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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Okaloosa Island Beach

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Water view
3 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
2 restaurants, lunch served
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Dune View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds (Dune or Gulf View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(106 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

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

  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Trap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4-star beachfront resort near Okaloosa Island Beach
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 beach 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 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Playground

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Property 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 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'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 23.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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-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
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 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. 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting 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

How close is The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach to the airport?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is 10.2 mi (18-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach on Sep 30, 2025 start from $146.57, 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.

Does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach.

How close is The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 23.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

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

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

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

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

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

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is 1.2 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

Reviews

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1495 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 674 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 365 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 2836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 2836 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort!! Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all friendly and helpful. The mural wall in our room was coming apart at the seam. All of our towels were stained. We booked a gulf view room thinking we’d have a quiet view, but our room also overlooked a busy “courtyard,” live music, and a bar, so it wasn’t quiet. The room info stated that the store was open 24 hours. We went down at about 7:30 am and it was closed. A sign directed us to the front desk for assistance and they said they didn’t have a key. The food offerings at the onsite restaurant were limited. I was looking forward to seafood and there were only a couple of seafood options, neither of which were of interest to me. The breakfast buffet was hot, fresh, and everything tasted good. Check in was quick and easy. The scent in the lobby and buildings (strong floral—gardenia maybe) can be overwhelming. If you get migraines easily, this may be a trigger.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIANNA, New Richmond

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the swimming area and the little grotto bar!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cayetano

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area never had to leave restaurants and beach within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Disliked: Staff & service
The check in was horrible. They kept saying in a bad maner that someone will call us when a room was available and never did. Made us stayed 2 hrs and the room was already ready. At least they said sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place great location. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rutyana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was slow and very backed up. The desk attendant mumbled and made no eye contact. The property was dirty, a lot of trash, dirty towels, and cigarette butts around. Full trash cans. There were many outdoor tables but they were often filthy and had trash on them. Our room was meh, however it was clean. Maintenance and housekeeping were friendly. The property was posted as non smoking so all the smokers gathered along the sidewalk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front property was nice. Breakfast was not included like it first stated when I booked, which was one of the only reasons we booked this property instead of a condo. Breakfast was a continental Buffet. price was not advertised. Was charged $24.95 for the buffet in which was biscuits, eggs, cereals, oatmeal’s. As you would get even at the cheapest hotels. Tv service was constantly on and out. The batteries was dead in the remote. There was mold on our pillow case. Toilet paper roll was half used & folded up. Pool chairs was limited and none were available except for one day that we went SUPER late. Air conditioner in pool bathroom was pouring onto towels stacked up in the floor. One pool was closed which was not listed & caused over crowding. This was our second visit, but our last!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old property with cheap facelift!

Newly renovated but cheaply done. Multiple items/furniture broken and not working in our room and no rooms to move to. Older property that seems to have been given a cheap facelift. We left after one night due to issues in our room and requested refund. Did not receive anything back and stayed elsewhere. Would not go back or recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn Marie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My family was booked at this hotel for 5 days. The door to the room we stayed at was not functioning. The wristbands that were given never worked. The hotel staff actually changed the door knob system four times!! We would leave and return to our room and not be able to get inside.Each time we returned to our room after the door knob was replaced we would have to wait for someone to come and reset or replace the door. Apparently this is a common theme and happens quite frequently!! I asked to speak to a manager and none was available that day ( on a Saturday). The hotel was overbooked so changing rooms was not an option. There was only one pool available and was extremely crowded because the main adult pool was drained. A crew was sandblasting and resurfacing the pool. The chemical smell was awful and very loud. The main pool was next to a kiddie pool while the maintenance was being done. It was so unsafe!! There was just caution tape around the pool and not barricaded as little children were running around. We actually ended up checking out 2 days early because of our concerns. The staff that worked were friendly and did their best under the circumstances. This certainly is not a 4 star hotel. I am in the process of trying to get a refund through expedia since it was paid up front as a package deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is totally my cup of tea!!! Love being right on the beach. It’s not a gigantic place, and I love that, not to mention the beach bar is an awesome place to relax with a drink and enjoy the view! This is hands down my favorite place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

aimeth

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upgrades

My stay was very good I have no complaints all staff was nice and the atmosphere was absolutely great my only take on the property would be to do some upgrades as you can tell walking through the doors look old and walls just some small upgrades
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was actually pretty great. The only thing that disappointed me was the fact that i made reservations well in advance. I requested adjoining rooms and we were given rooms that were on opposite ends of the wing we stayed on.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025