Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn
8.8 (638 reviews)
1297 Miracle Strip Parkway SE , Fort Walton Beach , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service by staff
Beautiful location and views
Clean facilities
Cons:
Issues with food quality
High off-season prices
Staff disconnected at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
The rooms were clean and well maintained, but some issues were mentioned regarding odors.
Service
9.91
Maggie and Pebble received high praise for their exceptional service, which greatly enhanced the overall experience.
Location
9.45
The property is perfectly located with gorgeous views and walking distance to attractions.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were clean and had nice views, but there were reports of odors from the air conditioning.
Amenities
8.43
Wonderful amenities available, but the pool area needs work.
Value for Money
8.39
Prices are considered high for off-season stays.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast was delicious but service was slow; some complaints about quality and pricing.
Overall Experience
9.41
Overall a wonderful experience highlighted by excellent service, making guests feel welcome.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:18

Property Description

Beachfront Pool and Full-Service Restaurant
Enjoy a relaxing stay at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach with a beachfront pool and a full-service restaurant offering delicious meals.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in comfort with flat-screen TVs, small refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers in all rooms. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Stunning Views and Entertainment
Host your events in style at the 5500-square-foot meeting room with Gulf of Mexico views. Unwind at the indoor and outdoor bars with a fire pit, fitness centre, and conference centre on site.

Book your stay now at Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach for a memorable beachfront experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VPS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 638 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 9.41
D
Dariel couple us
7
Pretty good
Pros:

I liked that the property was right in the beach, and the restaurant was pretty good!

Cons:

It was under renovation and when I reserved it I hadn’t noticed anything in regards to that.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Shanna family_with_children us
1
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Adam couple us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Nora family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Pool, neighbor pool, access to the beach

Cons:

Broken kids games, pool stones lose, not very nice/ attentive to kids, it was Christmas no extra ideas extra/ additions offered, cards for a l card breakfast (took longtime get it), chairs in breakfast area were very old- lost there cloth, you got it stick on your trousers- super icky!!!

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple us
10
Pros:

Amazing people and great place.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Glenn couple us
10
The stay awesome ,but very crowded this year.
Pros:

Very good and the staff was nice.

Cons:

To bring back the buffet or have to pick of the menu.

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Ashly family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rich couple us
10
Pros:

THE LOCATION, VIEW, LAZY RIVER POOL, FOOD

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
B
Bryce extended_group us
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children us
6
A Good hotel, but needs operational improvements and TLC in some locations.
Pros:

Overall the staff was very good and helpful with almost everything. Beds were comfortable and food at the restaurant was better than most places we ate at during the trip.

Cons:

Just simply saw signs of wear and tear in some areas of the hotel. Hotel had an unnecessary parking fee associated with the stay. Toilet in the room was constantly having its flapper stay up. Cause of it was not addressed other than being told to push it down. This meant removing the tank lid once or twice daily. Not what I want on a vacation. There's one wash off station on the property for anyone returning from the beach. A second one would've been helpful. Hotel gave wristbands for the pool that were not easy snap on/snap off.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Traffic on hwy.. road construction

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
B
Bryan couple us
10
Will be back soon
Pros:

Pool, beach and view

Cons:

Ac unit sucked the first night. Then the next night was arctic, which was great.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Malique family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nikema family_with_children us
10
Our stay at this hotel was a wonderful and memorable experience
Pros:

Everything about this hotel was amazing! My family and I enjoyed everything! The hotel was so clean, which is at top of my list when searching for a hotel. The breakfast was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be returning again! We had a great experience!

Cons:

We liked everything about our stay at this hotel.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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William couple us
9
2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Latosha couple us
10
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
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Janice couple us
1
Bait & switch, hotel didn't honor or accommodate the room that was paid for
Pros:

The location

Cons:

They oversold the rooms, I paid for an oceanfront room they put me in a parking lot view, the check in process was a nightmare, the mgr asked could he take someone else after I stood there for over 20 minutes because they had charges on my folio from someone else in the room previously, it was cold and I was tired from driving across the state, they offered me a free drink, then I thought ok I'll get to my room and relax because even in the cold the ocean just melts tension away, it was a parking lot view, I spent the next few hours speaking to booking.com, Lila refunded me $60 for the parking, Booking refunded me not including the first night, I checked out the next day early, went to another hotel and received a receipt for the pet fee balance of $75, they used my credit card the next day for no reason at all, when I called to ask why, the person at the desk was rude, never once was I rude but I was treated like I they could care less and like I was a problem because they oversold the oceanfront rooms. 40 years of Hilton vacations and this was to relax for a few days going into the new year & they caused more stress, they didn't even apologize or even try to accommodate me.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Nefrettiti couple us
5
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
B
Brent family_with_children us
9
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Roman couple at
10
2026-01-02 via Nuitee