Fort Walton Beach is a picturesque city that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. The city is teeming with attractions like the Emerald Coast, which offers 24 miles of white-sandy beaches and crystal-green ocean waters; the Florida Gulfquarium, the oldest aquarium in the state; the Emerald Coast Science Center, and the Miracle Strip retail and entertainment district. Fort Walton Beach is also home to a selection of oceanfront hotels that offer comfort and convenient access to area attractions.
The Best Western Fort Walton Beachfront is a boutique-style property that has earned a two-diamond rating from AAA. The hotel is steps away from the beach and within a five-minute drive of Florida Gulfquarium. Accommodations consist of 99 guest rooms with modern furnishings, pillow-top beds, mini-fridges, microwaves and ocean or city views. Hotel dining options consist of complimentary continental breakfast and a martini bar that offers live music nightly. Health and recreation amenities consist of a fitness center, beach access, whirlpool and a heated outdoor pool with cabanas. Parking is complimentary at the hotel.
Best Western Fort Walton Beachfront
380 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-243-9444
bestwestern.com
The Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach is an AAA-rated three-diamond property that is within minutes of the Emerald Coast Science Center and the Miracle Strip. The Four Points offers 216 non-smoking guest rooms with contemporary furnishings, pillow-top beds, mini fridges, microwaves and ocean- or pool-views. Hotel amenities consist of a fitness center, heated outdoor pool, hot tub and beach access. Dining venues include a breakfast restaurant, poolside eatery and in-room dining. Complimentary hotel amenities include parking and Wi-Fi access in guest rooms and common areas.
Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach
1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32546
850-243-8116
starwoodhotels.com
The Ramada Plaza Beach Resort is a family-friendly property that is within minutes of the Miracle Strip and the Florida Gulfquarium. The hotel is rated as a three-diamond property by AAA and it offers 335 guest rooms with tropical decor. Standard guest room amenities include pillow-top beds, cable TVs, complimentary high-speed Internet access and mini fridges. The hotel's tower rooms offer additional amenities such as microwaves and private balconies with beach or pool views. Health and recreation amenities include a heated outdoor pool surrounded by cabanas, a grotto, tropical landscaping and cascading waterfalls, children's splash pool, whirlpool and a fitness center. Additionally, the hotel offers family-friendly poolside movies during the summer months. Hotel dining options consist of the full-service Garden Cafe, which serves New Orleans-inspired cuisine, two bars and a seasonal outdoor barbecue restaurant. Parking is complimentary.
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
1500 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
800-874-8962
ramada.com
