What's it like in South Bayou?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Fort Walton Beach's South Bayou neighbourhood has to offer.

How many hotels will I find in South Bayou?

Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in South Bayou and start exploring everything Fort Walton Beach has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bayou, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in South Bayou.

What are the top things to see and do in South Bayou?

A few places to visit in the area around South Bayou include Preston Hood Athletic Complex, Towncrest Shopping Center and Beltway Shopping Center. When you're sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth a stop.

The Best Hotels in South Bayou, Fort Walton Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 3.4 km from South Bayou

Elena

฿3,615 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table overlooking a beach with umbrellas.

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

Okaloosa Island, 3.9 km from South Bayou

Dayami

฿3,255 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou

Mark

฿2,854 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

4.8 km from South Bayou

NICOLE

฿3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach view with a wooden fence, palm trees, and a clear sky.

5. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 4.2 km from South Bayou

Jason

฿5,156 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.8 km from South Bayou

Valeria

฿4,540 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

7. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 3.7 km from South Bayou

Rosalba

฿4,558 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

8. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou

Sara

฿2,886 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table, and a patterned bench.

9. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou

Luis

฿3,853 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou

Charity

฿2,724 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

3.6 km from South Bayou

Michael

฿3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

12. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 4.5 km from South Bayou

Jasmine

฿4,780 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

Oakland, 2.6 km from South Bayou

Trevicia

฿3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 4.4 km from South Bayou

Aristotle

฿4,796 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

Kenwood, 4.3 km from South Bayou

Brooke

฿4,350 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

16. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 3.5 km from South Bayou

Heather

฿3,977 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

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

Ocean City, 3.2 km from South Bayou

Robert

฿4,222 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A resort pool area with palm trees, a beach view, and a clear blue sky.

18. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 4.4 km from South Bayou

Rickey

฿4,632 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

Kenwood, 4.2 km from South Bayou

Lilian

฿4,159 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, balconies, and palm trees.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from South Bayou

Emily

฿2,766 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Wavecrest Lodge 2.5 star property Okaloosa Island, 3.4 km from South Bayou View	Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 4.0 star property Okaloosa Island, 3.9 km from South Bayou View	La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach 3.0 star property Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou View	Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB 3.0 star property 4.8 km from South Bayou View	Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach 2.5 star property Okaloosa Island, 4.2 km from South Bayou View
9.2 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 581 reviews	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews
The price is ฿3,199 ฿3,615 total includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov	The price is ฿2,880 ฿3,255 total includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov	The price is ฿2,526 ฿2,854 total includes taxes & fees 12 Nov - 13 Nov	The price is ฿2,841 ฿3,211 total includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov	The price is ฿4,563 ฿5,156 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov
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Where to stay in South Bayou

Find the best South Bayou areas 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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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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Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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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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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Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying here and have visited several times! The hotel is always nice, clean, and welcoming, and the staff is friendly. The location is perfect, with the beach and restaurants within easy walking distance. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy our time away. We keep coming back because we enjoy our stays so much and look forward to returning again!"

SummerPlace Inn Destin

8/10 Good

"The jacuzzi could've been cleaner, there was a lot of debris, the switch to turn the jets on was hard to open and when we turned it on the jets made a loud noise but they worked. Also, the breakfast was minimal and not very warm. Otherwise, the hotel is very clean, the bed very comfortable, and it is located walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and public beaches."

Club Destin Condos

8/10 Good

"Everything was good, a little dated, it’s an older facility they have tried to keep updating. It smells old though, not sure much you can do about that. Our most disappointing experience was the bed comfort. Did not sleep well, need to update mattress. Otherwise was a great place to stay for the price. I would definitely go back again."

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Our top choices for South Bayou hotels

1. Wavecrest Lodge

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

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

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

5. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

7. Sundrift Inn

8. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

9. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

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

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

12. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

16. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

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

18. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

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

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Compare top hotels in South Bayou

Wavecrest Lodge

Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Where to stay in South Bayou

Okaloosa Island

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Beal Parkway

Seabreeze

Elliot's Point

Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Destin

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