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3.0 of 5
573 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 190 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very friendly(5)
  • Hot tub(4)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Front desk staff(3)
  • Very nice(3)
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Kansas City, Missouri
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful Vacation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I loved my visit here. I may be partial since I got married on the beach right outside the hotel. I honestly had NO issues. If I needed something, I got it. We did not use the wedding coordinator at the hotel as we hired an outside source, however, she was great! She offered to help if it was needed and was so welcoming. The beach staff was great too. They get you umbrellas and chairs and check to make sure you're content. :)

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cosmopolitanfl, General Manager at Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach, responded to this review
31 January 2012
Dear Guest;

Thank you for taking time to post your everlasting exepriences on Tripadvisor. You are not being partial, it is about your personal experience. I would like to tell since you left, we have improved our property including adding new features, such as HDTV and HBO. In case you are wondering, we still offer the complimentary unlimited movie rentals. We hope to see you again this upcoming summer. Again, we really appreciate that you made it a priority in your agenda to share that wonderful experience with others.

Sincerely,
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Palm Springs, California
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Good property - BUT...beware of their politics!!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I was offended after trying to change a channel on the lobby TV that they are a partner with CNN, only show CNN in their lobby by corporate decision and default the room TVs to CNN.

I will not support a place that so openly supports an agenda, whatever it is, to the exclusion of others. I can't believe how small-minded and skewed this business that serves the public is.

Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
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holidayinnresort, General Manager at Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach, responded to this review
13 December 2011
Dear Valued Guest;

We would like to apologize for the inconvenience, which you had been subject to.It appeared. that there was a confusing message given to you. To clarify, due to past complaints which we received, unless a guest, or (guests) changes the channels while watching the TV in the lobby, we keep a neutral channel. We are not associated with any TV station. Since CNN has been proven to be nationwide the neutral one among the top TV stations, we choose to use it when no guest switches. Nonetheless, a guest has the liberty to change. We are in business to satisfy all guests without any distinction. Again, please accept our apology.
We hope this isolated incident will not deter you from coming back.. We appreciate your business.
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Top Contributor
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“Just say No. No No. No. No.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This hotel is something out of the 1960s. We checked in and checked right out. On the way to the room we got into the elevator that was horrid. It bounced and shaked and felt as if it was going to die on us before we reached our floor. I got out just before the doors closed and found another horrid one around the corner. Not much better. The halls were dark and dank and the ceiling was low low low low. We got to our room and were disappointed and felt like we were back in the 1960s.
We immediately walked out of the room went back to the front desk where they understood completely and allowed us to leave without charging us the for the night.
This hotel needs to be gutted and rebuilt.

Room Tip: Avoid this place at all costs.
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Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
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holidayinnresort, General Manager at Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach, responded to this review
14 December 2011
Dear Our Valued Guest;

We would like you to be aware that our company has been working on a plan to update our guest rooms including all the suites. We thank you for your feedback as we too understand that we need We hope you will give us another chance after the renovation is done. As of now, It is scheduled to finished by mid-March 2012.
Please come to visit us again to experience a different atmosphere.

Sincerely;
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Seneca, South Carolina
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The Worst Hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

To say I was disappointed in this hotel would be an understatement. First the lobby was dirty the staff was not friendly at all. The room was the pits. The room was dirty the towels did not smell fresh and the bed had springs coming through the cover. I talked with the staff and management again they did not care. I had items that was missing out of my room again manager did not care their comments to me was things get missing sometime sorry. STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL!!!! YOU WOULD BE BEEN OFF SLEPPING IN YOUR CAR. THE WORST HOTEL I HAVE STAIED IN YEARS. HOLIDAY INN NEEDS TO PULL THEIR NAME OFF OF THIS HOTEL.

Room Tip: Stay gulf side
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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holidayinnresort, General Manager at Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach, responded to this review
14 December 2011
Dear Our Valued Guest;

We would like you to be aware that our company has been working on a plan to update our guest rooms including all the suites. We thank you for your feedback as we too understand that we need to update some of our rooms. We hope you will give us another chance after the renovation is done. As of now, it is scheduled to finished by mid-March 2012.
Please come to visit us again to experience a different atmosphere.

Sincerely;
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North East TN
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Two stays in one...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

...First and last! On the plus side, the staff was friendly, and the outside of the hotel is nice, but the rooms are ratty! I'd suggest the powers that be spend a little more $ on renovating the rooms, and less On the "Tiki Bar", and goofy looking slide in the swimming pool!

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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holidayinnresort, General Manager at Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach, responded to this review
14 December 2011
Dear Our Valued Guest;

We would like you to be aware that our company has been working on a plan to update our guest rooms including all the suites. We thank you for your feedback as we too understand that we need We hope you will give us another chance after the renovation is done. As of now, It is scheduled to finished by mid-March 2012.
Please come to visit us again to experience a different atmosphere.

Sincerely;
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Address: 573 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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