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

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, and a backsplash.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a wine rack.

A staircase leading to a loft area with a ceiling fan, a foosball table, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

1. Game Room, Private Pool! Family Gem in Mary Esther

2.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

฿8,196

฿20,684 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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.

A reception desk with a large poster of a pier and boats, a wooden counter, and shelves with various items.

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

7.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Julia

฿3,134

฿3,542 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a bench, and dumbbells.

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

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

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

Oakland, 8.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Thomas

฿2,781

฿3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 balcony with a view of a calm body of water and a distant pier. There is a chair and a table on the balcony.

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

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

12.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Ruth

฿4,131

฿4,627 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

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

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

15.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Tanequa

฿3,624

฿4,095 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

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

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Wendy C

฿4,065

฿4,594 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A reception area with a modern desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and a door with a sign.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Mike

฿2,221

฿2,510 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

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

Kenwood, 13 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Brooke

฿4,295

฿4,853 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

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

A hotel with a beach view, multiple parking levels, and a sign indicating 'Wavecrest'.

9. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 11.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Carol

฿4,190

฿4,735 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

10. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 7.5 km from Fort Walton Beaches

DeJanae

฿2,941

฿3,324 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A modern hotel reception area with a curved wooden counter, a digital display, and a view of the lobby.

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

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

11. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

30.4 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Geraldine

฿2,954

฿3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

27.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Tom

฿2,922

฿3,301 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

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.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

16.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Francisco

฿3,206

฿3,591 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a large window, and various kitchen appliances and utensils on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

A reception area with a large mural of a beach scene, a reception desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 11.3 km from Fort Walton Beaches

nashuada

฿2,781

฿3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

15. Hyatt House Destin

30.1 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Diana

฿3,900

฿4,407 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a blue sofa, a patterned rug, a small table, and a window with blinds.

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

26.2 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Abigale

฿3,140

฿3,548 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel pool area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a building with the hotel name.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large mural on the wall.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and unique lighting fixtures.

A modern reception area with a central counter, multiple coffee dispensers, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

17. Tru By Hilton Destin

27.3 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Jimmy

฿2,683

฿3,032 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, TV, two beds, a sofa, and a patterned rug.

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

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base

25.9 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Nasser

฿3,388

฿3,828 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall, comfortable seating areas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and various exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, and a painting of an airplane.

A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a television screen.

19. Best Western Niceville - Eglin AFB Hotel

26.9 km from Fort Walton Beaches

DEREK

฿3,203

฿3,619 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

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

Seabreeze, 8.8 km from Fort Walton Beaches

Keith

฿3,041

฿3,766 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The beach is a short walk. Pool is nice and clean. Breakfast was good with good variety. Room was nice and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again."

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

8/10 Good

"Beach view was good"

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms and friendly staff!"

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. Game Room, Private Pool! Family Gem in Mary Esther

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

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

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

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

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

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

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

9. Wavecrest Lodge

10. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

11. Tru By Hilton Niceville, FL

12. Comfort Suites Niceville Near Elgin Air Force Base

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre

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

15. Hyatt House Destin

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

17. Tru By Hilton Destin

18. Home2 Suites By Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base

19. Best Western Niceville - Eglin AFB Hotel

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

Top Fort Walton Beaches Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

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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