Are there refrigerators and microwaves in the hotel rooms?
22 November 2024
All rooms come with a mini fridge. Microwaves are available upon request, based on availability.
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THE ISLAND RESORT AT FORT WALTON BEACH, Fort Walton Beach
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Overview & Features
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se,
Fort Walton Beach,
Florida,
United States,
32548,
Florida
- Close to the beach
Perfect
7.9
8.2
3.1
Loved by guests
"You can literally step off the balcony straight into the pool which my kids thought was awesome."
"Pools, beach, bars, picnic area, food truck, restaurants, and entertainment all on site."
"I chose the beach side room with a 'private' patio to the beach which was VERY VERY convenient for beach access which I really enjoyed."
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
Gulf Front King Bed Suite
2 persons
56 m²
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Balcony
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Gulf Front Two Queen Beds
2 persons
28 m²
2 King Size Beds
Balcony
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Gulf Front King Bed
2 persons
28 m²
1 King-size bed
Balcony
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Pool View Suite Two Queen Beds
2 persons
56 m²
2 King Size Beds
Balcony
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Getting around beach destinations
All Transportation Methods Available
Facilities
Enjoy comfortable stays and unforgettable experiences at our beach resorts
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
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Dining Onsite
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers a delightful array of dining experiences that capture the essence of American cuisine. From fresh seafood to comfort favorites, each venue invites guests to savor meals in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with stunning views of the pristine beach.
Fish House
American seafood
Ambiance
Casual family-friendly setting
Key Offerings
Fresh seafood dishes and comfort food, along with daily happy hour specials
Reservation
Recommended
Dinner: Monday to Sunday, 5 PM - 9 PM; Breakfast: Daily from 7 AM - 10 AM
Island Grill
American casual dining
Ambiance
Relaxed beachside vibe, perfect for families
Key Offerings
Delicious handhelds and heartwarming dishes served during the day
Reservation
Not needed
Lunch: Monday to Sunday, 11 AM - 4 PM
Tripp Tide Beach Bar
American casual fare
Ambiance
Inviting beach bar atmosphere with ocean views
Key Offerings
A variety of refreshing drinks and light bites to enjoy while soaking up the sun
Reservation
Not needed
Daily from 11 AM - 7 PM
Location & Nearby Attractions
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se,
Fort Walton Beach,
Florida,
United States,
32548,
Florida
Map view
1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se,
Fort Walton Beach,
Florida,
United States,
32548,
Florida
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
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!
Facilities
10.0
The beach was amazing - soft, white quartz sand!
Charles
United States,
January
2024
9.0/10
This place is huge! So many pools, activities, and bars. It was a blast for the whole family. The location is perfect!
Rooms
8.0
Room was perfectly adequate for our needs.
Service
8.0
Staff was generally friendly and helpful.
Location
10.0
Excellent location right on the beach and near the pier.
Dining
5.0
Didn't eat there, so I can't comment.
Facilities
10.0
Lots of pools and activities for all ages!
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Questions of the users
About The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach
Is there a difference between oceanfront and ocean view accommodations?
15 January 2025
Oceanfront rooms face the water directly, while ocean view rooms offer side views of the ocean.
Are balconies included with the rooms and are they private?
10 February 2024
Yes, balconies are included, and each balcony is private for your comfort.
Is there a cost for breakfast at the resort?
5 March 2025
Breakfast is available and typically ranges from $7 to $20 depending on the menu choices.
Are pets permitted at the resort?
18 April 2024
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the premises.
What dining options are available nearby?
30 May 2025
There are numerous restaurants within walking distance, including the Boardwalk, which is right next door.
Can I cancel my reservation if my plans change?
12 June 2024
Yes, cancellations are permitted; please check the specific cancellation policy associated with your booking.
What is the closest airport to the resort?
25 July 2025
The nearest airport is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), which is roughly 20 minutes away.
Can guests use their own umbrellas at the beach?
8 August 2024
Yes, guests are allowed to set up their own umbrellas as long as it's done behind the resort's beach setup.
What activities are offered at the resort?
14 September 2024
From live music to kids' activities and themed events, there are plenty of entertainment options for guests of all ages.Next best alternative
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