The Island Resort At Fort Walton Beach

Beachfront resort on the Emerald Coast with the area's only swim-up bar

Amenities & Pools

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers a year-round heated outdoor pool, an outdoor hot tub, and the iconic Grotto pool with cascading waterfalls and a seasonal swim-up bar - the only one on the Emerald Coast. Guests can also use the 24-hour fitness center and access the private beach area with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel provides electric vehicle charging stations, accessible parking, and a business center for meeting and banquet facilities covering 14,000 square feet.

Accommodations

The resort offers spacious suites with direct pool access, allowing guests to step from their room into the water. Room categories include pool view and ocean view configurations with private balconies or patios. Each room is furnished with free WiFi, a cable TV, refrigerator, safety deposit box, and ironing facilities.

Dining & Bars

Coastal Kitchen serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the Lobby Bar offers beer and cocktails. The Grotto pool bar operates seasonally and provides drinks right from the water. Additional dining options include a kid-friendly buffet, snack bar, and wine/champagne selections at the on-site restaurant.

Entertainment & Activities

The resort organizes weekly activities including live music performances, pool parties, mermaid visits, scavenger hunts, and s'mores nights. Guests can enjoy a DJ at the heated pool and themed events throughout the week. A mini golf course is also available on the property.

Family & Pet-Friendly Policies

The Island Fort Walton Beach provides complimentary child-centric amenities and activities, including a kids club with daily programs like pirate balloons and animal features. The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their pets for an additional fee. Families can also use the BBQ facilities and picnic area for outdoor meals.

• Pools: Year-round heated pool, grotto pool with swim-up bar, and outdoor hot tub
• Rooms: Suites with direct pool access and private balconies
• Dining: Coastal Kitchen, Lobby Bar, and seasonal grotto pool bar
• Entertainment: Live music, mermaid visits, pool parties, and scavenger hunts
• Family: Kids club, complimentary child activities, pet-friendly policy
• Business: 14,000 sq ft event space with meeting/banquet facilities
• Location: Directly on the largest public beach, steps from Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park