The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kayla
United States“Love the location of the hotel for the beach and the swimming pool is gorgeous.” - Jared United States“The property is older but well maintained. Convenient to restaurants and the beach”
- Dawn United States“Great location. Would buy beach chairs and umbrella to set up. (The rental ones are not comfortable on the beach.) The room was nice. We paid to include our breakfast. It’d be nice if coffees & juice were at the buffet. Very nice here.”
- Michelle United States“Short distance from beach, attractions, easy to get to. Clean, comfortable atmosphere. Loved the pools so refreshing.”
- Krista United States“We are local and love spending time at this resort!”
- Larry United States“Staff was outstanding . If you need something, just ask. They were always ready to please.”
Joy United States“It was another wonderful vacation to The Island Resort! Plenty for the kids to do. A safe environment. There is always something going on at the resort or within walking distance.”- Angelina United States“Location was good, right on the beach. I liked the style of the pools and resort. When I walked in my first room, I smelled that it was clean, which is great.”
- Hopper United States“Loved the hotel layout and pool area. Rooms were comfy and clean. Staff was very polite and friendly. Great hotel experience all around. My waitress for the included breakfast was excellent and very nice. Made my family and I feel welcomed and...”
- Patterson United States“We stayed in the beach house.The hotel was very clean and the staff were extremely nice and helpful. We loved being able to wake up and see the ocean from our window/balcony. It was also nice having a short walk to the beach. The hotel has so many...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Fish House
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Island Grill
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Tripp Tide Beach Bar
- CuisineAmerican
House rules
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.
The fine print
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.
