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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
Ocean-view resort with a swim-up bar, near Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
2 restaurants, lunch served

Overview of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Popular LocationBoardwalk on Okaloosa Island4 min walk
  • Popular LocationOkaloosa Island Pier6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEmerald Coast Convention Center8 min walk
  • AirportFort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)17 min drive

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, View

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

A family-friendly stay in Fort Walton Beach awaits you at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beaches. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools, and 3 bars/lounges. .The restaurant, Fish House, is open for dinner. Tripp Tide Beach Bar is the resort's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sun loungers, and enjoy the onsite gym and kids' swimming pool. 14004 square feet (1301 square meters) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Fort Walton Beach resort include Okaloosa Island Beach and HarborWalk Village.
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What's nearby

  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 3 min walk
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Convention Center - 8 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Ocean-view resort with a swim-up bar, near Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. 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/café and a 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 eco-certified resort also offers a fitness center, 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 Fort Walton Beach resort.

  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

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 21.95 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • 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

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1969
  • 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 drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • 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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business centre/computer 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: approximately USD 21.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

We should mention

  • 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. 976 out of 1878 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 462 out of 1878 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 1878 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1878 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1878 reviews" "

8.4/10

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

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed a night with a friend and would do it all over again. Clean hotel, friendly staff and very nice environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lou, South Bend

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

6/10 Okay

New

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel itself is pretty good for an older property and has all the amenities you need (bar, restaurant, beach bar, gift shop, comfortable beds. However, two issues that were slightly annoying. When we got in, at 3 in the morning after many flight delays, the system had been shut down and we had to wait 10 minutes for it to come back up for us to check in. Next, our room was not cleaned after our first night. So, no fresh towels and no coffee for the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good live music and activities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very drafty. Water pressure and temperature in the shower horrible. Walls are paper thin.on the other hand the room was clean and fresh. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Very nice restaurant and bar in the front desk area. Overall i enjoyed my stay and might try another end of the resort to see if the negative can turn positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We arrived after dark so we couldn’t see all over and will walk to the beach tomorrow. However our first outdoor impressions are very positive and if the area to the beach isn’t we’ll add a comment. Our room is very clean and complete with needs. Our sliding door looks to the large pool area. Two sitting chairs are provided right by our patio door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

SeonYu

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diamond Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jackie R at the front desk made the check in smoother than I’ve ever experienced. She needs a raise 🙌
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024