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Gipson Inn Motel

Okaloosa, Florida

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.5 km to Liza Jackson Park

Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 2.6 km to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and 2.8 km to Adventure Golf and Arcade

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2.7/5

OkayFrom 23 reviews

5.0/59 Sep 2020

Michelle • Family Trip

It was a good stay the owner was very friendly and welcoming

5.0/58 Sep 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Loved it! They had last minute availability, the staff was flexible and accommodating. The motel room was very clean, had a kitchen with plates and pans provided, a flat screen tv, a little fireplace, etc. Overall was better than expected for such a cheap price.

5.0/512 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Management was excellent. Tim was professional and genuinely cared for his customers. Above and beyond

5.0/51 Jul 2019

Elizabeth • Trip with Friends

This motel is under remodel. The manager, Tim makes up for any remodel in progress. Anything we asked for, he immediately took care of. We felt very safe. The price of the rooms gave us money in our pockets to use for other things. We will return to Gipson Inn on our next trip to Florida.

5.0/52 Jun 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

TLDR The property is clean and in a great location. I would definitely stay here again. Unlike what I read in previous reviews, we saw no bugs during our stay. The property is undergoing renovations and it was clear that Tim is trying to make this a nice place to stay. It was meticulously clean, and only a mile from the beach. The condition of the property reminds me more of a hostel than your typical hotel (Think India House in NOLA without the murals). If you are looking for your typical beach hotel experience, stay elsewhere. If you want a sizable room that is close to the beach and don’t care about fancy soaps and stuff, this is a great option. -A/C works great -flat screen tv -mini fridge and microwave -a kitchenette is about to be installed My recommendation to the owner is to get some mirrors, and upgrade the towels and sheets to white. Keep up the great work! I’m looking forward to staying here again.

5.0/531 May 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

I liked the family dynamics. I like location. Helpful.

4.0/518 Aug 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Close to where we needed to be and surrounded by beaches and restaurants. Old school cabana vibe and very large rooms. Could be a little cleaner and needs some updating but overall it was a great place to stay. The kitchen & Fridge were great as well.

3.0/527 May 2020

Andrew • Solo Trip

Stay was fine where property is locked has deleprable homes feels like your in the movie the hood

3.0/527 May 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Not a bad place for the price, the manager in charge couldn't find our reservation at first and was a bit strange in general. We stayed two nights, after the first the manager knocked asking if we were leaving.. I had to remind him we paid for two nights.

3.0/526 May 2020

Kerry • Solo Trip

Not vary clean beds stained no kitchen sinks dirty shower didn't have hit water and needs to be cleaned

2.0/58 Aug 2019

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Place not worth the price and the extra money. Not even at half the price. The manager was great and helpful.

1.0/516 Aug 2020

Alecia • Couple Trip

It was very an unpleasant experience.

1.0/514 Jul 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Please stay away ... owner was Very rude ... Took our money and we Never got to stay there ... 300 wasted ...we showed up with no where to stay on the 4th of July at 8pm .. we had reserved a month in advance and drove 10 hours ... We Had had Car Trouble the first day and called and Left A Message..No response .. we had already paid for both nights ... he got the message .. He said he cancelled Both nights ... Because we couldn’t make the first one even though we paid for both .. he wasn’t in property and said too bad read the fine print .. and kept our money ... plus the place was a brink Make shift motel .. it was no place anyone would want to stay ... Much grief and still dealing with it

1.0/511 Jul 2020

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

The inn keeper tries to delay check out by saying your refundable deposit is a cleaning fee.

1.0/528 May 2020

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Got to the hotel and was told that the room we reserved was unavailable. The front desk staff scolded me for not calling the motel directly and booking through hotels.com. This staff member was extremely unprofessional and not helpful in the least bit. All parking was street parking.

1.0/51 Sep 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

This is the worst place I have ever seen. By no definition is it a hotel. It is best described as a very low-end weekly apartment. Highlights: Frayed mis-matched towels, trash can that says”beer cans only”, “office” that might be where someone lives, beds that are at least a decade past needing replacement, and much more. Manager suggested he would let Travelocity know that he canceled so we could get a refund. We were there about five minutes. Now they refuse to acknowledge that they suggested that they would let us cancel. I beg the city of Fort Walton to inspect this establishment, because it would be shut down.

1.0/531 Jul 2019

Verified traveler • Family Trip

Check in begins at 3PM, we arrived at the beach early in the day, s decided to spend the day on the sand. We arrived at the hotel at 8, and saw the property has no parking area, other than on the road, which is more like an alley way. The hotel looked more like bates motel than anything suitable. Even then, we attempted to check in. We were then told that the room wouldn’t be ready for another hour, at 9PM. After advising that is unacceptable, as we were ready to crash for the night, he owner finally said he would give a full refund. He then told Expedia I was requesting the refund for ‘not close to family’, when we didn’t even have family in the area. He tired to make it out that I canceled for my own reasons, when it was him who didn’t have the property ready.

1.0/522 Jul 2019

Michael • Trip with Friends

Bed Bugs what more is there too say bite all over me

1.0/510 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Trip with Friends

NO HOT WATER, AFTER ASKING FOR IT TO BE FIXED, COCKROACHES EVERYWHERE, CUT THE TRIP SHORT DUE TO SEEING COCKROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF OUR CLEAN CLOTHES. NEVER AGAIN WOULD WE GO THERE OR RECOMMEND

1.0/54 Apr 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

It is like a ghetto neighborhood and hardly any parking and the parking is hard to find and he trys to scam you out of more money that what you need to pay

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24-hour Front Desk

Children Facility

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Free Parking

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Parking (Free)

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Smoking Area

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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No Elevators

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Free WiFi

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194 Bent arrow dr, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, US

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in1:00 PM-6:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About Gipson Inn Motel

Gipson Inn Motel Location
With a stay at Gipson Inn Motel in Fort Walton Beach (Beal Parkway), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. This motel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Destin Beaches and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

Gipson Inn Motel Facility and Service
This motel features designated smoking areas and hunting on site.

Gipson Inn Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include microwaves and ceiling fans.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - Fri, 02 Oct 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children