Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach
"The 3.6 Santa Rosa Boulevard mid-market with 2,977 reviews — recent roaches, marijuana smell, drainage flags."
About The Hotel
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach is a 3.6-rated (2,977 reviews) Santa Rosa Boulevard mid-market pool hotel at 573 Santa Rosa Blvd on Okaloosa Island. Amenities include a pool, game room, bar, restaurant, conference facilities and beach access. Subratings run 3.8 cleanliness, 4.5 location, 3.6 rooms, 3.8 service and 3.5 value across 2,977 reviews. CANDID FLAGS: a 1-star reported roaches with video/photos and no response from management; a 1-star flagged water that smelled bad, marijuana-smell rooms, weak shower pressure, shower drainage problems, TV not working, and AC noise. A weakly-rated pool hotel — good location on Okaloosa Island, but the recent housekeeping and maintenance flags are severe.
What Guests Are Saying
“We were passing through the area and stayed for one Saturday night. The front desk was very friendly upon our arrival. The house cleaning staff was very accommodating & friendly. The breakfast at the coffee shop was very tasty. The cocktails at the bar were tasty also. The room was clean. We enjoyed our stay.” — Brooke B., 5 stars
“100% satisfaction, family friendly, on the beach, 2 great pools. Great vacation area. Staff was prompt to assist with any of our needs. Restaurant on grounds, awesome staff.” — Francine K., 5 stars
“Very friendly staff and very nice hotel with beach access to Ft Walton Beach. Definitely recommended. Parking is tight so dont bring a big vehicle.” — bbaker890, 4 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Okaloosa Island beachfront location
- 4.5 location subrating
- 2 pools and beach access
- Wyndham Rewards loyalty
- Restaurant on site
Cons:
- Recent 1-star flagged roaches with photo/video evidence
- 1-star flagged bad-smelling water and marijuana-smell rooms
- Shower drainage and TV/AC maintenance problems flagged
- 3.5 value subrating — one of the lowest in the market
The Location
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 — On Okaloosa Island, 4.5 location subrating with beach access nearby. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.