My husband and I stayed at the Hampton Inn Fort Walton for three nights. Check in was at 4:00pm. We tried to check in at 3:15pm and were told to walk around or go somewhere to eat until 4:00 or 4:30pm! When we came back from dining, at around 4:15pm the switch in staff members at the front desk proved to be to our advantage and we were given a great room right on the beach. Then, it rained for all three days we were there! We went to the Gulfarium to see dolphins & sealions preforming. This was delightful and within walking distance from the Hampton. The complimentary breakfeast was great, however, we had to wake at 6am to navigate amoung the masses of people grabbing food and families with multiple children standing around. The policy is that kids under 18 can stay in a room for free! The fellow travelers said "hi" down the hallways and it was nice to be surrounded by friendly, well-behaved families. We were the only couple without children nearly everywhere we went. If your the type of person that is bothered by this, please take it into account. The staff was friendly and helpful. Another reviewer mentioned the beds, and yes, this was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept in. I am trying to find out how to make my own bed more like this one that we slept in at the Hampton.

Stayed at this Hampton Inn this summer and I have to say that was THE most comfortable bed I've ever stayed in. Don't go here if you plan on getting up in the morning and going to the beach. ;) And really the hotel is right on the beach.

Breakfast was ample, typical for Hampton Inn. There were two hi-speed internet terminals for patron use. My only knock on the place was the tiny pool, but with the ocean steps away, it's hard to complain.

Stayed for two nights in September. Good location. Clean rooms. Great service. Checked in around 3:30am with no problems. I would stay there again. Although it was after Labor Day, the price was still a bit steep. All in all, a great experience.

We have been vacationing in Ft. Walton for years. I am a native of Ft. Walton (grew up there), but live in Ga now. We have been staying at the Hampton for several years. The staff is very friendly and helpful (especially the breakfast staff!). The room was clean and was perfect for "staying at the beach". The beach service personnel could not have been nicer. As always, the beach was beautiful and we enjoyed a relaxing vacation. We plan to return again next year.