Okaloosa Island hotels range from luxury resorts to cheap hotels, with the majority of the properties featuring beachfront locations. Okaloosa Island is actually the colloquial term that refers to a relatively small swath on greater Santa Rosa Island on the Florida Gulf Coast. Okaloosa Island is easily accessible from Destin using the Destin Bridge and Fort Walton using the Brooks Bridge. Just as with many of the other areas along the Emerald Coast of Florida, this destination features a broad selection of hotels and motels, as well as Okaloosa vacation rentals, including villas on the beach and condominiums in high-rise buildings.

The Four Points by Sheraton (pictured) is one of the finest Okaloosa Island hotels, especially when you consider its close proximity to the pier and boardwalk, as well as all kinds of nightlife, restaurants, and bars. You’ll enjoy easy access to a range of water sports and activities right at the hotel, including snorkeling, swimming, boating, or kayaking. Hotel amenities include two swimming pools, a state of the art fitness facility, a hot tub, 24-hour concierge assistance, free wireless Internet access, and more. The guestrooms are all equipped with fine mahogany furnishings, granite fixtures, and plush bedding. You are sure to enjoy your stay at the Four Points by Sheraton.

The Waterscape Condominiums by Resort Quest are a fine option for anyone looking to stay in Okaloosa Island condos. This resort condominium complex features three expansive swimming pools with a waterfall and lazy river, a gorgeous courtyard, access to nearly 500 feet of private beach, a fitness facility, hot tubs, and more. Just like many of the other resort condominiums in places like Crystal Beach and Navare Beach, you will find that you are within close range of a variety of restaurants, bars, and the like. With all of the amenities and activities available at this particular hotel, for both adults and the kids, you may not need to go far. The beach, after all, is just outside the door. This is also one of the places where you will find Okaloosa Island condos that offer exceptional vistas of the ocean and the beach.

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Brooks and Shorey Resorts offers a number of locations throughout the Florida Emerald Coast, including some Okaloosa vacation rentals. There are a number of varieties to choose from, including places that are suitable for extended stays for families, as well as condos in high-rises that may be better for a shorter trip. Some of the Brooks and Shorey Resorts Okaloosa vacation rentals include Destin West, Dune Pointe, the Gulf Dunes, and Island Princess (these are the names of some of the condominiums complexes).

The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort is another of the Okaloosa Island hotels where you will be treated to a wide array of amenities as well as nicely appointed guest accommodations featuring spacious living quarters and amazing views of the ocean. The hotel is right on the Gulf of Mexico and provides guests with access to a wide selection of water-related activities. There is dining onsite, as well as amenities that include swimming pools, a fitness center, and hot tubs.

Whether you are in the market for Okaloosa vacation rentals or a great hotel on the beach in this part of the Emerald Coast, you should have no problem finding a place that suits you.