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The Island Resort At Fort Walton BeachvsBeal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Island, by Hotel RL. Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront comes in at 78 with recommendations from 1 publications like Oyster.
The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "At this family-friendly, beachside resort activity revolves around a 194,000-gallon pool (allegedly the area's largest) with a spectacular swim-through waterfall and a bar in the Grotto's rock wall." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It’s close to a lot of action, so visitors can choose what they want to do...on-site amenities include direct beach access, a grotto-style pool, and fire pits for maximizing sunset right on the sand."
This Florida Destination Is Unlike Any Other Part of the State — Experiencing All 4 Seasons
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“It’s close to a lot of action, so visitors can choose what they want to do,” says Fogg, who suggests a stroll to the Okaloosa Island Pier or Veterans Park, right across the street.
Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Oyster Travel + Leisure
380 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6136
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
OysterMid-Range
"The 100-room Best Western Fort Walton Beach is the most stylish hotel on the beachfront block -- possibly even the island." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Right on the sugar-fine sands of Fort Walton Beach, this stylish property beckons with a heated pool overlooking the dunes, private boardwalk access to the beach, and a gorgeous little beachfront restaurant, The Remedy, that puts a Cajun twist on fresh, local seafood and makes a mean craft martini"
