The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, 32548

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is a prominent destination known for its extensive range of amenities and direct access to the largest public beach in the area. The resort features vintage decor and modern comforts, creating an inviting atmosphere for families and couples alike. Its historical roots date back to 1966 as a beloved hotspot on the Emerald Coast, appealing to guests seeking both relaxation and adventure.

Location

Situated on the White-sand beaches of Fort Walton, the resort is conveniently located near local attractions and shopping. The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is just a 20-minute drive away, making travel accessible for guests. Nearby, outdoor parks and recreational facilities enhance the opportunities for beachgoers and adventure seekers.

Rooms

The Island Resort offers a variety of guest accommodations, including standard rooms and expansive suites. Rooms are furnished with beach-themed decor, pillow-top beds, and modern amenities such as mini-refrigerators and HDTVs. Notable options include the Island Suite, which features four bedrooms and ocean views from a large private deck. Most rooms also have direct access to the beach or pools, emphasizing convenience for guests.

Eat & Drink

The resort's dining scene includes several on-site restaurants and bars, each offering unique culinary experiences. Coastal Kitchen serves fresh seafood and comfort foods, while the Tripp Tide Beach Bar provides access to beachside drinks and live music. Guests can also enjoy the food truck experience on the Island Beach Promenade, which features casual dining options perfect for a beachfront meal.

Leisure & Business

The Island Resort caters to both leisure and business needs with a variety of recreational and event spaces. Guests can relax by the famous Grotto Pool, enjoy organized activities such as live music and themed events, or work out in the fitness center. For business events, the resort provides 14,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor venues with professional planning services.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Gulf Front King Bed Suite

Max:

4 persons

56 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Sea view

Balcony

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Pool View Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Pool view

Balcony

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Standard King Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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City Centre

Fort Walton Beach 3.9 km

Airports

Destin Executive (DSI) 12.5 km

Northwest Florida Regional/Eglin Air Force Base (VPS) 19.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Gulf-View Bliss

Our gulf-view room was a dream, featuring a spacious private patio where we enjoyed live entertainment and beautiful sunsets.view full review

Delicious Bar Food

The bar food was surprisingly good, especially the pizza, which was simply amazing and a perfect late-night snack.view full review

Invigorating Pools

The heated pool was wonderfully refreshing, and the jacuzzi was a blissful retreat after a long day of activities.view full review

Immaculate Cleanliness

The bathroom was spotless and well-maintained, which made our stay all the more enjoyable and comfortable.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Private beach
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Mini golf

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, 32548

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1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States, 32548

City landmarks

Theme Park

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

780 m

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

690 m

Convention Centre

Emerald Coast Convention Center

780 m

Beach

John Beasley Park

740 m

1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Okaloosa Island Pier

1.4 km

Museum

Indian Temple Mound Museum

2.0 km

Okaloosa Island

Wayside Park

710 m

Park

Ross Marler Park

1.3 km

1247 Siebert Dr

Little Marler Park

1.0 km

Beach

Crab Island Watersports

1.4 km

Museum

City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center

2.0 km

127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum

2.1 km

127 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Garnier Post Office

2.1 km

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Island Time and Maxim Magic Show

1.4 km

Beach

Blue Dolphin Beachwalk

1.7 km

Park

Fort Walton Beach Landing Park

2.4 km

Store

Fluid Surf Shop

1.9 km

139 Brooks St SE

Downtown FWB Farmers Market

1.9 km

Gallery

Artesano Boutique

1.9 km

115 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Fort Walton Beach Welcome Center

2.1 km

240 Hughes St NE

Ferry Park

2.8 km

30 First St SW

Nonie's Ark Animal Encounters

2.9 km

31 Memorial Pkwy SW

Emerald Coast Science Center

4.1 km

Beach

Okaloosa Island Beach Access Four

3.6 km

257 Beachview Dr NE

Garniers Beach Park

4.0 km

401 Eglin Pkwy NE

Goofy Golf

4.8 km

Park

Liza Jackson Park

4.8 km

Destin

Princess Beach

4.8 km

Nearby

Beach

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

560 m

Restaurants

Garden Cafe

390 m

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Rockin Tacos

500 m

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE at The Boardwalk

Rick's On The Island

310 m

1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Pino Gelato Cafe Boardwalk

560 m

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE C

Floyd's Shrimp House

700 m

1450 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast

Al's Beach Club and Burger Bar

700 m

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Salvati's Pizza Factory

560 m

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Yogo Mogos

580 m

1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE

Riptides Grill & Tiki Bar

1.2 km

1299 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Holiday Inn Resort

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

58%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly staff

Outdated rooms

Poor dining value

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.5

Location

8.0

Service

6.0

Dining

5.0

3.5/5 based on 3185 reviews

#5 of 33 hotels in Fort Walton Beach based on Tripadvisor

Leonard

United Kingdom, February 2024

5.0/10

The hotel's location is superb, right on the beach and near excellent dining options. The rooms were outdated and made sleep difficult, but the service was lacking in several areas. Despite some flaws, the location and overall cleanliness were highlights of our stay.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms felt like concrete blocks, extremely dull and desperately in need of updating.

Service

5.0

Service was lacking, especially concerning the maintenance of amenities like chairs and umbrellas. Leaving bleach on my wife's clothes was a significant oversight.

Location

8.0

The hotel's prime location directly by the boardwalk was amazing, with friendly staff and a well-kept environment.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were disappointing, particularly the overpriced food truck offering a subpar experience for the cost.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel's facilities were unmaintained, needing improvements in services and room amenities.

Great location

Outdated rooms

Ken

United States, July 2023

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were a great size, but sadly, they were very close together, which made it hard to sleep due to all the noise. The cleanliness was acceptable despite a moldy bath mat. The service was top-notch, and the staff was extremely nice. The location was awesome, providing easy access to the pier and boardwalk. On the downside, the dining experience had its faults, especially with limited options and breakfast challenges. The facilities were average, with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a great size, but the noise level was disruptive due to their proximity. The cleanliness was mostly good, although a moldy bath mat was a downside.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing, with super friendly staff who were very helpful. I was impressed with their attentiveness.

Location

8.0

The location was awesome, being close to the pier and boardwalk. It was convenient and offered beautiful views of the gulf.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its flaws with cold and limited offerings. Breakfast timings made it challenging, and additional expenses were incurred.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were satisfactory but could use some enhancements to elevate the overall guest experience.