10 Best Hotels in South Bayou, Fort Walton Beach for 2026

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou

Verna

CA $105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

2. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou

Laurie

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

Oakland, 2.6 km from South Bayou

Thomas

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

4. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 2.6 km from South Bayou

Donald

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

5. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 3.4 km from South Bayou

Carol

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

3.6 km from South Bayou

Julia

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.

7. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou

Luis

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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

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

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 2.7 km from South Bayou

nashuada

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

9. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

Wright, 4.2 km from South Bayou

DeJanae

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A reception area with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a beige sofa, and a potted plant.

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

4.8 km from South Bayou

Tanequa

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

Seabreeze, 2.7 km from South Bayou

Keith

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from South Bayou

KARTHIK

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

13. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 3.7 km from South Bayou

Janet

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 2.4 km from South Bayou

Daphne

CA $94 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 2.7 km from South Bayou

Yamileth

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 2.6 km from South Bayou

Russell

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern lounge area with a curved black sofa, wooden ottomans, and a coffee table.

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

Kenwood, 4.2 km from South Bayou

Wendy C

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

Kenwood, 4.3 km from South Bayou

Brooke

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

19. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from South Bayou

James

CA $93 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

20. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 3.5 km from South Bayou

Emily

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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

A lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky.

Okaloosa Island

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

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.

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.

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A riverbank with sand, grass, and trees.

Seabreeze

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

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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.

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A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.

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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Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Destin

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were very clean and the staff was amazing and very helpful."

Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard

8/10 Good

"The studio room we reserved was clean and spacious. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I don’t really know how old the building is, but the tub in our room has visible wear and tear, and the elevators can be a little funky sometimes. Overall it was still a pleasant stay and was worth what we paid for."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach-Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Everything at the hotel was very good. It was clean and pleasant, and the room was spacious and comfortable. My only negative comment is about the employee who prepares breakfast. She was unfriendly, and when we asked her a question, she responded rudely and treated us poorly. Customer service in the breakfast area needs improvement."

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.

Hotels in South Bayou, Fort Walton Beach

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Our top choices for South Bayou hotels

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

2. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

4. Seabreeze Inn

5. Wavecrest Lodge

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

7. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

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

9. WoodSpring Suites Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFB

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

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

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

13. Sundrift Inn

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

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

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

19. Fairway Inn

20. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Where to stay in South Bayou

Okaloosa Island

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze

Beal Parkway

Elliot's Point

Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Hyatt House Destin

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