The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach

The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach - A beachfront family resort with two pools, Gulf-view dining, and direct beach access

Situated along 600 feet of private beach on Okaloosa Island, The Island Resort encompasses multiple dining venues, two outdoor pools including the iconic Grotto Pool with the Emerald Coast's only swim-up bar, and a heated pool with hot tub. This Fort Walton Beach hotel provides rooms and suites featuring pillow-top beds, HDTVs, mini-refrigerators, and vintage local photography, with some offering direct pool access or Gulf views. Multiple on-site dining options include the signature Coastal Kitchen restaurant serving fresh seafood, the poolside Cabana Bar, Island Food Truck, and The Beach Bar offering sunset views. A 14000-square-foot event space accommodates meetings and celebrations, while daily activities include live music, mermaid visits, and pool parties. The resort sits adjacent to the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk and is just 20 minutes from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Pros

Sugar-white sand beach with chair and umbrella rentals available

Multiple dining venues from casual beach bars to full-service restaurants

Unique Grotto Pool features the coast's only swim-up bar

Daily entertainment includes live music, mermaid visits, and pool parties

On-site market offers beach essentials and convenience items

Cons

Daily resort fee of $29 applies

Daily parking fee of $15 required