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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property

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Water view
3 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Beach/ocean view
2 restaurants, lunch served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(98 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools
At The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, hit the beach, dine on-site at Fish House 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 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 Fort Walton Beaches. 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
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, mini golf and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach
  • 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, mini golf 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 fitness centre, a garden and a terrace. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach was completed in April 2020.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Fish House – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Island Grill – This café only serves lunch. 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 23.95 per person
  • 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

  • Fish House
  • Island Grill
  • Tripp Tide Beach Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • 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

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 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 150.00 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 23.95 per person
  • 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. 1406 out of 2667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 631 out of 2667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 336 out of 2667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 2667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 2667 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

Alicia, Casco township

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Really lovely staff. No issues. Swim up bar was not open but the snack bar is right by the pool with drinks and eats. The drinks are fresh made and yummy. We did bfast at the restaurant and it was great food they have a buffet option also. One pool was heated and the big waterfall pool was ice cold at the end of April. The kiddie pool was not as cold. The access to the beach was great and easy with another bar right before the beach. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

thayer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly attentive staff and tropical atmosphere, food was great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant and clean

Overall it was a comfortable and pleasant stay. The room was clean and spacious, the rainfall shower was a nice surprise, the AC was incredible. The room walls are paper thin, we could hear everything all night long unfortunately. The rooms are ages but well kept. The lobby was bright, spotlessly clean and open, staff were pleasant. We had buffet breakfast included with our stay, the food was nice however not worth the price per person to add it on unfortunately. The biggest disappointment we had was the lack of staff around outside. We had our little girls shoes stolen while we were in the pool. Also during childrens movie night ion the pool, there was a large mixed group of youg unaccompanied children 11-14 in age speaking and yelling very inappropriate slurs to young girls. I feel that had there been staff present this may not have become so bad. The pool area itself was clean and pleasant, access to the beach was very easy and kept very clean in all areas we visited. With the Easter events and the entertainment it was value for the price we paid, unsure if we would return at a higher rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great hotel If we had known that there wasn’t an elevator we would have requested first floor!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ladona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful grounds on the beach. Abundance of pool towels available
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beyonce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian, Florissaint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valued

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really like the beach but I didn’t like the hotel is outdated, needs improvements 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to extend stay, had to leave message and the call was never returned.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked: staff/service (especially Vivien), ocean view, breakfast buffet, bars Disliked: Room air conditioner (noisy), no closet/clothes drawers
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

NICOLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Haylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick and easy with very helpful staff, the resort is gorgeous. They offered fun activities for the whole family. Our room had a fantastic view, was a bit small and had a smell but was clean and comfortable. Overall stay was Excellent and we cant wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Disliked: Staff & service
The big pool that has the swim up bar is not heated so no one was in that pool, it was completely frozen. Our hotel floor reeked of weed our entire 5 day trip, on two different days the hot tub had children less than 2 years old saying “I’m peeing real quick” while in the hot tub, and an employee on the beach ran and got
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua Micah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is nice. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and entertainment options (including the DJ, kids activities, live music) but there could be improvements. For one, getting the room with a walkout direct to the pool is useless given the water temp is freezing since it's all shaded. I hear it doesn't get much better in summer months either. If the hotel is charging ~$20 for drinks in the Grotto, certainly they can afford to put some type of heater in to that pool which would eventually lead to more people going into the pool and more activity in the Grotto? Our second issue was that the room walls are paper thin and we were very close to the hallway doors that bang loudly when opened and we were also roomed right next to individuals that were there for a conference and were extremely loud in their rooms well past the 10pm quiet time (past midnight multiple nights). I get the desire to want to celebrate, but it was excessively loud and we even called to see if the staff could do something once we couldnt take it anymore - they did send a guy over but because the walls are paper thin, we heard his conversation which was the least assertive ask ever and he quickly positioned to say 'neighbors called' rather than just telling them to tone it down/be respectful given the hour. About 2 mins after he left they were basically shouting again. The location is great and FWB/Destin is awesome but I'd be on the fence if I ever considered bringing my family here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tilahun

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great OG Beach Resort

Great place to stay right on the beautiful beach. It’s an OG beach resort that’s been renovated. We had a room with a balcony overlooking the Gulf, which was wonderful. Bring hangers, though as there are just hooks and no closet, not a big deal though. Most comfortable bed we’ve slept on in a long time. Great drinks and food.
View from the balcony
View from the room
The beach out front with chairs and umbrellas to rent.
One of the pools and waterfall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025