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    Home » Florida » Fort Walton Beach

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-West Destin

    Modified: Jan 23, 2026 · Published: Feb 27, 2025 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    Watching both sunrise and sunset from the same hotel room isn't something you get to do often. But our oceanfront suite at the Fairfield Inn Fort Walton Beach made it possible, and those views alone made the stay worth it.

    This Marriott property on Okaloosa Island has direct access to the white sand beaches of Florida's Emerald Coast. We wanted a place where we could walk the beach whenever we felt like it, and the Fairfield Inn delivered, the Gulf is steps from your room.

    Looking over an outdoor pool, sand dunes, and boardwalks at sunrise to the beach and gulf of Mexico

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    Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-West Destin

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    Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
    Room Types & Views
    Accessible Room Options
    What You'll Find in Your Room
    Hotel Amenities & Services
    Heated Outdoor Pool
    Complimentary Breakfast
    Fitness Center
    What You Need to Know Before You Book
    Destin & Fort Walton Beach Restaurants and Attractions nearby
    Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach Tours & Attractions
    Okaloosa Island Hotels and Lodging

    The hotel offers oceanfront suites with epic views, a heated outdoor pool, free breakfast, and a location that puts you close to the Okaloosa Island Pier, Gulfarium, and great local restaurants. As Marriott Bonvoy members, we appreciated earning points while staying somewhere this close to the beach.

    Here's what you need to know about the Fairfield Inn on Okaloosa Island.

    2 queen beds with white linens next to an orange wall

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Fairfield Inn. The room was comfortable and just what we needed for a quick getaway to the Florida Gulf Coast.

    The views from the room were epic. Being able to watch sunrise and sunset from the room was just what we wanted.

    Room Types & Views

    • Standard King
    • Standard 2 Queen
    • Limited Island View
    • Linited View
    • Executive Suite
    • Oceanfront Queen
    • Oceanfront Queen Suite
    • Oceanfront King Suite

    Check availability at Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-West Destin.

    Desk with flatscreen tv, lamp, and a couple pieces of art

    Accessible Room Options

    • Standard King Accessible
    • Standard 2 Queen Accessible
    • Limited Island view - 1 king
    • Limited view - 2 queen
    • Executive Suite - 1 King
    • Oceanfront king suite

    Book your hotel stay here.

    2 queen beds next to a wall with lamp in between them, tv on a cabinet across from the beds

    What You'll Find in Your Room

    • Free Wi-Fi (High speed & wireless)
    • Mini-refrigerator and microwave
    orange couch against a wall with a lamp next to it, window looking out to the Gulf

    Hotel Amenities & Services

    The Fairfield Inn on Okaloosa Island has great amenities including an outdoor pool, onsite laundry facilities, helpful staff, fitness center, comfortable beds with crisp linens, cable tv, and space to work while on vacation.

    steam rising from an outdoor swimming pool with the sun shining over it

    Heated Outdoor Pool

    The outdoor pool is heated and accessible on the ground level of the hotel. Thre is a really nice walk in entry to the pool.

    Ready for your beachfront getaway? Reserve your stay at Fairfield Inn Fort Walton Beach.

    breakfast buffet with muffins, toasters, bagels lined up

    Complimentary Breakfast

    The hotel offers a free continental breakast that includes muffins, bagels, cereal, bacon, sausage, eggs, and more. It was a really great spread of options for breakfast.

    fitness room with large mirror and equipment lined up

    Fitness Center

    The small fitness room has a treadmill, elicpitcal and some free weights.

    Fairfield by Marriott sign on a four story building with parking under it

    What You Need to Know Before You Book

    Make sure to bring your photo identification and credit card for checking into the hotel.

    Reservations - Everything sound good? Reserve your room at Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach.

    Hotel Address - 540 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, Florida

    Check-in Time - 4 pm

    Check-Out Time - 11 am

    Minimum check-in age - 23

    Pets - Pets are not allowed at this hotel.

    Smoking - The hotel is non-smoking

    cars parked under the Fairfield Fort Walton Beach

    Parking - Free self-parking next to the hotel and under it.

    Distance from nearby airports:

    • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport - 11.2 miles
    • Pensacola International Airport - 46.5 miles
    • Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport - 59.6 miles
    looking out a window to bright blue water

     Destin & Fort Walton Beach Restaurants and Attractions nearby

    Asiago's Skillet - Delicious breakfast food! Comfort food that tastes great.

    Okaloosa Island Pier - The pier is a great way to see dolphins and other marine life.

    Emerald Coast Science Center - Enjoy this hands-on science discovery center.

    Indian Temple Mound Museum - Visit an archaeological site that was built around 850 CE.

    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - Check out the dolphin encounters, sharks, rays, and more marine life.

    Emerald Coast Convention Center - The hotel is close to the convention center.

    Book your beachfront stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-West Destin and experience the Emerald Coast.

    Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach Tours & Attractions

    Dolphin Cruises - Head out on the water looking for Bottlenose dolphins and other marine wildlife on these great tours. Book tours HERE

    Crab Island Tours - World-famous Crab Island is a must visit! Book a tour or private boat HERE.

    Pontoon Boat Rentals - Enjoy the day out on the water in a fantastic pontoon boat. Check out Boat Rentals HERE

    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - See dolphins, sea lions, penquins, sharks, and more. Grab tickets HERE

    Deep Sea Fishing Charters - Enjoy some of the world's best fishing! Book tours HERE

    Sunset Cruises - One of our favorite things to do is enjoy a sunset cruise. The sunsets over the water are truly amazing. Book tours HERE

    Click HERE to see all of the top rated tours and activities in Okaloosa Island & Fort Walton Beach.

    Balcony with lounge chair and chair looking out to sunset over the Gulf of Mexico and white sand beach

    Okaloosa Island Hotels and Lodging

    If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.

    Four Points by Sheraton Destin Fort Walton Beach - We loved our stay at this resort. The Gulf views are amazing. Book here.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Great Gulf front hotel with easy beach access. Book here.

    The Island Resort - Enjoy a Gulf friend hotel with onsite dining and a great pool. Book here

    Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach - Beachfront pool, full service restaurant, and gorgeous Gulf views. Book here

    Waterscape - Beachfront property with one and two bedroom apartments. Book here

    The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability

    We also have articles on the Emerald Coast of Florida, including Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach, Panama City Beach, Perdido Key, Pensacola, Sanibel and Captiva Island, and more.

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