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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools, near Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

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Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Courtyard
Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Dune or Gulf View) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Water view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Dune or Gulf View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dune or Gulf View) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dune or Gulf View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Gulf View)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

Upscale family-friendly resort remodeled in 2020 and located near Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
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, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • 5 meeting rooms, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • 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:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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
  • 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

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

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
  • 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

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • 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

  • 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub 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 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

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.

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 and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1362 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 600 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 315 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 157 out of 2559 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 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

Fantastic stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything was perfect for the whole family vacation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Our favorite place to stay in Fort Walton Beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our family loved this place and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing place for a long weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Property was great for a honeymoon, pool view room was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Room and amenities were great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

There is always some sort of entertainment at the resort, the pools and beach were so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great service and accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Kids loved the amenities and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful property and very well kept
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice property with lots of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful place the pool with the water falls and the bar inside of it exceptional 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice people… made for a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

I loved the calendar of activities, I find the breakfast expensive for what they offer. The access to the beach was the best part.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beach access and the pool
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Place was great staff is nice it’s located in a perfect spot
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The resort was overall an awesome experience and the food was great. The staff, and bartenders were all very friendly. Definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great food, clean, so close to many things, the beach house was nothing but perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

This property was clean. The staff was helpful and timely. There were plenty of dining options on property or located close the resort.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

We enjoyed everything about this place and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Diamond at the island hotel was so amazing we were so grateful for how accommodating she was . We will definently be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025