Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach sits at 2 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, on the mainland side of the Brooks Bridge where US-98 crosses Santa Rosa Sound to Okaloosa Island. The spot gives guests water views from the property and a very short drive to the island’s beaches, while downtown Fort Walton Beach, Landing Park and the Indian Temple Mound Museum are within walking distance to the west and north.

Every room is a suite, in studio and one-bedroom layouts with separate living and sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens. Some suites look out over Santa Rosa Sound. An on-site convenience store covers groceries and snacks, and outdoor grills let guests cook dinner outside.

A free hot breakfast is served daily. The outdoor pool has a self-operating lift or sloped entry for accessibility, and there is a complimentary fitness center. On-site parking is free, although boats, buses, RVs and trailers are not permitted in the lot. Up to two pets of up to 50 pounds are welcome for a non-refundable fee.

This is a comfortable choice for extended stays, relocating military families and beach vacationers who want a kitchen and a quieter address just off the island. Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is about 9.5 miles away, and the Gulfarium and the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island are a few minutes across the bridge.