The 10 Best Hotels Near Emerald Coast Science Center, Fort Walton Beach from CA $88

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A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large screen displaying information.

1. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Elena

CA $157

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a 'Treats' sign, and a 'Welcome to Mary Esther' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small table.

A hotel room with a wooden door, a bulletin board with an evacuation plan, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Michael

CA $121

CA $137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a large TV screen.

A modern interior with vending machines and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

cindy

CA $162

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern restaurant with a mix of seating options including tables and booths, a bar area, and a counter.

A reception area with a modern desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and a door with a sign.

A gym with cardio machines, benches, and dumbbells.

A modern lounge area with a wooden floor, grey upholstered seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Charity

CA $95

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A beach with clear skies, a sandy shore, and a few beach umbrellas.

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a small table, a lamp, and a heater.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the ocean.

5. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Andres

CA $136

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A beach with a row of blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

A modern living room with a round dining table, wicker furniture, and a large window with a city view.

A modern outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a bar counter, and a television screen.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table overlooking a beach with umbrellas.

6. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Okaloosa Island, 2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Heather

CA $122

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, green cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, a bench, and dumbbells.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

Oakland, 2.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

CA $120

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a large window, and various kitchen appliances and utensils on the counter.

A reception area with a large mural of a beach scene, a reception desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Mark

CA $106

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

9. Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG

Seabreeze, 1.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Amie

CA $131

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A breakfast area with a counter displaying various food items and a refrigerated display with beverages.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved counter, a digital information board, and a visible window to the outside.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, teal chairs, and hanging orange and white pendant lights.

10. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Laurie

CA $108

CA $122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

A pool with palm trees, a beach, and a sign for 'Calipso Spa'.

A kitchen with a sink, coffee maker, and a view of a balcony.

A balcony with two chairs facing a beach.

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.9 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Kelly

CA $127

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a modern wall design.

A modern waiting area with a herringbone wood floor, leather seating, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the waterfront.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a large TV, and a peacock-themed painting.

12. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

mary

CA $100

CA $123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, balconies, and palm trees.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Emily

CA $97

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A spacious room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and two armchairs.

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, and a TV.

A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating area.

14. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 0.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Russell

CA $78

CA $88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a clear sky above.

A hotel reception area with a marble floor, a wooden reception desk, and a sign that reads "QUALITY INN".

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a red chair to the left.

A sunset view with palm trees along a waterfront promenade.

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Yamileth

CA $89

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, balconies, and a car parked in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a mirror.

A reception area with a dark granite counter, a clock on the wall, and a door with a sign.

16. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 0.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

James

CA $83

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A vending machine with a Coca-Cola advertisement, a water dispenser, and a washing machine.

A reception area with a marble counter, a bulletin board with pamphlets, and a sign indicating an exit.

A room with a bed, a green sofa, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table.

17. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Kathleen

CA $85

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a surfboard decorated with stickers, a potted plant with an American flag, and a marble counter.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a surfboard with stickers, a coffee machine, and a potted plant with an American flag.

A restaurant with a view of a street and palm trees. There are tables and chairs inside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a phone.

18. Hole Inn the Wall Hotel - Fort Walton Beach - Sunset Plaza - nearby Beaches & Hurlburt

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Michele

CA $98

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a check-in/check-out sign, a reception desk, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a painting of a coastal scene, and a Daybreak sign.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, dresser, and a mirror.

A motel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Daphne

CA $85

CA $96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A sandy beach with footprints, a clear sky, and a few people in the distance.

A waterfront hotel with a marina, a lighthouse, and a beach in the background.

A bar with a large screen displaying a performer. There are people seated at the bar and a white picket fence in the foreground.

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a plaid bedspread, a dresser, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

20. Gipson Inn Motel

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Anonymous traveller

CA $403

CA $456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Coast Science Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Wavecrest Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 573 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	9.0 Wonderful 641 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	9.0 Wonderful 881 reviews	View

Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Very nice beach."

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Always a amazing stay"

Sundrift Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. Beautiful Beach 24/7 access from hotel for guests"

Gulf Side 402🌊Gulf Front🏖️Free Beach Setup🐶Dogs OK

8/10 Good

"Nice condo, it was clean and well kept. We especially appreciate that he dog was aloud. The master bath sink has a slow drain so we just used the other sink which was fine."

4 Beds, POOL , Huge Backyard - Ranch Home

8/10 Good

"We loved the place. Only thing for us it that we were a big family checking it out, there wasn’t much dishes pans to use to cook our meals. Other then that everything was all some"

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but has been remodeled. Rooms were clean, will stay again. Staff was nice. Basic Breakfast only ate toast."

Perrydise@ Pirates' Bay Top-Floor Studio with Panoramic Sound Views, Pools, Dock

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay and the view is beautiful!"

Other attractions near Emerald Coast Science Center

A park with a concrete path, green grass, trees, and street lamps.

Liza Jackson Park

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

After visiting Liza Jackson Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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A variety of fish on ice, including red snapper and other species, with a weighing scale and price tags visible.

Miracle Strip

You can do some window-shopping at Miracle Strip during your stay in Fort Walton Beach.

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Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your trip to Fort Walton Beach. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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A harbor with a docked sailboat, a building with multiple flags, and a cityscape in the background.

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

After visiting Fort Walton Beach Landing Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Walton Beach.

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Towncrest Shopping Center

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Towncrest Shopping Center during your visit to Fort Walton Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its seafood restaurants.

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Preston Hood Athletic Complex

Catch an event at Preston Hood Athletic Complex during your trip to Fort Walton Beach.

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Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

Catch an event at Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center during your trip to Fort Walton Beach.

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Garnier Post Office Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Garnier Post Office Museum in Fort Walton Beach.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Emerald Coast Science Center?

Emerald Coast Science Center is located in a family-friendly area of Fort Walton Beach known for its beautiful beaches and top seafood restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 624 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Emerald Coast Science Center?

Adjacent to Emerald Coast Science Center, TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field and Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West.

How many hotels are there close to Emerald Coast Science Center?

Expedia has 624 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Emerald Coast Science Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Emerald Coast Science Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Emerald Coast Science Center.

What can I see and do near Emerald Coast Science Center?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Indian Temple Mound Museum and Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Liza Jackson Park and John Beasley Park. Explore nature at Okaloosa Island Beach and Oak Tree Nature Park.

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Our top choices for Emerald Coast Science Center hotels

1. Wavecrest Lodge

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

5. Sundrift Inn

6. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

9. Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG

10. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

11. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

12. Seabreeze Inn

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

14. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

16. Fairway Inn

17. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

18. Hole Inn the Wall Hotel - Fort Walton Beach - Sunset Plaza - nearby Beaches & Hurlburt

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

20. Gipson Inn Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Coast Science Center

Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

Wavecrest Lodge

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Sundrift Inn

Gulf Side 402🌊Gulf Front🏖️Free Beach Setup🐶Dogs OK

4 Beds, POOL , Huge Backyard - Ranch Home

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Perrydise@ Pirates' Bay Top-Floor Studio with Panoramic Sound Views, Pools, Dock

Other attractions near Emerald Coast Science Center

Liza Jackson Park

Miracle Strip

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

Towncrest Shopping Center

Preston Hood Athletic Complex

Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center

Garnier Post Office Museum

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