Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking, although it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

The hotel provides a complimentary Express Start™ Breakfast featuring a variety of hot and cold options. Breakfast is served daily, though specific hours are not mentioned.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Specific details on room accessibility features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located on Miracle Strip Parkway, just a few minutes from the Gulf of Mexico beaches and attractions such as the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (1.3 miles) and the Emerald Coast Science Center (0.5 miles).

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours are not mentioned.

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$75
February	$83
March	$147
April	$159
May	$155
June	$196
July	$216
August	$115
September	$106
October	$100
November	$83
December	$77

What guests think

Across reviews of Holiday Inn Express - Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG, guests often highlight clean, comfortable rooms, friendly service, and a convenient location, while some note renovation activity and occasional facility closures affecting the pool or amenities.

Breakfast is frequently described as hot and varied, though guests with specific diets sometimes found options limited. Several reviews also mention pests or musty odors and service missteps such as delayed check-in or housekeeping intrusions. Overall, expect a comfortable, convenient stay, but check renovation and pool status if they matter to you.

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Facilities

Some guests enjoyed the pool, but others encountered closures; several reviews noted active renovations that created clutter or noise.

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Stephanie

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this hotel just for the indoor pool and spa and drove outta town for Christmas and we couldn’t enjoy our stay . Me and my family were very disappointed and the web site should have stated things were not in working order before people and families make reservations.

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Lorraine

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, our stay was nice. Variety of choices for breakfast. The pool was closed for repairs, which was a little disappointing.

6

Patrick

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a major remodel in progress while there with no disclosure

6

Martinez

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was dirty due to active construction.

10

Bill

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and facilities

10

Sabrina

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location. The facility was comfortable and clean. Love the pool.

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Jennifer

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I called ahead of time and asked for a conference room area and was prepared to pay however, I was told I could use the meeting space without an additional charge since it would be for just 2 people - upon arrival, the desk clerk stated I could use the room but the next morning a different front desk clerk would not allow me to use the room stating it was "the lead sales ladies room" (which was not in use the entire time I was there) and when I asked if they had another space or could I continue to use my room she threatened to charge me for another day. All this to include, new furniture arriving for the (what seem to be) entire hotel. I would not even complain about the noise and inconvience but with the limited walkways and busting up boxes outside my door all evening but now I'm pretty upset about that also. Many other hotel options around and I will use a differnet one next time.

10

Savannah

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Super easy check in. My room was ready so I was able to check in a little bit early. There is a snack corner right by the front desk with several drink and snack options. It’s kind of tucked in so you really have to be looking for it to see it. The pool is smaller but good if you have small kids. The location is convenient and easy to get in and out of. The room was super clean and and housekeeping came everyday. All in all great stay!

10

Nikita

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was in a great location. Staff was friendly and the pool was extremely nice.

8

Pat

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to everything. The only issue I had was in the gym. Some guy came in the gym to work out and brough his 4 years old daughter who had to touch everything, including me.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and common areas, yet others report issues such as roaches or bed bugs, musty odors, dirty items, and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Katie

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

roaches everywhere. sheets hadn’t been changed. extremely rude manager. house keeping came into room even with a “do not disturb” hung on door. ended up stealing our clothes!! RUN

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Richard

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Unfortunately the hotel had bed bugs. My wife and I have several bites.

10

Doreen

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved the cleanliness of the hotel as soon as I walked in. Staff was available when I came to check in in the evening and cleaning staff was friendly as well. Id recommend this Fort Walton location to those coming to visit!

10

Larry

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

5 star cleanliness. I would recommend staying here 10/10. Check in staff was very knowledgeable and courteous.

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Dylan

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The smoke alarm was going off all night and the person at the front desk did nothing about it. There were also dead roaches

6

Jose

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older hotel that is clean but in the pics you cant see how they just painted the bath tubs and the room smells like mildew when you walk in to the room. Maybe ok fo4 like $100 a night but not more.

10

TIMOTHY

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Our stay was perfect. The Hotel was clean, and our room was clean and smelled fresh. The staff was amazing. Shaula at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. Maria had breakfast hot and ready every morning which was delicious. Maria was constantly cleaning and was very helpful if we needed anything during breakfast. We had a great experience. We could not ask for anything better.

