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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, (358 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and service very clean nice amenities friendly staff "
United States
Maria
The price is P5,699
P7,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG
Private beach nearby, white sand, free beach shuttle, beach umbrellas

Harbor Suites at Harborwalk Village

Harbor Suites at Harborwalk Village
4.0 star property
11.2 km from South Bayou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and the facilities were just as great. "
United States
Catrina
The price is P10,493
P15,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Harbor Suites at Harborwalk Village
Bar (on property)

Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront

Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront
3.0 star property
23.1 km from South Bayou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Excellent layout of the room, very clean and convenient location. "
United States
Cheryl
The price is P7,502
P8,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Residence Inn By Marriott Navarre Waterfront
Restaurant

Staybridge Suites Miramar Beach Sandestin Area by IHG

Staybridge Suites Miramar Beach Sandestin Area by IHG
3.0 star property
25.9 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious room. Amenities were great!"
United States
Dean
The price is P4,606
P5,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Staybridge Suites Miramar Beach Sandestin Area by IHG
Beach nearby

.2 Miles From Beach, Bright and Modern Townhome, 3bd, 3bth

.2 Miles From Beach, Bright and Modern Townhome, 3bd, 3bth
2.0 star property
27.1 km from South Bayou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Nice area"
United States
Karla
.2 Miles From Beach, Bright and Modern Townhome, 3bd, 3bth
Water view

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
4.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.8 km from South Bayou
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2,990 reviews)
"Great location great stay"
United States
Milan
The price is P5,964
P8,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.4 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great staff, amenities, the cafeteria served great food at great prices."
United States
Willie
The price is P6,909
P8,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach
Interior

2 BR Condo w/ Shared Pool & Beach Access

2 BR Condo w/ Shared Pool & Beach Access
3.0 star property
Okaloosa Island, 3.3 km from South Bayou
The price is P6,572
P24,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
2 BR Condo w/ Shared Pool & Beach Access
5 bedrooms

Cabin by the Sea - 3bdr - Pool Walk 2 Beach

Cabin by the Sea - 3bdr - Pool Walk 2 Beach
2.0 star property
24 km from South Bayou
Cabin by the Sea - 3bdr - Pool Walk 2 Beach
Courtyard

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin

Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin
3.0 star property
16.5 km from South Bayou
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff, huge and super clean room."
Germany
Doris
The price is P8,363
P9,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Home2 Suites By Hilton Destin
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, kayaking

Navarre Beach Camping Resort

Navarre Beach Camping Resort
2.0 star property
20.7 km from South Bayou
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (346 reviews)
"Staff was welcoming and when our original cabin had a maintainance problem they upgraded us to a larger cabin near the beach. "
United States
Janet
The price is P6,921
P10,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
Navarre Beach Camping Resort
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham Eglin AFB

Days Inn by Wyndham Eglin AFB
2.5 star property
16.4 km from South Bayou
7.6 out of 10, Good, (89 reviews)
"Is a great location for what we have planned to do around Niceville."
United States
FERGUS
The price is P3,926
P4,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Days Inn by Wyndham Eglin AFB
View from room

Surfside Resort

Surfside Resort
2.5 star property
25.2 km from South Bayou
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (105 reviews)
"The resort is beautiful, the room was amazing had everything you needed right there. The private beach and beach bar were perfect and the onsite restaurant was amazing!"
United States
Nicole
Surfside Resort
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Eglin Extended Stay Hotel, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Eglin Extended Stay Hotel, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
2.0 star property
16.4 km from South Bayou
7.2 out of 10, Good, (31 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Room was newly renovated and had everything you need to stay for a short or long time. Super clean and the staff was very professional, friendly and accommodating. Good continental free breakfast and very dog or cat friendly just with a very small fee!"
United States
Teresa
The price is P5,234
P5,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Eglin Extended Stay Hotel, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Beach nearby

Seashell Shuffle at Pilot House

Seashell Shuffle at Pilot House
3.0 star property
28.9 km from South Bayou
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Our stay was mostly to relax. We are from the area, about an hour away but my husband and i like to go down once a month and just relax. It was perfect for what we needed and the location waS great. It was our first time staying in baytown. Will def rent again there. "
United States
Alexis
The price is P4,399
P19,517 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Seashell Shuffle at Pilot House
Aerial view

Waterscape Condominiums

Waterscape Condominiums
3.5 star property
Okaloosa Island, 4.2 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (249 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Sherri
The price is P11,515
P15,868 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Waterscape Condominiums
Bar (on property)

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
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"Room was amazingly clean, staff at checkin was great and gave information about the hotel and lobby was clean and very well set up. Would recommend and would stay again when in the area!"
United States
Christy
The price is P8,059
P9,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Walton Beach Eglin AirForce Base
Property amenity

Wavecrest Lodge

Wavecrest Lodge
2.5 star property
Okaloosa Island, 3.4 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Room was spotless, front desk person was helpfull and friendly, loved the location and the heated pool."
United States
mark
The price is P6,117
P6,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Wavecrest Lodge
7 bedrooms

Modern Family 7BR w Private Pool and Patio

Modern Family 7BR w Private Pool and Patio
2.0 star property
23.6 km from South Bayou
Modern Family 7BR w Private Pool and Patio
Property amenity

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miramar Beach Destin

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miramar Beach Destin
3.0 star property
26.8 km from South Bayou
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Location was perfect if you are looking to stay on the beach."
United States
Steve
The price is P4,827
P5,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Miramar 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.
Okaloosa Island featuring a sandy beach

Okaloosa Island

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

Fort Walton Beach showing a bay or harbor and a beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

While visiting Downtown Fort Walton Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Timpoochee Trail and Miracle Strip.

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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 Timpoochee Trail and Miracle Strip.

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Seabreeze

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

Marco Island

Ocean City

If you're spending some time in Ocean City, Choctawhatchee Bay and Bel-Air Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Top South Bayou Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Employees were really friendly and the rooms clean. The beach was right behind the hotel. Super close to Destin. We really enjoyed everything. "
Anitra 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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.
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.