Top Hotels in Alabama Condos
Top Things to do in Alabama
The 10 best Condos in Alabama, United States
If you head for the hills in the state you’ll end up in the northern sector where the inspiring mountains and attractions like the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, the Blue & Gray Museum in Decatur and the Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman represent the diversity of experiences available in the area. In the middle of the state you’ll find Birmingham, an urban center with great attractions and museums, and Tuscaloosa, the quintessential college town and home to the University of Alabama. For beach lovers, sandy destinations like Dauphin Island near Mobile, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer beautiful beaches, superb golf, fantastic seafood restaurants and heaping helpings of Southern hospitality.
For those who love to chase the white dimpled ball, Alabama offers one of the best golf values anywhere. The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a collection of 468 holes at 11 different sites across the state, features top-notch, championship style courses at affordable rates.
Things to do in Alabama
1. Phoenix III
Overall Ratings
4 based on 758 reviews
Phoenix III (Phoenix 3) brings together all the elements of a great beach vacation, from spacious condos, private balconies, proximity to great restaurants, and access to the delightful white-sugar sands of Orange Beach. It's perfect for a romantic weekend getaway or for a family reunion, and sleeps anywhere from 4 to 10. Greet each beautiful day by admiring the waves from your private balcony. Take a swim in the indoor or outdoor pools, or just relax in the hot tub or sauna areas. For the little ones, check out our children's pool, which provides hours of fun. Phoenix III features lighted tennis courts, as well as indoor racquetball courts, and an exercise room. Orange Beach and the neighboring town of Gulf Shores offer lively shopping and dining experiences, as well. The area's seafood is legendarily delicious, and you can get a fresh catch of the day from nearby seafood sellers or from a wide range of restaurants. You can even catch fish for yourself, from the Gulf State Park Pier or on one of our fishing charters. The building is located 4 miles east of Hwy. 59. A full-time, on-site staff is available to all Brett/Robinson guests.
Very Dirty and outdated
Reviewed By erikacE4112CHI never leave reviews but I’m this case I feel like I have no choice. I Booked a 2 bedroom condo (3148) at the Phoenix 3. The only reason it gets a raining of 2 and not 1 is the location and view. First impressions from the lobby - very old, dirty and outdated. The staff was very friendly and check in was easy. I really hoped the condo was better than the lobby but sadly it was worse. It smelled like old dirty grease from years of cooking without proper cleaning. There was sand on the floor when we walked in. The furniture is very old, dated and dirty. There was a chair on the balcony that was so torn and stained that we couldn’t sit on it. In both bathrooms, it looked like black mold had been painted over in places and the popcorn ceiling had been removed in other places to “get rid” of it. The sofa bed was very old and the mattress was hard and dirty. All common areas were nasty. The pool was ok. The views were amazing and the location is good (but now that I’ve been there I think most condos have great views and locations). We paid over $500/per night after fees and taxes for a condo that was literally disgusting. Don’t stay here.
2. WoodSpring Suites Mobile
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 227 reviews
WoodSpring Suites Mobile is an extended stay hotel. Our hotels are comfortable, our rooms are well-priced. If you need a hotel for a few nights, a week, or longer - you'll save more money the longer you stay with us. Extended stay hotels are different in amenities from traditional hotels. - This location is a pet-friendly hotel - Appliances included in in-room kitchens with other items available - Three suite designs to choose from for one-to-four guests - Free basic wi-fi and parking - Guest laundry room and vending available at all locations 24/7 - Weekly rates, long-stay/monthly rates, and nightly rates available
Do NOT Stay Here
Reviewed By josephmE4234MOHotel is poorly staffed. Had to wait for staff to show up when I checked in. Kitchen had NO equipment to use it (pot, utensils, etc). With no hotel staff present, guests staying there linger in the hallways and parking lot all night drinking. Required to pay $150 deposit upon arrival that was not mentioned in any part of the reservation. Paperwork signed says deposit will be refunded immediately upon check out. 3 business days later refund has still not been processed. Tried to contact the hotel directly to no avail as not staff present. Contacted Choice Hotels customer service directly. Agents there also could not get anyone at the hotel to answer. Was told that there was nothing that Choice Hotels can do to help me and that I would need to keep trying to get someone to answer the at the hotel. DO NOT stay here. It is not worth the hassle.
