Top 10 hotels in Gulf Shores, United States

June 24, 2022 Harland Bartelt

This resort community is known for its bright white beaches and soothing warm water. Daytime activities include scenic cruises, dolphin-watching and hiking. A great place for families, Gulf Shores has The Track, a family recreation center with bumper boats, and also the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
Things to do in Gulf Shores

1. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel

21196 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 1 (855) 605-0316
Excellent
65%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 723 reviews

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel

Welcome to The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel, a unique destination located on Alabama's Gulf Coast and part of the Gulf State Park. Our location offers all the perks of a beachfront location as well as a host of park amenities such as hiking and biking trails, a 900-acre fishing lake, nature center and outdoor classroom, interpretive center, tennis, kayaking, paddleboards, geocaching, guided nature walks, birding, and several playgrounds. Choose from a guest room or suite with beach or park views, each with a spacious tub or shower and 50-inch TV. Our suites feature a private balcony, some with bunk beds to better accommodate the entire family. Dine in or outdoors while enjoying beautiful gulf views from our onsite restaurants. Room service is available 6am - 12am daily, or relax in our Lobby coffee and wine bar overlooking the beach. Everything you need is right here. Exercise in our fitness center, or take a dip in the infinity pool.

Amazing Resort right on the beach! Clean, consistant great service and food.

Reviewed By GosiaJerrol

Absolutely amazing resort with superb location in the Gulf State Park. Guest rooms are very comfortable, clean and each has a balcony. The beds and bed linen are wonderful. The pool is very nice and a quick access to the beach is convenient. You may rent a beach umbrella and chairs as well. We rode complimentary bikes through the State Park. Food at the FoodCraft and Perch was delicious. The team members were friendly, kind and helpful. They spoke highly about their workplace. At the restaurant Joey, Tyler, Madison, Kevin and Carrie (pool side bartender) delivered 5 star service every time. The property is well designed, has many eco and sustainability programs. We liked that electric car charging stations were onsite. Finally, all areas are clean and constantly attended. I highly recommend this resort for leisure or business trip (meeting space is available). We will be back! Great job!!

2. Best Western On The Beach

337 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 1 (800) 568-8520
Excellent
49%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1647 reviews

Best Western On The Beach

Located in Gulf Shores,AL, the Best Western On The Beach is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.

Best spot to stay in Gulf shores

Reviewed By Klfrombama

Right on the beach. Friendly staff. Very clean. Close to the water. Restaurant on the premises. Wo derful place to have your morning coffee watching the sunrise from your balcony or enjoy a glass of wine watching the moon rise. We'll be back.

3. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

1701 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-3431 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
62%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 481 reviews

Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

Discover our new Hampton Inn hotel conveniently located in the center of Gulf Shores, AL, only 1.2 miles away from both the public beaches and the bustling city center. Our hotel puts you within easy reach of many family attractions including Waterville USA, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Pirates Island and The Track. Enjoy a round of golf at one of the numerous championship courses, located just minutes from our Gulf Shores, AL hotel. For shopping or local dining visit the nearby Tanger Outlet Mall, only a ten-minute drive away. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores offers comfortable guest rooms with one king or two queen clean and fresh Hampton beds®. Every room features a microwave, refrigerator, free WiFi access and fresh modern décor. Accessible rooms are also available that include all the standard amenities plus extra features for your comfort. Start the day with Hampton's free hot breakfast, served daily from 6:30am to 9:30am, and pick up a snack in the 24-hour convenience shop.

Beautiful hotel

Reviewed By 475randallc

We were able to grab a room at the last minute. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was really nice with a beautiful shower. Hotel is close to the downtown beach and all the restaurants and shops. Pretty good breakfast too??. Glad we chose the Hampton

4. Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-2735
Excellent
71%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 444 reviews

Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

The Staybridge Suites in Gulf Shores is located on Highway 59 North of the Inter-coastal Canal. We are minutes away from beautiful white sand beaches and numerous championship golf courses. Each of our 88 guests rooms is equipped with full kitchens and wireless internet access. Whether you are here for pleasure or business the Staybridge Suites offers a hot breakfast, a 24 hour business center, meeting room, and a complimentary reception 3 days a week. We are located close to the Wharf, Waterville, the Track, Tanger Outlet mall, numerous restaurants and theatres.

