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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

When you stay at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Okaloosa Island Beach and 7 minutes from HarborWalk Village. .This beach resort is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Family-friendly beachfront location with 2 outdoor pools
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.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 335 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite at Fish House, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Fort Walton Beach? This resort has 14004 square feet (1301 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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.

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

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
  • 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

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

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. 1527 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 693 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 369 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 2894 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The beach and pools were outstanding! The rooms are below expectations and priced WAY to high for the Motel 6 quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning in our room was not working properly. Maintenance came more than once and it was never fully functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what was listed in photos. In the photos you see a two bed room that is spacious with a balcony view of the ocean. Trust me I scrolled again once arriving to find that is not what we got. Now don’t get me wrong, that room exists, just in the Beach House building. You have to scroll to find that. I clicked the first two queen room I saw avail based on the photo and was shocked when I arrived to find out there are other buildings which are just an old motel with some paint thrown on it. So be careful that you choose beach view if that’s what you’re wanting. Idk if this hotels .com’s fault or the property for the misleading photos but after speaking to multiple guests on my floor I found I wasn’t the only one disappointed in this. Now the amenities and pools and beach access are great I will say that! But upon checking out I was shocked to see seven parking charges and “Resort fees” of 15 and 30 respectively. I only stayed 4 days. The front desk girl adjusted the parking but when I kept asking what the resort fees were she just breathed heavily and said nothing as she passed on my new adjusted receipt , seemingly unwilling to answer what the resort fees were. We made the best of the trip but definitely disappointed .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa, Rolla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent about $600 per night to have a suite (one king bed, 1 bathroom, living room with pull out queen). It was just underwhelming for the price we paid. The hotel itself is just outdated and feels like it needs a lot of updating and some upkeep. Upon driving up, it just had an underwhelming and old look that we didn’t expect from the website photos. The week before our trip, we had called the hotel asking for information and they were pretty unhelpful and not very friendly. When we asked if they have any connections to photographers, we were only given the short answer “no” and no elaboration. We also asked if they had any recommendations for places to eat and if we needed to make reservations ahead of time, to which we got the response “there are a lot of great places to eat”, and that was it. Inside our room, we had a paper thin wall between us and our neighbors. We could hear their entire conversations at 11pm and they were not excessively loud. Our faucet was also leaky so unless it was set at a particular spot, it would leak a decent stream of water all night as we slept. When our kids would use the restroom at night they couldn’t figure out how to turn it off correctly. The beach was pretty, but it did have some trash on the sand compared to Miramar beach not too far down the road. We opted to avoid the pools, as they didn’t look too inviting for little kids. The mermaid visit at the pool was a fun touch, and my girls did enjoy the smores and firework show.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
It was all nice room was great my kids didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Loved the facilities and the short distance to the beach. My only complaint is with Expedia. They never made me aware of the resort fees when I booked through them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy Arlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property offered 2 great pools 1 was heated. Lots of options for drinks and food. Drinks were high priced. They had music by the beach which was nice too. We stayed in the more budget friendly rooms which were small, no view, and no outside seating. We were also right next to the icemaker which people used late at night and early in the morning. There was no elevator to the 2nd floor which made carrying luggage difficult.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Mercado

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The breakfast buffet was delicious The waistaff.Lucy & Annabella were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karri, Horn Lake

Been to this hotel several times and always enjoyed the pool and the amenities. There were two issues that came up that could be improved upon. One being that the bed were extremely uncomfortable. I cant remember this being an issue in the past, but they are very hard and extremely lumpy. Definitely time to invest in new mattresses. The second issue is that the chair rentals have signs up saying that no one is supposed to put personal set ups in front of the rented chairs and it is not enforced. For $55 a day for chair/umbrella rental, it was extremely frustrating to have huge groups of people blocking our view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was noisy and the door did not shut correctly but mother facility itself is great with amazing pool and great location to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Josley, St. Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karisma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Recently took a vacation here. Overall 3 stars. This hotel is marketed as a 4 star resort and it’s definitely not that. Nice hotel, but not a 4 star resort. The view from my room to the beach was nice but the rooms are very dated. This “4 star resort” had no robes available in room. The elevator is old and smells. A few of the hallways have a strong scent, the wallpaper in the room is peeling off the walls and the bathroom is only half of a shower door. Floors weren’t swept. There is not closet or space to place bags. Hotel parking is a nightmare. Had to park a good walk away at the parking garage as no front parking was available. Parking is $15 plus 2.5% card charge per night on “resort”. This place is too small to be considered a resort. Just a hotel with a pool conveniently located next to the beach. I paid extra to use beach equipment $55+ tax per day for 2 chairs and umbrella. Either travel with your own or be prepared to pay $$$. The food was absolutely terrible and expensive. The best food I ate was off the resort. Food seems to be frozen and heated, not freshly made. Nothing had flavor. Including the breakfast. I would recommend not eating on the resort at all.The servers were polite. Drinks are VERY watered down. Not one drink I had was good. Staff was friendly and beach was the nicest part. I wouldn’t recommend or return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our experience there. This is our second time there. We are already planning our trip for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Everything was great with the exception of how they responded to a teenager slipping and falling near the pool area. There was a long delayed response by staff and then they didn’t seem concerned that there was still blood on the ground near the pool and bridge. I took a towel after telling three staff members about the blood and cleaned it up the best I could. I did not ever see anyone go back and disinfect the area for several hours afterwards. Other than that, the stay was great! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time! What an amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornell

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025