The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
Stylish resort on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Beach/ocean view
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, towels
3 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
The price is ₩136,552
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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, View

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

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
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Upscale family-friendly resort refurbished in 2020 and located near Destin Harbor Boardwalk
Consider a stay at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach and take advantage of a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Be sure to 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 sun loungers and a swim-up bar
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the family-friendly amenities, beach locale, and pool
Room features
All 335 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean 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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 14,004 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

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
  • 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

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 organized 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 percent 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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-authorize 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 Oct 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach on Nov 3, 2024 start from ₩136,552, excluding 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?

Check-out 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, Santa Rosa Sound, and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone. Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park are also within 10 minutes.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1202 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 552 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 274 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 2280 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 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

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonna

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was closed and we didn’t know ahead of time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Miriam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, the property is quite old and didn’t meet my expectations. You can hear a lot of noise from neighboring rooms, and the AC unit was particularly loud. Additionally, the hotel doesn’t provide beach chairs or umbrellas, and renting them costs $55 per day. However, you can bring your own and set up on the nearby public beach. Overall, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, right by the beach. Had fun activites for kids, like a halloween party, and movie by the pool. Loved the boardwalk right next door, and the Gulfarium was so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley McCarthy, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The main heated pool was closed for repairs 2 of the 5 days we were there. Prior notification would have been nice. Other guests requested the resort fee be credited back. The Breakfast buffet was the very BEST as well as the cleaning staff...excellent and friendly!!!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only negative was that the heated pool was closed the entire time we were there (9 days) and our toddler couldn’t enjoy it. The group pool was too cold, ocean was chilly, and the bottom was too hot for age. Other than that everything was great, this is our 5th year staying here while on our annual family vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sung

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront room was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was absolutely nothing to do for entertainment. Maybe because it was off season
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like that they closed the heated pool to work on it. It was to cold to go in the other pool-why not work on the heated pool later in the fall/winter when less people are there? They also nickel & dime you to death, but that seems to be the norm, not just here. There is a daily "resort fee". Daily parking fee, fee for chairs & umbrella (seems like that should be in the "resort fee". I think the word "Resort" is a little misleading. They did have activities for the kids and those were fun. The room was clean everyday. Grounds were kept clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! The staff is very friendly and helpful! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit completely!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room felt like a motel. Nothing like the pictures on their website. Their heated pool was down for maintenance and was never told to us prior. Their main pool with the grotto was not swimable. It was 45 degrees! Since the heated pool was down I felt that they should have tried warming up the other pool. The staff were super nice though and the food at the Coastal kitchen was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shonn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great. The food was great. The ambience is great. I really enjoyed myself. The serenity of the water and my view was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terrence

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was shut down twice during our one week stay. Not very timely for 85 degree weather. Disappointing.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at The Island every October for last 8 years. The rooms are average but the grounds and pools are beautiful. Love the Tripp Tide and beachfront location. The front desk staff (Alexis) and lead housekeeper (Thelma) remember us each year are so nice and accommodating! It’s our home away from home!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is more of an adult friendly resort, not really any food options for kids. They need to have hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled cheese, chicken nuggets and an ice cream truck for the little ones.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. The only that that frustrates me is we had no idea that we had to pay separate fees for parking and resort fees plus taxes on that and because we didn’t use cash we were charged another fee to use our debit card. So 5 days costed us an extra 257.00 that we didn’t know we had to pay. Other than that we have no complaints. We loved it and definitely will stay again. Our room was on the first floor with a patio facing the courtyard and it was a great room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024