Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central By Ihg, Fort Walton Beach

Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central By Ihg - A 3-star hotel with free breakfast, outdoor pool, and proximity to Okaloosa Island attractions

Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central By Ihg provides contemporary guestrooms with 49-inch flat-screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators, and free high-speed internet. The hotel features an outdoor zero-entry pool with fountains and a tiki bar, as well as a fitness center equipped with treadmills and elliptical machines. Guests can start their day with the complimentary Express Start Breakfast, offering hot and cold items like eggs, pancakes, bacon, and cinnamon rolls. The property is located near Route 98, providing easy access to Okaloosa Island Pier, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, and Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone. Business travelers benefit from proximity to DOD contractors such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Check-in at Holiday Inn Express begins at 4:00 PM, and self-parking is available on the east side of the property, including handicap-accessible spaces.

Pros

Complimentary Express Start Breakfast with a variety of hot and cold options.

Outdoor zero-entry pool with a tiki bar and seating ledges.

Proximity to Okaloosa Island beaches and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.

Free high-speed internet and business-friendly amenities, including a work desk in each room.

Handicap-accessible parking and rooms available.

Cons

Breakfast service starts at 6:30 AM, which may be late for early risers.

No airport shuttle service to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).