Needs improvement

Reviewed By bdodan

We stayed here for a week in a one bedroom suite. The space was good. Comfy couch but mattress needs replacing. Didn’t use the a/c because it was incredibly noisy so it was stuffy. Noise from above so we had to buy another fan and run both. Most staff are not friendly and sometimes rude. We constantly needed keycard recoded, good thing we were on the first floor! Actually had to wake up desk staff Thursday morning at 6:40, because key didn’t work yet again. I don’t know why they were sleeping when common areas needed attention, like the full cereal bowl that sat for 2 days in the fitness center. The fitness room had nice machines with tvs and weight benches but lighter weights were missing their pair or missing altogether. Pets in inappropriate areas like sitting on dining chairs, pool, fitness center. They allow breeds like pit bulls, which did not make me comfortable. No enforcement of safety/hygiene rules like allowing people in swimwear and/or bare feet to enter food service during breakfast and social hour. On Mondays, staff dominated the breakfast, heaping their plates and so they tied up the toaster and waffle irons. Employees should eat in the 1/2 hour before. Desk staff doing their laundry, and machines were limited as some were out of order. Breakfast had few healthy options, the best being cut and grab to go fresh fruit, and Greek yogurt. Hot choice didn’t rotate much. They needed oatmeal but wouldn’t serve it. My husband saw that they had plenty when walking past the storage room. They wouldn’t clean the room, even though we were there 7 days. They only clean on Mondays and wouldn’t clean our first Mon as it would only be day 2. I had to chase down a vacuum so I could clean. Social hour was pretty good. Premium beer and wine. Heavy appetizers, some were better than others.

5. The Beach Club Resort & Spa

925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-8142 1 (855) 660-6848
Excellent
57%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 698 reviews

The Beach Club Resort & Spa

Book your next visit to the Alabama Gulf Coast at The Beach Club with Spectrum Resorts - the official owner and operator of the Beach Club’s resort amenities. Escape to this popular family resort situated on 86 acres of natural beauty with private beaches spanning the length of five football fields. Everything you need for a perfect vacation is here - multiple dining options, five outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, fitness room, spa and salon, and activities. Spectrum Resorts offers the largest selection of rentals at The Beach Club including Gulf Front condominiums and lakeside cottages. Condominiums range from one to five bedrooms - all with unobstructed gulf views. Cottages range from two to five bedrooms and provide a spacious and home-like setting for your family vacation. Stay with Spectrum Resorts and experience the "Spectrum Experience" • 100% satisfaction with your vacation rental • 10% off on all purchases made at the resort • Complimentary resort activities and more!

Senior trip

Reviewed By I5263XIallenh

So peaceful and quite. Away from town and the business. Close enough to town if you needed something, but what could you need? The Beach club has it all. Great family atmosphere, restaurants,basketball and tennis courts and a great beach.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores

3600 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-2720
Excellent
24%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
13%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1369 reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores

Welcome to the Microtel Inn & Suites Gulf Shores, Alabama. With our beautiful 'sugar white' beaches and emerald green waters just 3 miles to the sugar white sand beaches of Gulf Shores. We are conveniently located on Highway 59. This allows us easy access to both Interstate's I-10 and I-65 and major metropolitan cities, Mobile and Pensacola. Situated in the heart of uptown Gulf Shores, you will find us adjacent to Colonial Pinnacle's shopping & dining development and Craft Farms award-winning Arnold Palmer signature golf courses & spa. World famous Lucy Buffett's Lulu's is just down the road, where live music, good food and panoramic marina views allow you to sample some of our unpretentious deep-south culture. All of our guest rooms are non smoking. We offer quality budget accommodations in Gulf Shores. Add that to our fitness room, renovated outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, free WiFi, free parking (plenty of room for busses)great location to Gulf Shores, Foley and Orange Beach Sports Complexes you will know why we are a popular spot! Sorry no pets allowed. Service animals are welcome.

Good value

Reviewed By jameshilliard

Good value with good access to the sights and food in the area. People are nice and helpful. It is in a quiet area with a medical facility next door. The beds are comfortable and parking is good. Only 10 min from the beach or the outlet mall.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites

536 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-6606
Excellent
44%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 45 reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites

Discover cozy accommodations, professional service and a beach-side location at our pet-friendly Comfort Inn & Suites® hotel in Gulf Shores, AL. Amenities include: Free WiFi Free continental breakfast Fitness center Outdoor heated pool Sundry shop Guest rooms feature: Mini refrigerator 50-inch flat-screen TV Desk Iron & ironing board Balcony

The Highrise across the street is ruining a perfect hotel.