3. Phoenix on the Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 422 reviews
Phoenix on the Bay is a hidden gem in the beautiful back-bay playground of Orange Beach. Many who book here come back year after year to enjoy the long, winding lazy river that takes nearly 6 minutes to float around. Spacious 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units sleep 4, 6 and 8 people, respectfully, and up to 10 or 12 in some units. Each unit has floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony with bay views. A full-time, on-site staff is ready to assist Brett/Robinson renters. Other amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool with slide, lighted tennis courts, hot tubs and a sauna, a fitness room, barbecue grills at the bay's edge, boat slips, a putting green, and on-site security. Alabama's sugar-white beaches and shopping destinations are easily within a 10-minute drive. Great restaurants are within biking distance. (Courtesy note: Parking is limited. A one-bedroom condo will be issued one car pass. A two- or three-bedroom unit will be issued a maximum of two car passes.)
Security is unprofessional, and under trained
Reviewed By jeremyeC7034UUSecurity harrased us, gawked at my 18 year old daughter, my wife and another family member.. and threatened us and ultimately called the police on us when we refused to be bullied by them. The police acknowledged that security was a joke, took no action against us. One of the officers even said that these guys are completely unprofessional and do this all of the time. On our first day. The security personnel was very unpleasant and unprofessional. My 18 year daughter drove her own vehicle. I bought her a parking pass at the advisory of the front desk personnel. When she arrived she was told by security at the entrance that she needed a pass. Not fully understanding the process, and based off of the fact that I had told her that I paid for her parking pass. She explained that her dad already paid for parking. The guy was very rude, reluctant to let her in, and told her that he would tow her car if she didn't have a pass, and that he would personally come check her car for a pass. She was pretty upset and felt that she was being accused of trying to do something wrong. I let that go. On the same day one of the security guards was gawking at my daughter along with many others. The same security card even told me that I needed to find him a woman, to which I replied that this is not my responsibility or my business, but wished him the best of luck. There was a girls trip group that were being pretty wild, not enough to need security, but definitely noticable. They were singing along in group to country songs and dancing. They ended up talking to my group but were not with us and we didn't know them. The next day, when we made our way down to the pool, security immediately approached us, and asked us where the girls trip group was at. We let them know that they were not the with us and we were not sure where they were. The first guy told us that we would not be acting the way that those girls were the day before, or else.. he was very aggressive. We let him know that those girls were not with us and that we did not appreciate the accusation. He spouted off about being a veteran and walked away with a bad attitude. We could see him at the other end of the property pointing at us and telling the other security guards about us... One of the security guards, the only one that I will name (McKinley) was was the only one who was professional. He came over explained what happened the day before and what he had heard about the group and that one of the property owners who commonly complains was complaining about the girls trip group. We explained to him that they were not with us. He asked if they were still there, we told him that we did not know and he understood and apologize for the misunderstanding. Another security guard aggressively approached and demanded our room number.. those girls were not with us the whole situation had nothing to do with us and that they had been gawking at the women in our group the entire time (some of them teenagers) so I told him that I would not give him my room number... He demanded it to which I replied you are not getting it, and he needed to go get his manager. He threatened to call the police.. I told him to go ahead and do so.. at this point my wife had enough and was ready to leave. We had dealt with this for 2 days now. As we were making our way to our room I noticed the same security guard was following us. I asked him if he was going to follow us to our room he said yes, he got into the elevator with us and harassed us the entire time letting us know that he was going to get our room number anyway.. I told him that he was petty and unprofessional.. when the police arrived they let us know that the security team was very unprofessional and they call them for frivolous reasons all of the time. One of them said that you can't give some guys a little bit of authority because they don't know how to act. The police took no action against us.we were not asked to leave. I will never return to this property again it was a waste of money and security completely ruined our trip.
