Our beachfront hotel is among shops and restaurants. We're a mile from Destin-Fort Walton Convention Center, Okaloosa Island, and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Northwest Florida Regional Airport VPS and companies including Lockheed Martin and Boeing are within eight miles. Located only a few steps from the water on Okaloosa Island, Beal House features 100 guest rooms - 60 with balconies overlooking the Gulf - along with a well-equipped fitness center and an outdoor pool. The Remedy, a beachfront restaurant and bar, serves up a coastal fresh menu along with plenty of craft cocktails and local brews
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Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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The Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, garners praise for its friendly staff and stylish 'Beach Chic' atmosphere, complete with charming decor and modern renovations. While many guests appreciate the hotel's cleanliness and updated amenities like the pool and on-site restaurant, some have raised concerns about housekeeping and maintenance.
The rooms are generally admired for their comfort and views, but there are occasional safety and upkeep issues mentioned. The hotel's prime beachfront location is a highlight, though opinions on value vary, with some guests finding unexpected fees troublesome.
Location
Beachfront
Atmosphere
Chic
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Mixed
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Well-appointed
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We enjoyed our stay at the Beal House. The staff was pleasant, the pool was clean, great access to the beach, and a good restaurant. Our room was clean on arrival and everything was in working order. We were happy to see there was a fan in the bathroom. More often than not we find that is not the case and it is annoying to always have the bathroom steamed up. So two thumbs up for that. We would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Pick a room near the stairs. It’s quicker than waiting for the elevator most times and also is...
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Response from General Manager, Marketing at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 17 Oct 2024
Dear VanDo, It means a lot to us that you have taken the time to share this wonderful review. It lets other guests know that you love our hotel and lets our staff know that their hard work makes a difference. It was our pleasure to serve you, and we are already looking forward to your next visit! Best, Paula Evans General Manager
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Spent 4 nights at the Beal House from October 27-31. We enjoyed our stay very much. They did a nice job with the renovation (though I’d only seen pictures of how it looks previously on here).
While the Remedy restaurant is at the hotel, there are only about 3 other restaurants within walking distance. (Stewby’s was tasty!! AJ’s Oyster Shanty was not good.) So if you’re looking for restaurants or attractions to walk to, this is not a good location for that. We used our rental car often.
Pool area is a bit small, but since we visited during a quiet time of year, we never had an issue getting a lounger.
We’re Hilton Diamond members, so had a $30/day food and beverage credit. We ate at Remedy one night and the food was good, even though the menu was small, and service was great! The handcrafted cocktails — specifically the Healer and Remedy — were awful. Flavors for each didn’t pair well at all.
The only negative we had was housekeeping. Upon arrival, there was hair and spots of dried blood on the floor in our bathroom from previous guests. Not great. And while there was “light housekeeping” each day, which according to staff at the front desk includes emptying trash, replacing towels, and making beds “as long as there’s nothing on them,” it was inconsistent. We had trash emptied and towels replaced most days, but one day our bed was fully re-made, the next they tossed the covers over the sheets, and the third day they didn’t even bother to touch it.
While we enjoyed our stay, we prefer the Destin area, so will look to go back there for our next trip.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Guest Services / Front Office at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 5 Nov 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience to our fellow travelers! I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and found your accommodations to be enjoyable. We appreciate you as a Diamond member and glad you were able to utilize your benefits! I do apologize for the inconvenience you incurred at our hotel. We strive for excellence in customer service, and it is reviews like yours that help us correct any inconsistencies as they happen. Again, thank you for being our guest and we hope you give us another chance soon, so we can share a more positive experience.
