Mary Esther Florida Accommodations

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The Mary Esther center is approximately 6 miles west of Indian Temple Mound and Museum and 6 miles west of Emerald Coast Science Center.

Mary Esther is located in the panhandle of the Sunshine State and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. It is known for sugar-white sand beaches, emerald green waters, and a mild year-round climate. The town has a variety of businesses and restaurants, and schools are highly rated. Whether you're looking for a place to relax and soak up the sun or a town with plenty of activities and things to do, Mary Esther is the perfect spot. More from this guide...

Mary Esther Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther Fort Walton Beach 301 Hollywood Blvd., Mary Esther, FL 32569 Call
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • 25 suites in hotel
From$94 total
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Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field in Mary Esther 480 East Miracle Strip Pkwy., Mary Esther, FL 32569 Call
  • Economical Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 51 rooms
From$134 total
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area : 522 Mary Esther Blvd. 522 Mary Esther Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Call ~3.60 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Economy Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 74 rooms
From$106 total
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Candlewood Suites Ft. Walton Bch Hurlburt Area An Ihg Hotel - Fort Walton Beach 407 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~4.39 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Two star hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$72 total
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Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West - Fort Walton Beach 322 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~4.69 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • Check-in: 15:00
From$96 total
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TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach : 207 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw 207 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw, Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.16 miles east of Mary Esther
  • 3 star hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$108 total
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Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach : 135 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw 135 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.30 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Inexpensive Beach property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$64 total
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Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West : 137 Miracle Strip Pkwy. 137 Miracle Strip Pkwy., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.30 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Low Cost Downtown hotel
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From$72 total
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Islander Beach Resort 790 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.30 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Three Star Beach property
  • 7 floors in hotel
From$99 total
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Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG : 127 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw 127 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.35 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Two-star Downtown hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$126 total
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Island Echos Condominiums by Wyndham Vacation Rentals 676 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.57 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Midscale Beach hotel
  • Check-in: 4:00pm
From$134 total
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Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach – Destin West in Fort Walton Beach 13 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.85 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Three Star Beach property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From$96 total
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Wavecrest Lodge in Fort Walton Beach 540 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.85 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Midscale property
  • Free breakfast
From$108 total
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Ft. Walton Beach by Wyndham : 3 Southwest Miracle Strip Pkwy. 3 Southwest Miracle Strip Pkwy., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.91 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Oceanfront property
  • 152 rooms in hotel
From$130 total
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Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin : 573 Santa Rosa Blvd. 573 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.93 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Three Star Oceanfront hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$96 total
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Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach 2 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~5.94 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Oceanfront property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$90 total
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Liberty Ln NW Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Call ~6.43 miles northeast of Mary Esther
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • 115 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$96 total
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach - Fort Walton Beach 1930 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Call ~6.49 miles northeast of Mary Esther
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Free breakfast available
From$154 total
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Sundrift Inn - Fort Walton Beach 414 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~6.50 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Affordable hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$108 total
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Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Fort Walton Beach 380 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~6.52 miles east of Mary Esther
  • 3 star Oceanfront property
  • Check in: 3:00pm
From$100 total
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Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach : 1112 Santa Rosa Blvd. 1112 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Website Call ~6.78 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Midscale Oceanfront property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$106 total
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Waterscape Condominiums : 1110 Santa Rosa Blvd. 1110 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~6.82 miles east of Mary Esther
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From$198 total
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Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach 1297 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~6.95 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Check in: 4:00 pm
From$112 total
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Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG - Fort Walton Beach 1299 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~7.00 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Oceanfront property
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
From$118 total
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Emerald Coast Inn And Suites in Fort Walton Beach 1214 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~7.02 miles east of Mary Esther
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$96 total
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Four Points by Sheraton Destin Fort Walton Beach 1325 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Website Call ~7.07 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Midscale Beach property
  • 6 floors in hotel
From$118 total
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Extended Stay America Select Suites - Fort Walton Beach - Ft. Walton Beach 915 Harrelson Dr., Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 Call ~7.17 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Economy Lake hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 p.m.
From$42 total
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott Ft. Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach 843 Eglin Pkwy., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Call ~7.32 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Oceanfront hotel
  • Hotel has a green policy See policy
From$94 total
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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Call ~7.46 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • 333 rooms in property
From$102 total
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Afb in Shalimar 1280 Eglin Pkwy. North, Shalimar, FL 32579 Call ~8.27 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$130 total
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Navarre - near Beaches/Hurlburt 8700 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL 32566 Call ~8.71 miles west of Mary Esther
  • Midscale property
  • Check-in time: 11:00 AM
From$96 total
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Best Western Navarre Waterfront 8697 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL 32566 Call ~8.76 miles west of Mary Esther
  • Low-priced Beach hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$90 total
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Residence Inn Navarre Waterfront 8631 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL 32566 Call ~8.91 miles west of Mary Esther
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 105 suites
From$96 total
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Navarre Oceanfront 8375 Gulf Blvd., Navarre, FL 32566 Call ~9.79 miles west of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Check-in time: 4:00PM
From$96 total
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Navarre 7710 Navarre Pkwy., Navarre, FL 32566 Call ~11.18 miles west of Mary Esther
  • Affordable Beach property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$88 total
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Emerald Grande Vacation Resort by Resort Stay - Destin 10 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541 Call ~12.00 miles east of Mary Esther
  • High end Beach hotel
  • Airport shuttle available
From$226 total
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Village Inn Destin 215 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541 Call ~12.33 miles east of Mary Esther
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$90 total
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Motel 6 Destin, FL : 405 Us 98 A 405 Us 98 A, Destin, FL 32541 Call ~12.53 miles east of Mary Esther
  • 2 star property
  • Hotel has 131 rooms
From$72 total
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Inn on Destin Harbor Ascend Hotel Collection - Destin 402 Harbor Blvd., Destin, FL 32541 Call ~12.63 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Beach hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$96 total
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Destin Inn and Suites - Destin 713 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541 Call ~13.37 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Low Cost Resort hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00
From$62 total
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Wingate by Wyndham : 117 Palm St. 117 Palm St., Destin, FL 32541 Call ~14.23 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • 94 rooms in property
From$96 total
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Pelican Beach by Holiday Isle 1002 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541 Call ~14.27 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Hotel has a green policy Learn more
From$246 total
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Days Inn by Wyndham Destin - Destin 1029 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541 Call ~14.51 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Cheap property
From$72 total
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Niceville Eglin Air Force Base 792 West John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, FL 32578 Call ~14.56 miles northeast of Mary Esther
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Read more
From$106 total
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Sundestin Beach Resort : 1040 Highway 98 East 1040 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541 Call ~14.66 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Midscale Oceanfront hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$193 total
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Holiday Inn Exp Stes Niceville Eglin Area - Niceville 410 West John Sims Pkwy., Niceville, FL 32578 Call ~14.69 miles northeast of Mary Esther
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$108 total
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Club Destin 1085 Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541 Call ~14.81 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Three Star hotel
  • 3 rooms in hotel
From$108 total
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Summerplace Inn Destin 14047 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, FL 32541 Call ~14.85 miles east of Mary Esther
  • Inexpensive Beach property
  • Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
From$66 total
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Towneplace Stes Niceville Marriott 100 Niceville Ave., Niceville, FL 32578 Call ~15.14 miles northeast of Mary Esther
  • Midscale hotel
  • 80 rooms in hotel
From$108 total
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Days Inn by Wyndham Eglin AFB - Niceville 101a Fl 85, Niceville, FL 32578 Call ~15.15 miles northeast of Mary Esther
  • Inexpensive Downtown property
  • 119 rooms in property
From$75 total
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Best time to visit Mary Esther, FL

