Less than five miles west of Mary Esther, Hurlburt Field is a military base in northwest Florida. The base is named after First Lieutenant Donald Wilson Hurlburt and is over 6,700 acres in size, employing 8,000 people. Visitors to the region can choose from a wide range of hotels in the area and take advantage of all the community has on offer.
This 52-bedroom hotel, adjacent to Fort Walton Beach, offers guests complimentary breakfast each morning, laundry and valet services, an outdoor swimming pool and room service. The hotel is located just over 10 minutes to Hurlburt Field by car, or by a leisurely one-hour walk.
Hampton Inn Fort Walton-Mary Esther
480 E. Miracle Strip Parkway
Mary Esther, FL 32569
850-243-7700
hamptoninn.com
This pet-friendly motel is located only a short drive to the nearest public beach and fishing pier. Guests can enjoy budget accommodation that provides free high-speed Internet, free local telephone calls and breakfasts. The motel is close to the Emerald Coast science center, the Silver Sands outlet mall, and a short 15-minute drive to Hurlburt Field.
Super 8 Motel
333 Miracle Strip Parkway S.W.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-244-4999
super8.com
A 30-minute drive from Hurlburt Field is Holiday Inn, in the city of Destin. Located directly on the beach, with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, this hotel offers room service, a business center, an on-site restaurant and a children's activities program.
Holiday Inn Destin on the Beach
1020 Hwy 98 East
Destin, FL 32541
1888 HOLIDAY
holidayinn.com
