The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
Stylish resort on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Beach/ocean view
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Exterior
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Gulf View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, View

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Highlights

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

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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 a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Wayside Park and Santa Rosa Sound. 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 sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and kids' swimming pool. 14004 square feet (1301 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi 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 4-property class Fort Walton Beach resort include HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Stylish resort on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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.

  • 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
  • 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 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). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

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
  • 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

  • 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

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

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

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$160.07, 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 parking available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Yep, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach has a self car park for USD 15 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Yep, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is on Fort Walton Beaches, which travelers give top marks. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

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

Yep, and guests love it! The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach features 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and 3 bars. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and on-site mini golf, it's no surprise that The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is a hit with families.

Does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests speak well of the buffet breakfast here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

No, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1200 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 2280 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

joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

BARBARA, bayside

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My choice of this hotel was based on the number of stars given by everyone who left review, property condition was very poor and looked like needs renovations and updates to meet the 8.8 out of 10. How this hotel has got so much points with its popcorn like ceiling, motel looking rooms, holes under the doors and poor quality soaps in the bathroom. “The grotto” looked ok but everything around significantly showing signs of wear and tear, outdated. The smell of the chlorine wasn’t inviting to stay there too. Beds and towels were clean, it didn’t have carpet on the floors and people were nice. Ok, we were there for the beach… we loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

danny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms not very nice not clean enough food way to expensive
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not good, elevator full of water through the day . Too far from the dining
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great! The resort was doing some maintenance so maybe that interfered a bit with the ambiance. The menu in the main dining for lunch was extremely limited, this was my biggest complaint. Overall I would recommend it to a family on a budget. The pool areas were great!!!! And one of the pools is heated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thong

Travelled with family and small children
The pool water not clean…
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grotto pool was nice and had options for adults and kids for extra events. Ocean changed every day. Water accessible to drink in lots of places.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Boris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rip off!
Paid $15 a day for parking, $32 a day resort fees for 2 rooms.Hotels.com didn't tell me about hidden charges. Not happy at all! It's a rip off!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pools, front desk (especially Diamond) were fantastic, room was clean and beds very comfortable. The only thing negative about the Island at Fort Walton is there is not enough SHADE. There are NO umbrellas at either pool and with a temp of 96-98 degrees, you need some shade.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful and right on the beach! We couldn't have. Had a better time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The pool and swim up bar were excellent. Yet when we arrived they held $250 on top of what we already paid for the room for parking and other fees and I was unaware of extra charges till arrival. The rooms a/c did not keep up we were miserable at night with the air not going below 74. The hotel beach chairs and umbrellas were also an extra charge. Overall for what we paid in total we could gave rented a condo for the same price. Will not book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and close , clean, better then a lot of others here we visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Broderick

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had only one lil issue and it was probably my fault for not informing the head desk,,, I'm disabled and it was difficult getting up and down the stairs at the island and was not aware there was no elevator otherwise wise I would have asked for ground floor I called before making reservations online and couldn't get any one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judith Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice visit. Pool was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service all around. Definitely coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem! Splurged for the beachfront roll and it was worth it for the views each day. It’s clearly an older hotel that’s undergone renovation, so some areas are still a work in progress. However, you can’t beat the location directly on the beach. Room and property were extremely clean, staff always pleasant to deal with! We loved it for our first time to the area, easy/cheap to Uber to Destin for dinner or Crab Island day trip. Walked next door as well for other shopping and dining options, but you wouldn’t have to leave the property if you didn’t want to. Plenty of onsite food and dining options that were reasonably priced… including the Grotto swim up bar!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only negative is that our room overlooked the Cabana pool and at night people in the pool were hollering and screaming until around midnight, and some of us need to sleep. I know this would be hard to stop, and I’m guessing that maybe some alcohol could be a cause, anyway I doubt that I’ll be back but a nice place otherwise with a good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024