Top 10 Hotels Near Emerald Coast Science Center in Fort Walton Beach for 2026

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

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

A reception desk with a large poster of a pier and boats, a wooden counter, and shelves with various items.

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

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

2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Julia

P5,920

P6,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

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

2. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Jason

P7,920

P8,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, large windows with a view of palm trees and water.

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

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

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

Franchesca

P10,246

P11,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

4. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Andres

P5,772

P6,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

Charity

P4,689

P5,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

Okaloosa Island, 2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

James

P8,178

P9,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

A hotel reception area with two reception desks labeled "Marriott Bonvoy Elite" and "Marriott Bonvoy."

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

Sandra

P5,257

P5,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A kitchen with open cabinets, containing various kitchenware and appliances.

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

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

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

Seabreeze, 1.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Keith

P5,748

P7,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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.

9. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Laurie

P4,816

P5,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear blue water and white sand.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A balcony with a pool view, chairs, and a building in the background.

Two blue beach chairs on a sandy beach with a clear sky and ocean in the background.

10. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 3.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Kimberly

P7,633

P8,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a view of buildings in the distance.

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

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

11. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Donald

P3,116

P3,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted clock, and a digital welcome sign.

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

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

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

KARTHIK

P4,182

P5,038 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A reception area with a reception desk, a chair, a bulletin board, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 0.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Russell

P3,436

P3,883 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.

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

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

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

14. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 0.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

James

P3,525

P4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A beachfront hotel with beach chairs, umbrellas, and a jet ski.

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

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

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Yamileth

P4,036

P4,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A hotel entrance with a paved driveway, a covered waiting area, and a building with large windows and a black door.

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

16. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Kathleen

P3,749

P4,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 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.

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

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Michele

P4,186

P4,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A building with a brick facade, a bench, and a small garden area with grass and shrubs.

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

18. Gipson Inn Motel

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Anonymous traveler

P17,712

P20,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, hotel buildings, and a marina.

A kitchen with a wooden table and bench, white cabinetry, and a wall-mounted rack with decorative items.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel sink, and white cabinetry. There are decorative wall hangings and a wooden shelf with kitchenware.

19. Chic Fort Walton Condo ~ 2 Blocks to Beach!

Okaloosa Island, 2.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A teal-walled room with a black bookshelf labeled 'Relax,' a lamp, and a small potted plant.

A bedroom with a wooden desk, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, a bed with a blue and white patterned blanket, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden dining table, a coffee maker, a teal console table with a bird sculpture, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. Seaside Escape FL

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

P4,623

P9,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Emerald Coast Science Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 570 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	9.0 Wonderful 851 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	9.0 Wonderful 625 reviews	View

Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time all was good"

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room & nice staff"

Sundrift Inn

8/10 Good

"clean room clean hotel would stay again"

Wavecrest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing. Will be staying here again in the future!"

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again. Staff was friendly, and clean rooms."

Pelican Isle by Southern Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

"Balcony Beach view was wonderful. Was clean and sanitary."

Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Buen lugar"

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."

Fairway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"After spending four nights at fairway inn on highway 98 this place was like a mansion everything was nice clean fairway inn was a nastiest filthy smelly place you can imagine if you go there do not stay in room one 22 soon as you walk in the door it smells like piss and mildew highly recommend sea breeze"

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

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

Expedia has 640 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 John Beasley Park and Liza Jackson 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. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

2. Wavecrest Lodge

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

4. Sundrift Inn

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

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

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

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

9. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

10. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

11. Seabreeze Inn

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

13. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

14. Fairway Inn

15. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

16. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

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

18. Gipson Inn Motel

19. Chic Fort Walton Condo ~ 2 Blocks to Beach!

20. Seaside Escape FL

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Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Sundrift Inn

Wavecrest Lodge

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Pelican Isle by Southern Vacation Rentals

Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fairway Inn

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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