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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Fort Walton Beaches

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
2 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 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

  • 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

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

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Beachside getaway.Within a 15-minute walk of the resort, you'll find Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Wayside Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 13 min walk

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

4-star beachfront resort near Fort Walton Beaches
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 beach 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 4-star Fort Walton Beach resort.

  • 335 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 14004 sq ft of conference space
  • 1301 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite 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

Things to do

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

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 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'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 23.95 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting 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. 1233 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 556 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 284 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 144 out of 2342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 2342 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

Amanda Renae

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Renae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach and room had a beautiful view!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ocean view . The room was perfect . Walls little thin could hear everyone all hours if the night kept getting woke up . Loved the breakfast. Absolutely a gorgeous place on a gorgeous island. Didnt like that breakfast was a add on charge and the $8 bottles of water charge seemed steep for water . But over all a beautiful resort

10/10 Excellent

Luis angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place would stay for longer hopefully next time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rex

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed the beautiful beach. The property grounds are also very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect from the start to the location the room the view the staff was just amazing. 10/10 would recommend to anyone to stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Not what expected
Was disappointed that I wasn’t given the room I chose when I made the reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Andalusia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

alica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got put where there was adance party. Up til 3 saturday night with noises
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my third day at the Island resort the pool. The grotto pool was closed which I wish I would've known. It was one of the main reasons why we chose this resort on the pool was literally empty. The beach bar closed early every night that we were there and granted the weather wasn't that great but the first night that we were there it was really early. It was not even 7 o'clock. I don't think and there were people coming up to the bar. There were people waiting for drinks and she informed everybody it was last call on I did hearing a note later that the bar closes at eight, but the last two times I was there that wasn't the case so it kinda left us with not a whole lot to do at the resort and itself Was very disappointing and I think that they should have told us when we booked our reservations at the pool is going to be closed. I would've chose somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Canh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were great. Maids were great. Waitresses and bartenders were great. Walls and doors are not thick enough. Can hear people in adjacent rooms and in hallways. Arrived at resort to see main pool empty for maintenance. That is one reason we picked this resort. Disappointing that this was not brought up before we arrived. No one offered an explanation.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here! King & Diamond who worked the front desk were AMAZING!!! Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, affordable, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terribly misleading in the photos. The pool is closed. The rooms were disgusting with hair on the bed. Felt like a prison cell. Checked out immediately and still haven’t gotten a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing from the ocean view to the rooms! Very clean grounds and good food for breakfast lunch and dinner. When we go back we'll be staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024