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Gipson Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Fort Walton Beach with free parking

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Boating
Front of property
Beach nearby
Air conditioning
Property entrance
The Gipson Inn Motel sits in downtown Fort Walton Beach, providing WiFi in common areas for travelers who need to stay connected. Guests appreciate the free self-parking that makes extended visits hassle-free, along with the motel's convenient location near Okaloosa Island Beach.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Twin and Full Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Microwave
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Full Beds | Bathroom shower

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Microwave
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Air conditioning

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Windham Ave Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maui Bus Stop - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gipson Inn Motel

Motel near Okaloosa Island Beach
Gipson Inn Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Gipson Inn Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hunting

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 20.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gipson Inn Motel Fort Walton Beach
Gipson Fort Walton Beach
Gipson Inn Motel Motel
Gipson Inn Motel Fort Walton Beach
Gipson Inn Motel Motel Fort Walton Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Gipson Inn Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 20.00 per night and a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gipson Inn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gipson Inn Motel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gipson Inn Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gipson Inn Motel located?

Located in Beal Parkway, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Jet Stadium, Beltway Shopping Center, and Miracle Strip. Garnier Post Office Museum and Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Gipson Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 43 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay the owner was very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! They had last minute availability, the staff was flexible and accommodating. The motel room was very clean, had a kitchen with plates and pans provided, a flat screen tv, a little fireplace, etc. Overall was better than expected for such a cheap price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Cabana Style and Great Location

Close to where we needed to be and surrounded by beaches and restaurants. Old school cabana vibe and very large rooms. Could be a little cleaner and needs some updating but overall it was a great place to stay. The kitchen & Fridge were great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

2/10 Terrible

Alecia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very an unpleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Please stay away ... owner was Very rude ... Took our money and we Never got to stay there ... 300 wasted ...we showed up with no where to stay on the 4th of July at 8pm .. we had reserved a month in advance and drove 10 hours ... We Had had Car Trouble the first day and called and Left A Message..No response .. we had already paid for both nights ... he got the message .. He said he cancelled Both nights ... Because we couldn’t make the first one even though we paid for both .. he wasn’t in property and said too bad read the fine print .. and kept our money ... plus the place was a brink Make shift motel .. it was no place anyone would want to stay ... Much grief and still dealing with it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keeper tries to delay check out by saying your refundable deposit is a cleaning fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Got to the hotel and was told that the room we reserved was unavailable. The front desk staff scolded me for not calling the motel directly and booking through hotels.com. This staff member was extremely unprofessional and not helpful in the least bit. All parking was street parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hood

Stay was fine where property is locked has deleprable homes feels like your in the movie the hood
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fair

Not a bad place for the price, the manager in charge couldn't find our reservation at first and was a bit strange in general. We stayed two nights, after the first the manager knocked asking if we were leaving.. I had to remind him we paid for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Don't stay

Not vary clean beds stained no kitchen sinks dirty shower didn't have hit water and needs to be cleaned
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management was excellent. Tim was professional and genuinely cared for his customers. Above and beyond
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst place I have ever seen. By no definition is it a hotel. It is best described as a very low-end weekly apartment. Highlights: Frayed mis-matched towels, trash can that says”beer cans only”, “office” that might be where someone lives, beds that are at least a decade past needing replacement, and much more. Manager suggested he would let Travelocity know that he canceled so we could get a refund. We were there about five minutes. Now they refuse to acknowledge that they suggested that they would let us cancel. I beg the city of Fort Walton to inspect this establishment, because it would be shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place not worth the price and the extra money. Not even at half the price. The manager was great and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in begins at 3PM, we arrived at the beach early in the day, s decided to spend the day on the sand. We arrived at the hotel at 8, and saw the property has no parking area, other than on the road, which is more like an alley way. The hotel looked more like bates motel than anything suitable. Even then, we attempted to check in. We were then told that the room wouldn’t be ready for another hour, at 9PM. After advising that is unacceptable, as we were ready to crash for the night, he owner finally said he would give a full refund. He then told Expedia I was requesting the refund for ‘not close to family’, when we didn’t even have family in the area. He tired to make it out that I canceled for my own reasons, when it was him who didn’t have the property ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs what more is there too say bite all over me
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Loved the visit to Gipson Inn

This motel is under remodel. The manager, Tim makes up for any remodel in progress. Anything we asked for, he immediately took care of. We felt very safe. The price of the rooms gave us money in our pockets to use for other things. We will return to Gipson Inn on our next trip to Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TLDR The property is clean and in a great location. I would definitely stay here again. Unlike what I read in previous reviews, we saw no bugs during our stay. The property is undergoing renovations and it was clear that Tim is trying to make this a nice place to stay. It was meticulously clean, and only a mile from the beach. The condition of the property reminds me more of a hostel than your typical hotel (Think India House in NOLA without the murals). If you are looking for your typical beach hotel experience, stay elsewhere. If you want a sizable room that is close to the beach and don’t care about fancy soaps and stuff, this is a great option. -A/C works great -flat screen tv -mini fridge and microwave -a kitchenette is about to be installed My recommendation to the owner is to get some mirrors, and upgrade the towels and sheets to white. Keep up the great work! I’m looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the family dynamics. I like location. Helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO HOT WATER, AFTER ASKING FOR IT TO BE FIXED, COCKROACHES EVERYWHERE, CUT THE TRIP SHORT DUE TO SEEING COCKROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF OUR CLEAN CLOTHES. NEVER AGAIN WOULD WE GO THERE OR RECOMMEND
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is like a ghetto neighborhood and hardly any parking and the parking is hard to find and he trys to scam you out of more money that what you need to pay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Rhonda, Florida

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were absolutely horrible, holes in walls, bar of used soap ( with hair stuck to it) provided in bathroom, which was nasty dirty. Fridge shelves were all broken out and bottom was full of water. Unlisted additional $40 required at check in while gentleman inferred he really didn't want us there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This 7 room bldg. isn’t as appealing as the picture shows. If your looking for an inexpensive room to sleep and shower you got it, room comes with a double size bed not table or chairs. If your a male no worries but no way would I allow my girls to stay. If you don’t mind your car being parked on the street or beside a funeral home parking area your good. The light switch when you first enter this room didn’t have a cover, not a big deal unless you have a metal object or keys in your hand and accidentally make contact with the hot wire then consider your stay there will be even more of a shock. Really surprised Florida doesn’t have this in there bldg codes. That was my red flag, this joint is there for money only and has no respect for people. Sad really, so be advised you shouldn’t judge a book by the cover. A photo of what is really their would scare off most, half way houses in Texas are nicer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Gipson Inn was wonderful.. Very friendly very comfortable surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could post a screenshot of the exchange between the hotel and myself. I arrived at the hotel and the door was locked. The doorbell was out of order and there was a number posted on the door for entry. I called the number and received no answer. I called Expedia who canceled the reservation allowing me to stay at another hotel. The next day, I received the following from this hotel: "you really no how fabricate stories. Are you a lawyer. I suggest on your next stay look for a 5 star hotel with bigger wallet and they have problems."
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, ga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a room and a bed. If you dont have alot of cash and want a good day or two and dont want to spend 400 dollars a night this is ur bet. Its exactly what you pay for not a dollar more or less. Very nice guy and very talkative and helpful you will like owner alot. Its lack luster but its exactly what i wanted to to enjoy a day a beach sleep in a bed and go home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

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