The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton, FL 32548 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star property
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4.0/5

Based on 4552 guest reviews

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  • Outdoor pool at hotel
  • The Avg. Group Saves 10.7%!
  • Access to gym on-site
  • 333 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 5 floors in property
  • 15 suites in property
  • Check in: 4:00PM
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Group booking rating of 10.0/10
  • 6 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates1 King Bed
Non-smoking
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Check rates2 Queen Beds
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Check rates2 Queen Beds Courtyard View
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Check ratesGlobal Stays Pool 2 Queen Beds 240 Sq Ft Refrigerator, Microwave Private Balcony Overlooking Grotto
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Check ratesGlobal Stays Pool View King Bed 240 Sq Ft Balcony Refrigerator, Microwave Private Balcony Overlookin
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Check ratesGlobal Stays Standard 2 Queen Beds 210 Sq Ft 1st Floor Patio or 2nd Floor Located On The 1st or 2nd
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Check ratesPhp Pool 2 Queen Beds 240 Sq Ft Refrigerator, Microwave Private Balcony Overlooking Grotto Pool Prem
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Local attractions

Boardwalk Entertainment Complex, Gulfarium Marine Park, Wild Willy''s Adventure Park, Big Kahunas Water Park, Fishing Pier

Verified reviews of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Very satisfied and happy to return."
Overall score5.0/ 5
This was my first visit to the Island. The accommodations, staff, food, entertainment, etc. were all good! Plan to return !
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-May-2025 Verified review, stayed from Wed May 21 to Sun May 25 2025 at a $249.99 average nightly rate.
"Great pools and beach access!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
One large heated pool was very nice to have as the water temps were a little chilly.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Apr 24 to Mon Apr 28 2025 at a $209.99 average nightly rate.
"Simply Marvelous"
Overall score5.0/ 5
It is the off season and we pretty much had the resort to ourselves. All of the staff were super to us and we'll come back next year at this time. They a heated pool and a great hot tub. Surrounding restaurants are within walking distance and don't disappoint. Rooms were nice and for the few things we needed help with the housekeeping staff were all over it immediately. I'd recommend staying here at this time of year. Not sure what it'll be during the peak season.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Feb-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Feb 06 to Mon Feb 10 2025 at a $109.00 average nightly rate.
"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.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Jun-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu Jun 13 to Sun Jun 16 2024 at a $541.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 4552 guest reviews

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.22,000 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: 5
Rooms: 333
Corridors: Both interior and exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 333
Rooms with disabled access: 4
Rooms with one bed: 42
Rooms with two beds: 291
Suites: 15
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 6 View spaces
Meeting space: 25561 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 350 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 1.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 9:00 am-10:00 pm
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
We have two outdoor pools on property - our Cabana Pool being heated year-round but kept at the right temperature during the hot summer months and our refreshing Grotto Waterfall Pool 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: £21.39 GBP
(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
  • Beach access: Directly on the beach
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • 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
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • 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 12 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 options from the menu or our breakfast buffet (based on occupancy).

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
The Island Resort is Dog Friendly - flat $75.00 fee for up to 4 nights (for reservations 5+ nights, there will be a flat $125 fee).

Parking information

Self-parking is $15.00 plus tax per car, per day with in & out privileges. We have open, surface level parking and a covered garage parking.

Internet/Wi-Fi

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.

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

Rate fluctuations of 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 39.0% in the month of May 2024 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.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Below are the meeting, 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 with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Fort Walton event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Maui Ballroom 50 x 100 x 10 4845--/30018022560507240/--4503009
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Maui Ballroom

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
4845 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 100 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
6
Power outlets:
25+
Columns:
0
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Capri Ballroom 50 x 50 x 10 2932--/1209610040346026/--2502006
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Capri Ballroom

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2932 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
50 x 50 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
6
Power outlets:
25+
Columns:
0
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Aruba Ballroom 58 x 58 x 13 3840--/20015612556424040/--3002503
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Aruba Ballroom

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
3840 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
58 x 58 x 13 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
14
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
Yes
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Fiji Ballroom 70 x 30 x 15 2100--/1207272404046--/--150962
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Fiji Ballroom

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2100 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
70 x 30 x 15 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
0
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
The Tavern on the Island 42 x 58 x 15 2000--/100--60343238--/--1001002
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The Tavern on the Island

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2000 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
42 x 58 x 15 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Columns:
0
Windows:
20
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
The Island Green 80 x 80 x 0 6400--/100------------/--100100--
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The Island Green

Room type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total size:
6400 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
80 x 80 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Bali Boardroom 41 x 19 x 10 779--/40--302520--8/--4540--
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Bali Boardroom

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
779 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
41 x 19 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
7
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Aruba Foyer 81 x 11 x 13 891--/------------15/--------
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Aruba Foyer

Room type:
Foyer
Total size:
891 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
81 x 11 x 13 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
6th Floor Lobby 17 x 25 x 10 1054--/------------6/--------
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6th Floor Lobby

Room type:
Lobby
Total size:
1054 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
17 x 25 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
6
Power outlets:
14
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Oasis Room 45 x 20 x 10 720--/----30------8/--45402
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Oasis Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
720 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
45 x 20 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
2
Columns:
2
Windows:
25+
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Photo of Oasis Room

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 6 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 options from the menu or our breakfast buffet (based on occupancy).

What parking is available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Self-parking is $15.00 plus tax per car, per day with in & out privileges. We have open, surface level parking and a covered garage parking.

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.

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. We have two outdoor pools on property - our Cabana Pool being heated year-round but kept at the right temperature during the hot summer months and our refreshing Grotto Waterfall Pool 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 10.7%.

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