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About this property

This resort hotel is a beachfront destination located along the Emerald Coast on the Gulf of Mexico and features tropical gardens. The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers a year-round heated outdoor pool, an outdoor hot tub and our iconic Grotto pool. The grotto pool features cascading waterfalls and a seasonal swim-up bar, the only one in the area. The comfortable rooms at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach are furnished with free WiFi, a cable TV and refrigerator. Each room has a safety deposit box and ironing facilities. The property also has onsite laundry facilities. Guests of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach can work out in the fitness center. Coastal Kitchen offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the Lobby Bar offers beer and cocktails. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour front desk, business center and free WiFi in the lobby. Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park is just 7.2 miles from The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. The hotel is 4 blocks from Gulfarium marine park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Private Parking Available On Site

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

    • Mini golf


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2 queen beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key Global Eco-Rating
    Green Key Global Eco-Rating

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Angela
    United States United States
    The beachfront view from my balcony was amazing! I loved it!
  • Kristin
    United States United States
    There was lots of thing to do around the resort, with in the resort there is activity for all ages, the had a dj at the pool from12-4 a craft time..
  • Raul
    United States United States
    The convenience of everything that’s available at the resort is great!
  • Max
    United States United States
    Right on the beach, the pool area with the swim up bar was awesome, the food was great at the restaurants
  • Brittany
    United States United States
    Great entertainment, great location, and friendly staff!
  • Carol
    United States United States
    This place is awesome. We had the best time while here. The staff was very polite and fun to visit with. The beach is beautiful and so is the hotel. We will definitely be coming back again.
  • Bryan
    United States United States
    The pool was excellent, room was nice, food at the restaurant for breakfast was good.
  • Micaha
    United States United States
    Loved the pool and the drinks also the beach access
  • Amber
    United States United States
    Location was ideal. The pool room was awesome! The windows are thick enough to not hear everything. Pool was spacious and never felt crowded. DJs were great everyday. The deck on the beach was wonderful as well. We will return!
  • Joe
    United States United States
    Property was right on the beach & has a cool bar on the walk down. Beautiful views of beach. The pool was awesome as well & fun. Easy to get food or drinks for kids & great bartenders for the adults. Nice getaway spot !!

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • Fish House
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Island Grill
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Tripp Tide Beach Bar
    • Cuisine
      American

Resort facilities at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $15 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under 21 years old can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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