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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    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

  • Ocean 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, View

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, View

  • 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, View

  • 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, View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 10-minute drive of HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. .This beach resort is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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

Stylish resort on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming 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. 1200 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 2280 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

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

BARBARA, bayside

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My choice of this hotel was based on the number of stars given by everyone who left review, property condition was very poor and looked like needs renovations and updates to meet the 8.8 out of 10. How this hotel has got so much points with its popcorn like ceiling, motel looking rooms, holes under the doors and poor quality soaps in the bathroom. “The grotto” looked ok but everything around significantly showing signs of wear and tear, outdated. The smell of the chlorine wasn’t inviting to stay there too. Beds and towels were clean, it didn’t have carpet on the floors and people were nice. Ok, we were there for the beach… we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

danny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms not very nice not clean enough food way to expensive
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not good, elevator full of water through the day . Too far from the dining
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great! The resort was doing some maintenance so maybe that interfered a bit with the ambiance. The menu in the main dining for lunch was extremely limited, this was my biggest complaint. Overall I would recommend it to a family on a budget. The pool areas were great!!!! And one of the pools is heated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thong

Travelled with family and small children
The pool water not clean…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grotto pool was nice and had options for adults and kids for extra events. Ocean changed every day. Water accessible to drink in lots of places.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Boris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rip off!
Paid $15 a day for parking, $32 a day resort fees for 2 rooms.Hotels.com didn't tell me about hidden charges. Not happy at all! It's a rip off!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pools, front desk (especially Diamond) were fantastic, room was clean and beds very comfortable. The only thing negative about the Island at Fort Walton is there is not enough SHADE. There are NO umbrellas at either pool and with a temp of 96-98 degrees, you need some shade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and right on the beach! We couldn't have. Had a better time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The pool and swim up bar were excellent. Yet when we arrived they held $250 on top of what we already paid for the room for parking and other fees and I was unaware of extra charges till arrival. The rooms a/c did not keep up we were miserable at night with the air not going below 74. The hotel beach chairs and umbrellas were also an extra charge. Overall for what we paid in total we could gave rented a condo for the same price. Will not book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and close , clean, better then a lot of others here we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Broderick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had only one lil issue and it was probably my fault for not informing the head desk,,, I'm disabled and it was difficult getting up and down the stairs at the island and was not aware there was no elevator otherwise wise I would have asked for ground floor I called before making reservations online and couldn't get any one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judith Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice visit. Pool was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service all around. Definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem! Splurged for the beachfront roll and it was worth it for the views each day. It’s clearly an older hotel that’s undergone renovation, so some areas are still a work in progress. However, you can’t beat the location directly on the beach. Room and property were extremely clean, staff always pleasant to deal with! We loved it for our first time to the area, easy/cheap to Uber to Destin for dinner or Crab Island day trip. Walked next door as well for other shopping and dining options, but you wouldn’t have to leave the property if you didn’t want to. Plenty of onsite food and dining options that were reasonably priced… including the Grotto swim up bar!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only negative is that our room overlooked the Cabana pool and at night people in the pool were hollering and screaming until around midnight, and some of us need to sleep. I know this would be hard to stop, and I’m guessing that maybe some alcohol could be a cause, anyway I doubt that I’ll be back but a nice place otherwise with a good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024