The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach

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Located close to Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window offering a view.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a blue wall decoration, a wooden headboard, and a beach-themed wall mural.

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window offering a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a coffee machine, and a wall with a starfish decoration.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a blue wall decoration, a wooden headboard, and a beach-themed wall mural.

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A balcony with a view of the beach, white railing, and blue chairs.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Gulf View)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach is in Okaloosa Island, a walkable area in Fort Walton Beach with great shopping. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Consider Azul Mexican Fusion for a night out or Emerald Coast Science Center if you're traveling with kids. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide
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32548, FL, Fort Walton Beach, Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, 1500

What's nearby

  • A sunset over the ocean with a pier extending into the water.
    Fort Walton Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A pier with multiple concrete pillars extending into the turquoise ocean.
    Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • An underwater scene with a dolphin swimming near a coral reef.
    Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A coastal cityscape with a long pier extending into turquoise waters, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.
    Okaloosa Island Pier
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A modern building with a brick-paved entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and three flags on flagpoles.
    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • FUBAR Pizza Bar
    18 min walk
  • Aj's Oyster Shanty
    16 min walk
  • Fish House
    2 min walk
  • Al's Beach Club
    7 min walk
  • Sura Korean Steakhouse
    4 min drive

About this property

The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach

  • Upscale family-friendly resort by the ocean
  • Close to Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a swim-up bar
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • A children's club (surcharge), 5 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
    • Free newspapers, concierge services, and an elevator
    • Guest reviews say great things about the family-friendly amenities, beach locale, and pool
  • Room features
  • All 335 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 50-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. The property will be renovating the pool from October 29 2026 to November 18 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island resort is within a 10-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1871 out of 3781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 825 out of 3781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 581 out of 3781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 254 out of 3781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 250 out of 3781 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room staff great and beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is great! Right on the beach, next to the boardwalk for food. All around great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Cool beach and back patio area, very pricy drinks, ok value for money but would search for better
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the room with a view to the Gulf Coast. You have everything you need at the property. Good food, drinks, pool, jacuzzi and the beach and Pier at walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Steps from the beach, great pool area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved the property, excellent amenities and several food options. Extremely close to Destin Beach as well!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our favorite place! Room looked like it could have used a little love but the food in the restaurant on property was great. Don’t even have to leave the property at all the whole trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the pool area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beach access and view was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice place for kids. Direct access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved this place! Best resort ever! I was told they even offered refunds to people who had to leave early due to hurricane evacuations. We will return here every year. Great location right on the beach with lots of things to do and a pretty good buffet breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved our pool view, everything was clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a beautiful property! Enjoyed the pool, restaurants and beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our trip got cut short because of the hurricane so we wished we could have stayed longer but we can't wait to visit again! It was super fun for our family we loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We’ve been coming every October for 10 years! Love the Island. This year we were evacuated after two days because of hurricane ISI
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the property, the pools and the access to the beach and the Beach bar
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was wonderful; I loved it. It was very clean, and the staff treated us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Would recommend it to anyone who wanted a great place in Fort Walton Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Staff was nice. Breakfast was not very good at all. The pools were great and the bartenders were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Mike and the other bar staff at the beach bar were great, as were the front desk and restaurant staff. Great beach, not too crowded.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location is perfect for price. A few walking minutes to some great fishing on the Pier and minutes away from Destin for tourist fun. Definitely a spot i would stay again. Meal plan is not needed, The restaurant in lobby "Oats" Belgium waffles were amazing for breakfast. Watching the sunrise from the deck was also refreshing and beautiful with perfect beach access.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property could use some upgrades but all in all its very fun with many amenities. The restaurant food is excellent. The area is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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The property was very nice. Nice beach bar and beautiful ocean front and great grotto pool. Front desk staff was less than helpful though
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool & beach easily accessible, towels and chairs available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026