Alabama’s Gulf Shores offers miles of sandy white beaches and a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitors can go deep-sea fishing for marlin and tuna or surf fishing for snapper. Body surf in the waves, bar hop along the beach or just relax in the sun. Golfers can play at the 15 courses with driving distance, and there are many restaurants serving fresh seafood and a variety of local and international cuisines. Make the most of your vacation and stay in an ocean-front Gulf Shores hotel.
The Beachside Resort Hotel is within walking distance of the Sunland Amusement Park, the Baldwin Heritage Museum, the Zooland Animal Park and shopping and dining in downtown Gulf Shores. Several golf courses are within easy driving distance of the Beachside Resort Hotel, including three courses designed by Arnold Palmer and the 36-hole Craft Farms, which was voted the best course in the state by "Golf World" magazine. Enjoy the ocean views from the hotel’s outdoor pool, which is set on a third-floor rooftop. Guests receive a complimentary, continental breakfast. All 100 guest rooms feature premium movie channels, microwaves, refrigerators and free local calls.
Beachside Resort Hotel
610 W. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-948-8141
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The Phoenix All Suites Hotel West is within a block of several restaurants and lounges, including a beach side café, an ice cream shop, a pizzeria and seafood bars. The hotel is set on the west side of the beach and offers gulf views from every balcony. Rooms include fully-equipped kitchens, king-size beds and one-and-a-half bathrooms. Some rooms also offer bunk beds for families traveling with children. Each room has one free covered parking space. Swim in the hotel’s outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub. Other hotel amenities include free wireless Internet access and a guest laundry. If you go fishing, bring your catch back to the hotel and grill it on one of the hotel's barbecue grills. According to the Visit Gulf Shores website, sailfish, white marlin, Spanish mackerel, bull redfish, speckled trout, wahoo and king mackerel are just a few of the species you might hook off the beach or off of a boat in Gulf Shores.
Phoenix All Suites Hotel West
533 W. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-968-4900
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Gulf Shores’ Best Western on the Beach is located one mile from the Gulf State Park, and is within walking distance of the Waterville USA Water Park, the Zooland Animal Park and the Sunland Amusement Park. The hotel is on the beach and offers a variety of water sports and activities such as swimming, boogie boarding, fishing and boating. All 101 of the hotel’s rooms and suites feature free Internet access, satellite televisions and refrigerators. Some rooms also have balconies and ocean views. Guests can swim in the hotel’s three pools, which include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool on the beach and a pool just for kids, or relax in the hotel’s hot tubs. Dine at the on-site pancake house or walk to one of the many nearby restaurants. If you'd like a taste of local culture, explore one of Gulf Shores' many annual festivals. If you're visiting in the fall, attend the Annual National Shrimp Festival, featuring hundreds of vendors, arts, crafts, music, entertainment and, of course, lots of shrimp; the annual Chili Cookoff for Women Build to benefit Habitat for Humanity; or the yearly British Car Festival. Summer visitors can attend the Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Professional Rodeo; catch a free evening concert at the Summer Concert Series; or browse local produce at the weekend green market.
Best Western on the Beach
337 E. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-948-2711
bestwesternalabama.com
