The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach | All-Inclusive Resort in Fort Walton Beach | From 93$/Night

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1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, 32548

The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach - Beachfront resort with swim-up bar, 15 km from Destin Executive

Located on Okaloosa Island with 600 feet of beachfront. Features a heated outdoor pool, Grotto Pool with swim-up bar, and outdoor hot tub. Includes 5 dining venues: Coastal Kitchen (seafood), Island Grille (American), Beach Bar, Grotto Bar, and Island Food Truck (Mexican). Houses 14,000 square feet of event space with beachside, garden, and poolside venues. Offers fitness center, gift shop, business center, and 24-hour front desk. Daily resort fee of $29 includes entertainment, live music, kids activities, enhanced Wi-Fi, and pool/beach towels. Parking available for $15/day. Located 0.5 km from The Boardwalk, 2 km from Heritage Park Cultural Center.

Additional perks of the hotel

Weekly entertainment with Misty Mermaid visits and live music

Beach chair and umbrella rentals available

Dog-friendly ($75 for stays up to 4 nights, $125 for 5+ nights)

Direct beach access with 600 feet of private beach

ATM and guest laundry facilities

ADA accessible public spaces with 32-inch doorways

On-site technical support for events

Full-service catering options

Room Options

333 rooms across four buildings: Beach House (6 stories, interior corridors), Sunrise, Sunset, and Sunshine (2 stories, exterior corridors). Beach House offers Gulf Front and Pool View rooms. Deluxe suite includes 4 bedrooms: 1 king, 2 queen, and 1 room with double bunk beds. Some rooms feature direct pool access from patio. All rooms include Gulf of Mexico views from private balconies.

Other conveniences

Pillow-top beds in all rooms

Mini-refrigerator and workspace

In-room safe and hairdryer

HDTV with premium channels

Complimentary premium Wi-Fi

Vintage area photography decor

Tea and coffee facilities

Air conditioning and heating

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Pool View Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Pool view

Balcony

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Pool Deck Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

305 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

Balcony

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access

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4 persons

305 sq. feet

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2 King Size Beds

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Transportation Options & Local Travel

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City Centre

Fort Walton Beach 2.4 mi

Airports

Destin Executive (DSI) 7.8 mi

Northwest Florida Regional/Eglin Air Force Base (VPS) 12.3 mi

Resort Features & Services

Unmatched comfort, unforgettable experiences—all built into your stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

USD 15 per day

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Babysitting

General

Non-smoking rooms
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Private beach
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Mini golf

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, 32548

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1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, 32548

City landmarks

Theme Park

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

2600 ft

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

2300 ft

Convention Centre

Emerald Coast Convention Center

2600 ft

Beach

John Beasley Park

2500 ft

1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Okaloosa Island Pier

4600 ft

Museum

Indian Temple Mound Museum

1.3 mi

Okaloosa Island

Wayside Park

2400 ft

Park

Ross Marler Park

4400 ft

1247 Siebert Dr

Little Marler Park

3300 ft

Beach

Crab Island Watersports

4500 ft

Museum

City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center

1.3 mi

127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

1.3 mi

127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Garnier Post Office

1.3 mi

00-2S-24-2185-0013-0220

Island Time and Maxim Magic Show

4600 ft

Beach

Blue Dolphin Beachwalk

1.1 mi

Park

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

1.5 mi

Store

Fluid Surf Shop

1.1 mi

139 Brooks St SE

Downtown FWB Farmers Market

1.2 mi

Gallery

Artesano Boutique

1.2 mi

115 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Fort Walton Beach Welcome Center

1.3 mi

240 Hughes St NE

Ferry Park

1.7 mi

30 First St SW

Nonie's Ark Animal Encounters

1.8 mi

31 Memorial Pkwy SW

Emerald Coast Science Center

2.6 mi

Beach

Okaloosa Island Beach Access Four

2.2 mi

257 Beachview Dr NE

Garniers Beach Park

2.5 mi

401 Eglin Pkwy NE

Goofy Golf

3.0 mi

Park

Liza Jackson Park

3.0 mi

Destin

Princess Beach

3.0 mi

Nearby

Beach

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

1900 ft

Restaurants

Garden Cafe

1300 ft

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Rockin Tacos

1700 ft

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE at The Boardwalk

Rick's On The Island

1100 ft

1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Pino Gelato Cafe Boardwalk

1900 ft

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE C

Floyd's Shrimp House

2300 ft

1450 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast

Al's Beach Club and Burger Bar

2300 ft

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Salvati's Pizza Factory

1900 ft

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Yogo Mogos

2000 ft

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Riptides Grill & Tiki Bar

4000 ft

1299 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Holiday Inn Resort

Guest Reviews & Star Ratings

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78%

enjoyed their visit and would gladly return

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

6.4

Location

9.4

Service

8.6

Dining

8.0

3.5/5 based on 3185 reviews

#5 of 33 hotels in Fort Walton Beach based on Tripadvisor

Rich

United States, January 2025

9.0/10

The resort has so much to offer! The grotto pool and swim-up bar were highlights, and the location is perfect for exploring the area. The breakfast buffet could use more options but it was open late!

Rooms

7.0

Rooms are pretty outdated but seemed pretty clean.

Service

9.0

Management responsiveness was excellent; housekeeping was very polite.

Location

10.0

Is right in front of the white sand beach!

Dining

8.0

On-site dining options; breakfast buffet could have had more variety.

Facilities

10.0

Grotto pool and swim-up bar were amazing! Multiple pool options and easy beach access.

Thomas

United States, September 2024

8.0/10

Beautiful hotel and great pool, but the room could use some improvement. Also, parking fees were unexpected.

Rooms

7.0

Room was basic, but clean. No tissues, sharp bed frame, and no conditioner were disappointing.

Service

9.0

Check-in was quick and professional. Staff did an excellent job entertaining the kids.

Location

10.0

Perfect location, beautiful beach area.

Dining

8.0

Food was good.

Facilities

9.0

Hotel was beautiful! Pool was perfect and right on the beach.

Dave

United States, August 2024

6.0/10

While the grotto pool and beach were fantastic, our experience was marred by issues with our room and some aspects of the resort.

Rooms

5.0

Room was dated and run down; shower didn't drain, toilet didn't flush properly, not enough towels.

Service

6.0

Check-in was positive, but housekeeping was unresponsive. Front desk staff was very polite.

Location

8.0

Direct beach access, but limited space on the beach. Loved the grotto pool and the beach.

Dining

6.0

Pizza from the restaurant was okay, but overpriced.

Facilities

5.0

Grotto pool was great, but overall facilities were run down. Parking was inadequate.

William

United States, May 2024

8.0/10

Another fantastic stay! The pools are amazing, and Angel at the bar is the best!

Rooms

7.0

Some rooms are still under renovation, but management is working on it.

Service

10.0

Wonderful staff; any concerns were resolved immediately at the front desk.

Location

9.0

Good location!

Dining

8.0

Food is good; I hope they add fresh fruit to the breakfast bar.

Facilities

10.0

Great pools!

Jay

United States, May 2024

8.0/10

Great family vacation! The kids loved the pirate events, and the location was perfect. We had a minor issue with our first room, but the staff quickly resolved it and we had a much better experience after that.

Rooms

7.0

Our first room was next to an adjoining room and noisy, but they moved us to a quieter one right away. The second room was great, loved the balcony!

Service

9.0

The staff was very understanding and helpful in moving us to a better room. Most were friendly.

Location

10.0

Great location next to the pier and restaurants.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast buffet was amazing!