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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4 out of 5
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500 Fort Walton Beach FL
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Book a stay at this beach resort in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,956 reviews)
The staff was very welcoming .it was busy time checking in and they were very nice....price was great too

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
200 Henderson Resort Way Destin FL
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Book a stay at this luxury resort in Destin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Excellent property and amenities. Great service.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa
Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
100 Grand Blvd Miramar Beach FL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,569 reviews)
The location

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Grand Boulevard
Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard Miramar Beach FL
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
The service

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Hotel Effie Sandestin, Autograph Collection
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach

4 out of 5
8375 Gulf Blvd Navarre FL
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Navarre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Absolutely loved the view from our room! My husband, daughter and I stayed over Christmas so we were able to see our son before he deployed. The room was great. We had the king bed, and our daughter stayed on the pullout couch and had her own little area which was really nice! Weather was beautiful ...

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

3 out of 5
1297 Miracle Strip PKWY SE Fort Walton Beach FL
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Amenities, front desk staff

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

3 out of 5
573 Santa Rosa Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,126 reviews)
Love the heated pools for the kids! Gorgeous view

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
14060 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL
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Stay at this hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The room was clean and quite adequate. Lovely location near the beach, which was beautiful. We will be back.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin

2.5 out of 5
19001 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin FL
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Book a stay at this golf hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Location , right opposite Henderson Beach State Park. Rooms was clean and well stocked. Breakfast was included, the usual continental type. Staff is great. Family friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Destin
Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin

3 out of 5
14051 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin FL
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Destin. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,274 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay! Really spacious rooms which worked out well for us having an our 2yo and 1yo. Close to the park, Walmart, dollar tree, the Jamaican restaurant, the beach, the donut place. All within walking distance so we did not rent a car. We definitely would stay at Homewood suites again

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin
Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
300 Grand Blvd Miramar Beach FL
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Stay at this hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)
excelente

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

3 out of 5
325 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach FL
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Stay at this hotel in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,457 reviews)
Beautiful hotel located in a great area! We enjoyed our stay fully. :)

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard
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Hotels in South Bayou

Fort Walton Beach is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on South Bayou. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that South Bayou has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of South Bayou hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Fort Walton Beach so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the South Bayou underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the South Bayou city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of South Bayou cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in South Bayou at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $79
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the South Bayou hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.