THE ISLAND RESORT AT FORT WALTON BEACH | Beach Resort in Fort Walton Beach | Book from 93$/Night

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Overview & Features

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

“The hotel's location near the beautiful beach was simply perfect!”view full review

Rooms & Suites

The Island Resort offers 333 rooms and suites with pillow-top beds, HDTVs, mini-refrigerators, and complimentary premium Wi-Fi. Choose from Gulf Front rooms with private balconies overlooking the water, Pool Deck rooms with direct pool access, or garden-view rooms surrounded by lush landscaping. The 4-bedroom suite includes a king bedroom, two queen bedrooms, and a bunk bed room.

Dining & Drinks

Coastal Kitchen serves fresh seafood like Mojito Snapper and Baja Tacos, plus daily happy hour specials. The Beach Bar offers pizza and cocktails with sunset views. The Grotto Bar, the only swim-up bar on the Emerald Coast, serves frozen drinks under cascading waterfalls. The Island Grille provides poolside burgers and pizza, while the Island Food Truck serves Mexican favorites like nachos and margaritas.

Activities & Amenities

Guests have direct access to 600 feet of white-sand beach with umbrella rentals. The resort features two pools, including the Grotto Pool with waterfalls and a hot tub. Weekly activities include live music, DJ pool parties, yoga sessions, and visits from Misty the Mermaid. The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, 5 minutes away, offers dolphin encounters and marine shows.

Location & Access

The resort is on Okaloosa Island, 15 km from Destin Executive Airport (DTS) and 20 minutes from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). Nearby attractions include The Boardwalk with seafood restaurants and live music, Silver Sands Premium Outlets (110 stores), and John Beasley Park with boardwalk beach access. The 900-foot Okaloosa Island Pier is a popular fishing spot.

Services & Events

Professional event planners coordinate weddings and meetings in 14,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor venues, including beachfront ceremonies. The resort offers ADA-accessible rooms, a fitness center, guest laundry, and pet-friendly stays ($75 fee per stay). Group perks include waived resort fees for room blocks of 10+. Onsite shopping at The Island Market includes beach essentials and souvenirs.

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Pick the Room Type That Suits You

Choose from spacious beach suites, family rooms, or cosy couples’ retreats with perks like breakfast and free cancellation

Kamar kembar superior

Max:

2 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Bathtub

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Kamar queen executive

Max:

2 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King

Shower

Bathtub

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Kamar queen deluxe

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 Tempat Tidur Ukuran King

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Getting around beach destinations

All Transportation Methods Available

City Centre

Fort Walton Beach 3.9 km

Airports

Destin Executive (DSI) 12.5 km

Northwest Florida Regional/Eglin Air Force Base (VPS) 19.8 km

Facilities

Enjoy comfortable stays and unforgettable experiences at our beach resorts

Delicious Island Grill

“I really enjoyed the food at the Island Grill, especially the pizza. It was really good and became a favorite during our stay. It's nice to have a go-to spot for great food right within the resort, making meal times convenient and enjoyable!” view full review

Fun for Kids

“My kids loved the live entertainment, especially when Misty the mermaid made an appearance by the pool. It was such a magical experience for them, and it added a wonderful touch to our family vacation. Activities like these kept them engaged and excited throughout our stay.” view full review

Relaxing Grotto Pool

“The grotto pool was a refreshing escape. While the water was a bit cold for my taste, the ambiance was serene and relaxing. I loved being able to unwind in such a unique pool setting, and it was a perfect spot to chill after a fun day at the beach.” view full review

Comfortable Accommodations

“We stayed in a pool view room that was clean and well-maintained. The amenities provided, such as the fridge in the room, enhanced our experience as it gave us the chance to store snacks and drinks easily, making our family time more fun.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
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

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

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location & Nearby Attractions

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

780 m

Landmark

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

690 m

Convention Centre

Emerald Coast Convention Center

780 m

Beach

John Beasley Park

740 m

Landmark

Okaloosa Island Pier

1.4 km

Museum

Indian Temple Mound Museum

2.0 km

Landmark

Wayside Park

710 m

Park

Ross Marler Park

1.3 km

Landmark

Little Marler Park

1.0 km

Beach

Crab Island Watersports

1.4 km

Museum

City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center

2.0 km

Landmark

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

2.1 km

Landmark

Garnier Post Office

2.1 km

Landmark

Island Time and Maxim Magic Show

1.4 km

Beach

Blue Dolphin Beachwalk

1.7 km

Park

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

2.4 km

Store

Fluid Surf Shop

1.9 km

Landmark

Downtown FWB Farmers Market

1.9 km

Gallery

Artesano Boutique

1.9 km

Landmark

Fort Walton Beach Welcome Center

2.1 km

Landmark

Ferry Park

2.8 km

Landmark

Nonie's Ark Animal Encounters

2.9 km

Landmark

Emerald Coast Science Center

4.1 km

Beach

Okaloosa Island Beach Access Four

3.6 km

Landmark

Garniers Beach Park

4.0 km

Landmark

Goofy Golf

4.8 km

Park

Liza Jackson Park

4.8 km

Landmark

Princess Beach

4.8 km

Nearby

Beach

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

560 m

Restaurants

Garden Cafe

390 m

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Rockin Tacos

500 m

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE at The Boardwalk

Rick's On The Island

310 m

1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Pino Gelato Cafe Boardwalk

560 m

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE C

Floyd's Shrimp House

700 m

1450 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast

Al's Beach Club and Burger Bar

700 m

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Salvati's Pizza Factory

560 m

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Yogo Mogos

580 m

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Riptides Grill & Tiki Bar

1.2 km

1299 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Holiday Inn Resort

Guest Ratings & Coastal Resort Reviews

See What Past Guests Had to Say About Their Stay

82%

loved their beach experience and would book again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