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We enjoyed our stay at Beal House. The rooms are nicely renovated and the common areas are welcoming. Great views from the balconies and easy beach access through the pool area. Room was very clean, very nice linens and towels. The beds were very comfortable, we slept great! Beds have nice reading lamps on them Tile and vinyl plank floors with a rug between the beds to catch the sand. Staff was friendly and helpful. ( our AC unit would not shut off and maintenance quickly fixed it) We had a room over the bar and restaurant, noise was NOT a problem since they close early. We enjoyed the live music (on weekends) from our balcony. One issue with daytime noise: housekeeping in not allowed to prop open room doors while cleaning. Loud door slamming as they go in and out. We counted 27 slams in a row for the room next door. Parking (fee) is convenient. No free breakfast. I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Paula Evans, General Manager at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 5 Dec 2023
We appreciate your very honest review. It is a pleasure to hear both the Pro’s as well as the Con’s from our guest. I do apologize for the inconvenience you incurred caused by the noise of the slamming doors and the problems you incurred with the a/c. I will make certain that I share your concern with our housekeeping and maintenance staff. Thank you for sharing your positive comments regarding the great views from our balconies and easy beach access. We are extremely happy you enjoyed all the comforts of our newly renovated rooms. It was very nice of you to take the time to share your thoughts with us. Thank you for your business. Sincerely, Paula Evans, General Manager
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This is an open hotel, with open hallways and open stairways on both sides of the hole. Anyone can walk in and access your room door. Internet is spotty and very slow. If you have T-Mobile like I do, be aware that you may not have access to internet at some point in special while on the beach. Bring you own toilette paper and we stayed for 10 nights and only have the cleaning crew leaving us toilet paper on the 8th night. You will have to go to the front desk to get it. Room cleaning service is very bad, crew of 3 people do a terrible job. Floor covered with sand is cleaned very now and then. Most of the time they do not leave plastic bags on trash cans and when they do, they just drop it on the can and you will have to set it up. Room cleaning when you are not checking out is done between 2:30 and 3:30 PM. You spend most of the day out on the beach and when you try coming to rest they are there. Front desk people is less than friendly. Air conditioned is local and very weak. When running will blow cold air right over your bed. Thermostat is unreliable with a 2 degree variation. If you set it a 74 F you will see temp vary between 72 and 76. All together it is a 2 start hotel disguised and charged as a 5 star hotel. Pool is just a small tank filled with water. I got the impression that outsiders can use the premises (pool) even not staying at the hotel, overcrowding a tiny pool. Hilton should be embarrassed. Definitely not stating again
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Try the Hilton Garden in which is very close to the Beal House.
It does seem to be a real 4 start...
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Response from General Manager, Marketing at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 19 Aug 2024
Dear V3748NRnelsonf, I'm very sorry that we disappointed you with both our accommodations and service. Our business includes fresh accommodations and warm hospitality, so I regret we let you down. Your time in sharing candid feedback is appreciated and reviewed by us to foster improvements continually. For this reason, we hope that you might consider a return visit. We'd love another opportunity to show you that we care about you and your stay. Sincerely, Paula Evans General Manager
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Located in the heart of Okaloosa Island, with the same beaches as nearby Destin but a much quieter, more pedestrian-friendly environment.
This Hilton-branded hotel was formerly a pastel Best Western with a popular small bar, the Swizzle Stick. That bar is now The Remedy, a combo restaurant bar. Breakfast (extra cost) was excellent except for the hash browns.
The hotel has been nicely redone with a light and nostalgic beachfront feel, with lots of old photos (none of which are the local area, as I grew up on Okaloosa Island).
The room was spotless as were the common areas. The keyless checkin is a great irritation-saver which allows you go to straight to your preselected room (with the Hilton app).
Some of the rooms are directly gulf-front and some have eastern or western views but no gulf views to speak of. If a view is important to you, choose the gulf-front rooms.
The staff in the restaurant were very friendly; the front desk staff were not as outgoing: no smiles or unsolicited greetings, but they were friendlier on the app.
I consider this a better choice than some of the newer “box” hotels on the island which do not have balconies or exterior entrances; they might as well be at an interstate exchange.
I spent a 2-night getaway here, I live about an hour away and it was nice to spend a couple winter days at the beach. I plan to make staying here a regular thing.
The only negative is that I didn’t receive the food and beverage credit I had preselected when I made my reservation.
A recommended, small-scale hotel on quiet(er) Okaloosa Island, with several restaurants and bars within easy walking distance.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from General Manager, Marketing at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 2 Jan 2025
Dear mibenco, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Sincere feedback like yours allows us to monitor and enhance our guest experience. We're pleased to hear that our modern hotel, friendly restaurant staff, keyless check-in, and spotless accommodations made for an enjoyable stay. There is no better compliment than a return visit, so we hope to see you soon. Best, Paula Evans General Manager
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Pros: clean room, comfortable bed, nice balcony, friendly staff, beach access Cons: Room doors are accessed from an outdoor covered walkway, so you are exposed to the elements and safety concerns as anyone can access the stairs and elevators. Water pressure in shower was very low. Restaurant prices are high.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Kelcie Faulk, Owner at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 6 Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness of your room, the comfort of the bed, the nice balcony, the friendly staff, and the convenient beach access. Your positive comments are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our team. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the areas for improvement. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the outdoor walkway leading to the guest rooms. We take the safety and security of our guests very seriously; we have staffing on-site overnight. We also apologize for the low water pressure in the shower and the high restaurant prices. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will work towards resolving these issues to enhance the overall guest experience. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to provide you with an improved and memorable stay. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts with us.
