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The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach (FL), Florida
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Two pools, a hot tub, mini golf, daily entertainment and private beach access.

Beach Days, Island Nights

Fill your stay with private-beach relaxation, poolside fun, daily entertainment, kids’ activities and easy Gulf Coast adventures. From workouts in the included fitness center to live music, mini golf, fishing, marine shows and boat-and-ground-transfer day trips, this is a family-friendly Okaloosa Island base for doing as much—or as little—as you like.

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Included with your stay

The following amenities are included with every stay or as part of the daily resort fee:

Fitness Center Workouts — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachIncluded

Fitness Center Workouts

Keep your routine going with included access to the on-site fitness center, whether you prefer morning cardio, strength training or a quick vacation reset.

Kids Activities — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachIncluded

Kids Activities

Let younger guests join the resort’s family-friendly kids’ activities, included as part of the resort fee and created for children as well as adults to enjoy.

Experiences

More to do

The following services and extras are available for an additional fee:

Resort grounds walkway and beachfront gazebo at The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Private Beach Lounging

Settle into roughly 600 feet of sugar-white Gulf-front sand reserved for resort guests, with beach chair and umbrella rentals available on site when you want extra shade and comfort.

Gulf Beach Swimming — The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Beach Swimming

Walk straight from the resort to the Gulf of Mexico for classic Emerald Coast swimming, splashing and shoreline time on the property’s private beach frontage.

Poolside view from a ground-floor balcony at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Grotto Pool Swimming

Swim beneath cascading waterfalls in the resort’s signature Grotto Pool, a tropical-style setting that is one of the property’s most photographed places to cool off.

Illuminated swim-up grotto bar area at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Heated Pool Swimming

Take a dip in the resort’s year-round heated outdoor pool, ideal for relaxed laps, family splash time or an easy swim outside peak summer heat.

Resort façade, pool and rock waterfall at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Poolside Waterfall Photos

Pose, splash and capture vacation shots around the Grotto Pool’s cascading waterfalls, a distinctive backdrop for family photos and sunny pool-day memories.

Outdoor hot tub with blue tile edge near the pool at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Outdoor Hot Tub

Ease into the outdoor hot tub/whirlpool after beach time, sightseeing or a fitness-center session, with a relaxed open-air setting on the resort grounds.

Daily Live Music — The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Daily Live Music

Enjoy the resort’s daily entertainment program, including live music covered by the resort fee and designed to bring an easy island rhythm to your stay.

Poolside balcony seating with blue chairs and rocky water feature at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach

Swim-Up Drinks

Swim up beneath the Grotto Pool waterfalls to order a drink at the seasonal swim-up bar, a signature resort experience on the Emerald Coast.

Sunrise over curving walkway, lawn, palm trees and resort building at The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Boardwalk Strolling

Explore the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk for beachfront views, shops and a relaxed local outing along the island’s popular shoreline promenade.

Wayside Park Walking — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Wayside Park Walking

Take an easy walk through Wayside Park on Okaloosa Island, a small waterfront park suited to simple sightseeing, fresh air and Gulf Coast photos.

Gulfarium Dolphin Show — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Gulfarium Dolphin Show

Visit Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park for dolphin and sea lion shows, animal encounters and a look at sea turtle rehabilitation on Okaloosa Island.

Crab Island Paddleboarding — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Crab Island Paddleboarding

Head by boat or resort boat transfer plus onward transport to Crab Island, a shallow Destin-area sandbar popular for paddleboards, kayaks and pontoon boats.

Crab Island Kayaking — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Crab Island Kayaking

Paddle the shallow, clear-water playground around Crab Island on a kayak excursion, typically arranged through local operators from the Fort Walton Beach and Destin area.

Destin Charter Fishing — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Destin Charter Fishing

Travel by resort boat transfer plus ground transport to Destin Harbor and board a deep-sea charter from the historic working harbor and seafood dock area.

Big Kahuna Water Slides — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Big Kahuna Water Slides

Make a splash at Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park, known for water slides and a wave pool, reached via resort boat transfer plus onward ground transport.

Henderson Beach Sunbathing — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Henderson Beach Sunbathing

Spend a day on the sugar-white sand at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, a 208-acre coastal park reached by boat transfer plus onward transport.

Sea Turtle Watching — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Sea Turtle Watching

During May through October, watch responsibly along Okaloosa Island beaches for signs of nesting sea turtles, keeping distance and protecting the shoreline habitat.

Heritage Park Exploring — The Island Resort at Fort Walton BeachAdditional fee

Heritage Park Exploring

Visit the City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Cultural Center for local history exhibits and a cultural outing reached by boat transfer plus onward transport.

Frequently asked questions

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What activities are available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers a wide range of on-site activities, including two outdoor pools, the iconic Grotto Pool with its seasonal swim-up bar, an outdoor hot tub/whirlpool, a fitness center, a mini golf course, and daily on-site entertainment, all set along 600 feet of private, sugar-white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico.

Is The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach family-friendly?

Yes — The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is a family-friendly resort that welcomes children of all ages, with kids' activities included in the daily resort fee and no adults-only section on property.

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

Guests at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach can enjoy two outdoor pools — a year-round heated pool and the Grotto Pool, known for its cascading waterfalls and seasonal swim-up bar — plus an outdoor hot tub/whirlpool.

Is there a fitness center at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Yes, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach provides an on-site fitness center that is included with every stay at no extra charge.

Can guests play mini golf at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Yes, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach features an on-site mini golf course, one of several recreational amenities available to guests of all ages.

What entertainment does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offer?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach hosts daily on-site entertainment, including live music, as part of the resort's daily amenity fee, along with seasonal happenings at the Grotto Pool.

Is fishing available at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Yes — The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers on-site fishing, and guests can also walk a short distance to the Okaloosa Island Pier for Gulf fishing from the pier itself.

What beach activities can guests enjoy at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach fronts 600 feet of private, sugar-white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico, where guests can relax with beach chair and umbrella rentals, swim, and — during nesting season from May through October — watch for sea turtle nesting activity along Okaloosa Island's shores.

What off-site excursions can guests arrange from The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach?

Beyond the resort, guests can walk along Okaloosa Island to the Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, and Wayside Park, or use the resort's boat transfer and onward ground transport to reach destinations such as Crab Island, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, Destin Harbor, and Henderson Beach State Park.

Does The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offer activities for kids?

Yes — as a family-friendly resort, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach welcomes children of all ages and includes kids' activities as part of its daily resort fee, alongside pools, a mini golf course, and a private beach for family fun.

Outdoor resort swimming pool and loungers framed by palm trees at The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
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