The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach  

On Okaloosa Island off the Fort Walton Beach coast, about 6 miles west of Destin. Steps from the Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island Pier and Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Beachfront, family-friendly resort with direct sand access.

Relaxed rooms and suites with enhanced Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Some rooms offer beach or pool views. Coastal, fun-first vibe set in tropical gardens with seasonal programming like pool movies, fireworks and visits from mermaids and pirates.

Direct beach access, outdoor pool with kiddie pool, hot tub, a Grotto swim-up bar and the Tripp Tide beach bar. Fitness center, picnic and BBQ areas, gardens, guest laundry, parking and 24-hour reception. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and walk straight onto the sand.

Meeting rooms and over 24,000 sq ft of event and meeting space with full-service catering and a conference hall. Enhanced/high-speed internet and on-site business services available.

Several on-site restaurants, a resort café, the Grotto swim-up bar and the Tripp Tide beach bar. Full-service catering for events, plus beach bar music and themed entertainment.