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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

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Surround yourself with the soothing sounds of a cascading waterfall and tranquil pool.
Relax in the shaded outdoor seating area of Island Grille, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Enjoy cocktails at the stylish bar with granite countertops and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a serene coastal retreat with a view of the sea from the large window, featuring two single beds, a flat-screen TV, and artwork-adorned walls.
Enjoy a shaded retreat with a scenic ocean view from this beachfront property.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Dune or Gulf View)

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 (Dune or Gulf View) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dune or Gulf View)

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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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 (Gulf View) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

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

4-star Fort Walton Beach resort walkable to Fort Walton Beaches
At The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, hit the beach, dine onsite 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 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). 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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. 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.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach resort also offers a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2020.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 organized 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

Property 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
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub 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
  • 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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. 1416 out of 2686 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 639 out of 2686 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 337 out of 2686 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 2686 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 2686 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

8/10 Good

Juan

Pictures aren’t always accurate.

Trip was a getaway for couple days with wife. Got the cheaper room thinking it was nice but unfortunately it was compared to a motel feel. We automatically went to front desk to change rooms in the building closer to ocean. That room was better only bad thing is the bed. View was nice. All in all it’s close to pier and food. Resort could use a renovation. If you want to go with adults it would be best to stay in Destin at a higher end hotel. I’ll take peace and comfort over drinking and partying.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good budget resort showing its age

Highlights - pools were great, bracelet room key, right on the ocean, tasty breakfast Lowlights - showing age, no elevator, only 2 breakfast vouchers per day, expensive extras like breakfast $25, beach chair rental $50
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, clean, so close to many things, the beach house was nothing but perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Live music every night we were there. The pier was a 5 minute walk a way. Not a lot of places to shop for souveneirs nearby but within driving distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were small. Appliances were outdated. Not what you expect by looking at the photos on the websites. Charged for parking daily. Resort fee daily. Music by the beach was great! Drinks were overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

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

2/10 Terrible

Tudor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked what was supposed to be a 4- star hotel , but when I arrived it looked more like a noisy roadside motel.The photos and descriptions were very misleading.This is perfect example of why star rating can’t always be trusted.Avoid unless you enjoy being misled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Property was close to the airport, easy arrival, clean, direct beach access, kid and family friendly, great staff, great breakfast, direct access to other restaurants within walking distance. Lots to do in this location and resort and area which made it a fantastic trip for our family. Cons: Multiple pools but only 1 was heated, the other pools were freezing which is such a shame because people really wanted to swim at the other locations. Loud AC in the room and the hallways with guest coming and going at all hours of the night were extremely loud. We had a number of sleepless nights just due to noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a renovated motel. My son and I booked a stay for a few days. This felt like we were completely catfish. The pictures on the website do not truly reflect the condition of the facility. The door to our hotel room had direct access to the outside which creates a safety issue. I ended my stay early and booked another hotel and requested a refund and was denied. I would not recommend this facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the the resort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about this place and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with the cleanliness and friendly staff . Will be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Soham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is not a four star property and it’s marketed as a four star everywhere. Rude staff at check in counter and at restaurants as well. Poor quality of breakfast and food. Entered in room and very terrible smell of bleach was there. Rooms were not cleaned and had sand all over the place. Basic shower toiletries were not there. Had to ask about everything. Room cleaning staff entered without permission into the room There are many good other options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen Eugene, Tampa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views! Large property and walking distance to all sorts of activities!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
This is a good little resort. Lots of food options so you don’t have to leave if you don’t want too. Two pools for when the beach isn’t what you want to do… only issue is being that the parts of the resort they haven’t updated is definitely showing its age. The doors are surprisingly thin. I could hear everything going on in the hallways, as well as everything the adjoining room was doing. Overall a decent enough resort, just not necessarily worth the price paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is its biggest attraction. Being right on the beach and having several restaurants either onsite or within a very short walk is a plus. I would say overall the property is generally kind of middle of the road. It isn’t a dump but it isn’t overly impressive either. It was a little noisy in the room and anything or anyone in the hall could be easily heard. The fact that our room overlooked the beach also meant that the live nightly entertainment at the beachfront bar was easily heard from inside our room. Honestly though, after about 10 p.m. it was perfectly quiet for sleeping. I found Okaloosa Island generally more laid back and quiet compared to Destin yet Destin is an easy five miles away if you want more to do or see.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the island atmosphere and professional staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Casco township

Traveled 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