The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.6
Rated good

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Mini golf

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Deserey
United States United States
“Loved the location and proximity of the beach, and other attractions, fireworks every Wednesday from the pier, live music every night from 6-9 pm. Will definitely stay again. The only downside is we were on the second floor and there is no...”
Beth
United States United States
“Location, the pool with the bar, you have everything you need at the resort”
April
United States United States
“Location was great- activities at the hotel were great”
Smith
United States United States
“Great location they have food trucks on site..swim up bar under the waterfall a couple of different pools...once we parked never got back in the car until time to come home.”
Sallie
United States United States
“Gulf front room, nice balcony with chairs and table. Easy access to all areas of resort. Ramp to the beach, which made it easy to get to beach with our wagon/chairs/umbrella. Nice staff. Clean. Cooler ice provided. Within walking distance to...”
Melissa
United States United States
“The rooms were clean. Most of the staff was friendly. Would stay there again.”
Cheri
United States United States
“It needed a freezer in refrigerator , also a laundry bag complementary to water or coffee”
Rhonda
United States United States
“Close to the beach and boardwalk. Love the grotto pool and bar at the beach!”
Laura
United States United States
“No carpet in the room prevented that "wet moldy" carpet smell. Was clean. Very close to Crab Trap, Anglers, & Gulfarium”
Amy
United States United States
“the room was cleaned daily, the beach is steps away. alot of food choices within walking distance.”

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

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

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 $250 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.

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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 the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Please note, "For breakfast included rates, breakfast is included for two guests only."

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 $250 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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