A Touch of Madagascar in Fort Walton Beach with Heating Pool

Five stars everytime. I have came here since I was 16 with my dad and siblings and I am 26 now. Every year this stay gets better and better. We enjoyed our newly renovated suite & ocean views are killer. The staff is so friendly and constantly taking care of the property. We had a crib brought to room and my daughter slept hard every night. The amenities & pools were clean & the new grill and bar was such a vibe. Food always amazing by the pool, the lobby and hotel amenities always stocked & ready. Laundry was helpful & room was cleaned everyday of our stay. We have came here for years and will be back every year from Texas to stay here.

We had a truly memorable stay at this hotel, and one of the biggest highlights was the breathtaking view—it was absolutely stunning and made our time here even more special. Whether it was watching the sunrise or simply enjoying the scenery throughout the day, the view alone made this stay worthwhile. Our room was a bit outdated in terms of furniture and decor, but it was clean and comfortable, which mattered most to us. Despite the slightly older feel, everything functioned well, and we had no major issues. We stayed in Building D, and the only real downside was the unpleasant smell in the hallway right after exiting the elevator. It was quite noticeable every time we passed through, and we hope the management can address this with better ventilation or cleaning. Another thing to note is that the hotel provides pool towels, but not beach towels—so if you’re planning to head to the beach, make sure to bring your own. Also, if you’re interested in renting beach chairs and an umbrella, be aware that this service is offered through a third-party company, not the hotel itself. The cost was $48.15 per day (tax included) for two lounge chairs and one umbrella. Aside from these minor issues, we were very satisfied with our experience and would definitely recommend this hotel to others. The staff was polite, the atmosphere was peaceful, and the location was excellent for a relaxing getaway. I had read a few reviews mentioning cockroaches, and I did spot one during our stay—but only on the balcony, not inside the room. Honestly, considering the warm climate and proximity to nature, that’s not unexpected. Just be sure to keep your balcony doors or windows closed at night, and you should be fine. In short, if you’re looking for a hotel with a fantastic view, a relaxing vibe, and a great location, this is a solid choice. We’d be happy to return in the future.

Building A is very outdated. Seems new floors were recently installed in room, but that is about it. Door to room and door to balcony would not close unless slammed very loudly, which must be the case in the entire building as we did not sleep our first night due to people constantly trying to close doors. No water pressure in shower. We did not request a handicap accessible room but that is what we got, however, did not understand how a wheelchair bound person would access the shower as it only had grab bars. We were also not advised of the $10/day parking fee. Beach access and overpriced burgers were great. Had to go off-site to get coffee due to being early risers and restaurant was not open until 7, we noticed hotel coffee at 6:30. We don't trust the small coffee makers in room from previous experiences elsewhere. Overall, it is not the worse place, just needs major updates.