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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1177 guest reviews
- Includes an outdoor pool
- The Avg. Group Saves 23.0%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 178 rooms in hotel
- 5 floors in property
- 18 suites in property
- Check-in time: 4:00 pm
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 4 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesBreakfast Buffet Included 2 Queen Beds Inland View - Free WiFi Hdtvs with Hidef Channels
Non-Smoking
Check RatesHilton Honors Discount Honors Discount 2 Queen Beds Inland View - Free WiFi Hdtvs with Hidef Channel
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
The Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach hotel is located directly on the beach on Okaloosa Island, surrounded by the Santa Rosa Sound, Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. This barrier island between Ft. Walton Beach and Destin is famous for pristine beaches, water sports and awesome family attractions. Next door is the Gulfarium, the world's oldest continuously-operating live marine show. Just behind the hotel is Okaloosa Island's 1, 261 ft. fishing pier. Big Kahuna Water Park is located in Destin, just a short drive away. Our friendly staff is here to recommend a restaurant or other things to do near our Fort Walton Beach hotel.
Map & Landmarks: Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach
Verified Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Comments"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Need gluten free breakfast items. Update rooms. Wonderful staff.
Floie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
05-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 01 to Tue Aug 06 2024 at a $490.80 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
The Hilton Garden Inn- Fort Walton Beach is a hotel located directly on the beach facing the Gulf of Mexico on Okaloosa Island.The open and airy lobby brings the feel of the outdoors inside, celebrating everything that's 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 in Fort Walton Beach.The 178-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel will feature:5,000 Sq. Ft. Conference CenterBoardroom on 4th floorBeachfront Pool, Lazy River and CourtyardFull-Service RestaurantIndoor and Outdoor BarsFire PitsHilton Honors rewards members will enjoy the option to use points in this exciting Florida destination. Fort Walton Beach and its 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 watersports.The Hilton Garden Inn 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 Hilton Garden Inn - Fort Walton Beach opened in Spring 2017.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 178 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 178 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 23 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 50 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 128 |
| Suites: | 18 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 4 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 5040 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 400 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 2.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 12:00pm-10:00pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: The Hilton Garden Inn features a lazy river with rock waterfalls, a beachfront hot tub, and an indoor swimming pool. All pools are heated and hours are 9:00am to 10:00pm.Tiki Bar operations are seasonal and weather permitting. | |
| Ownership: | Innisfree Hotels |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Varies per contract and season. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 10.0 |
| Total Taxes: | 16.25% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 6.00% |
| GST: Goods and Services Tax: | 3.25 GST % |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Electric Car Charging Station
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Office in room available
- Private bathroom in room
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Terrace
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Located 10mi from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS).Located within 9 miles of both Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field main gates.
Local Shuttle Info: Hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Breakfast Information
A freshly prepared breakfast is offered daily in the Garden Grill® restaurant for purchase. $19.95++ per adult. Full Breakfast Buffet.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Self Parking Lot - $10.00 per dayBus Parking Available but please call ahead and notify hotel of bus arrival time.Electric Vehicle Charge Stations available.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Cleaning Policies
Hilton Defining a New Standard of Hotel Cleanliness, Working With RB/Lysol and Mayo Clinic to Elevate Hygiene Practices From Check-In to Check-Out‘Hilton CleanStay with Lysol Protection’ Launched June 2020.
About Hilton Garden Inn
- Spacious meeting rooms with onsite catering services and audiovisual equipment available
- 24 Hour Business Center and Free Wi-Fi
- Plus Hypoallergenic Pillows
- Convenient Pavilion Mart open 24/7 offering late night snack, beverages, and more
- Onsite Dining with Lunch and Dinner offered in most locations
- Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast
The Hilton Garden Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Breakfast Table - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at this cozy cafe. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
- Lunch: Stewby's Seafood Shanty - Try their famous shrimp po' boy and other seafood specialties. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Gulf on Okaloosa Island - Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - Get up close with dolphins, sea lions, and other marine animals. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Donut Hole - Treat yourself to mouthwatering donuts and hearty breakfast options. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Black Pearl - Enjoy a waterfront dining experience with delicious seafood dishes. Located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Floyd's Shrimp House - Indulge in a seafood feast at this local favorite. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier - Try your hand at fishing or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along the pier. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Pancakery - Delight in a variety of pancakes and breakfast favorites at this popular spot. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill - Enjoy casual dining and live alligator shows at this lively beachfront eatery. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Crab Trap - Savor fresh seafood and breathtaking sunset views at this beachfront restaurant. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Emerald Coast Science Center - Explore interactive exhibits and learn about science in a fun way. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
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Hotel Rate Trends at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach
The graph above is averages of room rates for both group rates and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group offer was placed. The lowest group rate shown is 34.7% in April 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $522 in the month of July 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach.
Feel free to use the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Fort Walton Beach event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Emerald Breeze Ballroom | 90 x 56 x 15 | 5040 | --/320 | 192 | 250 | 80 | 70 | 12 | --/-- | 360 | 400 | -- |
Close This Emerald Breeze BallroomThe Emerald Breeze Ballroom features over 5,000 square feet of meeting space with one wall being floor to ceiling windows to view the beautiful sandy dunes of the beach. This lovely ballroom has plenty of unobstructed space to fit your event needs. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 5040 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 90 x 56 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 25+ Windows: 21 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Albatross | 30 x 64 x 15 | 1920 | --/120 | 72 | 90 | 50 | 45 | 12 | --/-- | 200 | 175 | -- |
Close This AlbatrossThis event space features a wall of floor to ceiling windows to show off the beautiful sandy dunes of the Gulf Coast. Room Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1920 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 64 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 12 Windows: 21 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Aurora | 30 x 51 x 15 | 1530 | --/100 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 38 | 12 | --/-- | 150 | 125 | -- |
Close This AuroraRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1530 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 51 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 17 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Poseidon | 30 x 52 x 15 | 1560 | --/100 | 60 | 60 | 45 | 38 | 12 | --/-- | 150 | 125 | -- |
Close This PoseidonRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1560 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 52 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 11 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach have?
There are 178 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
A freshly prepared breakfast is offered daily in the Garden Grill® restaurant for purchase. $19.95++ per adult. Full Breakfast Buffet.
What parking is available at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
Self Parking Lot - $10.00 per dayBus Parking Available but please call ahead and notify hotel of bus arrival time.Electric Vehicle Charge Stations available.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Can I get a AAA rate at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Savings 2 Queen Beds Inland View - Free WiFi Hdtvs with Hidef Channels
Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The Hilton Garden Inn features a lazy river with rock waterfalls, a beachfront hot tub, and an indoor swimming pool. All pools are heated and hours are 9:00am to 10:00pm.Tiki Bar operations are seasonal and weather permitting..
Testimonials:
"When people provide customer friendly service in today’s world, it should be applauded! So many businesses have taken almost and adversarial attitude towards the customer, in other words, they over compensate for a consumer not following through. As a business, it is my understanding, that the business should always follow through and do as they promise! Loyalty between consumers and businesses should remain alive, profit above service is a bad plan and will cost the business in the long run!" R.F. - Denver, CO
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