Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin

Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin

We stayed at this hotel over the weekend and really enjoyed it. Perfect for a long weekend get a
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#10 of 33 hotels in Fort Walton Beach
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Fort Walton Beach does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin, a nice option for travellers like you.

You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and you can stay connected during your stay as Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin offers guests free wifi.

The hotel features 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper. Plus, Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin offers a pool and breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.

Given the close proximity to Emerald Coast Science Center (1.5 mi), guests of Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin can easily experience one of Fort Walton Beach's most popular landmarks.

While in Fort Walton Beach be sure to experience local shrimp favourites at Angler's Beachside Grill, AJ's Oyster Shanty, or The Shack - Original Waterfront Crab Shack.

There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular history museums such as City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center.

Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin puts the best of Fort Walton Beach at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Restaurant
Beach
Bicycle rental
Business Centre with Internet Access
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Snack bar
Tennis court
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Great View
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Location

414 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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MichiganMom71 wrote a review Apr 2024
Clarkston, Michigan
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed just one night here on our way to Rosemary Beach and really enjoyed the convenience to the Destin airport (under 20 minutes). Bonus that the hotel was right on the beach so we could enjoy our first morning in Florida on the Gulf. Easy parking under the actual hotel and spacious room. Limited food options but they did give us cookies upon check-in, which were tasty.
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Date of stay: March 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from P L, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 4 Sept 2024
Sugar white sand and emerald green water! So glad you were able to experience the best beach on the Gulf Coast! Hope to see you again soon!
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Linda C wrote a review Jul 2022
Ashburn, Virginia
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Platinum Elite. Booked my stay with points. I have lots. The day before arrival I was sent an email offering upgrades. I had two rooms. Check in is at 2PM, however I was excited that we had both rooms by 10! We arrived around 1130. Immediately the clerk who had the personality of Salome one who didn’t think we should be there said NO UPGRADES. But they offered them. And I spoke with them twice before arriving. Got our keys. They put my daughter and me in rooms diametrically opposite each other. We were both by the stairs (Two females). The sofa was was very worn. The bathrooms needed update. When I showered in my room, before the shower was over water was up to my knees. The drain was not plugged by the stopper. In my daughter’s room the package of soap had been opened. The bottles of shampoo and hair shampoo on the shampoo were empty. One bottle was broken. I went back down too the desk before we used the rooms and said we could wait until better rooms were available. We were told that there were no rooms. But they had offered and I responded immediately that I did want an upgrade. The premise seems to be these days that if you use points you get no upgrade. I was actually told that at a Marriott in Florida! And I do not doubt that this hotel had the same standard. The attitude of the two people at the front desk was unhelpful and I dont care if you are satisfied or not. Marriott properties are all we use unless we happen to be in a place where none are available. I will return to the area again but I will NOT consider this hotel. Totally disappointed that my loyalty counted for nothing. Could hear people talking in the stairwell. Was not addressed as an elite member.
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Date of stay: July 2022
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Insist on another hotel. If that’s not an option, for safety refuse rooms by emergency exits.
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 15 Jul 2022
We thank you so much for your feedback and patience during these difficult times, while we work diligently to provide satisfaction for all guests. We look forward to your next visit when returning to the Fort Walton Beach area.
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Barbre-Anne W wrote a review Aug 2021
Frostproof, Florida
3.0 of 5 bubbles
I wish I had read the reviews of the hotel before paying extra for a partial ocean view. Definitely not worth it!! We checked in on Saturday, August 7, 2021 and requested our room be cleaned the following day, Sunday, August 8,2021. We were informed that they would be cleaning rooms on request from 10am until 4:;30pm. We requested our room to be cleaned after 3pm. We left for dinner and came back to our room around 8pm. No one had cleaned our room or brought us fresh towels. We went to the front desk to find out why our room had not been cleaned. The front desk person looked at us perplexed and just asked if we needed clean towels. We informed him we needed clean towels and toiletries. We only ended up with towels. Very disappointed with our stay here. Breakfast was by menu and an additional cost so we went elsewhere. Probably will find another place to stay when we come back.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 12 Aug 2021
We thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay and sincerely apologize for any disappointment you experienced during these unusual times. Hope to see you again when returning to beautiful Okaloosa Island.
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Lourdes W wrote a review Apr 2022
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Very tiny rooms filled with brown, pressed board storage, tables, and the such (no trees were harmed in the design of these rooms); flashback from the 60s, but not in a good way. Extremely small window for beach view. Long, green building (seems abandoned) between beach and hotel adding an uglier site to an already horrible site from the third floor to a large, overflown dumpster easily seen from the small window in the room. Stewby's might be at a walking distance if you are in decent shape and have the time to walk, but guests are not facilitated the walk with pathways or sidewalks; basically you are fighting traffic and have to go through an unsightly way to get to the closest restaurant, Stewby's. You are better off driving elsewhere to eat. The beds the hotel calls "king" are really queens. We had to call twice to have sheets changed bc they were dirty (photo below); finally someone brought a clean one upstairs to us. The "heated" pool is not. It is coolish, or barely warm and the pool is not large enough for more than one family. The gym's ac was not working properly and only two people at a time are permitted (extremely small with only five machines and a rack of weights). We paid extra to have breakfast at the hotel, but obviously it's not automatically entered into the system since our desk lady had to give us a physical pass with the date to present to the barrista, but neglected to give us one for one of the mornings and we had to go back to the front desk before ordering. To get to the beach you have to go through the pool, by the ugly green building, and more before you hit the sands. In all, this place reminds me of a low-budget, apartment complex. There was one bright point: breakfast! The morning people really take pride. The coffees (Starbuck's) were amazing. The breakfast were pretty impressive and the eggs were so beautiful and perfect that they looked happy (I had to take a photo, see below). Because of our glorious breakfasts and coffees, and the fact that the booking-and-check out app made things so amazingly easy for us, I am giving this Hotel two stars. The reason their photos seem partial, is because that's really where the space ends (be it the pool or the gym). Much smaller in person for sure.
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Date of stay: April 2022
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 14 Apr 2022
Please know that we take all guest feedback seriously and appreciate the good time you spent alerting us to the good and unsatisfactory experiences. We will certainly pass along your comments, while rewarding our outstanding Bistro associates for a job well done! We hope to see you again soon!
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Cristina M wrote a review Jul 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was our second stay at the hotel. We were Very hesitant to come down this year due to covid. We decided to stay here because the last time we stayed the beach was not packed. The same was true this time! Most everyone had a mask on. There were signs requesting guests to wear masks as well. Our room was very clean - we sprayed with Lysol just to be safe as well. The cleaning staff asked us every day if we needed anything- but they never entered the room. The beach is a short walk and there was hardly more than 5 families on it the entire 4 days we were there. We did not use the pool as it is small and always had a lot of people in it. The hotel recommended some restaurants down the road for take out and they were fantastic. We had a small issue with the tub running, water would not turn off, but nothing major. We also had a view of a fireworks show from our room 2 nights we were there. The hotel was very quiet and everyone was very respectful of space. We will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 25 Aug 2020
Yes! The best part about our beach is that it is not crowded, which is perfect! We thank you so very much for your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
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Danielle F wrote a review Sept 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had a great stay for Labor Day. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check in was pleasant, and room was clean. Our son got sick in our car in the parking lot. The manager went above and beyond providing everything we needed to clean up and sanitize. Also saw the maids cleaning rooms as we were leaving, they seemed to be efficient and the lead maid was passing out Gatorade to her team. We were able to check in early to our room while our family at another hotel had a late check in because the rooms weren’t ready yet. We’ll be back hopefully soon!
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 12 Aug 2021
We thank you so much for your gracious comments and hope to see you again soon!
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SugarBelle wrote a review Oct 2022
Huntsville, Alabama
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed 4 nights, my husband worked and I enjoyed the beach. I really like this hotel, all of the staff was very nice, everything was clean, and the beach was amazing. They have a Starbucks to get basic breakfast drinks, and you can purchase breakfast which was basic and not much flavor on the eggs, but they had salt and pepper and it filled my belly. We usually stay at the Fairfield Inn nearby, but I like this hotel better. The pool is nice but they really need some umbrellas, there’s nowhere at the pool to escape the sun. I’ll definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from P L, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 8 Feb 2023
We thank you so much for choosing Courtyard. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay!
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Shelly65 wrote a review Aug 2021
