FAQ - The Island Resort

Specific guestrooms and floors are not guaranteed. They may be requested with a reservation agent in special circumstances.

Additionally, standard guest rooms may be located on the first or second floor with no elevator access.

A first night deposit will be taken with a valid credit card to confirm your reservation. Declined or invalid credit card numbers may result in cancellation of booking without prior notice.

Check in after 4pm and check out by 11am. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee.

*$29 daily Resort Fee includes daily entertainment, live music, kids activities, enhanced WiFi, and pool/beach towels. A 2.5% fee for all card transactions will apply.

Daily parking fee is $15/day.

RV/Trailer or Boat parking are not permitted on property.

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)

This award-winning airport terminal accommodates passengers from around the world with over 50 non-stop flights daily to primary hub cities across the nation, making domestic and international connections easy.

Driving time: 20 Minutes

Destin Executive Airport (DTS)

Located in the heart of Destin, DTS hosts private and small charter flights. Don’t get it confused with VPS, where commercial airlines depart and land. Flights to Destin from select cities in the southwest are offered by Southern Airways Express.

Driving time: 13 Minutes

Airport administration: (850) 651-7160

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

The first international airport to be built in more than a decade, ECP offers some of the region’s lowest average airfares and is the gateway to visitors seeking Northwest Florida’s famous beaches.

Driving time: 1 Hour 18 Minutes

Pensacola International (PNS)

Driving time: 1 Hour 19 Minutes

Take the FL-281 exit. Drive to US-98 E in Okaloosa Island.

Take exit 70. Continue on FL-285 S, take Eglin Parkway to US-98 E/Miracle Strip Parkway SE in Okaloosa Island.

Yes, check out our specials and offers here.

Yes, we offer daily parking for a fee of $15/day. RV/trailer or boat parking is not permitted on property.

Dogs are welcome. The fee will be $75.00 per stay for stays up to 4 nights and 5+ nights will be $125.00. This is not a per day fee or a per pet fee. Additionally, guests with a pet will have to sign a pet form detailing items such as excessive noise, excessive cleaning, no service if dog is in room etc. and it will list out the fines for infractions.

Get information and directions to three nearby airports here.

Yes, we offer ADA Accessible rooms for guests with disability needs. View our accessible rooms here.

There are endless things to do in Destin and Fort Walton Beach, all just a short walk or drive from The Island Resort. View our recommendations for the best things to see and do here.

Make a splash at our iconic grotto pool, our second heated pool, or our hot tub. Learn more about our pools here. We also offer unique rooms that offer direct access to the pool from your patio.

We do offer a fitness center at the resort so you can stick to your fitness goals. We do not offer a spa on the property.

With beach access, two pools, daily events, a fitness center and more, fun is never in short supply. Learn more about our resort activities and amenities here.

Yes. Snack on burgers and pizza by the pool at Island Grille. Savor the flavors of land and sea at Coastal Kitchen. Swim up to the Grotto Bar and grab a drink under cascading falls. Bring your best flip flops to the beach and soak in an amazing sunset at Tripp Tide Beach Bar, or get treats to go at Island Food Truck. Learn more about our bars and restaurants here.

Our resort features four buildings – The Beach House, Sunrise, Sunset and Sunshine. The Beach House building towers six stories high and features interior corridors to our premium, Gulf Front and Pool View rooms. Our Sunrise, Sunset and Sunshine buildings feature exterior corridors and two stories of rooms with views of the lush gardens and pool area. For the budget conscious traveler, we offer a limited number of rooms without a view, just steps from the Gulf and all our exciting resort amenities.
View all of our rooms and suites here.

The sugar-white sands of Okaloosa Island are just steps from your rooms. Enjoy 600 feet of beachfront with umbrella and beach chair rentals.

Enjoy on-site dining and drinks, activities for kids and adults, direct beach access, and so much more. View all of our resort amenities here.

Cancel by 4PM local hotel time at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of first night stay plus tax.

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