Wavecrest Lodge

Property class: 2.5

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Beach
Pool
Room
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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $119
$105 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7

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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, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Located in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), Wavecrest Lodge is steps from Okaloosa Island Beach and a 4-minute drive from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. .This 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
  • ‪Coffee Ave - ‬4 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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 727 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1017 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wide variety of breakfast choices, clean rooms, clean pool area, nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with beach access
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent: cleanliness, location, food, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and great beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very clean, on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was wonderful! Very clean room, great beach access, loved the location, and a pretty nice pool. We definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, it was nice and clean ! The staff there were so nice always making us smiling with their happiness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, close to the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is so nice and staff works breakfast are so amazing all the time we went there i saw there energy to serve customers they provided outstanding service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location only a few steps from the beach. The room was clean and the staff was amazing. My wife and I will be back when visiting Ft. Walton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and access to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding facility and service!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great parking and wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good on the beach helpful staff very proffesional
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean room , breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really enjoyed this stay! The rooms were clean and the staff was very accommodating. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026