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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
Interior
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

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127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Place, Miracle Strip
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Science Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and towel rack.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a toilet.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and towel rack.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG places you in the centre of Fort Walton Beach, steps from Miracle Strip and within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Rosa Sound. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 334 square feet (31 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Seabreeze hotel include Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center and Okaloosa Island Pier.

What's nearby

  • Miracle Strip - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Liza Jackson Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Walton Beach Landing Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Buffet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 334 square feet (31 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Fort Walton Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 334 sq ft of conference space
  • 31 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Fort Walton Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

As of 5 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG on 8 July 2026 start from AU$318, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG is Destin Beaches (13.2 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 489 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable rates, free parking, good breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service nice staff overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, good breakfast and great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

darindaJames

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stop!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Debbie at the front desk was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel ans atay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very nice and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and even suggested some restaurants and places to visit during my stay.
Breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Staff & service

Great stay

Loved it great place comphortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great breakfast! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, safe, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for my short visit to check out the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and near restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taurean

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

A nice Holiday Inn Express

Love this hotel because it is the only place to charge an EV on the Strip in FWB. Clean and serviceable! My go to hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy the breakfast, staff was very friendly and helpful!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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