Wavecrest Lodge

Overview
540 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 United States
Near Okaloosa Island Beach
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The hotel offers a bar/lounge, parking, elevator, gym, pool, restaurant, spa, WiFi/Internet, laundry, non-smoking rooms, breakfast, air conditioning, 24/7 front desk, kitchen, business center, meeting rooms, electric car charging station, and beach access.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Free continental breakfast
Covered parking
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
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5.0
11-Jul-2025
"Nice place to stay. Friendly manager and help."

I would stay here again. Nice place to stay. Friendly manager and help.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 09 to Sat Jul 12 2025 at a $275.33 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 4

Rooms: 66

Non Smoking Rooms: 87

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 21

Meeting Rooms: 0

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are not allowed at this property.
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Beach nearby
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Business center
  • By ocean
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Covered parking
  • Daily
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Elevator
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free breakfast
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free wired internet
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets not allowed
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Recycling
  • Rooftop garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Uncovered parking
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Day 1

Breakfast The Donut Hole - Start your day with delicious homemade donuts and breakfast classics. Located 2.3 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Stewby's Seafood Shanty - Try their famous fish tacos and other seafood specialties. Located 3.7 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Gulf on Okaloosa Island - Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning views at this waterfront restaurant. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
Activity Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - Get up close with dolphins, sea lions, and other marine animals. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Breakfast Table - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a Southern twist. Located 1.9 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Black Pearl - Savor delicious seafood and American cuisine in a charming atmosphere. Located 4.5 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Floyd's Shrimp House - Indulge in a variety of shrimp dishes and Southern favorites. Located 2.8 miles from the hotel.
Activity Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier - Try your hand at fishing or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along the pier. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Pancakery - Delight in a wide selection of pancakes and breakfast favorites. Located 2.1 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill - Experience a fun and lively atmosphere while enjoying tasty burgers and seafood. Located 3.2 miles from the hotel.
Dinner The Crab Trap - Feast on fresh seafood while enjoying beautiful beachfront views. Located 1.6 miles from the hotel.
Activity Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - Have a blast with go-karts, mini-golf, and arcade games. Located 2.9 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Wavecrest Lodge

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Wavecrest Lodge have?

There are 66 rooms in the property.

Is there a gym at Wavecrest Lodge?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Wavecrest Lodge?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is there shuttle service at Wavecrest Lodge?

Pensacola International Airport (46 miles), Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (11 miles), Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (59 miles), Destin Executive Airport (9 miles)

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Wavecrest Lodge

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Wavecrest Lodge.

Feel free to use the Wavecrest Lodge meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Fort Walton Beach event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Conference Room
22 x 15 x 10 • 225 sqft.
Classroom
15
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
20
Theater Layout
Reception
20
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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