10

reginald

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean and safe.

8

Arlene

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a clean, quiet hotel on “The Strip, which was perfect for getting to and from places near by! So, it’s In a Great location! The only this is, the coffee maker wasn’t clean, but they brought us another one.

10

Bobby

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptionally clean and comfortable!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and spacious with good beds and cold AC; some guests noted minor maintenance or equipment issues such as peeling wallpaper, broken furniture, or TV problems.

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Dana

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay during our son’s baseball tournament. The hotel smells clean, looks clean and the staff is very friendly. Our beds were comfortable. The rooms were spacious. Breakfast was very good. Definitely will stay here again.

8

linda

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Tamara

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. The ac was super cold, the room was clean, no excessively loud noises considering we were there for a holiday weekend. The breakfast was decent- kind of a miss for me, but thats only because I'm a vegan and there werent many options for my dietary restrictions. I wouldve liked to have seen some fresh fruit. Overall, it was a nice stay close enough to the beach, but far enough away to not be too noisy

10

Tony

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms with brand new beds slept comfortably. Decent breakfast. Our stay for two nights was pretty good .

10

Shawna

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First time here and the staff is very friendly and helpful.comfortable beds which is a plus when away from home. The only thing that we had a problem with is the tv not working properly.Breakfast is hot and good as well.

10

Jane

Jan 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the "luggage bench" in our room. Just perfect for opening up your bags, grabbing whatever you needed without too much disruption to the other items and then an easy zip and out the door. Perfect for an overnight stay. Also, the beds were extremely comfortable. The breakfast was very satisfying with a large selection. Damian was very accommodating, replenishing breakfast items immediately when out. The front desk staff was courteous. We would stay there again, if needed. It was a most enjoyable experience.

10

khiyri

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great. The staff members were all extremely personable and nice! Great stay!

10

Richard

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was such a nice, modern room with so much space! It also smelled so good!

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Carlos

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

One of our queen beds broke as soon as ine of our kids laid on it. When we tried to move it the whole bed came apart. The hotel Moved us to a new room but the room had a bad smell. I told the front office and they gave me a spray bottle to spray in the room myself. No apologies were given just faces made when we told them Of our ordeal. There was smell of marijuana around the property and an around the pool area where kids and other kids were swimming.

10

Mark

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The stay for my wife and I was great. The room was nice though there were a few scrapes and wallpaper peeling off in the bathroom. The cleaning lady was nice and we got our message across, but she could not understand my plain English very well. The service at the front desk was top notch! All 4 people I talked to were exceptional in there listening and assistance with my requests. I asked if I could put unfrozen blue ice containers in a freezer for the night before I returned home so that I could use them for the trip back in my cooler. Without hesitation, Shalla put them in a freezer and I picked them up the next morning before checkout. Thank you for that! I requested a receipt be sent by email, but it has not shown up? Everything else was great! Thx again.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive, including quick fixes and helpful front desk support; however, multiple reviews cite delays, miscommunication, and inconsistent professionalism from some team members.

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Jason

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was nice but waited nearly 30 min for staff to arrive and check us in

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Dorothy

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our heat didn’t work, but they were quick to get it fixed

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Rosetta

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Joshua at the front desk was awesome, our 1st impression was impressive lol. He was very professional and personable! We enjoyed our meeting with him!

6

Robert

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk was very helpful but the housekeeper was RUDE! I think her name was Nikki or Nakia she got upset because we called and asked why the room wasn’t clean and we were gone all day. We came back to room around 4 to get ready for a wedding we called fri t desk moments later she knocked and said she was there to clean I said we getting ready now that’s impossible so she got mad and just mumbled and I’m pretty sure I heard her cuss me out because she couldn’t do it then asking me why call then. Then 3 of the house keeping staff literally stared me and my wife down going and coming from car while they sat out front. My wife felt very uncomfortable.

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Kristy

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Checking out took forever because multiple staff members were doing other things, but couldn’t seem to figure out who was running the desk. Other then that it was great!

10

Stuart

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very nice and the service was excellent. I forgot something in my room after I checked out, so I called them and they picked it up from the room and kept it at the desk for me. They were very friendly and helpful.

