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4.0 out of 5

"We loved our stay at The Island. We paid extra for a room with a view and it was worth the extra money for us. We had terrific view of the gulf. Walki ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 18 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Beachfront resort near Okaloosa Island Beach

On the beach

Within a 5-minute walk of this Fort Walton Beach resort, you'll find Wayside Park and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone. Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Okaloosa Island Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).

Renovated in 2020

This eco-certified resort features 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Bring the family and enjoy the mini golf, children's pool, and playground.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$170* Per night/room Apr 7 - Apr 8

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach ratings based on 51 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Everyone (19) Couples (10) Family (14)
5 out of 5
We loved our stay at The Island. We paid extra for a room with a view and it was worth the extra money for us. We had terrific view of the gulf. Walking to the beach was quick and easy. I will recommend this hotel. They are doing construction on portion of the gulf side rooms, but that did not bother us one bit. I can only assume we got one of the newly renovated rooms and i think it was great. Only suggestion i would have is maybe offer a $5 discount card for the chair rentals on the beach. We did not use many of amenities that come with paying the resort fee/higher cost per night. Offering the discount probably would have persuaded us to sit on the beach.

Posted by on Mar 18, 2024

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Mar 18, 2024 by Alexis

Thank you for the feedback and rating. Glad you enjoyed your stay here at The Island. Come back and see us anytime.

3 out of 5
The place was run down, I expected better for the price I paid. The pools were old and needed to be repainted. They nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING! They say free wifi, its not. We had a fee for parking and we didn’t even have a car to park. Room was mediocre. Its the old Ramada Inn and it is old! Off the beaten path so it was quiet as far as traffic. Their baby pool consisted of a square with warm water and it was disgusting. Again, it is away from everything, so we had to Uber to Destin for the good restaurants! Don’t waste your hard earned money on this dump!

Posted by on Aug 15, 2023

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Aug 15, 2023 by Alexis

Thank you Denise for your candid feedback. We're so sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay of 7 nights.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from haysville on Aug 13, 2023

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Sep 3, 2023 by Alexis

Thank you for the rating.

5 out of 5
At the beach !!! Priceless !

Posted by , from RAYMORE on Aug 1, 2023

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Aug 2, 2023 by Alexis

Thank you Patricia for the raing!

4 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 30, 2023

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Aug 19, 2023 by Paige

Thank you for your feedback.

4 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 30, 2023

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Aug 19, 2023 by Paige

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5 out of 5
Family had a great time. Close to places to eat and shop. Live music was great

Posted by on Jul 14, 2023

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Jul 14, 2023 by Jamie M

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 13, 2023

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Aug 2, 2023 by Alexis

Thank you for the rating.

4 out of 5
We had a very nice stay, loved the bar on the beach and everything the resort had to offer. It is very close to a few restaurants and stores, so on the days that we didn’t want to drive somewhere we were able to eat downstairs within the resort or walk next door and had a few options there.

Posted by on Jun 26, 2023

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Jun 27, 2023 by Alexis

Thank you Stephanie for the feedback and rating. We're happy to hear you had such a great stay.

3 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 9, 2023

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May 6, 2023 by Jacklyn

Thank you. Have a great day.

Property Features

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. 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/café and a 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 eco-certified resort also offers a fitness center, 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 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Fish House - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Island Grill - This café serves lunch only. 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.

Nearby Activities

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

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

  • Playground on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system.

  • Grey water recycling system
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards

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 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'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: approximately USD 21.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 percent

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

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Green Key Global
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.