Holiday Inn Express & Suites Crestview South I-10

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Crestview South I-10 stands on Cracker Barrel Drive on the west side of State Road 85 at Interstate 10 Exit 56, among the restaurants and gas stations that cluster around the interchange. The hotel has 77 rooms, about 25 of them suites, with standard two-queen rooms, king rooms and one-bedroom suites, plus accessible rooms with roll-in showers.

A standout here is the indoor heated pool and hot tub, one of the few indoor pools at the exit and useful in cooler months. The free Express Start breakfast bar runs each morning and includes the brand’s cinnamon rolls, and a bean-to-cup coffee machine is available around the clock. There is an updated fitness center, guest laundry, and about 600 square feet of meeting space. Self-parking is free, though semis and large RVs are not accommodated, and pets are not allowed.

Crestview Commons is about a mile north, Twin Hills Park a few miles away, and Eglin Air Force Base roughly 25 minutes south by car. The Destin beaches are a drive of around 45 minutes, making this a practical inland base for families who want a lower-key stay between beach days.

It works well for business travelers, visiting military families and road trippers who want a pool they can use year round. Check-in starts at 3 p.m., and guests must be 21 or older to check in. Housekeeping is limited, so longer-stay guests should ask the front desk about service days when they arrive.