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Reviews of The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1500 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States

#34 of 161 hotels in Fort Walton Beach

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Review Score

Based on 2909 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is an extra cost at $16 per day Website doesn’t say beach chairs are additional cost

    Activities, beach access

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    7.0
    Staff was kind at the breakfast, but disappointed not having an elevator in our bldg.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No Elevators!!! Our building where we stayed did not have any elevators. This was a challenge because we had a 4-month-old and had to carry all our luggage up the stairs.

    Location: The location was one of the best parts of this hotel. Plenty of restaurants are within walking distance, and there are also plenty of options if you wish to drive.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Was disappointed in the lack of storage/towel and wash cloth racks. There was no place to put cosmetics and toiletries in the bath area.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool Deck Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was pretty good

    The pool in the front and beach in the back. Very convenient.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2025

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    You have to be careful when choosing a room. I chose a two-queen bed with balcony, but on arrival, it was just two queen beds, yet balcony is checked off in the description. LOOK at the description and be sure you have a balcony.

    Loved the location, staff and pools!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    9.0
    overall it was a very nice experience had a lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    wish the pool was facing the beach but it was private did not get breakfast to expensive did not like the extra fee for "parking and resort fees" It was hard to find a parking spot (I think a lot of people going to the beach took the spots) but they did have a parking garage just had to walk a bit Beds were a little hard for my liking did not like the shower/rain head not much water pressure

    easy access to the pool pools were very nice close to plenty of restaurants and shopping

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My tip is to stay in the beach house/ocean front, the rooms are better and cleaner. I did not like the old-fashioned AC units in all the rooms. Restaurants are expensive. The hotel's food is also expensive and basic. The location is not convenient to anything but restaurants. Go to Walmart ( Uber or Lyft) and get plenty of water and supplies. Good for one experience, but I will not be back personally.

    The staff was pleasant.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Beach front, cleanliness, and the pools

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    7.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Gulf Front Two Queen Beds Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2025

    9.0
    Love the location and vibe. I will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The showers not having a full door.

    I love the friendly staff, pool, & location being near the beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Every thing is expensive, definitely not a budget friendly hotel. Breakfast was $25 per person and it was not impressive at all.

    Property was nice, having beach access was nice, and the pool area was very nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    8.0
    Great views, great beaches!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Gulf Front King Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from the hallway seemed to be right in your room - foot wash station wasn’t really working properly

    Views were absolutely amazing - convenient to have multiple food options on site.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2025

    8.0
    pretty good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Resort was clean and fun. rooms were nice but my fridge was disconnect and so was my tv i called the front desk twice before anybody came up also called for towels and they weren’t always brought to us but staff is friendly. They have a couple bars and 3 different types of pools plus a dj at the warm pool.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2025

    8.0
    Good experience, great family atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Well, since the weather was cold, we still wanted to take a dip in the water. There was one hot tub there and this one family stayed in there ALL day long. I highly suggest they build 3 more to accommodate more people because that wasn’t a good experience for us.

    The location, all the activities on site. Not sure if they had complimentary breakfast. I loved the pool view right outside my room door, you can jump in the water right outside of the patio and this was a plus. Convenient location to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff we friendly always! Very attentive and helpful if needed!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    7.0
    Good but a little bit outdated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is super nice. I bought the breakfast directly with booking and when arrived they said that booking charge you only for the adults and no kids so we had to pay extra for the kids breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    7.0
    Good location next to Pier.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our first night we were in a room that could be an Adjoining room, you could hear everything next door through the adjoining doors. We could hear full conversations next door, a baby crying through the night, we could even hear them shutting the toilet seat. We did not get much sleep the first night. The main door to the hallway had big gaps and I didn't feel like I had privacy. I asked to move rooms and they were very understanding and took care of the problem immediately. They moved us to a room that was not an adjoining room and the rest of our stay was much better. We enjoyed the balcony and my daughter really liked the pirate events by the pool making balloon animals. The location is great next to the pier and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    Great time, Great staff, Terrible Parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking situation was the reason its not 10 out of 10. There were people parked in the lot near the beach that were not guests of the hotel, which resulted in us having to park way in the garage the whole time. We were not the only ones complaining about this either. I would be ok paying a parking fee with a vlosed in parking lot to ensure guests have a chance to park close to their room.

    Great location, beautiful hotel grounds and buildings, beautiful views. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Gulf Front King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That the MAIN ATTRACTION pool was NOT heated

    Locatipn

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    9.0
    It was nice enjoyed our visit we will be back
    • Couple
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool closes to early

    Amenities

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very good! Next to the boardwalk!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was only one heated pool, and it was still cold. The hotel room floors were very dirty like someone never mopped or anything.

    Right in front of the beach!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Courtyard View 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Plenty to do, peaceful and quiet facility, beautiful beach, fun activities, and it’s very kid oriented as well. Really great place.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    9.0
    Fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pool View Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They could include beach chairs and umbrella in the price of the stay. Charging $55 dollar daily doesn't sound reasonable.

    The staff, the food, the facilities, the activities, the cleanness, the heated pool, everything was amazing!

    Stayed in March 2025

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