Hotels By the Sea in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Hotels By the Sea in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Located in Florida's panhandle along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Walton Beach is an ideal destination for both water sport enthusiasts and beach lovers alike. The area has a number of great hotels on or near the beach that will make your trip to Ft. Walton a memorable one.

Best Western Fort Walton Beach

This beachfront hotel on Santa Rosa Island, offers guests easy access to the beach. In fact, the beach is just a short walk out the back door. Rooms at the Best Western are decorated in Art Deco style.

All the rooms facing the Gulf of Mexico have their own private balconies. Other amenities include an outdoor pool with cabana bar, wireless Internet, a fitness center and free complimentary breakfast. Beach chair and umbrella rental is also available.

The main appeal is the proximity to the beach, but the hotel does not allow pets.

Best Western Fort Walton Beach
380 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-9444
bestwestern.com

Cayo Grande Suites Hotel

Located less than a mile from the beach, the Cayo Grande Suites have rooms to fit nearly any budget. Standard amenities include two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, in-room wireless Internet access and cable television. Some rooms have extra perks such as a mini bar, full kitchen, Playstation and desks.

While much more affordable than other hotels in the area, Cayo Grande is about a 10-minute walk to the beach.

Cayo Grande Suites Hotel
214 Racetrack Road NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 862-7540‎
cayograndehotel.com

Hampton Inn Fort Walton Beach

Located directly on the beach, the Hampton Inn offers a great view and easy access to activities such as jet skiing, parasailing and scuba diving. With low daily rates, staying at the Hampton Inn won't break the bank.

Hotel amenities include a fitness room, swimming pool, wireless Internet and free breakfast. You will also find plenty of shopping and nightlife within walking distance of the hotel. Travelers wanting to bring pets, need to look elsewhere, as the Hampton Inn has a strict no pet policy.

Hampton Inn Fort Walton Beach
1112 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 301-0906
ftwaltonbeach.hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort

Also located on the beach, guests at Holiday Inn SunSpree can walk out the hotel onto the white sand beaches that have made Fort Walton Beach such a popular vacation spot. Whether you want to simply relax in the sun, swim in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico or jet ski, it is all right here.

The hotel also offers two swimming pools, a workout facility, an on-site restaurant and bar, a hot tub and wireless Internet.

573 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 244-8686‎
hifwb.com

Article Written By Jack Henry

Jack Henry is freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from The Ohio State University. His work has appeared on eHow, Answerbag and Trails Travel. Since joining Demand Studios last, he has focused on areas such as travel, education, health and science.

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