4. Comfort Inn and Suites Near Lake Guntersville
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Very nice stay
Reviewed By Max MVery clean and comfortable. Check in was a breeze. Newly renovated. Beds were comfortable and room was very nice. Great bargain. Would stay here again. Breakfast was minimal but so is every other place since Covid. Grabbed yogurt, fruit and peanut butter to go.
5. Regatta
Overall Ratings
3 based on 40 reviews
Found a Hidden Pearl on Gulf Shores!
Reviewed By HeyYallThis was my family's first time visiting Gulf Shores and we stayed in Unit 104a at the Regatta, and could not have been more pleased. I feel like we found a hidden pearl on Gulf Shores. Our unit, 104a was newly renovated, with pretty beachy furnishings. My favorite part was we were not expecting such a great view! Wow! From the living room, kitchen, and private balcony we had an unobstructed view of the ocean waves, dunes, and beach scenery. We did not pay for oceanfront, but with this side unit having such great views, I felt like we received the view without the oceanfront price. The unit had 2 bedrooms (one bedroom had two full beds) and there was a pull-out couch in the living room. The unit was extremely clean. We were giving fresh towels, the beds and linens were fresh and clean, and the kitchen was modern. The unit had a stackable washer and dryer unit in the closet. I also appreciated that they thought of little touches like giving us sample sizes of dishwashing liquid, paper towels, dishwasher detergent, and scrubbies -- all one time use, which was super nice that we did not have to go out and buy. Each room included flat screen tvs (living room, bedrooms), cable, and Internet - a home away from home. The beds were comfortable. What I loved the most was we were within a few steps of the beach and I walked it every day. This is not a massive condo complex (like some others on the beach) so I felt like the beach area was more private and less crowded, which is a plus for me. At night we could sit on the balcony and watch the sunset, and hear the live band music wafting from the hangout. Another cool part of the Regatta building was it is within walking distances of some outstanding restaurants, Family Dollar, the State parks, etc. - we parked our car and never used it. We will return many times in the future.
6. Studio 6 Opelika/Auburn
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 27 reviews
Affordable extended stay hotel close to Tiger Town in Opelika, equipped with refrigerator, microwave, two burner stove. Undergoing renovations Spring 2018
Not a good hotel
Reviewed By TrishG0500We stayed here for two nights. First of all, the room actually did look fairly clean. In reality, the floors were filthy. I don’t think they had been mopped in years – literally. Since we always carry cleaning products with us for this purpose, I cleaned the bathtub and the sink and the sink in the kitchen, since we were using the kitchen in a limited way. There were no plates cups glasses no silverware of any kind in the room. When asked about it the management made a note but nothing ever happened as far as getting us what we needed for utensils. We ended up buying plastic at Walmart. I would check for bedbugs. We didn’t find any in our room but that doesn’t mean they’re not there. There are some very disreputable looking residents at this hotel. We smelled marijuana smoke in the hallway several times. I get the feeling that most of them live here full-time. The parking lots are dirty, and the hallway of the floor where we were staying was continually filthy. I don’t think they ever vacuumed it and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it in the same state walking in today. The pool was nasty green and was not open even though it was the second week of May. Unless you’re paying less than $50 per night, I would definitely look for something else. I would not recommend this hotel for a single female unless she’s carrying. Security is nonexistent. I definitely would not feel comfortable as a single woman walking out into that parking lot even in daylight hours let alone night.
7. Phoenix II
Overall Ratings
4 based on 558 reviews
Phoenix II (Phoenix 2) has beautiful and spacious beach condos with Gulf-front views and immediate beach and boardwalk access. It's the perfect place for a memorable vacation with family and friends, who can stay in comfort, as the condos sleep anywhere from 4 to 8 people. Phoenix II Orange Beach features an outdoor pool that's heated in the winter, along with hot tubs and a sauna. There's a children's pool that's safe for the little ones, too. Gather friends and family to play all sorts of games. Beach volleyball, of course, but racquetball and tennis courts are available on the grounds of the complex. Stay in shape at the exercise room, and then experience bliss in the sauna. Phoenix II is located right on the beach, so you can step out and enjoy the white-sugar sands of Orange Beach whenever you like. You can also stroll the boardwalk in front of the condo, maybe before or after you enjoy dinner at some of the area's fine restaurants. Enjoy famous Gulf Coast seafood, including the royal red shrimp that attract foodies from all over the country. The building is located 4 miles east of Hwy. 59. A full-time, on-site staff is available to all Brett/Robinson guests.
