What is Okaloosa Island like?

Okaloosa Island is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Okaloosa Island travel tips? Make sure that you visit Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Okaloosa Island?

Based on our traveller data, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Okaloosa Island. This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin and Wavecrest Lodge .

How many hotels are there in the Okaloosa Island area?

Expedia has 2994 hotels and other accommodation options in Okaloosa Island 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 Okaloosa Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Okaloosa Island.

What is there to do in this Fort Walton Beach neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park while you're in Okaloosa Island. You could also plan a visit to Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Princess Beach while you're in the neighbourhood. Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and Garnier Post Office Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Okaloosa Island. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Beltway Shopping Center or Miracle Strip.

The Best Hotels in Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Sanya

฿6,242 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

2. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island

Rhonda

฿8,875 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

3. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island

An

฿4,928 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

4. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island

Carol

฿4,714 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

5. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Tatum

฿5,852 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

6. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Robert

฿4,900 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

7. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Juan L

฿6,677 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

8. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island

Emily

฿4,868 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

Okaloosa Island

Constance

฿5,045 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View (403) | Beach/ocean view

10. Summerlin Condominiums by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

Anissa

฿23,682 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.7 km from Okaloosa Island

nashuada

฿3,129 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.6 km from Okaloosa Island

Franchesca

฿6,470 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

13. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from Okaloosa Island

Luis

฿3,607 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Tanequa

฿4,077 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Verna

฿2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

16. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 2.3 km from Okaloosa Island

Donald

฿2,471 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

Oakland, 5.7 km from Okaloosa Island

Thomas

฿3,129 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Heather

฿2,866 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Michele

฿2,417 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Julia

฿3,552 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sundrift Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 817 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,033 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Find the best Okaloosa Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown Fort Walton Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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

While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.

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Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Una maravillosa experiencia ✨🤗"

Wavecrest Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pros: Nice, clean place with easy beach access. Staff were nice. Good location. Cons: I don’t know if they have a strict adherence to the 4:00 check-in time or if housekeeping is understaffed, but we got there between 3-3:30 and couldn’t check in because room wasn’t ready. When we came back a little after 4:00 there still seemed to be some confusion as to whether or not the room was ready, thankfully, it was. Housekeeping didn’t knock on our door the next day until almost 6:00pm! I’ve never been to a hotel where they’ve came by so late. Hotel elevators and corridors were hot & stuffy. The elevators I can understand, but it seems like the only reason the corridors were that way is because the AC is turned off at night? I noticed as the day went on the corridors felt better and then the next morning they would be stuffy again. Pool is pretty small too. It was a nice place though and I would stay here again, but I do think the rating on hotels.com is too high. I would give it an 8, not a 9.2."

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Our top choices for Okaloosa Island hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

2. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

3. Sundrift Inn

4. Wavecrest Lodge

5. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

6. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

7. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

8. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

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

10. Summerlin Condominiums by Panhandle Getaways

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

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

13. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

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

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

16. Seabreeze Inn

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

18. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

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

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Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze

Beal Parkway

Elliot's Point

Ocean City

Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

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