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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
Water view
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Courtyard
Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 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

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View | Living area

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

  • 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

  • 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

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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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

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

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Beachside getaway.Within a 10-minute walk of the resort, you'll find Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beaches. 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

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 Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬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
  • 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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
  • 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: 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.
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
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 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. 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. 1360 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 602 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 315 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 155 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 2559 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

thayer

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby Plant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel the ocean view from my room was gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gessica, Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say this was one of the best stays. The bright white sands of the beach the setting is amazing, but even better was the staff they were beyond accommodating to me and my family. Standouts were 1. The bar at the beach makes their own homemade bloody mary spices and concoction 2. The cleaner who found my daughter’s rosary beads 3. The front desk staff always so accessible and willing to accommodate. We were there for an airforce retirement ceremony so the location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

The-Trinh

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, rooms were pretty basic. Bathroom was very small. Also didn’t care that I had to pay for parking considering I had already paid alot of money for just the room. Kids loved the pool and loved easy access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

monythyda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfy with front desk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jaime Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about our stay. Sad there was no openings for our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just all around wasnt great for the money !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

3 star rating

The amenities and location were nice. The room was a little tired. The bed was comfortable. We booked a suite with gulf views, but on the first floor, we could only see the dunes. There was coffee and cups but no coffee maker. There was no hair dryer in the bathroom. The patio to our room appears to not have been cleaned for a while (cigarette butts and trash). Our favorite part was the bar on the beach (although very pricey) and the cleanliness of the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maricela, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paid extra for the garden view room. It was convenient on the first floor but it was small. The bathroom was very tiny. I did like that it had a small fridge and microwave even though we didn’t use it. We wanted to have a drink at the grotto bar but it seemed to always be closed. They gave us only 2 tickets for breakfast so our kids couldn’t eat it for free. This was disappointing considering we paid almost $300/night our stay was for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Walls/adjoining doors allow noise thru easily...we fell asleep when our neighbors fell asleep.

8/10 Good

Jocelyn Penelope

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maybe you could upgrade the ice machine is to noisy and during the nights is horrible
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Endia

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

It was an okay stay.

Older than I thought. Cleaning service did not come, they actually just put a do not disturb sign on our door instead. Got a beachfront room and could hear the night time music through the closed door.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, amenities, food was good! All of the staff we encountered were friendly and would go above and beyond. Definitely recommend and would happily stay there again!

6/10 Okay

Karla

The location is excellent! Access to the ocean, shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. The room we stayed in was small and not the cleanest. Also, the walls are paper thin. Could hear a crying baby our first 2 nights. The drink prices are high and we were also over charged for resort fees. We also received no discounts, free buffets or drinks after booking for 5 nights! We were told it was because we booked through Expedia.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025