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 wooden door, a bulletin board with an evacuation plan, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

Michael

2.174.520 ₫

2.457.207 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

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 gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stationary bike, large windows with a view of palm trees and water.

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

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

Valeria

2.945.874 ₫

3.328.839 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A beach with footprints and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a large screen displaying information.

3. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island, 1.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Elena

2.448.683 ₫

2.767.011 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 gym with cardio machines, benches, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

Charity

1.845.047 ₫

2.084.902 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A beach with a row of blue umbrellas and beach chairs.

A modern outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a bar counter, and a television screen.

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table overlooking a beach with umbrellas.

A multi-story hotel with a white facade and balconies. There are two blue beach chairs under a blue umbrella in the foreground.

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

Okaloosa Island, 2.7 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Dayami

2.204.237 ₫

2.490.787 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A hotel reception area with two reception desks labeled "Marriott Bonvoy Elite" and "Marriott Bonvoy."

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.

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

Oakland, 2.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Trevicia

1.957.197 ₫

2.211.632 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach with clear skies, a sandy shore, and a few beach umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the ocean.

7. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island, 2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Andres

3.087.007 ₫

3.488.318 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a large mural of a beach scene, a reception desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

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

Mark

1.910.942 ₫

2.159.365 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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

9. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Sara

1.954.872 ₫

2.209.004 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel with multiple parking spaces, a well-lit entrance, and a modern building facade.

A snack bar with refrigerated beverage dispensers, a microwave, and shelves stocked with snacks and condiments.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door entrance.

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

Seabreeze, 1.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Amie

2.377.372 ₫

2.944.840 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear blue water and white sand.

Two blue beach chairs on a sandy beach with a clear sky and ocean in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a reception desk.

A balcony with a pool view, chairs, and a building in the background.

11. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island, 3.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Jason

3.492.411 ₫

3.946.425 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

A kitchen with a sink, coffee maker, and a view of a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a balcony with chairs, and a large window with a view of the ocean.

A beach view with a pool area, a beach with umbrellas, and a hotel building.

12. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island, 1.9 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Heather

2.500.117 ₫

2.825.132 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

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

13. Seabreeze Inn

Seabreeze, 1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

mary

1.714.139 ₫

2.112.179 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

A teal-walled room with a black bookshelf labeled 'Relax,' a lamp, and a small potted plant.

A modern living room with a white coffee table, a sofa with an orange throw, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bookshelf.

14. Seaside Escape FL

Beal Parkway, 2.1 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Anonymous traveller

1.912.234 ₫

4.098.899 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Emily

1.759.061 ₫

2.116.944 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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.

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

Seabreeze, 0.8 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Kenneth

1.679.665 ₫

1.898.022 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A reception area with a dark granite counter, a clock on the wall, and a door with a sign.

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

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a pool area.

17. Fairway Inn

Seabreeze, 0.5 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Todd

1.599.041 ₫

2.040.405 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception area with a marble counter, a bulletin board with pamphlets, and a sign indicating an exit.

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.

18. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

2.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Ethan

1.550.460 ₫

1.834.194 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A beachfront hotel with beach chairs, umbrellas, and a jet ski.

A sunset view with palm trees along a waterfront promenade.

19. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Seabreeze, 0.6 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Yamileth

1.625.399 ₫

1.836.702 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

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".

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

Seabreeze, 0.4 km from Emerald Coast Science Center

Michele

1.781.737 ₫

2.013.362 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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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 575 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach	9.4 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Wavecrest Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West	9.0 Wonderful 654 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

8/10 Good

"The pool area was nice, we didn't get to use it but it was cleaned every day. They had a cute little bar area called Manatee. The breakfast is just microwaved food. No beach towels, Everything was great considering they had just suffered a hurricane. No elevator while we were there but it was understandable."

Wavecrest Lodge

8/10 Good

"Staff and location was great"

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"Cool beach and back patio area, very pricy drinks, ok value for money but would search for better"

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was sooo nice! The staff was great and the breakfast was soo good! Sadly we only stayed one night due to being evacuated due to the hurricane but overall highly reccomend"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"The breakfast area was alittle disappointing with what they had to offer."

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

8/10 Good

"It was above average the staff was nice ."

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

8/10 Good

"Enjoyable stay"

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 624 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 624 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 Liza Jackson Park and John Beasley 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. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

3. Wavecrest Lodge

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

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

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

7. Sundrift Inn

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

9. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

11. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

12. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

13. Seabreeze Inn

14. Seaside Escape FL

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

16. Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

17. Fairway Inn

18. Townhouse Fort Walton Beach Hurlburt Field

19. Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

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

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Top Emerald Coast Science Center Hotel Reviews

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Wavecrest Lodge

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Regency Inn Near Boardwalk & Hurlburt Field

TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

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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