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Emerald Coast Inn & SuitesvsThe Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Emerald Coast Inn & Suites is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Island, by Hotel RL. Emerald Coast Inn & Suites comes in at #25 in Destin with accolades from 1 reviews such as Oyster.
Emerald Coast Inn & Suites
Oyster
1214 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
From $52/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
OysterBudget
"The 59-room Emerald Coast Inn & Suites offers few frills, but is a solid choice for budget-conscious tourists and business travelers interested in exploring the Fort Walton Beach area." Full review
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
February 22, 2024
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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.
