See all properties

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Water view
A balcony with a view of the beach, white railing, and blue chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a wardrobe, and a wall with a beach mural.
3 bars/lounges, swim-up bar, poolside bar, beach bar
A beach resort with a large building, clear turquoise water, and rows of blue and yellow umbrellas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin
Okaloosa Island
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Water slide
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 2,485 reviews
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

About this property

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

At The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, hit the beach, dine onsite at Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar, or enjoy a drink at one of the resort's 3 bars/lounges.
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 hot tub and a fitness center.

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

The shopping around The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar, and a swim-up bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a kid's club, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to shopping and the location
  • Steps from Okaloosa Island Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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.

Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 14004 square feet (1301 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's club, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Fort Walton Beach resort.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Cabana C&T - This sports bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Beach Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Sizzle & Smash Truck - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Frosty Palm Truck - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 23.95 for adults and USD 13.86 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Bar
  • Cabana C&T
  • Frosty Palm Truck
  • Sea Oats Kitchen & Bar
  • Sizzle & Smash Truck

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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

  • 14,004 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 250 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
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 23.95 for adults and USD 13.86 for children
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1723 out of 3468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 775 out of 3468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 525 out of 3468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 229 out of 3468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 3468 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing , staff were really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice, we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tearson Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location very clean loved everything
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, fun resort. Beach clean & beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, plenty of fun activities, clean beaches, wonderful views. Probably our favorite hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay when we come here. No complaints!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Madasyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, really enjoyed our time here! Only wish on the weekends the hotel bar or beach bar was open later.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pools were definitely the high light! Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay in this clean resort walking distance to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice, older hotel, clean, right off of the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shalesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place, my friends loved it and everyone has been asking for the name.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, i loved the bed itself i slept soo good, the pools and hotubs were very clean for how many guests were there!! i loved that it was right on the beach and the service for food was very fast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property staff and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We was in room 1049 facing the parking lot but it was great just a few steps away from everything. Great 5 day getaway never had to leave the resort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel that was great for our reunion with friends. Plenty of things to do, and places to hang out. Staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaTia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice. Pools and amenities were great, and the walk right out the hotel onto the beach is awesome and convenient! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay! We loved having a water view when we woke up. The beach was maintained and gorgeous! My little kids had never been to the beach and this stay was perfect for their first experience! Wonderful memories were made!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Curt

Nice beach location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. Pools were awesome and the staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025