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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Relax by the beach with an outdoor pool and sun loungers, stay productive at the business center, then unwind on a peaceful terrace.

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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central is in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, near Okaloosa Island Beach. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers and a 24-hour gym. The hotel offers a business center and snack bar/deli for convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
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8.6 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort Walton Beach, Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG is in the city center. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide
Map
127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Miracle Strip
    Miracle Strip
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound
    Santa Rosa Sound
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emerald Coast Science Center
    Emerald Coast Science Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Walton Beach_Liza Jackson Park_6331505_01
    Liza Jackson Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Timpoochee Trail
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    8 min walk
  • Olive Garden
    7 min walk
  • Stewby’s Seafood Shanty
    16 min walk
  • Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton
    14 min walk
  • Pounders Hawaiian Grill
    4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Hotel near Okaloosa Island Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG. 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, 1 meeting room, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 334 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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?

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 Seabreeze, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound. Timpoochee Trail and Emerald Coast Science Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 480 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Garrett

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Great service nice staff overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

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Courteous staff, good breakfast and great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

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Our room was great and the staff was very welcoming. Their breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

João

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Everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff at breakfast were especially friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samyann

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Very nice and clean . Staff was nice . Would have loved more breakfast options. Pancake machine is broken .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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The staff was fantastic. Very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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Easy check in and near restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

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Great location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Nebraska to Sunshine state

Close to beach, safe area, close to food and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

SHANNON

Liked: Room comfort
Our stay was nice. Great location to the activities we wanted to participate in. The room was warmer than we’d like and housekeeping wasn’t great. I would choose to stay again, though. The overall experience was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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Pat's comments

Great place to stay! Very friendly staff and always helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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Perfect

Our stay was perfect. The Hotel was clean, and our room was clean and smelled fresh. The staff was amazing. Shaula at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. Maria had breakfast hot and ready every morning which was delicious. Maria was constantly cleaning and was very helpful if we needed anything during breakfast. We had a great experience. We could not ask for anything better.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location. Staff was friendly and the pool was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and enjoyed that breakfast options changed each day to provide some variety for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location which is on the beach. There is also a pool and it's next to a beach bar/restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

khiyri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. The staff members were all extremely personable and nice! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms with brand new beds slept comfortably. Decent breakfast. Our stay for two nights was pretty good .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronal Iturralde

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Everything is very nice and safe, the room is perfect, thanks for everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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Exceptionally clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

reginald

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This property was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Edwardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024