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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.
A vending machine labeled "Cold Beverages" stocked with various drinks.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a nightstand with a phone and book.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining section, and a TV mounted on a wooden panel.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $114
$101 nightly
$114 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Place, Miracle Strip
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Science Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Fort Walton Beach, within a 10-minute drive of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center and Okaloosa Island Beach. .This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Miracle Strip - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Liza Jackson Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Walton Beach Landing Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Sushi Bar & Hibachi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Fort Walton Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Fort Walton Beach? This hotel has 334 square feet (31 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 334 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central Hotel
Express Fort Walton Central
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 501 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok location not too far from the beach not too far from all the manatees, but I loved every bit of it. I just wish it was on the ocean. But overall, it’s always hands-down with Holiday Inn express
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable rates, free parking, good breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service nice staff overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, good breakfast and great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great and the staff was very welcoming. Their breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

darindaJames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stop!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff at breakfast were especially friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ans atay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Debbie at the front desk was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Staff & service

Great stay

Loved it great place comphortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very nice and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and even suggested some restaurants and places to visit during my stay.
Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for my short visit to check out the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, safe, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great breakfast! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy the breakfast, staff was very friendly and helpful!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and near restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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