Title: El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34411722&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Condo with a water park, 8-minute walk to Okaloosa Island Beach ## Photo gallery for El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! ![Property grounds - El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! (Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34411800/34411722/3c5123e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Spa - El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! 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(Fort Walton Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34411800/34411722/825702b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! and take advantage of a water park, laundry facilities, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire condo 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4814 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Just 200 yards from the beach, this fifth floor condo is a delight. The balcony provides panoramic views of the Gulf Of Mexico and the spacious lawn. From the kitchen, watch the sailboats on the sound and the sight of acres of sparkling white sand to the west. Decorated with a beach theme, this warm, inviting unit has been rated "excellent" by a former guest. The kitchen is equipped with numerous amenities. Sand chairs and sand toys are provided for guest. The owner has provided HBO and HBO on demand for your enjoyment. On the balcony you will enjoy sitting in the bar height patio seating for 6\. This is a non-smoking condo. El Matador Condominiums are located next to 17 miles of uninhabited beach. To make your Florida vacation unforgettable, our beach resort offers an array of amenities which includes two pools (one is heated seasonally), tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, a fitness center, whirlpools, saunas, meeting rooms and more! Resting on over 12 acres, El Matador is beautifully landscaped and meticulously attended featuring lush palm trees and manicured lawn. The resort is accented by surrounding sugar-white sand, the sparkling surf, and is convenient to many unique shopping establishments fine restaurants and a variety of water sports. Age Requirement: NO reservations will be accepted for singles under the age of 25 unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian shall be allowed to supervise no more than 3 individuals under the age of 25\. Parent or legal guardian MUST occupy the same room as those they are supervising. Any reservations made under false pretenses will forfeit all prepaid rents and deposits and will be required to vacate the unit. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 814 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34978400/34978398/dcf0f39e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### My little slice of paradise on Okaloosa Island Okaloosa Island - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=34978398&PinnedHotelID=34978398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106900000/106899100/106899058/14423860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SeaCrest 515A Studio\~Beachfront Complex Okaloosa Island - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=106899058&PinnedHotelID=106899058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91350000/91341100/91341007/fa41f602.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Seashell–Steps to Sand, Beach Service, Pool, Free Activities! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 29182 1BR / 1BA Beautiful Views of the Courtyard Gulf of Mexico ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.39860%2C-86.63247&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qMonIDIrydiM6-MCQ21TZgWPQWs=) Fort Walton Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Fort Walton Beaches \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Santa Rosa Sound \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Okaloosa Island Beach \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center \- 5 min drive \- 4.2 km - Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island \- 6 min drive \- 4.5 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive - ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬10 min drive - ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬10 min drive - ‪Olive Garden - ‬9 min drive - ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! have a pool? ### Is El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!? ### What time is check-out at El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions!? ### Where is El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## El Matador 255 - FREE TICKETS!! Your stay includes free tickets to many area attractions! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael B. Aug 16, 2018 #### Nice king bed good sized balcony Very accommodating, comfortable stay ##### Michael B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chynell C. Sep 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Matador Vacation Our stay at this property was good, The property was just steps from the beach, the view from the fifth floor balcony was great. The property was located within great proximity of all restaurants and supermarkets. This was an older property but clean Everything was provided that we needed from silverware to linen. My only note to the owner which does not reflect my rating is the bedroom carpet need cleaning or taken up and replace with tile, since there's so much traffic in the rental, my second comment is the sliding glass door from the livingroom and bedroom was very hard to slide back and forth. My husband and I really enjoy the property and would recommend to others ##### Chynell C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### daniel w. Aug 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place Is a very nice place with excelent beaches, apartament are nice. ##### daniel w. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennipher B. Jun 14, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet getaway My husband and I had a lovely quiet getaway. The unit was clean and nicely furnished. We enjoyed the beach and beach view from our balcony. We’d definitely stay again. ##### Jennipher B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damon C. May 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great, clean condo Really enjoyed staying at 255 El Matador this past weekend. The condo was spotless, with beautiful views, and in a fantastic location. Kitchen has everything you need. We will be back! ##### Damon C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. Apr 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property was nice The property was nice and the location to the pool and beach was great. We stayed in building 2. ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### James M. Jun 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicely updated! We really liked the way the kitchen was modified. It felt much more open than the other two units we stayed in a couple years back. The only bad thing I can say is the water pressure in the shower needs to be fixed which I’m sure will be I would have gone with 5 stars if it wasn’t for that. Thanks for letting us use this condo. James ##### James M. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deana W. Jul 17, 2018 #### Beautiful View The property was well maintained, beautiful grounds, the view of the gulf was breathtaking. The staff was friendly, helpful and the check in/out process was simple. I would have loved to have stayed longer. ##### Deana W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Kasey J. Jun 18, 2018 #### Room was awesome! Property was great. Room was very comfortable and super nice! One drawback was distance from the beach. Walk was too far for my liking. ##### Kasey J. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike W. Jul 28, 2016 #### unit 255, June 26-July 2, 2016 Nice, clean, good location. Condo was clean, nice decor, well equipped. Would recommend. ##### Mike W.