9.9

Service

8.8

Dining

8.2

3.5/5 based on 3185 reviews

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

Jennifer

United States, September 2024

9.0/10

The live entertainment was very nice! The resort was beautiful, and the location was perfect for our family vacation. The staff was very accommodating, and I appreciated them getting us in early. I'd stay there again!

Rooms

8.0

Our room was clean and comfortable. It was a bit small, but not a big deal.

Service

9.0

The staff was great, especially the front desk and the bartenders!

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, right on the beach and close to everything.

Dining

7.0

Food was good, but pricey.

Facilities

8.0

Pools and hot tub were great. The grotto was a bit cold.

Matt

Canada, August 2024

10.0/10

So many great amenities and activities! A truly nice vacation.

Rooms

5.0

N/A

Service

5.0

N/A

Location

5.0

N/A

Dining

5.0

N/A

Facilities

10.0

The grotto pool and swim-up bar were amazing, plus the beach access and live entertainment.

William

United States, August 2024

7.0/10

The beach access was the best part, totally worth it! I'd come back just for that.

Rooms

6.0

Room was basic but clean.

Service

8.0

Staff was pleasant.

Location

10.0

Amazing beach location!

Dining

5.0

Didn't try the dining options.

Facilities

5.0

Didn't use many facilities besides the beach.

Bill

United States, July 2024

8.0/10

Great beach location! The staff were super friendly and helpful, especially Alexis and Terrence at the front desk. Megan was a fantastic waitress. We even got upgraded to a beachside room because of the noise by the pool!

Rooms

7.0

Our King Room with Pool View was nice, although a little noisy near the pool.

Service

10.0

The front desk staff (Alexis and Terrence) went above and beyond! Megan, our waitress, was also amazing.

Location

10.0

Being right on the beach was perfect!

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was delicious. I can't say much about other food options.

Facilities

7.0

Pool area was a bit noisy, but the beach more than made up for it.

Scott

Canada, July 2024

8.0/10

Initially disappointed, but the staff went above and beyond to make things right. Amazing turnaround!

Rooms

10.0

My initial room was awful, but they moved me to a fantastic gulf-side room in the newer building.

Service

10.0

Diamond at the front desk was very nice - understanding and helpful.

Location

5.0

N/A

Dining

5.0

N/A

Facilities

5.0

N/A

Mary

Canada, June 2024

6.0/10

Relaxing stay with friendly staff and a great location. The only downside was a small issue with towels.

Rooms

6.0

Bathroom was small, but clean. Towels had stains.

Service

6.0

Staff was friendly and helpful overall, but some staff seemed uncaring about our towel issue.

Location

10.0

Perfect location near the boardwalk for easy access to restaurants.

Dining

8.0

Food was good.

Facilities

7.0

Grotto bar had limited hours which was disappointing, but the beach rentals were great.

Jean

United States, June 2024

8.0/10

So many things to do! The kids loved the activities, and the swim up bar was a highlight. The grotto was fun too. My only issue was the room decor. It felt sterile; not tropical enough for a beach resort.

Rooms

7.0

Room was clean and comfortable, but the decor was a bit bland.

Service

8.0

Staff was generally friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

Great location; convenient to everything.

Dining

5.0

Didn't eat at the resort, so I can't comment.

Facilities

9.0

Loved the pools, grotto, and swim up bar!

Bob

Canada, May 2024

8.0/10

Awesome family vacation! The kids loved the activities, and we all enjoyed the live music and pool. Pizza was great!

Rooms

8.0

Our pool view room was centrally located, making it easy to get to everything.

Service

10.0

Misty the mermaid was a hit with my daughter!

Location

10.0

Direct beach access was perfect!

Dining

9.0

The Island Grille had amazing pizza!

Facilities

9.0

Lots of great kids activities and daily events; grotto pool was awesome

Michael

Canada, April 2024

9.0/10

Had a great time! The location was perfect for exploring, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room had a gorgeous view, and the beach was amazing. Would definitely stay again!

Rooms

9.0

Our gulf-front room was excellent, with a beautiful view. Even when it rained a couple of days, the view was still lovely.

Service

10.0

The staff were "top-of-the-line", very friendly, and always willing to help.

Location

10.0

The resort's location was ideal; close to everything we wanted to see and do.

Dining

9.0

We had lunch at the resort one afternoon and it was delicious!