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Wavecrest Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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A beach with footprints and a clear sky.
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Pool
A hotel with a beach view, multiple parking levels, and a sign indicating 'Wavecrest'.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large screen displaying information.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $143
$127 nightly
$143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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540 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer and TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of the city.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the outside.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a view.

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at Wavecrest Lodge in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), you'll be steps from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. .This beach hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Destin Beaches and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fort Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ross Marler Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge offers 87 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fort Walton Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 87 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Wavecrest Lodge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are not allowed at this property.

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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Wavecrest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, breakfast was plus and close proximity to the beach is the best.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saketha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and breakfast was good and price was good compared to others on beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but the property was well maintained, close to the beach and the staff seemed friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing will be booking there for now on
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and clean room quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lacking, but otherwise really enjoyed our stay here! Comfortable rooms and nice bathrooms. Great beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach and many great restaurants. Beautiful beach, not too crowded. Easy parking and hotel access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and beach access was great. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, cleanliness, Hair and Shampoo products, and being just steps from the beach! The breakfast was delicious with hot and cold options!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice beachfront hotel. Cleaning staff was just okay. Good location for this area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean. WONDERFUL staff. Comfy beds! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was average .. room was nice ... staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing. The staff was great easy easy access to the beach and close to many amenities and other outdoor activities shopping, water, sports, etc. This is our new go to !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and helpful. Great location on the beach. Breakfast was typical complimentary found at any hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deandre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk outside to the beach room clean and air worked perfect! No weird smells and breakfast! Place earned 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely recommend staying here.. we actually just picked a place off on a whim no idea and then we got there and I was stunned and wished we had stayed the entire vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet with very friendly staff- gorgeous beach view!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosemarie J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room - pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. We would definitely stay again. Only negative was the coffee but it was probably a one off issue. Parking was super easy. Room and staff were great. Beach access was super easy and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026