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Wavecrest Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
On the beach
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Explore the area

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540 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

At Wavecrest Lodge you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and a complimentary breakfast. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Okaloosa Island hotel include HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort Walton Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Ave - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wavecrest Lodge

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Wavecrest Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Wavecrest Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Fort Walton Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Wavecrest Lodge offers 87 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Fort Walton Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wavecrest Lodge?

Wavecrest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Wavecrest Lodge?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wavecrest Lodge on 9 Feb 2026 start from AU$183.97, 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 Wavecrest Lodge?

Yep, Wavecrest Lodge has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Wavecrest Lodge?

Yep, Wavecrest Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach.

Does Wavecrest Lodge have a pool?

Wavecrest Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Wavecrest Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors highly rate the free continental brekkie here! Offered on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wavecrest Lodge?

No, Wavecrest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wavecrest Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Wavecrest Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Wavecrest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good breakfast, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel, clean rooms, beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

April S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Breakfast choices were great but wish there were more waffle irons. We had a king bedroom and the bed was stiff and pillows were flat. All and all, we had a nice time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis, Gulfport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vgg
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deaundrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view and parking
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kunkletown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was nice. It was right on the beach. It was clean and the breakfast was above the standard fair which we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

REGINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
every thing was great. great location to the beach, staff was very attentive. just wish there were a few more restaurants within walking distance, the pool was small
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel !! From check in to check out this hotel has everything you would look for. Comfort, quiet, parking, beach access, excellent breakfast and amazing staff! A no brainer for booking at a great price. See you next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay. The breakfast was a HOT breakfast, not just some cereal in small boxes and a little milk and some donuts. The front desk had TWO people aways waiting on you. You did NOT have to wait on anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Will go there again! Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Barballa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was exceptionally clean and the bed was probably one of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve ever slept in! Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Elevator can be a pain during high peak season. Pool fountain wasn’t working for us and little ones was anticipating this. My only 2 gripes. All else really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025