What's it like in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Fort Walton Beach's Downtown Fort Walton Beach neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Fort Walton Beach travel tips? Make sure that you visit Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Based on our traveller data, Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Fort Walton Beach area?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Fort Walton Beach 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 Downtown Fort Walton Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Fort Walton Beach.

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

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Indian Temple Mound Museum or Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your visit to Downtown Fort Walton Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Garnier Post Office Museum are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Fort Walton Beach include Okaloosa Island Beach, Miracle Strip and Beltway Shopping Center. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Towncrest Shopping Center.

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Robin

฿3,046 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Valeria

฿4,542 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Charity

฿2,857 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A beach with a row of blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

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

Okaloosa Island, 1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Dayami

฿3,412 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

5. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Elena

฿3,497 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear blue water and white sand.

6. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Ernesto

฿4,672 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.4 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Joanne

฿4,959 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.

8. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Luis

฿3,702 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

9. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 0.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Andres

฿3,865 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

10. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Jasmine

฿4,782 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.1 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Heather

฿3,407 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

12. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island, 1.5 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sharon

฿4,948 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

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

13. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Sara

฿3,374 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

Seabreeze, 1.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Emily

฿2,767 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

15. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Urgen

฿2,579 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

16. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 1.8 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

James

฿2,563 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a clear sky above.

17. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 2.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Yamileth

฿2,401 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a check-in/check-out sign, a reception desk, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 1.6 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Jacob

฿2,290 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

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

Seabreeze, 3.2 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Amie

฿4,117 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

4.9 km from Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Julia

฿3,212 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 657 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Find the best Downtown Fort Walton Beach 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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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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Wright

While Wright may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Destin

8/10 Good

"Pretty new. The noise was annoying thin walls and loud guests but overall a good experience"

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Overall, the resort is a beautiful property. ‘Have vacationed at this resort several times. ‘Stayed in Emerald Tower this time with Westward view; sunsets were beautiful! Room interior was nice but nothing exceptional. Mattress was well past its prime. Dined in the Sandcastles restaurant. Staff attention was fine; Helen was delightful. Breakfasts were somewhat disappointing. Two of the mornings, there were no staff to cook make-to-order items and the wait staff seemed to assume diners prefer the buffet; my wife and I don’t. Breakfast menu selections were okay but not great. Evening meal menu was resort casual. Can’t comment on the Seagar’s restaurant."

Village Inn Destin

10/10 Excellent

"I had family that stayed at other places costing seven times what this did. They had complaints, I did not. My room was large, clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities that you might expect including, TV, microwave, mini-fridge, king sized bed, tub/shower. Full length mirror, sofa, iron and board, hairdryer. They even offer a complete breakfast and swimming pool. Nope. It is not all new. It is still very nice and I would gladly stay again!"

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"After reading some negative reviews, we were wondering if we had made a wrong choice. Arriving there , the parking area was clean and neat, luggage carts close to the elevator. The clerk at the counter was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Will plan to return there on our next trip. I think some people just want to complain based on the review we read before arriving."

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Our top choices for Downtown Fort Walton Beach hotels

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

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

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

5. Wavecrest Lodge

6. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

7. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

8. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

9. Sundrift Inn

10. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

12. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

13. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

15. Seabreeze Inn

16. Fairway Inn

17. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

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

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

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Where to stay in Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Beal Parkway

Seabreeze

Elliot's Point

Wright

Top Downtown Fort Walton Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Destin

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