Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central
Business travelers will benefit from the proximity of our hotel to many DOD Contractors including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. We are centered between the largest Air Force facility, Eglin Air Force Base, and Hurlburt Field. If you are flying in, don’t worry Northwest Florida Airport (VPS) is just a few miles away.
Our hotel is conveniently nestled just minutes from Fort Walton Beach. Our location offers easy access to some of areas most popular attractions and dinning. Be sure to visit the white sand beaches of Okaloosa Island, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Air Force Armament Museum, Wild Willy’s and Dolphin Cruises. If shopping is your thing, you must visit Silver Sands Premium Outlets which has over 100 named brand outlet stores. Destin is just a short drive along scenic Hwy 98 from Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central.
This state of the art hotel features a vast array of amenities including an over-sized zero entry pool, fitness center, meeting space, business center, our spacious guestrooms have 49” HD flat panel TV, and free high-speed internet.
Location
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG
127 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Many guests praised the cleanliness of the hotel, including rooms, lobby, and pool areas, although some reported issues with dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Customer Service
Feedback on customer service was mixed; while some staff were described as friendly and helpful, others were noted for being rude or unprofessional.
Breakfast Quality
Breakfast received varied reviews, with some guests enjoying the options while others found it limited or poorly managed.
Location
The hotel’s location was frequently highlighted as a positive aspect, being convenient to local attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
Guests appreciated the spacious and comfortable rooms, though there were complaints about maintenance issues and inconsistent housekeeping.
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Dave
Oct 27, 2025
4.0
Nice place. Clean. Quiet.
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Ibrahim Altaie
Oct 14, 2025
5.0
nice and clean. we enjoyed our stay here.
con: the kitchen smells very very strong during breakfast time. i would recommend more ventilation.
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Kelly Lee
Oct 13, 2025
5.0
Great location! The room was spacious and affordable, with plenty of free parking available. The breakfast staff were super kind, but the food options were very limited and repetitive during my stay. The room had a nice view, and overall, the location was great.
I gave 4 stars for service because the front desk was often unattended when I passed by the lobby, and housekeeping seemed a bit inconsistent — they left cleaning towels in my room but didn’t make the bed or refill the coffee capsules, basically just took care of the trash and towels.
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Amanda Y.
Oct 11, 2025
2.0
Overall, the location is the only reason to stay here. At check in, the front desk wasn’t very friendly, but I didn’t stay here to make besties with the front desk so I didn’t care until I got my room. The tv was broken with lines running down it and the remote was duct taped together. Okay, fine, not here to watch tv either. But then we sat on the toilet and almost fell off from the bowl being loose from the ground. We reported it and were told they were sold out and nothing could be done in terms of moving us. Since we paid the same price as others, why do we have broken items? Not a great experience but luckily we’re only here 1 night.
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Seaton DeSantis
Oct 8, 2025
5.0
Debbie is an exceptional receptionist;
Everything was amazing and clean.
Perfect place to stay while here!