What is Okaloosa Island like?

Okaloosa Island is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Okaloosa Island travel tips? Make sure that you visit Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Okaloosa Island?

Based on our traveller data, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Okaloosa Island. This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Wavecrest Lodge and Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin .

How many hotels are there in the Okaloosa Island area?

Expedia has 3002 hotels and other accommodation options in Okaloosa Island to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Fort Walton Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Okaloosa Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Okaloosa Island.

What is there to do in this Fort Walton Beach neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park while you're in Okaloosa Island. You could also plan a visit to Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Princess Beach while you're in the neighbourhood. Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and Garnier Post Office Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Okaloosa Island. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Beltway Shopping Center or Miracle Strip.

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Our top choices for Okaloosa Island hotels

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Erik

HK$1,488 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with clear skies, a sandy shore, and a few beach umbrellas.

2. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island

Andres

HK$819 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

3. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island

Jason

HK$1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear blue water and white sand.

4. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Kimberly

HK$1,083 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach scene with a sandcastle, blue beach chairs, and a pier in the background.

5. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Margaret

HK$1,559 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A resort pool area with palm trees, a beach view, and a clear blue sky.

6. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island

Michael

HK$1,405 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool with a rocky waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

7. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Kelli

HK$1,341 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

8. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island

Emily

HK$1,156 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A beach with a row of blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

9. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Okaloosa Island

James

HK$1,229 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A resort with a large central pool, palm trees, and a marina in the background.

10. Destin West Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

Adriana

HK$7,178 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, hotel buildings, and a marina.

11. Chic Fort Walton Condo ~ 2 Blocks to Beach!

Okaloosa Island

HK$3,088 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A beach with a wooden boardwalk, clear turquoise waters, and a sandy shore.

12. Summerlin Condominiums by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

Anissa

HK$5,830 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.7 km from Okaloosa Island

Amanda

HK$710 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.6 km from Okaloosa Island

Franchesca

HK$1,542 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.

15. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from Okaloosa Island

Luis

HK$807 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern restaurant with a mix of seating options including tables and booths, a bar area, and a counter.

16. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Mike

HK$670 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a modern wall design.

17. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 2.3 km from Okaloosa Island

Donald

HK$495 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a beige sofa, and a potted plant.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

NICOLE

HK$972 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 2.8 km from Okaloosa Island

James

HK$571 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

Oakland, 5.7 km from Okaloosa Island

Sandra

HK$746 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Okaloosa Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 841 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View

Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Find the best Okaloosa Island areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Okaloosa Island

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Downtown Fort Walton Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Indian Temple Mound Museum and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

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Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Indian Temple Mound Museum and Okaloosa Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Ocean City

While visiting Ocean City, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center.

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Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed three nights everything was great. Right on the beach. Breakfast was excellent. Parking was easy rooms were nice, clean, and beds were comfortable. Will definitely stay here again."