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The Hilton Garden Inn is a new Fort Walton Beach hotel located directly on the beach facing the Gulf of Mexico on beautiful Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

The open and airy lobby brings the feel of the outdoors inside, celebrating everything great about being at the beach. Bright colors, stunning lighting displays, and diverse seating options provide rich opportunities for social interaction.

Head outdoors to the enclosed courtyard to enjoy conversation and cocktails around the firepits on our large pool deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Or book chair rentals and soak up the sun on our sandy beach.

This isn’t your typical hotel. A completely custom design embraces the nature of the Gulf Coast, bringing the outdoors in and surrounding you in beauty, whether you’re in a boardroom or on a surfboard.

A large 5,000 square foot banquet room with Gulf views offers a new option for meetings and events on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach…

Hilton Honors rewards members will enjoy the option to use points in this exciting Florida destination. Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, and the surrounding communities are home to exquisite scenery, lively nightlife, rich cultural heritage, and culinary wonders.

You can enjoy a broad range of activities, from world-class golfing and fishing to shopping, swimming, and water sports.

The Hilton Garden Inn on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach is located within walking distance of the Gulfarium Marine Park and Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, just across the street from the Emerald Coast Convention Center. The airport and military bases are a short drive away…

The 178-room Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach Hotel features
  • Beachfront pool, lazy river
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Weekly summer activities
  • Full-Service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Gulf view rooms with private balconies
  • Beachfront Tiki Bar
  • Pool view fitness room
  • Indoor and Outdoor Bars
  • Two large outdoor Fire Pits
  • Family friendly suites with bunk beds
  • 5,000 Sq. Ft. Conference Center
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The rooms at our Fort Walton Beach hotel on Okaloosa Island were designed to reflect this coastal community and its spirit, from the bright and airy linens to the beach views.

Many of our rooms feature private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, so you can relax and enjoy the breeze in comfort and style.

All rooms feature comfortable King or Queen-sized beds, and some have twin bunk beds with Xbox gaming systems for children to play.

No matter the view, you’re just steps from our huge lazy river pool and the beautiful beach beyond.

Click on room types to learn more about rooms at our Okaloosa Island Fort Walton Beach hotel, the brand new Hilton Garden Inn...

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Great location. Plenty of parking (you do have to pay for it). Super close beach access. Seperat company controls the beach chairs, unless you bring your own. Poolside bar, not open extremely late. Family friendly, not a party hotel! Quiet at night. There is some construction at the entrance and no light, can be difficult to get out especially on the weekends. Rooms are clean modern, spacious balcony. Restaurant on premises has a good selection and reasonable priced. Breakfast is not included. Coffee is free and actual good tasting. My wife and I stayed 1 week, was beautiful weather, best beaches in Florida and we have stayed at several places in Florida. Also we came the last week of September.
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Lo único malo la atención en el desayuno el sábado y domingo muy pobre la gente estaba entretenida conversación entre ellos la persona más agradable Ilsehoy lunes
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The bartender Ryan is amazing. It’s my birthday today and I met a friend at the bar Teresa it’s also her birthday! Ryan made it so much fun. The hotel and staff are so amazing. Please Hilton keep Ryan around I will come back here to this hotel to see him every single time I come.
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Did an overnighter to test the waters and was not disappointed. I like that we can “share’ the amenities of the Holiday Inn next door as well. The staff was great, welcomed inconvenience was that they did not authorize our early check in, but that was a user error on my part because I used my ID when using my wife’s credit card. Kudos to the team for protecting against unauthorized use! The night was capped with good drinks and food in the bar. And the bartender made a great Old Fashioned.
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Hi, what can I say. Florida always feels like home to us. The people are so kind, the sunny weather is beautiful, the ocean is amazing, and there are so many great restaurants with fresh food. I can definitely see myself retiring here one day! We come to Florida every year from rainy Seattle, Washington, and this was our first time in Destin and our first stay at this hotel. Overall, the customer service was great, and everyone was very friendly. We were lucky to get a room with a balcony and an ocean view, which made our stay even better. After all the good things, I did notice a few things that could be improved. One was a minor inconvenience, but the other was a serious safety concern. The AC unit was working extremely hard and blowing very cold air directly into the room, making it uncomfortably cold. We eventually figured out a simple solution by placing a chair in front of it to block the direct airflow. The bigger concern was the front door. Our room door did not close tightly, and we had to double-check every time to make sure it was properly shut. I noticed several other rooms with what appeared to be the same issue. I had my kids staying in the room next to us, and thankfully I noticed the problem because they weren’t even aware of it. I really hope management looks into this, because it could become a serious safety issue. Overall, we really enjoyed our time in Destin. Thank you, Florida, for always making visitors from different states feel welcome! ❤️ We definitely plan to come back soon!

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