Whether taking a stroll down the city's numerous piers, watching fishing boats lazily bob in the distance or exploring the region's 600 acres of parkland, the laid-back town of Gulfport, Mississippi, offers a relaxed environment. While the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico beckon recreational enthusiasts, between May and September Gulf Islands Waterpark entertains visitors with its water roller coaster, kid-friendly spray park, 12,000-square-foot wave pool, lazy river and various tube, body and raft slides. Stay close to the action by booking a room at a hotel within 2 miles of the water park.
Magnolia Bay Hotel and Suites has an array of accommodations, including triple queen suites for large groups and guest rooms with whirlpool tubs. Relax in the indoor saltwater swimming pool or enjoy a barbecue on the outdoor patio. The hotel offers a special package that includes tickets to the Gulf Islands Waterpark. As a guest of Legacy Inn and Suites, you’ll receive free breakfast each morning. The hotel also has guest laundry facilities and rooms outfitted with whirlpool tubs. Both hotels are within a mile of the water park.
You’ll find some hotels just steps from Interstate 10 and a little more than five minutes from the park. Take a dip in the heated indoor pool at Holiday Inn Hotel Gulfport-Airport. The hotel is also home to Kem’s Restaurant, a casual eatery where kids 12 and under eat free that also features a cocktail lounge. Free shuttle service is provided to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Best Western Plus Seaway Inn serves a complimentary hot breakfast each morning. Up to two dogs are allowed in each room, for a fee, as long as they weigh 80 pounds or less. The hotel is adjacent to a sit-down restaurant and fast food joint.
There is also a host of hotels near the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Comfort Suites provides a free hot breakfast buffet each morning or grab and go bags if you’re in a hurry. There is also an indoor swimming pool and complimentary newspapers on weekday mornings. All of the rooms include refrigerators and microwaves, while some have in-room whirlpool tubs. Sun Suites of Gulfport caters to long-term travelers, providing discounted weekly rates and guest laundry facilities. All 128 guest rooms have fully equipped kitchens. Enjoy free shuttle service to a nearby casino. Both hotels are a little less than 10 minutes from the water park.
Days Inn Gulfport and Fairfield Inn and Suites Gulfport are both near Bayou Vista Golf Course and a little more than five minutes from Gulf Islands Waterpark. Kids 17 and under stay free at Days Inn when with an adult. The hotel serves complimentary continental breakfast each morning and is within walking distance to a 24-hour sit-down diner. There is also a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub. Fairfield Inn and Suites has a free shuttle that provides transportation to any location within a 5-mile radius of the hotel. Start your day with a free breakfast, a dip in the heated indoor pool or by the lobby fireplace with a complimentary newspaper.