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It’s a beautiful hotel. The hotel is very clean and modern. The hotel room flooring was vinyl in the bedroom area and tile flooring in the bathroom and kitchenette areas. It is located right on the beach. The staff members were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for a quick getaway.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Guest Services / Front Office at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 20 Jan 2024
Thank you for your very nice comments. We take pride in providing a clean and comfortable space for all of our guests, so our team appreciates that you noticed. I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and found our staff very friendly. Your very nice comments will be shared with our team members, and we hope you continue to return to our hotel when in our area.
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We spent a rainy weekend here a few weeks ago when that storm dissuaded is from camping. Nice property, clean and well kept. There's obviously been recent renovations (e.g. elevators are brand new) and things that are still on the "needs to be done list (e.g. the luggage carts, while i know metal doesn't last long in that type of humid, salty climate, were so bad i was literally expecting them to crumble, lol). But if you have to pick what to renovate first, rooms and elevators definitely come before the carts, so that's okay. And for the piece, the place was a fabulous value.
As diamond members we received an upgrade to a balcony room, which was great and appreciated. Psymel at the front desk checked in with us regularly to make sure eveything was great, which was also appreciated. Food and drinks, breakfast and dinner, was very good as well. Chicory(sp?) at the bar was excellent. And made me a fabulous Manhattan. For a hotel right on the beach, especially one without a resort charge, the restaurant wasn't terribly overpriced. One tip, get the fish tacos instead of the fish n chips. The tacos you get 3 peices of the exact same size that you only get 2 peices of on the fish n chips for $2 more. But it was all delicious. The breakfast too (short ribs hash was great).
We'll be back when we're up that way.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Guest Services / Front Office at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 2 Jan 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience to our fellow travelers. I was happy to read your response and see that you had a fabulous stay during your recent trip to our area. It is our staff who represents us and gives attentive and friendly service. We made sure to share this feedback with Psymel & Schickri to give them the recognition that they deserve. They were delighted to hear your feedback! I hope we have the honor of hosting you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our hotel for your visit! -Management Team
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Diamond member and I exclusively stay at Hilton Properties. The property was renovated in 2023 and is in great condition with very cute decor everywhere.
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- Hotel over and rooms are in great condition - Restaurant serves amazing food and drinks at bargain prices. Try the tacos (steak and shrimp were delicious and the Passionita drinks was amazing! - Great pool with enough lounge chairs and some pool floaties provided for you. - Nice section of beach and you can pay to reserve chairs. - Fluffy beach towels - Rooms had plenty of drawers to unpack your stuff, great lighting, and furniture and decor were designed to be able to withstand being near the beach. I appreciated the vinyl plank flooring instead of carpet. - Plenty of towel hooks and towel bars in the bathroom so you could hang up your swimsuit and towels. - AC worked great and removed the humidity from the room with no problem. - Internet worked flawlessly.
Cons: - The only thing I can think of is that it's in an area that is not very walkable. There are a few restaurants down the road, but overall there's not much to do other than lay on the beach unless you want to get in your car.
Would absolutely stay here again and recommend without reservation to anyone! Families, couples or business trip.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from General Manager, Marketing at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 27 Jul 2024
Dear Annecva, What a lovely review! It is excellent to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our hotel. Thank you for your kind words about our property, we greatly appreciate it. Your intention to return means the world to us. We are pleased to host you, and would love to see you again soon. Best, Paula Evans General Manager
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When rating a hotel or anything for that matter it boils down to value. What did you pay and what did you get? I paid $225/night for the room. A reasonable price considering the hotel is located right on the beach (and the Emerald Coast is one of the nicest strips of beach on the planet). The hotel room itself was clean (but not super clean, had a straw and rubber bands on floor left from previous guests), the bed, blankets, and pillows were comfortable. The A/C worked well. The shower/bathroom was fine. The breakfast was fine. The bathroom did have 2 lose tiles which kind of were popping up and down when stepped on. This is something that should be fixed ASAP, but no one probably says anything including the cleaners who just ignore it. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The beach is incredible. 5 minutes from your hotel room to the water. For $225 a night it's a good deal. Later on in the summer the prices go a lot higher at which point I just won't go there.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Diana Gonzalez, Sales at Beal House Fort Walton Beachfront, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Responded 11 May 2022
Our direct beach access and friendly staff make our hotel a favorite among return travelers. We hope you visit again when you need to experience the best view ever.
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There are more places to choose from in the Fort Walton Beach area.
PRICE RANGE
RM 550 - RM 1,502 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western ft. walton beachfront hotel fort walton beach, best western fort walton beach, fort walton beach best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Best Western Ft. Walton Beachfront
LOCATION
United StatesFloridaFlorida PanhandleFort Walton Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
100
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Nearby attractions include Okaloosa Island (0.3 km), Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (1.1 km), and Indian Temple Mound and Museum (1.0 km).