The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property

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Water view
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View | Living area | 50-inch TV with satellite channels, streaming services
Exterior
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(115 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(127 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

At The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, hit the beach, dine on-site at Coastal Kitchen or enjoy a drink at one of the resort's 3 bars/lounges.
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

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

The shopping around The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a swim-up bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and 7 minutes on foot from Fort Walton Beaches
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Bring your whole family to The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a complimentary children's club and a children's pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a hot tub and a fitness centre. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Fort Walton Beach resort.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Coastal Kitchen – This family restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Cabana C&T – This sports bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Beach Bar – This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 23.95 for adults and USD 13.86 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Bar
  • Cabana C&T
  • Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Paddleboard

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 14,004 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 per stay (for guests aged under 25 years old)
  • Resort fee: USD 32.77 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 23.95 for adults and from USD 13.86 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1560 out of 2984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 716 out of 2984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 386 out of 2984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 2984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 2984 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Super friendly staff. Beautiful layout. Phenomenal beach spot. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property. We stayed during the winter season so it was quiet and was not as crowded. The staffs and guests were very nice. We definitely recommend the property to our friends in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The pool and beach access is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wall between the rooms are so thin, we can hear conversation from room next door. I also did not like shower!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The beach in back of resort a plus. Nice and respectful staff. Clean rooms. Beautiful resort many things to do on site. Breakfast buffet was excellent. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmie

Travelled with family
Lack of understanding what’s included
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall the room service and staff were great. However we were presented with a slew of fees upon arrival. When I booked through the app we were required to pay a remaining balance of $65 upon arrival, when we got there they told us we had to pay $250 and we would only be getting $150 back after departure. They don’t notify you of this until you arrive so it was extremely annoying (not the staffs fault they just work there!!) The extra fees were pretty much a resort fee, resort tax fee, parking fee, and parking tax fee which came out to $97. You’re charged these fees for every day that you stay. Just warning people ahead of time once again the staff were very pleasant and transparent with us regarding the fees and anything else!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

upendra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good but not as expected with 4 star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ron, Eden

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory, Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with a resort feel- enjoyed my stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff. Awesome place, pool, hot tub, breakfast, location on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff are great; all around top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were never changed even though we requested. Simply flipped over.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean front views and clean property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhagya Lakshmi

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great but the view was amazing!!! We had so much fun!!!! Great for our family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025