Known for its sub-tropical climate, Mary Esther is home to world-class beaches and lush, green parks. The best time to visit Mary Esther, FL is from November to February when the weather is mild, and the beaches are less crowded.
Head to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park to see dolphins, sea lions, and other marine animals, or take a walk through the Eglin Air Force Base Heritage Park to learn more about the area's history. The town's annual July 4th celebration is always a blast, with fireworks, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Discounts on Hotel Rooms in Mary Esther, FL

Check out our selection of discounted hotels and save. Whether you're looking for a last-minute deal or planning your vacation in advance, we have a hotel that's perfect for you. Plus, our discounts are available all year round, so you can enjoy a comfortable stay any time you visit.

The Beaches of Mary Esther, FL

With miles of coastline to explore, you'll find a spot in Mary Esther that's perfect for you. The beaches here are known for their white sand and crystal clear water. You'll find plenty of beach access points, so you can always find a spot that's perfect for you. There are also a number of great restaurants and bars in the area, so you can enjoy a bite or a drink while you take in the views. The coastline stretches for miles, offering plenty of sand and surf to enjoy.

The Best Way to Get Around in Mary Esther, FL

There are a variety of ways to get around in Mary Esther, FL, depending on what works best for each individual. Some popular methods include driving your own car, riding a bike, or taking public transportation. However, walking is also a great way to get around in this town, especially since it is a pedestrian-friendly community with sidewalks and bike lanes. If you need to get around quickly, driving may be the best option, but be aware that parking can be difficult to find in some areas. If you're looking to save money, taking public transportation may be the best option, as fares are generally low.

Tips for Traveling to Mary Esther, FL

Here are some of our favorite tips for enjoying your time in this lovely town in Florida:
- Start by checking out our list of recommended hotels
- No trip to this area is complete without spending time on the beach. So be sure to pack your swimsuit and enjoy a day in the sun
- Make sure to visit the Surge Trampoline Park, and have an activity day
- Take a walk in the local parks
- Go to Regal Santa Rosa, a large theatre complex
- Visit the Mary Esther Public Library if you want some silence and time to discover and read a new book
- Discover local gardens for a peaceful walk there
- You can also take a yacht trip to Makaph Island and enjoy some of the best beaches in the state.

Dishes and drinks unique to Mary Esther, FL

Check out local dishes and drinks! The seafood is some of the best in the area, and oysters are a must-try. Be sure to also sample local favorites like frog legs and gator tail. If you're looking for a cold drink, craft beers are sure to quench your thirst. Local restaurants and bars have a wide selection of wines and spirits, perfect for any occasion.

The Scenic Landscapes of Mary Esther, FL

Mary Esther is a one-of-a-kind destination for nature lovers and photographers alike. The natural scenery here is simply stunning, with pristine beaches and rolling hills. Don't forget to take in the incredible views of the sky, which are constantly changing with the weather.

Verified reviews of the city of Mary Esther

Below are reviews of the city of Mary Esther, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Great Town"
Score 5.0 / 5

The town was great. Had a very good time visiting relatives.

Barbara T., from 10-Apr-2025
"Good Location & Staff"
Score 5.0 / 5

Friendly staff and good location.

Julie S., from 18-Nov-2023
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