Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast meal
Property amenity
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Miracle Strip. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 12 minutes by car from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
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.


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
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 486 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
Verified

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

Tina

Liked: Staff & service

Great stay

Loved it great place comphortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

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

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need more grab bars around the tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. Very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 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