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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
    4 min walk
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    4 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    6 min walk
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

When you stay at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Destin Harbor Boardwalk and Destin Beaches. .This beach resort is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Santa Rosa Sound and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Choctawhatchee Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angler's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Family-friendly fun at the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 335 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite at Fish House, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Fort Walton Beach? This resort has 14004 square feet (1301 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Fish House - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Island Grill - This café serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Tripp Tide Beach Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 23.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Fish House
  • Island Grill
  • Tripp Tide Beach Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (14004 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property – April 2020
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 per stay (for guests under 25 years old)
  • Resort fee: USD 32.77 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1225 out of 2327 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 559 out of 2327 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 2327 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 2327 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 2327 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Refugio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ON THE BEACH
Great location, some items are a little dated, but clean, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and beach are second to none. The staff does a great job of managing & maintaining the property. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the all-encompassing availability of services and food/beverage options. Reasonably priced. Oceanfront is a huge plus too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

helene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location the pools and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. I would go back. I had to cut my trip short
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint I would have is charging for chairs and umbrellas on the beach. The positive outweighs that single negative by such a large margin it’s almost nit picking. The facility was kept clean. Every staff member was friendly and glad to help with anything you may need. It truly is a resort feeling. This isn’t just a place to sleep. The views in the gulf side room are spectacular!!! It is convenient to everything! Not a negative thing to say about it at all. Even the price is amazing considering what you are actually getting. I’ve seen complaints from others about the buffet price. It is a little pricy, but good food, great service. And you couldn’t beat the atmosphere. You aren’t eating fast food. So we found the price fair.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

hilbron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was relaxing and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I went for a weekend, unfortunately it rained all weekend, but we thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the bar on the beach, walking down to the pier (we saw dolphins, a giant sea turtle, a stingray and jellyfish), and walked to a nearby restaurant that had seats facing the ocean. The entire resort was spotless and the breakfast buffet, delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the resort was wonderful the ability to walk to the beach was a plus..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamishela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! The room was spotless and comfortable. Our room faced The pool area where the Grotto Bar was located so it was a nice view. We enjoyed sitting on our balcony. They had a list of events going on throughout the weekend such as live bands, karoake, and a DJ at the pool. Also, we loved that there were soo many bars and food areas. Being able to walk out the back of the hotel directly to the beach was the highlight! Then there was a food truck and bar located on the beach as well. The buffet breakfast was complimentary and the bottomless mimiosas were only $20.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enzo, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good locaccion
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffry D.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room needs a closet & more places to hang up towels, etc. in the bathroom. Even though the property has no smoking signs, we couldn’t go out on our balcony with smelling someone smoking. People were even smoking/vaping in the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities at the resort are awesome. This year we had12 of us in our group and we had a blast!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kalli

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

lenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No closet or accommodations to hang clothes drawers only ,rooms smaller than other hotels poor shower could not adjust shower head
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite safe good beach and service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay loved it
Amazing property you have everything no reason to leave the boardwalk is right next door walking distance The room was soo clean dispite it being a sold out weekend our room was awesome the patio was connected to the pool area Loved the grotto bar and dive bar by the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024