The Best Hotels Closest to Emerald Coast Science Center in Fort Walton Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A store with shelves stocked with snacks and treats, a 'Treats' sign, and a 'Welcome to Mary Esther' sign.

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

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

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

2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Julia

2.523.303 ₫

2.851.332 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

A reception area with a modern desk, a framed artwork on the wall, and a door with a sign.

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

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

Charity

1.950.700 ₫

2.204.122 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

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

Franchesca

4.262.688 ₫

4.816.838 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

Oakland, 2.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Sandra

2.187.227 ₫

2.471.567 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

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

Okaloosa Island, 2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

James

3.631.862 ₫

4.104.004 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

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

Seabreeze, 1.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Keith

2.391.264 ₫

2.962.048 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a large window, and various kitchen appliances and utensils on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with patterned curtains.

A La Quinta Inn & Suites building with a two-story structure, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating the name.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Amanda

2.297.693 ₫

2.596.392 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern hotel reception area with a curved counter, a digital information board, and a visible window to the outside.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A food display area with various snacks and beverages, a sign for a 24/7 market, and a breakfast counter in the background.

8. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Laurie

2.003.463 ₫

2.263.913 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a reception desk, a large TV, and a peacock-themed painting.

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

9. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Donald

1.296.351 ₫

1.641.102 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with a view.

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

3.175.703 ₫

3.588.544 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

KARTHIK

1.739.866 ₫

2.096.010 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, and a TV.

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

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

12. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 0.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Russell

1.428.570 ₫

1.614.284 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, balconies, and a car parked in front.

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

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

13. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 0.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

James

1.466.469 ₫

1.892.218 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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

A sunset view with palm trees along a waterfront promenade.

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

14. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Yamileth

1.679.083 ₫

1.897.365 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A vending machine with a Coca-Cola advertisement, a water dispenser, and a washing machine.

15. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Kathleen

1.559.520 ₫

1.844.913 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A reception area with a surfboard decorated with stickers, a potted plant with an American flag, and a marble counter.

A restaurant with a view of a street and palm trees. There are tables and chairs inside.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a surfboard with stickers, a coffee machine, and a potted plant with an American flag.

A hotel reception area with a white microwave on the counter, a large mirror above it, and a sign that reads "Relentless Pursuit of Perfection".

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

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Michele

1.792.148 ₫

2.025.128 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a check-in/check-out sign, a reception desk, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs.

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

A motel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a painting of a coastal scene, and a Daybreak sign.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Daphne

1.559.520 ₫

1.762.258 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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 bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a plaid bedspread, a dresser, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

18. Gipson Inn Motel

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

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A modern lounge area with a curved black sofa, wooden ottomans, and a coffee table.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of a park.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

Kenwood, 6.3 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Denise

2.916.302 ₫

3.295.421 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a beige sofa, and a potted plant.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered area, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A modern dining area with a round table and four chairs, a stone accent wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

6.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

NICOLE

2.850.023 ₫

3.220.526 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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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
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	9.0 Wonderful 624 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Area	8.8 Excellent 550 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay! Staff were helpful and friendly. It was a hot day, so the cool pool was excellent!"

Sundrift Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente localización, muy limpio , área céntrica. El personal muy amables y muy ordenado todo. Para mí fue un 10/10, lo convertí en mi lugar favorito y el precio fue lo mejor, comparándolo con otros hospedajes de la misma área."

Pelican Isle by Southern Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

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

Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it for a quick stay"

Seabreeze Inn

8/10 Good

"Good place to stay everything pretty close used Uber for most things but you do have a few options to eat at walking distance"

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"

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

10/10 Excellent

"My birthday girl's trip was spent here. We enjoyed the breakfast, the privacy and the view from our room was spectacular. Mo was the best. She saw to it that my birthday celebration was amazing. Anything you need, you can count on her. Management was generous with details of the area."

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 through 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 enjoy retail therapy at Miracle Strip during your visit to Fort Walton Beach.

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Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum during your travels in Fort Walton Beach. Visit 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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Towncrest Shopping Center during your stay in 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 exploring the galleries in 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, take a look at the 640 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Emerald Coast Science Center?

Expedia has 640 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" 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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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

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

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

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

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

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

8. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

9. Seabreeze Inn

10. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

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

12. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

13. Fairway Inn

14. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

15. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

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

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

18. Gipson Inn Motel

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach Eglin Area by IHG

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

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Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Sundrift Inn

Pelican Isle by Southern Vacation Rentals

Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze Inn

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fairway Inn

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

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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