Disappointed
Reviewed By disfam15Let me start by saying the outdoor pool and patio is very nice. But it stops there. The building is VERY poorly maintained and in need of a desperate update. The condo was just ok. I wish we would had booked elsewhere or a high end hotel. Disappointed.
8. Holiday Isle Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Beach trip
Reviewed By thomasbN3886GANice place. Condo was very nice. Balcony view was terrific. Pools were nice. Parked right outside our room! Good restaurants nearby. We enjoyed the walking path along bienville st. Downside was long walk to beach. Condo was great. We would return.
9. Phoenix West
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 731 reviews
Nestled on the white-sand beaches of Alabama's Gulf Coast, Phoenix West rentals by Brett/Robinson Vacations offers relaxation and respite from the daily grind with a full-time, on-site staff. In addition to miles of beach at the tips of your toes, the Orange Beach property features large, fully furnished units -- 3 to 4 bedrooms with at least four baths, free Wi-Fi, a beachfront lazy river, a corkscrew waterslide, an indoor pool, a zero-entry outdoor pool, lighted tennis courts, hot tubs, saunas and more.
I’ll never use Liquid Life!
Reviewed By SusanneTI was so excited for this vacation, and to be with my family for a whole week. Arrival was smooth, got into the unit and had groceries delivered and waited for the family to arrive.upon entering, the unit looked pleasing with 3 bedrooms a 3 1/2 bathrooms. First thing I noticed were the floors. The floors had not been cleaned. I have a 4 year lols great granddaughter who is special needs and sometimes crawls to get around. 15 minutes into the stay, I looked at her and she was filthy from being on the floor. I immediately called Liquid Life, the rental company to make sure they had been there on that day. Liquid Life sent 2 people to the condo the next day to clean the floors. The mop they used was filthy dirty. Later that evening, I cooked and afterwards wanted to used the dishwasher and it was not working properly. I washed the dishes myself and called to let Liquid Life know the dishwasher wasn’t working. No return call. The next day, headed to the beach. It was a beautiful day, had so much fun. I thought old wash beach towels. The towels wouldn’t go through the rinse cycle, so I had 7 wet towels to deal with. 2 days went by before someone came to look at it. At that point I was beside myself. I got up early the next day, called Liquid Life and was told someone would be over that morning. The guy got there at 8:30pm. Did nothing. The next day they brought a different machine and while taking the old one out, flooded the entire floor. May I suggest not using Liquid Life to rent this unit. They are of no help and I spent 4,500.00 for the week. What a disaster it was!
10. Caribe Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 407 reviews
Caribe Resort vacation rentals in Orange Beach, Alabama are truly unlike any other. Located on over 30 pristine acres of a peninsula, Caribe Resort features the most amenities of any lodging on the island. Among Caribe Resort's luxury accommodations you will find an incredible array of pool space, along with stunning vistas of beach front sunsets. Our comforts are designed with fun in mind: over 40,000 sq. feet of pools, lazy river, tennis courts, saunas and steam rooms, game room, private beach cart service, five star restaurant, and much more. If you are looking for a unique vacation idea, our condo rentals provide a ticket to the most relaxing, picturesque, amenities-packed resort Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have to offer. Serving as both a family friendly hotel and honeymoon spot, Caribe Resort will provide an unforgettable vacation experience.
Great place, overbearing security
Reviewed By Scenic54070124815Great unit. Excellent facility. Overbearing security. Went to lunch at Cobalt (restaurant next door) with my wife. My teenage kids went to the beach. Security wouldn’t let my kids back on property until we returned, even though they had a room key. Otherwise, we had an excellent experience.
