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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 4552 guest reviews
- Outdoor pool at hotel
- The Avg. Group Saves 7.1%!
- Access to gym on-site
- 333 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 6 floors in property
- 15 suites in property
- Check in: 4:00PM
- Hotel has a green policy
- Group booking rating of 8.0/10
- 10 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Boardwalk Entertainment Complex, Gulfarium Marine Park, Wild Willy''s Adventure Park, Big Kahunas Water Park, Fishing Pier
Map / Landmarks Near The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Verified Reviews of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Beautiful beach. Friendly and helpful staff. Loved our stay."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Our beds were lumpy! Two queens in room 4032 need to be replaced otherwise loved our stay.
Steven D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
17-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 13 to Sun Jun 16 2024 at a $541.99 average nightly rate. 
"Nice place, love having music at night."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very nice place to stay. Very clean. Love Tripp Tide bar and music every night!
Karen D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
19-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 12 to Sun May 19 2024 at a $366.14 average nightly rate. Property Description
Welcome to The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach an iconic beachfront resort perfectly situated on the island of Okaloosa off the panhandle of Florida. A landmark to endless fun in the sun on the sandy beach, The Island features direct access to white sands, variety of restaurants and bars, pools, tropical gardens and vast event space. Our coastal atmosphere delivers moment to moment fun for road-tripping families, meetings or epic social getaways. All here at The Island Resort Fort Walton Beach.14,000 square feet of event space, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is the perfect beachfront venue for scenic destination weddings, meetings, getaways or event staycations. Near Emerald Coast Convention Center, Okaloosa Fishing Pier, the Gulfarium, and seconds from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline no other place to be while in Fort Walton Beach.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 6 |
| Rooms: | 333 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 333 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 42 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 291 |
| Suites: | 15 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 10 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 29000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 9:00 am-11:00 pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: We have two pools with our Cabana pool being heated year-round but at the right temperature during the hot summer months and our refreshing cool pool the Grotto with a swim up bar. | |
| Ownership: | Rockbridge |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48hr cancellation | |
| Nightly Parking: | 15.0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 13.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $29.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 6.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 7.00% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 24.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 150.00 Per Function (3 Hour Minimum) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Child facilities
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private garden grounds
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV Channel: HBO
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport located 10.1 miles from Resort. Transportation can be arranged at airport from numerous rental car agencies to private transportation. Cost varies depending on vendor time of day or night and can range for public transportation between $30-$50.00 one way.
Local Shuttle Info: We do not offer local transportation however we work with several transportation companies and will be our pleasure to assist you further at the front desk. Stop on by!
Breakfast Information
Come enjoy breakfast at the Coastal Kitchen located in the main building lobby next to our Lobby bar. Enjoy delicious breakfast option from the menu or when in season our great buffet. All at reasonable prices.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Parking is $15.00 plus tax per car per day with In-Out privileges. We have open parking in front and to the side or covered garage parking as well.
Internet / WiFI
We offer Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort and all guest rooms. You can stay connected while relaxing at the beach, pools, beach patio and video your friends and family showing just what they are missing.
Cleaning Policies
Standard hotel cleaning throughout the resort.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Breakfast Table - Start your day with delicious breakfast options including omelettes and pancakes. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
- Lunch: Stewby's Seafood Shanty - Try their famous shrimp po' boy or fish tacos. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Gulf on Okaloosa Island - Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - Interact with dolphins, sea lions, and other marine animals. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Donut Hole - Treat yourself to freshly baked donuts and hearty breakfast options. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Black Pearl - Enjoy a waterfront dining experience with a menu featuring seafood and steak. Located 3.5 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Floyd's Shrimp House - Indulge in a variety of shrimp dishes and Southern specialties. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier - Go fishing or take a leisurely stroll along the pier. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Pancakery - Delight in a wide selection of pancakes and breakfast favorites. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill - Enjoy casual dining with a menu featuring burgers, seafood, and more. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Crab Trap - Savor delicious seafood dishes while overlooking the beach. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - Have a blast with go-karts, mini-golf, and arcade games. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort, The Island by Hotel Rl, The Island
Group vs. Individual Rates at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
The graph above is trends of room rates for both group/meeting rates and the lowest online individual prices our rate checker could find at the time the group offer was placed. The most competitive group/meeting rate displayed is 30.8% in the month of August 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $415 in the month of July 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach.
Feel free to use the The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Fort Walton event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Maui Ballroom | 50 x 100 x 10 | 4845 | --/300 | 180 | 225 | 60 | 50 | 72 | 40/-- | 450 | 300 | 9 |
Close This Maui BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 4845 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 100 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 6 Power Outlets: 25+ Columns: 0 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Capri Ballroom | 50 x 50 x 10 | 2932 | --/120 | 96 | 100 | 40 | 34 | 60 | 26/-- | 250 | 200 | 6 |
Close This Capri BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2932 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 6 Power Outlets: 25+ Columns: 0 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Aruba Ballroom | 58 x 58 x 13 | 3840 | --/200 | 156 | 125 | 56 | 42 | 40 | 40/-- | 300 | 250 | 3 |
Close This Aruba BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3840 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 58 x 58 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 14 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Fiji Ballroom | 70 x 30 x 15 | 2100 | --/120 | 72 | 72 | 40 | 40 | 46 | --/-- | 150 | 96 | 2 |
Close This Fiji BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2100 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 70 x 30 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Tavern on the Island | 42 x 58 x 15 | 2000 | --/100 | -- | 60 | 34 | 32 | 38 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | 2 |
Close This The Tavern on the IslandRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2000 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 42 x 58 x 15 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 20 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| The Island Green | 80 x 80 x 0 | 6400 | --/100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This The Island GreenRoom Type: Outdoor Miscellaneous Total Size: 6400 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Bali Boardroom | 41 x 19 x 10 | 779 | --/40 | -- | 30 | 25 | 20 | -- | 8/-- | 45 | 40 | -- |
Close This Bali BoardroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 779 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 41 x 19 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 7 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Aruba Foyer | 81 x 11 x 13 | 891 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Aruba FoyerRoom Type: Foyer Total Size: 891 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 81 x 11 x 13 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 2 Columns: 0 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| 6th Floor Lobby | 17 x 25 x 10 | 1054 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This 6th Floor LobbyRoom Type: Lobby Total Size: 1054 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 17 x 25 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 6 Power Outlets: 14 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Oasis Room | 45 x 20 x 10 | 720 | --/-- | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | 8/-- | 45 | 40 | 2 |
Close This Oasis RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 720 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 20 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 2 Columns: 2 Windows: 25+ Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach have?
There are 333 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, they have 10 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Come enjoy breakfast at the Coastal Kitchen located in the main building lobby next to our Lobby bar. Enjoy delicious breakfast option from the menu or when in season our great buffet. All at reasonable prices.
What parking is available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Parking is $15.00 plus tax per car per day with In-Out privileges. We have open parking in front and to the side or covered garage parking as well.
How much does internet cost?
We offer Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort and all guest rooms. You can stay connected while relaxing at the beach, pools, beach patio and video your friends and family showing just what they are missing.
Is there a gym at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. We have two pools with our Cabana pool being heated year-round but at the right temperature during the hot summer months and our refreshing cool pool the Grotto with a swim up bar..
Can I get a group rate at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 7.1%.
Testimonials:
"Trust me your website is not remaining a secret! We loved our stay and our conference was great too! Thank you for everything!" M.B. - Columbus, OH
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