The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Family fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools, near Okaloosa Island Beach
At The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, hit the beach, dine on-site 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 free toiletries and blackout curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fort Walton Beaches. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a swim-up bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, mini golf and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. 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/cafΘ and a nearby 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 centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Fish House – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Island Grill – This café only serves lunch. 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 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 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 centre

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

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 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 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'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: from approximately USD 23.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing 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. 1273 out of 2397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 570 out of 2397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 2397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 2397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 2397 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

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only decent thing about this place is that it’s on the beach front. They charge more than most places for a deposit on damages ($150.00) the room was “clean” we found other peoples hair on the sheets before we ever laid down in the bed. The wall paper was peeling off the walls from what looks like water damage. We couldn’t find a place to park when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

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

8/10 Good

Debra, SAN ANTONIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located directly on the beach, which is stunning. We visited during the off season so on property dining was limited. Overall highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the beach access and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's been one week since my husband and I stayed a night in this resort. Everything honestly was absolutely amazing. My one and only issue is that it's been exactly 7 days and I still have not gotten my deposit back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Off season girls trip
The walls are paper thin you can hear your next door neighbors conversation clearly. My first night no sleep a party was going on in the room. When the was party was over the baby cried all night and morning. Second night the neighbor on each side had checked out it was peaceful. The last night was a nightmare two wedding parties loud noise people running up and down the hall from room to room slamming doors ALL NIGHT! If you are planning on using the ironing board please use a towel on it or request a new one. The white padding under the blue cover on the board stained my shirt with the white pattern padding underneath. If you don’t mind the noise paper thin walls I guess this is a great place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited during the Thanksgiving break. Views were beautiful, room was clean, and service from the restaurant staff was fantastic. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the bridge was out and the bar inside the cave was closed during our stay. I grew up at this resort a long time ago when it was the Ramada Inn. The upgrades are nice and I plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nashaunta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Navarre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sophia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was freezing as the AC was broken and would not shut off. I called downstairs to tell them and at 5am they brought an elder man into my room to look at the thermostat and then moved me to another room. The AC unit made a terrible noise and during the middle of the night, I was freezing. During my check-in I had breakfast tickets which I paid for and were not given to me, however, they then handed them to me during check-out. I did like the balcony and dinner at the bar. The fish tacos tasted great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Was not told areas of the resort would be closed due to time of year. Limited menus for breakfast were out of many items.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Charity

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay will be staying again in summer will probably bring the whole family Great staff friendly staff a pleasure to have stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was incredible at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. Room was very neat, clean, and the hotel in general was very well maintained. Staff was extremely friendly and always there to accommodate any needs you may have or need. Restaurant onsite has excellent food as well. We will most definitely be going back there on our next visiting. I would highly recommend this resort which is right on the beautiful beach - a huge plus for me!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanthorn

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024