Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central Business travelers will benefit from the proximity of our hotel to many DOD Contractors including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. We are centered between the largest Air Force facility, Eglin Air Force Base, and Hurlburt Field. If you are flying in, don’t worry Northwest Florida Airport (VPS) is just a few miles away. Our hotel is conveniently nestled just minutes from Fort Walton Beach. Our location offers easy access to some of areas most popular attractions and dinning. Be sure to visit the white sand beaches of Okaloosa Island, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Air Force Armament Museum, Wild Willy’s and Dolphin Cruises. If shopping is your thing, you must visit Silver Sands Premium Outlets which has over 100 named brand outlet stores. Destin is just a short drive along scenic Hwy 98 from Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central. This state of the art hotel features a vast array of amenities including an over-sized zero entry pool, fitness center, meeting space, business center, our spacious guestrooms have 49” HD flat panel TV, and free high-speed internet.