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Gipson Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel within easy reach of Okaloosa Island Beach

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Beach nearby
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Air conditioning
Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Gipson Inn Motel offers a warm welcome with WiFi in public areas. Stay connected and enjoy extended stays with free self parking. Guests love its proximity to Okaloosa Island Beach.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Air conditioning

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Twin and Full Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Full Beds | Bathroom shower

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Windham Ave Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

What's nearby

  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffalo's Reef - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Gipson Inn Motel

Gipson Inn Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beaches. Also, Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk Village are within a short drive.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 15 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gipson Inn Motel Fort Walton Beach
Gipson Fort Walton Beach
Gipson Inn Motel Motel
Gipson Inn Motel Fort Walton Beach
Gipson Inn Motel Motel Fort Walton Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Gipson Inn Motel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 15 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 20.00 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Gipson Inn Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gipson Inn Motel?

You can check in starting at 1:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Gipson Inn Motel and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Gipson Inn Motel includes hunting.

Does Gipson Inn Motel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Gipson Inn Motel like?

Gipson Inn Motel is a short 18-minute walk from Santa Rosa Sound and 10 minutes' walk from Jet Stadium.

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Gipson Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.4

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Xenia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brigitte M, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a good stay the owner was very friendly and welcoming
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Brittany, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fun Cabana Style and Great Location

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.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

It was very an unpleasant experience.
Alecia, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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

2/10 Poor

Jonathan, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible

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-night trip

6/10 Good

The hood

Stay was fine where property is locked has deleprable homes feels like your in the movie the hood
Andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Fair

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.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Don't stay

Not vary clean beds stained no kitchen sinks dirty shower didn't have hit water and needs to be cleaned
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Management was excellent. Tim was professional and genuinely cared for his customers. Above and beyond
9-night trip

2/10 Poor

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-night trip

4/10 Fair

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

2/10 Poor

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.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs what more is there too say bite all over me
Michael, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Soiab, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the visit to Gipson Inn

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.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

1-night trip