Welcome to The Island Resort; an iconic beachfront resort perfectly situated on the Gulf of Mexico on Okaloosa Island in the panhandle of Florida. A landmark to endless fun in the sun on the sandy beach, The Island features direct access to white sands, a variety of restaurants and bars, pools, tropical gardens, and vast event space. Our coastal atmosphere delivers moment-to-moment fun for road-tripping families or epic social getaways.
Five minutes west of Destin, near the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, Okaloosa Fishing Pier, and the Gulfarium. Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline; we are the perfect coastal destination for business or pleasure.
DIVE INTO COASTAL COMFORT
Discover sparkling Gulf Coast views and a back porch attitude at The Island Resort. Our relaxing rooms and suites bring cool coastal charm and offer a place to drop your bags and drift effortlessly into a true vacation state of mind. Can’t wait to hit the pool? You don’t have to. Step off your patio right into the Grotto Pool with our unique Pool Deck Rooms. Need space to really stretch out? Our suites deliver the retreat your family has been craving. Once you arrive, you’ll never want to leave. Or have to.
Relax in one of our 333 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, spread over a six-acre site, accented by lush landscaping and offering the option of both low-rise and high-rise accommodations. Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a mini-refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker & luxurious bedding with pillow-top mattresses.
EXPERIENCE ENDLESS AMENITIES
Pools, play areas, and perfect beaches—all in one place. With ample on-site dining options, daily activities for kids and adults, and accessible spaces, everyone is taken care of when you stay with us. Relax in the hot tub, grab a drink at the swim-up bar, or take advantage of the on-site guest laundry.
Boredom? Never heard of it. Days full of fun await here in Fort Walton Beach and nearby Destin. Relax on the beach and build an epic sandcastle, rock out to live music, or head off to the resort and explore the best local attractions, shopping, parks, festivals, and more. Swim with stingrays. Reel in the big one on a fishing excursion. Play championship golf. Discover rich military history. It’s easy to craft the perfect vacation vibe at The Island Resort.
Beaches & Pools
Our beachfront location provides direct access to the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and 600 feet of sugar-white sand. Relax on a beach chair (onsite rental) or spread out a beach towel under a shady umbrella (for sale or rent onsite) to the sound of gentle waves. We’ve also got all kinds of pool fun in store, with a heated outdoor pool, outdoor hot tub, and our iconic Grotto Pool, featuring the only swim-up bar on the Emerald Coast.
Events Calendar
At The Island Resort, fun is always on the calendar for kids, teens, and adults. Meet pirates and mermaids, dance to live music all around the resort, unwind with beachside yoga, swim up for a dive-in movie at the pool, and so much more.
COASTAL FLAVORS MEET FAMILY FAVORITES
Discover our on-property restaurants and bars that are far from cookie-cutter resort fare. Savor seafood and family favorites at Coastal Kitchen. Sip a margarita at Tripp Tide Beach Bar. Stay in your swimsuit and head to the poolside Island Grille for juicy burgers or a made-to-order pizza. Paddle over to the Emerald Coast’s only swim-up bar at The Grotto Bar for a frozen specialty cocktail. Grab a snack any time of day at The Island Market. Order the perfect beach eats with toes in the sand at Island Food Truck.
The Island Grille
Enjoy a backyard BBQ vibe where we do all the cooking. Located between our Grotto and Cabana pools, The Island Grille is perfect for grabbing a bite and getting right back to the fun. Enjoy breakfast, burgers, hot dogs, loaded nachos, and pizza by the slice, plus refreshing drinks for kids and adults.
Coastal Kitchen
Craveable crowd-pleasers are always on the menu at Coastal Kitchen. Bringing tropical flair to Fort Walton Beach, dine on island-inspired dishes including Mojito Snapper, Blue Mussels, Baja Taco handhelds and entrees from land and sea with daily happy hour specials.
The Island Food Truck
Dig in to some classic Mexican favorites steps from the sand at the Island Food Truck on our Beach Patio. From queso-covered nachos and tacos three ways, to margaritas with all the flavors to choose from, this is a can’t miss treat in Fort Walton Beach.
Grotto Pool Bar
Cold drinks, cascading waterfalls, and big time vacation vibes await at the only swim-up bar on the Emerald Coast. With DJ pool parties, fun Aqua Zumba classes, and hang outs with a real-life mermaid, it’s the place everyone loves to be at The Island Resort.
Tripp Tide Beach Bar
Sunset never looked so good. Come as you are and step right off the beach up to our full-service bar for cold drinks, cocktail buckets, hot pizza, live music, and fantastic views of Okaloosa Island Pier. It’s the perfect ending to a day spent on island time.
Daily Happy Hour
Forget 5 o’clock somewhere, happy hour runs from 4-6pm daily here at The Island Resort. Save on snacks at Coastal Kitchen, plus beer, wine and cocktails at all of our bars and toast to another perfect day.
MEETINGS & EVENTS WITH A STUNNING PERSPECTIVE
The Island Resort offers over 25,000 square feet of flexible space for events and meetings along with full-service catering and audiovisual capabilities. The largest of our meeting rooms, the Maui Ballroom can accommodate up to 350 guests in a reception format. Throughout your function, dedicated event planners will be available to ensure that no detail is overlooked.
Gather by the Beach
Beachside, poolside, or inside in air-conditioned bliss, our Florida meeting spaces set the stage for memorable corporate and social events. With sparkling ocean views as your backdrop, venues to accommodate up to 400 guests, and special pricing on group bookings, we’ve got the perfect venue for every reason you have to gather together.
Say, “I do” by the Sea
A Destin wedding should be iconic, just like your love story. Go Gulf Coast casual-chic with an effortless barefoot ceremony on sparkling white sands, or up the glamor and glitz on our Gulf Front Island Green. Our multi-venue resort provides endless opportunities to craft the wedding of your dreams.
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