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137 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West
Asset ClassHotel & Hospitality
# Keys75
Coastal Florida Hotel Investment Opportunity
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Overview

OFFERING OVERVIEW:

Offered for sale is the Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach – Destin West, a 75-room, four-story, interior-corridor hotel strategically positioned along the highly traveled Miracle Strip Parkway/U.S. Highway 98 corridor. The property offers convenient access to Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Destin, and the broader Emerald Coast tourism market, positioning it to capture demand from both regional and destination travelers. The hotel benefits from a diverse and resilient lodging demand base supported by the area’s strong leisure and tourism industry, as well as substantial military, government, defense contractor, corporate, healthcare, and event-related travel. Major demand generators include Hurlburt Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Okaloosa Island, and the greater Destin tourism corridor, providing a broad mix of year-round and seasonal demand.

 

PROPERTY OVERVIEW:

The Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West was constructed in 2009, renovated in 2019, and contains 75 guestrooms across four stories with interior corridors. The subject property remains in good condition, supported by recent renovations and an ongoing capital improvement plan. *The PIP amount reflected in this Offering Memorandum is included solely as a placeholder for financial modeling and illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon in evaluating the Property or making any investment or purchase decision. The cost of any Property Improvement Plan (PIP), including requirements related to a change of ownership, are not verified and will be determined solely by hotel franchisor upon issuance of an official PIP. The placeholder amount is not a representation of actual PIP cost and may differ materially from the ultimate franchisor requirements. Actual PIP scope and cost are unknown, and prospective purchasers are solely responsible for independently verifying all franchise and PIP requirements and associated costs directly with the franchisor. All information contained herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. DSH Hotel Advisors has not independently inspected the Property and makes no representations or warranties regarding its physical condition or the accuracy or completeness of any financial information, documents, or other materials provided.

 

MARKET OVERVIEW:

The Fort Walton Beach market is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), a growing Northwest Florida market with a population of approximately 300,000 residents. The area benefits from a uniquely diversified economic and lodging-demand base anchored by military, defense, government, corporate, healthcare, and leisure activity. Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field serve as two of the region’s most important economic engines, supporting military personnel, government travelers, defense contractors, and a significant aerospace and defense presence throughout the market. Complementing this stable year-round demand is the Emerald Coast’s nationally recognized tourism industry, with Okaloosa Island, Destin, Gulf Coast beaches, recreation, attractions, and regional events drawing millions of visitors to the area. Additional demand generators including Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, and HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital further strengthen the market by supporting corporate, group, healthcare, and transient travel. This combination of steady year-round demand and strong seasonal leisure activity creates a well-rounded lodging environment with multiple sources of room-night generation.

 

Historical Revenues:

YE 2017 - $1,871,680 / RevPAR - $68.37

YE 2018 - $1,960,176 / RevPAR - $71.60

YE 2019 - $1,724,685.38 / RevPAR - $63.00

YE 2021 - $2,279,790 / RevPAR - $83.28

YE 2022 - $1,790,181 / RevPAR - $61.61

YE 2023 - $1,471,836.91 / RevPAR - $50.39

Investment Highlights

Property Highlights:

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West, a Choice Hotel
  • 75 Rooms | 4 Stories | Interior Corridor
  • Year Built - 2009
  • Absentee-Owned & Operated
  • Value-Add Opportunity with Significant Operational Upside
  • Diversified Leisure, Military, Government & Corporate Demand
  • Amenities Include: Indoor Pool with Whirlpool, Fitness Center, Business Center, Dining Area

 

Location Highlights:

  • 1.8 Miles to Okaloosa Island
  • 1.8 Miles to Lockheed Martin
  • 2 Miles to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
  • 4.7 Miles to HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
  • 4.8 Miles to Hurlburt Field
  • 5.3 Miles to University of West Florida – Emerald Coast
  • 8.1 Miles to Eglin Air Force Base
  • 10.3 Miles to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
  • Proximate to Major Aerospace & Defense Employers

 

Financial Highlights:

  • List Price: Market-Bid
  • Year 1 Projected Room Revenue: $1,825,913 Projected Room Revenue
  • Year 1 Projected NOI: $584,344 Projected NOI
  • Strong Historical Revenue Performance
  • Opportunity to Acquire Below Replacement Cost

Historical Revenues:

  • YE 2017: $1,871,680 / RevPAR: $68.37
  • YE 2018: $1,960,176 / RevPAR: $71.60
  • YE 2019: $1,724,685 / RevPAR: $63.00
  • YE 2021: $2,279,790 / RevPAR: $83.28
  • YE 2022: $1,790,181 / RevPAR: $61.61
  • YE 2023: $1,471,836 / RevPAR: $50.39
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137 Miracle Strip Pkwy SWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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