Curated luxury hotels in Okaloosa County

With a stay at The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be steps from Henderson Beach State Park and 6 minutes by foot from Miramar Beach. This beach resort is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Destin Beaches and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

With a stay at Hotel DeFuniak in De Funiak Springs, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Walton County Heritage Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Chipley Park. This hotel is 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from Blue Mountain Beach and 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from Grayton Beach State Park.

Facing the beachfront, Henderson Park Inn offers 4-star accommodation in Destin and features free bikes, private beach area and restaurant. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. All units include a safety deposit box.

Crystal Sands Beach is a few steps from the resort, while Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 8.5 km away.

With a stay at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach – a 4-minute walk from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and 7 minutes by foot from Fort Walton Beaches. This beach resort is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Okaloosa Island Beach and 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Destin Beaches.

This resort hotel is a beachfront destination located along the Emerald Coast on the Gulf of Mexico and features tropical gardens. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers a year-round heated outdoor pool, an outdoor hot tub and our iconic Grotto pool. The grotto pool features cascading waterfalls and a seasonal swim-up bar, the only one in the area.

The comfortable rooms at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach are furnished with free WiFi, a cable TV and refrigerator. Each room has a safety deposit box and ironing facilities. The property also has onsite laundry facilities.

Guests of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach can work out in the fitness center. Coastal Kitchen offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the Lobby Bar offers beer and cocktails.

Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour front desk, business center and free WiFi in the lobby.

Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park is just 7.2 miles from The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. The hotel is 4 blocks from Gulfarium marine park.

Beach Dreams. Beal Life.

Fantasizing about a Florida getaway? This beachfront hotel is right where you want to be! Located just a few steps from the water on Okaloosa Island, it’s only minutes to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and all the restaurants, retail shops and recreation on The Boardwalk.

Beal House in Fort Walton Beach comprises 100 guest rooms – 60 with balconies overlooking the Gulf – along with a well-equipped fitness center, an outdoor pool and direct beach access. The Remedy, a beachfront restaurant and bar, serves up a coastal fresh menu along with plenty of craft cocktails and local brews.

The six-story Beal House mixes contemporary décor with a healthy dose of Fort Walton Beach history. The name honors the legacy of Dr. James Hartley Beal (1861 – 1945), a fascinating man of many accomplishments. He was a distinguished pharmacist, an avid shell collector and a creative thinker who fostered the early tourism industry in Fort Walton Beach. Nearly a century later, this hotel connects to his inspirational spirit.