden door, a bulletin board with an evacuation plan, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a 'Treats' sign, and a 'Welcome to Mary Esther' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small table.

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

7.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Julia

Rp1.670.051

Rp1.887.158 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a stone accent wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

15.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Tanequa

Rp1.924.029

Rp2.174.153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large screen displaying information.

3. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 11.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Carol

Rp2.232.683

Rp2.522.931 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A gym with cardio machines, benches, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a chair.

A modern lounge area with a wooden floor, grey upholstered seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Mike

Rp1.183.459

Rp1.337.308 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern lounge area with a curved black sofa, wooden ottomans, and a coffee table.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a parking lot.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Wendy C

Rp2.166.153

Rp2.447.752 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a small table, a lamp, and a heater.

6. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 11.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Janet

Rp2.224.470

Rp2.513.651 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks labeled "Marriott Bonvoy Elite" and "Marriott Bonvoy."

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

Oakland, 8.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Thomas

Rp1.476.580

Rp1.668.536 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A gym with rows of dumbbells and exercise equipment.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, two grey armchairs, a large window with a view of trees, and a door labeled "Stakley".

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a seating area with chairs.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Brooke

Rp2.288.373

Rp2.585.862 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area featuring a refrigerated display and a variety of beverages.

An outdoor patio with a blue sofa set, red chairs, and a white table.

A modern lounge area with seating, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view.

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and a mirror.

9. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

30.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Geraldine

Rp1.574.071

Rp1.778.701 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

A kitchenette with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a refrigerator.

10. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 7.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

DeJanae

Rp1.561.683

Rp1.764.702 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a swimming pool, and a waterfront view.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a railing, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with large windows, a bar area, and a view of the water.

11. Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

12.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Ruth

Rp2.193.375

Rp2.456.581 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A restaurant with red upholstered booths, a central bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception area with a curved wooden counter, two receptionists' stations, a table with four chairs, and a wall-mounted clock.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a sofa, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

27.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Tom

Rp1.556.812

Rp1.759.197 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a view of buildings in the distance.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a large TV, and a peacock-themed painting.

A modern waiting area with a herringbone wood floor, leather seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

13. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 10.7 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Donald

Rp875.157

Rp1.107.895 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen with open cabinets, containing various kitchenware and appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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

Seabreeze, 8.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Keith

Rp1.614.324

Rp1.999.657 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a blue and beige facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees in front.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, cups, and a coffee grinder.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Two electric vehicle charging stations with cables connected to them, set against a building with a blue and white facade.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area by IHG

26.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Abigale

Rp1.673.045

Rp1.890.540 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ceiling fans, and large windows with sheer curtains.

A pier extending into the water at dusk.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, a wooden reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

16.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Francisco

Rp1.819.624

Rp2.037.978 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A grey sofa with three cushions in different colors, a white cushion, and a book on the left side.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a pendant light.

17. Hyatt House Destin

30.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Diana

Rp2.070.546

Rp2.339.718 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, colorful sofas, and yellow chairs.

A modern interior with a central seating area, tables, and chairs.

A modern hotel pool area with a rectangular pool, yellow chairs, and blue lounge chairs.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a flag.

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base

25.9 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Nasser

Rp1.805.128

Rp2.039.795 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a refrigerated display with beverages.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A food display area with various snacks and beverages, a sign for a 24/7 market, and a breakfast counter in the background.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, teal chairs, and hanging orange and white pendant lights.

19. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 10.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Laurie

Rp1.352.523

Rp1.528.351 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of a building in the background.

A modern lobby with leather seating, a round table, and a map on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott."

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Niceville Eglin AFB Area

26.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Aaron

Rp2.368.845

Rp2.676.795 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Walton Beaches

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 567 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	9.0 Wonderful 609 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 563 reviews	View

Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms and friendly staff!"

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beach access and view was wonderful!"

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great stop on the way to the airport!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was GREAT!!"

Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

8/10 Good

"If you are looking for a place to just crash after the beach and tourism; this place does it. Staff is friendly and helpful too. Rooms are adequate for sleeping and housekeeper is friendly."

Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

10/10 Excellent

"Todo excelente gracias"

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

10/10 Excellent

"My birthday girl's trip was spent here. We enjoyed the breakfast, the privacy and the view from our room was spectacular. Mo was the best. She saw to it that my birthday celebration was amazing. Anything you need, you can count on her. Management was generous with details of the area."

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

10/10 Excellent

"So so smooth and they are very accommodating! Clean and super cute cabins! Everything you need!"

Other attractions near Fort Walton Beaches

A variety of fish on ice, including red snapper and other species, with a weighing scale and price tags visible.

Miracle Strip

You can enjoy retail therapy at Miracle Strip during your visit to Fort Walton Beach.

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A park with a concrete path, green grass, trees, and street lamps.

Liza Jackson Park

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

After visiting Liza Jackson Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Hurlburt Field Visitor Center

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

Hurlburt Field Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Hurlburt Field, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Oak Tree Nature Park

8.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can take time to visit Oak Tree Nature Park during your travels to Mary Esther. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Regal Santa Rosa

You can take time to visit Regal Santa Rosa during your travels to Mary Esther. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Santa Rosa Mall

7.6/10 (44 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santa Rosa Mall during your stay in Mary Esther. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

Catch an event at Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Walton Beaches?

Fort Walton Beaches is located in Fort Walton Beach. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 15 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Fort Walton Beaches?

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Fort Walton Beaches. Other good choices within 5 miles include Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field and Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Fort Walton Beaches?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fort Walton Beaches.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Walton Beaches, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Fort Walton Beaches.

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Our top choices for Fort Walton Beaches hotels

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

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

3. Wavecrest Lodge

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

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

6. Sundrift Inn

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

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base

9. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

10. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

11. Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

13. Seabreeze Inn

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

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Niceville - Eglin Area by IHG

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

17. Hyatt House Destin

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base

19. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Niceville Eglin AFB Area

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Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Wavecrest Lodge

Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

Other attractions near Fort Walton Beaches

Miracle Strip

Liza Jackson Park

Hurlburt Field Visitor Center

Oak Tree Nature Park

Regal Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Mall

Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

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