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

Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West
3.0 star property
Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (608 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was very friendly, helpful and courteous, the parking was good and the parking lot was well lit for night outings. Overall it is a nice place to stay."
United States
Verna
The price is CA $93
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

2. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL
2.5 star property
Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (552 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Laurie
The price is CA $107
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area
3.0 star property
Oakland, 2.6 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (548 reviews)
"It was next to Dunkin Donuts. Yeah!"
United States
Thomas
The price is CA $116
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area

4. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze Inn
2.0 star property
Seabreeze, 2.6 km from South Bayou
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Donald
The price is CA $69
CA $87 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Seabreeze Inn

5. Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge
2.5 star property
Okaloosa Island, 3.4 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good breakfast, easy beach access."
United States
Carol
The price is CA $168
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Wavecrest Lodge

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach
2.5 star property
3.6 km from South Bayou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (567 reviews)
"Breakfast was delicious and family friendly environment."
United States
Julia
The price is CA $131
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

7. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG
2.5 star property
Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (505 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Luis
The price is CA $159
CA $180 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach
3.0 star property
Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
nashuada
The price is CA $116
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

9. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB
2.5 star property
Wright, 4.2 km from South Bayou
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (129 reviews)
"Staff was friendly !! Had a wonderful stay!!"
United States
DeJanae
The price is CA $123
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB
3.0 star property
4.8 km from South Bayou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (573 reviews)
"Nice stay."
United States
Tanequa
The price is CA $152
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

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

Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG
2.5 star property
Seabreeze, 2.7 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (296 reviews)
"This hotel had everything we could need. A little kitchenette and everything was clean. Thank you."
United States
Keith
The price is CA $127
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Candlewood Suites Ft Walton Bch - Hurlburt Area by IHG

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

Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West
2.5 star property
Seabreeze, 2.5 km from South Bayou
7.2 out of 10, Good, (933 reviews)
"Perfect for family staying"
United States
KARTHIK
The price is CA $99
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

13. Sundrift Inn

Sundrift Inn
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 3.7 km from South Bayou
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (818 reviews)
"Great place!"
United States
Janet
The price is CA $172
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Sundrift Inn

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach
2.0 star property
Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou
5.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Already wrote a review as stayed 4 nights here."
United States
Daphne
The price is CA $83
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West
2.5 star property
Seabreeze, 2.7 km from South Bayou
6.2 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was ok for the price and the breakfast was good."
United States
Yamileth
The price is CA $96
CA $108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field
2.0 star property
Seabreeze, 2.6 km from South Bayou
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Location was convenient"
United States
Russell
The price is CA $77
CA $87 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG
2.5 star property
Kenwood, 4.2 km from South Bayou
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (563 reviews)
"Clean and good price, nice location"
United States
Wendy C
The price is CA $170
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base

Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base
3.0 star property
Kenwood, 4.3 km from South Bayou
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (210 reviews)
"We loved it here! We will be staying again"
United States
Brooke
The price is CA $180
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base

19. Fairway Inn

Fairway Inn
2.0 star property
Seabreeze, 2.5 km from South Bayou
6.2 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"
United States
James
The price is CA $71
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Fairway Inn

20. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 3.5 km from South Bayou
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,592 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Emily
The price is CA $181
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
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Where to stay in South Bayou

Find the best South Bayou areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Bayou
Learn more about South Bayou

Okaloosa Island

The perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family weekend retreat, this is an unforgettable shoreline delight.

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum.

Seabreeze

If you're spending some time in Seabreeze, Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound are top sights worth seeing.

Beal Parkway

While Beal Parkway might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okaloosa Island Beach and Emerald Coast Science Center.

Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in South Bayou?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Fort Walton Beach's South Bayou neighborhood has to offer.
How many hotels will I find in the South Bayou area?
Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in South Bayou and start exploring everything Fort Walton Beach has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bayou, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in South Bayou.
What are the top things to see and do in South Bayou?
A few places to visit in the area around South Bayou include Preston Hood Athletic Complex, Towncrest Shopping Center, and Beltway Shopping Center. When you're sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth a stop.