Saint Joseph, Missouri
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice hotel and clean. Was a bit pricey for what you get but it was high season and so to be expected the prices go up. We had a king partial view room. Elevator is a pain and the pool area really needs some umbrellas for some shade in the hot Florida sun. The beach is beautiful and the price to rent chairs and umbrellas were very reasonable.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The room has a small fridge and microwave which comes in handy.
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 12 Aug 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Please visit again soon.
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sh84z28 wrote a review Jul 2020
Nashville, Tennessee
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We found out we’d have extra time off for the July 4th weekend, & I was able to snag us a room here for a couple of nights. All staff we encountered was friendly & helpful, especially after just reopening from COVID. The rooms were clean & spacious. The pool was warm & clean too! It was literally a 1-2 minute walk down the boardwalk pathway to be standing on the beach. The kids had a great time, & my husband & I will keep this location on our list to return to, if/when we’re back in the area!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 7 Jul 2020
You are so sweet! We try our best to make every stay a great one and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you and your family again soon!
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Dana W wrote a review Jun 2020
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The manager, Patty, is condescending and unwilling to work with Bonvoy elite members. We left without staying due to her attitude. We had requested a late checkout when we reserved the room (which is a guaranteed benefit due to my status with Bonvoy). When we arrived, we were told we would not be allowed late checkout due to cleaning requirements for Covid. This is a property decision and not Marriott as I have stayed at other properties through Covid and received late checkout. I explained that i thought they should have notified me so we could have picked a location that was more accomodating. Patty said they don't have time to notify people . We left and went to another Marriott less than a half mile away that was more accomodating.
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Date of stay: June 2020
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from Patti Lasky, General Manager at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Responded 7 Jul 2020
We thank you very much for your comments so we may improve our service for all of our guests. Please understand that this is a very difficult time and we are making every effort to accommodate all guests. Guests arriving often request early check-ins and late check outs. That is why being on the beach is so great! No one ever wants to leave! We do try our very best to accommodate all guest wishes. However, our cleaning and sanitizing is extensive throughout the hotel and we ask the patience of all who grace us with their stay to please allow us the additional time to make our hotel a safer environment for all guests. Requests for late check outs are granted throughout our hotel chains based on availability. We thank everyone for our increased occupancy. We are very blessed and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again!
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Hart asked a question Sept 2021
Little Rock, Arkansas675 contributions292 helpful votes
Coffee maker in room? Does it use k-cups?
oinc asked a question Mar 2021
Oak Island, North Carolina50 contributions39 helpful votes
what is the price for the breakfast at the hotel bristo?
Answer from PJLGM
Thank you for your question. The Bistro offers many different dining options. You may choose from a bagel with cream cheese to a complete breakfast. The prices vary based on your selection. Hope to see you soon!
Linda C wrote a tip Jul 2022
Ashburn, Virginia9 contributions1 helpful vote
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Insist on another hotel. If that’s not an option, for safety refuse rooms by emergency exits."
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Shelly65 wrote a tip Aug 2021
Saint Joseph, Missouri124 contributions59 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"The room has a small fridge and microwave which comes in handy."
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pbl2018 wrote a tip Jul 2020
Warner Robins, Georgia4 contributions2 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"Rooms are parking lot view and beach view that cost more. No balcony's at all."
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HeidiandCarl wrote a tip Jun 2020
Senoia, Georgia632 contributions123 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Get the gulf view."
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FaithDriven wrote a tip Apr 2019
Indialantic, Florida185 contributions45 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Rooms on the east and west ends would seem to be more quiet as the elevator is in the middle of hotel."
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PRICE RANGE
RM 484 - RM 1,035 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesFloridaFlorida PanhandleFort Walton Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
85
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Frequently Asked Questions about Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin
Which popular attractions are close to Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Nearby attractions include Okaloosa Island (0.6 km), Indian Temple Mound and Museum (0.8 km), and Okaloosa National Mini Golf & Ice Cream (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Conveniently located restaurants include Stewby's Seafood Shanty, Asiago's Skillet, and Burrito Del Sol.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Does Courtyard Fort Walton Beach-West Destin have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
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