10

TIMOTHY

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Our stay was perfect. The Hotel was clean, and our room was clean and smelled fresh. The staff was amazing. Shaula at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. Maria had breakfast hot and ready every morning which was delicious. Maria was constantly cleaning and was very helpful if we needed anything during breakfast. We had a great experience. We could not ask for anything better.

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DANIELLE

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My reservation was canceled without giving me any notice

10

Patricia

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay! Very friendly staff and always helpful!

2

Jennifer

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I called ahead of time and asked for a conference room area and was prepared to pay however, I was told I could use the meeting space without an additional charge since it would be for just 2 people - upon arrival, the desk clerk stated I could use the room but the next morning a different front desk clerk would not allow me to use the room stating it was "the lead sales ladies room" (which was not in use the entire time I was there) and when I asked if they had another space or could I continue to use my room she threatened to charge me for another day. All this to include, new furniture arriving for the (what seem to be) entire hotel. I would not even complain about the noise and inconvience but with the limited walkways and busting up boxes outside my door all evening but now I'm pretty upset about that also. Many other hotel options around and I will use a differnet one next time.

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Location

Location is consistently described as convenient and central for getting around Fort Walton Beach, with easy access to restaurants and area attractions; some appreciated being close to the beach without heavy noise.

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Tamara

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. The ac was super cold, the room was clean, no excessively loud noises considering we were there for a holiday weekend. The breakfast was decent- kind of a miss for me, but thats only because I'm a vegan and there werent many options for my dietary restrictions. I wouldve liked to have seen some fresh fruit. Overall, it was a nice stay close enough to the beach, but far enough away to not be too noisy

10

Amanda

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Convenient to everything

10

Pamela

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and near restaurants

8

SHANNON

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was nice. Great location to the activities we wanted to participate in. The room was warmer than we’d like and housekeeping wasn’t great. I would choose to stay again, though. The overall experience was good.

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Arlene

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a clean, quiet hotel on “The Strip, which was perfect for getting to and from places near by! So, it’s In a Great location! The only this is, the coffee maker wasn’t clean, but they brought us another one.

10

Rolando

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and friendly staff who made in checking easy and smooth. Great property.

10

Bill

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and facilities

10

Patrick

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place centrally located.

10

Charlene

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Savannah

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Super easy check in. My room was ready so I was able to check in a little bit early. There is a snack corner right by the front desk with several drink and snack options. It’s kind of tucked in so you really have to be looking for it to see it. The pool is smaller but good if you have small kids. The location is convenient and easy to get in and out of. The room was super clean and and housekeeping came everyday. All in all great stay!

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised as hot and satisfying with decent variety; a few guests found limited options for specific dietary needs.

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Dana

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay during our son’s baseball tournament. The hotel smells clean, looks clean and the staff is very friendly. Our beds were comfortable. The rooms were spacious. Breakfast was very good. Definitely will stay here again.

10

Natashia

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was pleasant. Even the breakfast that was served in the morning.

10

Tamara

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. The ac was super cold, the room was clean, no excessively loud noises considering we were there for a holiday weekend. The breakfast was decent- kind of a miss for me, but thats only because I'm a vegan and there werent many options for my dietary restrictions. I wouldve liked to have seen some fresh fruit. Overall, it was a nice stay close enough to the beach, but far enough away to not be too noisy

10

Arrahwanna

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast was good

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Jeremy

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and enjoyed that breakfast options changed each day to provide some variety for guests.

10

Tony

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice rooms with brand new beds slept comfortably. Decent breakfast. Our stay for two nights was pretty good .

10

VAN

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, good breakfast

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TIMOTHY

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Our stay was perfect. The Hotel was clean, and our room was clean and smelled fresh. The staff was amazing. Shaula at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. Maria had breakfast hot and ready every morning which was delicious. Maria was constantly cleaning and was very helpful if we needed anything during breakfast. We had a great experience. We could not ask for anything better.

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Susan

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband usually doesn't like hotel breakfasts, but they had a hot breakfast which was pretty good. Sausage, eggs, egg omelet, etc. Hotel was very nice for the money.

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Edwardo

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was really nice and clean. The breakfast was good and hot with many options. They also had vegan breakfast options. The front desk clerk was very personable. I really enjoyed my stay. It was a great stay.

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