With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG in Fort Walton Beach (Kenwood), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Destin Beaches.
What's nearby
Fort Walton Beach Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Okaloosa Island Beach - 21 min drive - 7.9 miles
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 21 min drive - 8.3 miles
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 21 min drive - 8.3 miles
Destin Beaches - 38 min drive - 18.0 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Culver's - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Domo Café - 3 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG offers 115 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Fort Walton Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Fort Walton Beach? This hotel has 364 square feet (34 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
24-hour business center
364 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Elevator (42 inch wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
More
6 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Laptop workspace
Office
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 50 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Express Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The staff was VERY friendly. The hotel was clean everywhere I went. The breakfast was yummy and had different choices each day which kept it interesting instead of boring. I can see myself definitely coming back if I come this way.
Sarah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
Jan 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and comfortable.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
Jan 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top tier accommodations, great rooms, well managed and great price.
The hotel was very clean and very quiet. Great location for my needs. Check in was easy and the staff was friendly. Breakfast was good with different hot options daily. If I have any negative comment it would be that the room door was very heavy, if I didn't hold on to the handle to close it it would either knock into me hard or slam shut. I would definitely stay here again.
Everything was amazing. Very clean and some of the nicest hotel employees I’ve interacted with. Great breakfast with nice hot food choices. Will definitely stay again.
Mathew
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda
Traveled with family
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and the staff were all very kind and courteous
Omg! This was my first visit to this chain and all I can say is WELL WORTH THE PENNY! It’s clean, the staff is attentive and courteous! Just beautiful and peaceful! Great stay!
Beautiful newer hotel with friendly staff. Was safe, clean and quiet. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Typical hotel breakfast with a pancake machine and good coffee. Close to VPS airport. Would stay there again.