Reviewed By Lisa R

This was our third stay at this hotel. We keep coming back due to the fact that it is very clean. It is across the street from ocean, but this portion of the beach is rarely crowded. Which is also a huge bonus. There was an empty lot, across the street, so there was still a great view. Up until this point, that has never been an issue. This time however, there was a giant crane working in the former empty lot. There is a large highrise being built in that lot. My heart is broken. There goes the view and the less crowded beach. I think if you request a room on the left side, you might be able to see the ocean, despite the highrise.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms

3750 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-2750
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms

Eh - it's okay

Reviewed By Bucky D

I'm not a big fan of the Courtyard by Marriott brand - my company books my travel, so I wind up staying at them more often than I would choose if I could control it. The room was small and cramped. Front desk staff was fine. Check-in was a breeze. I hate when the side doors don't lock, though. That feels creepy to me. Internet speeds for the enhanced internet were around 40-45 mbps, so that's good. The A/C was a wall unit, controlled at the unit itself rather than by the thermostat elsewhere in the room. As a real plus (earns an extra star for this, actually) the room included a microwave and a fridge! Woohoo! Good luck trying to find somewhere to plug in your laptop at the desk. Both outlets were taken - one for the desk lamp and the other for the coffeemaker.

9. Phoenix All Suites Hotel West

533 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-6435
Excellent
47%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1018 reviews

Phoenix All Suites Hotel West

If you're looking for a beachfront hotel in Gulf Shores, AL then you've found it! Phoenix All Suites West offers the luxury of a condo with the amenities of a hotel. The hotel offers friendly service, condo-style amenities, convenient locations with direct beach access and, of course, unforgettable memories. Phoenix All Suites West is strategically located to give you easy access to all that Gulf Shores has to offer. It's just a half-mile west of Hwy. 59 on West Beach Boulevard. Great restaurants and shops are within walking distance. There's a lot to experience while visiting Gulf Shores, make sure you choose a location that is close to where you want to be!

Loved the stat at the Phoenix All Suites West Gulf Shores

Reviewed By U5505SDjulier

Loved everything about this place. On the beach, CLEAN, spacious, full kitchen. All the amenities of phone makes it easy to kick back and relax. The balcony view was gorgeous. We picked up fresh seafood at one of the many seafood markets.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

160 West Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-3498
Excellent
39%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 304 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

Your search for Gulf Shores best lodging value ends here! The sugar white sands of Gulf Shores is only moments away from the areas newest hotel, The Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Gulf Shores, AL. Our promise to you is a great room with great service and incomparable value. Whether you are traveling on business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites of Gulf Shores is sure to have a room or suite to meet your needs. Let us be your host to a great getaway! Our property is conveniently located in the heart of all the main attractions and world renowned restaurants that make Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, the premier vacation destination in southern Alabama: Waterville USA, Alligator Alley, Tanger Outlet Center, The Track, Adventure Island, Lambert's Cafe, The Hangout, Adventure Island and the Gulf Coast Zoo just to name a few! If you decide to take a break from the beach, we invite you to take advantage numerous championship golf courses and outstanding charter fishing opportunities. Travelers are encouraged to spend some time at the areas best shopping complex, Tanger Outlet Mall. The kids are sure to enjoy Waterville Waterpark and the go-karts at the Track Recreational Center. Companies like BF Goodrich and Vulcan Materials Company anchor a vibrant business community. Great Gulf Shores shopping, restaurants and entertainment reside only a few footsteps from our front door. We welcome you to experience all that the great coastal community of Gulf Shores, Alabama has to offer. Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites of Gulf Shores.

No hot tub. Cold outdoor pool

Reviewed By 632elishaa

Our stay was mid April. I’m giving this 3 stars because of the messy stairways. The entire time of our week stay there was spilled coffee in the stairwell. A couple days later someone dropped food and that stayed as well. Our room was clean upon arrival. The cleaning staff stop by most days to offer clean towels. They never replenished the coffee bar in the room. The reception staff were always friendly. We were very disappointed with the pool situation and that there was no hot tub. The pool is always cold and in the shade a lot of the time. It also had lots of leaves in it. The free breakfast had hot eggs, sausage and biscuits and cinnamon rolls everyday. There is a pancake machine as well. The public sitting spaces were always clean and tidy. We didn’t use the gym so no complaints about that.

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