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Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach – Destin West
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Quality Inn Fort Walton Beach – Destin West sits at 322 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, on the south side of US-98 where the property backs onto Santa Rosa Sound. Choice places it just under a mile from historic downtown Fort Walton Beach, and the Emerald Coast Science Center is a little over half a mile away. The property previously operated as Roya Hotel & Suites.
Expedia lists 100 rooms across two floors, in king and two-queen layouts with microwaves, mini fridges and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms face the water. Choice notes that a partial renovation is underway in one of the buildings.
The sound frontage sets this hotel apart from its neighbors on the strip. Travel listings describe direct access to Santa Rosa Sound with a small beach area, a dock and on-site rentals such as jet skis, pontoon boats, kayaks and paddleboards. A free hot breakfast is served daily, the outdoor pool is seasonal, and there is guest laundry. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome.
The hotel suits families and groups who want calm water for paddling right outside the door, plus easy drives to Big Kahuna’s, The Track, the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier and the Gulfarium. Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out at 11 am. The front desk is staffed around the clock.