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Average
3.5/5
Based on 2677 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool ready for use
- Avg. Group Discount of 18.0%!
- Fitness center on property
- 333 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 6 floors
- Hotel has 18 suites
- Check in: 4:00PM
- Hotel has a green policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 10 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
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: "Amazing & Accommodating Service!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Jackie, front desk, was on her own (with a line) and yet managed to be super calm, amazing and accommodating. She made the one day we had with my family something we'll never forget. Thank you, Jackie!
Roxanna R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
24-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 21 to Thu Dec 22 2022 at a $242.99 average nightly rate. 
"Nice Facility on the Beach!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice location on the beach. Would stay there again.
Jeff H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
16-Oct-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 09 to Fri Oct 14 2022 at a $134.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 27-Oct-2022:
Thank you so much for your feedback, Jeff. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you visit again soon!
"Great Pool & Location"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The staff was super friendly and grounds were well maintained. Loved the layout of hotel. Enjoyed the pool and the location was great.
Leslie M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Sep-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 17 to Wed Sep 21 2022 at a $240.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 26-Sep-2022:
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We're thrilled you enjoyed the resort and amenities. Please come back and see us soon!
"Island Resort is Always Great!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stay at the Island Resort every time we visit! Have never have had a bad experience!
Jean G. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
24-Aug-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 21 to Tue Aug 23 2022 at a $189.49 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 or epic social getaways. All here at The Island, by Hotel RL.Near Emerald Coast Convention Center, Okaloosa Fishing Pier, the Gulfarium, and seconds from the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, we are the perfect destination for business or pleasure. With 24,000 square feet of beautifully renovated indoor and outdoor event space, The Island is the perfect beachfront venue for scenic destination weddings and gives a laid back feel to work conferences, family reunions and team building experiences.
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 |
| Suites: | 18 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 10 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 29000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 600 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11am - 11pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Heated Outdoor Pool, Grotto waterfall pool with swim-up bar, Tripp Tide Beach Bar, Island Grille and Fish House Bar and Grille | |
| Ownership: | RBC, LLC |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48hr cancellation | |
| Nightly Parking: | 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: | 100.00 Per Function (3 Hour Minimum) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Central location
- Child facilities
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- 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
Okaloosa Regional Airport is about 30 minutes for the hotel. $28.00 one way to airport.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Fish House Restaurant and Lounge, Island Food Truck on beach patio
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Daily charges for parking in lot or covered parking garage.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary enhanced WiFi in all rooms and common areas
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 chart above shows trends of prices for both our group quotes and the best individual traveler prices our system could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 37.7% in the month of August 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $449 in the month of May 2021. 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 Beach 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/-- | -- | 225 | -- | -- | -- | 34/-- | 450 | 300 | -- |
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? Yes Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Capri Ballroom | 50 x 50 x 10 | 2932 | 175/-- | -- | 100 | -- | -- | -- | 26/-- | 250 | 200 | -- |
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/-- | -- | 125 | -- | -- | -- | 35/-- | 300 | 250 | -- |
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 | -- | 40 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 96 | -- |
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?: No 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/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
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 | 400/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 500 | 500 | -- |
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 | -- | -- | -- | 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 | 1054 | 40/-- | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | 8/-- | 45 | 40 | -- |
Close This Oasis RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1054 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 45 x 20 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 2 Columns: 2 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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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?
Fish House Restaurant and Lounge, Island Food Truck on beach patio
What parking is available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Daily charges for parking in lot or covered parking garage.
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary enhanced WiFi in all rooms and common areas
Can I get a AAA rate at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
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. Heated Outdoor Pool, Grotto waterfall pool with swim-up bar, Tripp Tide Beach Bar, Island Grille and Fish House Bar and Grille.
Testimonials:
"Very impressed with the quick reply. Will recommend this site to fellow planners!!" M.M. - Camden, NJ
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