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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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
3 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Pool

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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 LocationGulfarium Marine Adventure Park6 min walk
  • AirportFort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)17 min drive
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Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

Highlights

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, View

Highlights

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

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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
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is located on the beach and in a walkable area with good shopping. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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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

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 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

Eco-certified family-friendly resort refurbished in 2020 and located near Destin Harbor Boardwalk
Close to Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Make sure that you enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and mini golf.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and a swim-up bar
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, free newspapers and beach umbrellas
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say good things about the family-friendly amenities, beach locale and overall value
Room features
All 335 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 21.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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-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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

As of 3 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach on 22 Jun 2024 start from NZ$702.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Self-parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach resort is within a 5-minute walk of Wayside Park and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach are also within 15 minutes.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1003 out of 1935 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 478 out of 1935 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 229 out of 1935 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 1935 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1935 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

Jeana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my 2 teenage children and we had a blast. The property was so clean and had everything you could ever hope for right there on the premises. It was also in walking distance of the fishing pier, The Boardwalk, Gulfarium and putt putt. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenyatte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel was OK but depends what you are used to. It was clearly bought and flipped. Still doing a bunch of work. Our oceanside patio had been caulked in the day we arrived so we stepped in wet caulk everywhere and had to clean off our shoes. Our view included a very tattered awning. The rooms are ok and were clean. So clean we had to air out the bleach smell. They clearly just painted over all the old trim and doors which really looked like they needed to be replaced. The walls are so thin we were kept up by the neighbors late night partying. Our flooe reaked of pot. We told the front desk and they said they were on it but it continued. The food was good if you ordered from the menu. The breakfast buffet was not good. The location is great. Can't beat being right on the beach. If you are ok with the unheated main pool and not so great accommodations, the price is good for location. But, you get what you pay for. We probably won't be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathrrom is small. But the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A new annual tradition is born! This place blew us away. It was recommended by a family friend, and we could not have imagined a better experience. We walked everywhere- the beach was beautiful- bar- food- activities- family fun around the clock. Every.single.staff member was kind, helpful, smiling - You can tell they love working here. The room was soooooo cold- which is a must! They cleaned it beautifully (even mopped the sandy floors….heaven) - We cannot wait to come back next year. We will be staying longer! Best vacay ever.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvia, MOORESVILLE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, a lot to do at walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great vacation at the resort. The property is so nice with a great beach and pools. Good at the restaurants was good too, though a tad pricey. Biggest con were the rooms. They are very old and the recent update wasn’t a full update. Old windows, rooms were very small, AC was a window unit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paula, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Trash in cans running over out into floor on every floor. carpet coming in dirty. walls paper thin you can hear everything. room it self was nice but couldn't sleep! People in halls coming in and out you could hear everything. people knocking on doors asking question . not safe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024