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Average
3.5/5
Based on 2728 guest reviews
- Outdoor pool at hotel
- The Avg. Group Saves 11.0%!
- Access to gym on-site
- 335 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 6 floors in property
- 18 suites in property
- Check in: 4:00PM
- Hotel has a green policy
- Group booking rating of 7.5/10
- 7 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 by Hotel Rl
Verified Reviews of The Island by Hotel Rl
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Room 1153 beachfront, except for hearing the elevator all day and NIGHT it was great ??."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Beautiful and beautiful really nice staff friendly and accommodating food not so good except for steak. Had a wonderful time will visit again when it's warmer.
Cathy D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
03-Jan-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 31 to Sun Jan 03 2021 at a $146.14 average nightly rate. 
"Never laid eyes on the place.Was told it was 56.00 a night."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Never laid eyes on it trying to get my money back I was told it was 56.00 a night not 356.00 a night.It was a nightmare.
Donny S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
27-Sep-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 27 2020 at a $356.99 average nightly rate. "Said the property has been all updated and redone it still need a lot of work."
Overall Score2.0/ 5
I don't recommend this property.
Brenda B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Sep-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 12 to Sat Sep 19 2020 at a $153.99 average nightly rate. "True Island"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I loved every piece of our stay here. The room was so close to everything we needed! The pools are incredible and the food was delish for every single meal! We didn't have to leave the resort for anything! Will definitely stay here again!
Amber F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Aug-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 26 to Fri Jul 31 2020 at a $168.99 average nightly rate. "Parking is a major issue."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
good stay but they really need to do something about the parking cause at 9:00 at night there is not a single parking spot.
Angela C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Jul-2020 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 23 to Sun Jul 26 2020 at a $187.99 average nightly rate. "Very good experience."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Hotel staff was very friendly and attentive.
Roland A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Jul-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 26 to Mon Jul 01 2019 at a $207.44 average nightly rate. "Good Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
good stay, still needs some work.
Dennis C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-May-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 03 to Sun May 05 2019 at a $153.67 average nightly rate. "Needs a true update!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Pretty dated and the breakfast left a lot to be desired! It looks like they tried to update it but it was like putting lipstick on a pig. .you still know it's a pig! The bathrooms were the worst and water pressure was low!
Casey P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Apr-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 05 to Sun Apr 07 2019 at a $151.50 average nightly rate. "Guest"
Overall Score1.0/ 5
My stay was horrible. The room had an old mildew odor. The room was located in the courtyard with a reconstruction view. The room walls were thin and a drunk man came out the room and was vomiting in front of our room all night. No ice machines were working. I will never stay there again.
Darlene C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
04-Feb-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jan 31 to Fri Feb 01 2019 at a $82.31 average nightly rate. "New Pillows, Please."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Good hotel but please replace the pillows with ones that are not filled with foam, they are to thick.
Rachel W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Jul-2014 Verified Review Property Description
Welcome to The Island, by Hotel RL, 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 14,000 square feet of event space, The Island is the perfect beachfront venue for scenic destination weddings and gives a laid back feel to work conferences.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00PM |
| Check Out: | 4:00PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2007 |
| Floors: | 6 |
| Rooms: | 335 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 305 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 18 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 7 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 25895 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 400 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 12pm - 11pm |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Heated Outdoor Pool, Grotto waterfall pool with swim-up bar | |
| Ownership: | Sharon Wagner |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48hr cancellation | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 11.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.50% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 5.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| 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
Nineteen 66 Grille & Tap House Restaurant and Lounge,
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Free Parking
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary
About Hotel RL
- Part of the Red Lion Hotels Corporation since 2014, this upscale hotel brand appeals to millennial guests looking for a unique and different way to travel with 7 locations primarily in urban cities nationwide including Baltimore, Brooklyn, Salt Lake City, Spokane, Omaha, Olympia and Washington, D.C.
- Hotel RL’s ultra-modern design features local art displays, mobile check-in, bike rentals and an open lobby to social, work, or study with free Wi-Fi and board games.
- Other fun amenities at every property includes a stage with weekly live performances from local musicians, poets, artists, authors, and community leaders as well as trained coffee baristas serving premium, award-winning drinks.
- Each modernly designed guestroom offers plush bedding, flat screen TV’s and Cascadia Soapery bath toiletries, free water bottles, and an alarm clock with USB charging ports.
- Become a Hello Rewards Member at no cost and get plenty of Hotel RL perks including earning a free night for every 7 stays, low exclusive rates for a future stay, express check-in/check-out, and room upgrades.
The Hotel RL highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
Group vs. Individual Rates at The Island by Hotel Rl
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 28.2% in the month of September 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $357 in the month of July 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 by Hotel Rl in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Island by Hotel Rl
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Island by Hotel Rl.
Feel free to use the The Island by Hotel Rl 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/-- | -- | 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 by Hotel Rl
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 4:00PM 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 by Hotel Rl have?
There are 335 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at The Island by Hotel Rl?
Yes, they have 7 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Island by Hotel Rl?
Nineteen 66 Grille & Tap House Restaurant and Lounge,
What parking is available at The Island by Hotel Rl?
Free Parking
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary
Is there a gym at The Island by Hotel Rl?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Island by Hotel Rl?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Heated Outdoor Pool, Grotto waterfall pool with swim-up bar.
Testimonials:
"Your group was spectacular and was the very reason we had a successful reunion. What great customer service! I will keep you in mind and I intend to spread the word. Thank you" P.F. - Philadelphia, PA
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