Gipson Inn Motel
Location: 194 Bent arrow dr, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32541, Fort Walton Beach, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Designated Smoking Areas and Hunting On Site - Enjoy the unique amenities at Gipson Inn Motel including designated smoking areas and on-site hunting opportunities for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Convenient Location - Situated near popular attractions such as Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach, Gipson Inn Motel offers easy access to a variety of entertainment options and beautiful beaches within a short drive.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities - Relax in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms equipped with convenient facilities like refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, deep soaking bathtubs, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Book your stay at Gipson Inn Motel today and experience a unique blend of comfort and convenience near the breathtaking Okaloosa Island Beach.
Important Information
- 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.
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Designated smoking area
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free self parking
- Hunting on site
Rooms Available
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Standard Room
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (deep soaking bathtub available in some rooms)
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Room, Twin and Full Bed
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
200 sq feet
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (deep soaking bathtub available in some rooms)
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Room, 2 Full Beds
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
200 sq feet
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower (deep soaking bathtub available in some rooms)
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Ceiling fan
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Michelle (10/5): - It was a good stay the owner was very friendly and welcoming
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): 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.
- Alecia (2/5): - It was very an unpleasant experience.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - 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
- Verified traveler (2/5): - The inn keeper tries to delay check out by saying your refundable deposit is a cleaning fee.
- Verified traveler (2/5): 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.
- Andrew (6/5): The hood - Stay was fine where property is locked has deleprable homes feels like your in the movie the hood
- Verified traveler (6/5): 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.
- Kerry (6/5): Don't stay - Not vary clean beds stained no kitchen sinks dirty shower didn't have hit water and needs to be cleaned
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Management was excellent. Tim was professional and genuinely cared for his customers. Above and beyond
- Verified traveler (2/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - Place not worth the price and the extra money. Not even at half the price. The manager was great and helpful.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - 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.
- Michael (2/5): Bed Bugs - Bed Bugs what more is there too say bite all over me
- Elizabeth (10/5): 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.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I liked the family dynamics. I like location. Helpful.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - 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
- Verified traveler (2/5): - 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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