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Suite, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
19 reviews
(19 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed
About the neighborhood
127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
What's nearby
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 8 min walk
Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - 16 min walk
Slim Chickens - 1 min walk
Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - 14 min walk
Olive Garden - 7 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG
Hotel near Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Located close to Okaloosa Island Beach, Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool with sun loungers
Free self parking
1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
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
Smoke-free property
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG located?
Located in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound. Timpoochee Trail and Liza Jackson Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 432 reviews
10 - Excellent
292
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 432 reviews
8 - Good
91
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 432 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 432 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 432 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great hotel ans atay
Roy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Nice place. Convenient to everything
Amanda
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Easy check in and near restaurants
Pamela
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great place to stay! Very friendly staff and always helpful!
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10
Property was dirty due to active construction.
Martinez
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great location
Charlene
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
Nice place centrally located.
Patrick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Great base for my short visit to check out the area.
William
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Great location and facilities
Bill
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
I liked the location which is on the beach. There is also a pool and it's next to a beach bar/restaurant
Alicia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Everything is very nice and safe, the room is perfect, thanks for everything
Ronal Iturralde
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
The property was in a great location. Staff was friendly and the pool was extremely nice.
Nikita
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
I would recommend this hotel they were very noce and accommodating and was alway willing to help very clean and a very nice and quiet hotel
Carmen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Room was great. The staff members were all extremely personable and nice! Great stay!
khiyri
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
The room was really nice and clean. The breakfast was good and hot with many options. They also had vegan breakfast options. The front desk clerk was very personable. I really enjoyed my stay. It was a great stay.
Edwardo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Our heat didn’t work, but they were quick to get it fixed
Dorothy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
We had a great stay during our son’s baseball tournament.
The hotel smells clean, looks clean and the staff is very friendly. Our beds were comfortable. The rooms were spacious. Breakfast was very good.
Definitely will stay here again.
Dana
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
This property was clean and safe.
reginald
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Always enjoy the breakfast, staff was very friendly and helpful!!!!
joy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10
Great Hotel
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
Quick stop all good
Danna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Friendly staff and enjoyed that breakfast options changed each day to provide some variety for guests.
Jeremy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10
New hotel, clean and quiet.
Solange
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10
Great value for really nice property! We enjoyed our stay and everyone was very friendly.