The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy. Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star Property
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Average
3.5/5

Based on 2677 guest reviews

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  • We have an outdoor pool ready for use
  • Avg. Group Discount of 16.0%!
  • Fitness center on property
  • 333 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 6 floors
  • Hotel has 15 suites
  • Check in: 4:00PM
  • Hotel has a green policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 7 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 Rates2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds Standard Room
Non-Smoking
Check RatesStandard | Double Queen
Non-Smoking

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 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.
(Individual traveler, 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.
"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!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 12 to Sun May 19 2024 at a $366.14 average nightly rate.
3.5 out of 5. Based on 2677 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.20,000 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
Suites: 15
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 7 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: RBC, LLC
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
  • 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 10.5 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 $30.00-$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

    Day 1

  • 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.
  • Day 2

  • 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.
  • Day 3

  • 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.

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 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 43.3% in the month of August 2022 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 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'
Banquet 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
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 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 7 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.

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 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 16.0%.

Testimonials:

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"You found me a great hotel (which I would never have thought of), they told me who to contact, they even offered to help us get an upgrade...and after our stay, they got in touch to ask me how everything went. A really easy and professional service and it made our rugby trip successful - thank you!" D.P. - London, United Kingdom

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