Dauphin Island is accessible from Mobile Bay by a 3-mile-long bridge or by ferry. This island is designated as a bird sanctuary and is a winter home to many migratory birds. Mobile Bay is home to many historic sites including the USS Alabama warship. If you are planning a visit to this area, you can find a comfortable hotel to stay in on the mainland or on the island itself.
The Gulf Breeze Motel's rooms feature queen beds and refrigerators; two-bedroom suites include full kitchens. Rooms also include telephones, cable television and wireless Internet access. The motel permits pets in select units for a nightly fee upon approval by management when you make your reservation. Animals found onsite not authorized by management will cost their owners a penalty. This Gulf Breeze sits near the island's public beach where you can also go fishing. Other nearby attractions include a miniature golf course, shopping, swimming pool and restaurants. The hotel offers weekly and monthly rates.
Gulf Breeze Motel
1512 Cadillac Avenue
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
251-861-7344
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Hampton Inn and Suites is in the historic downtown area of Mobile and offers rooms with queen or king beds, wireless Internet access alarm clock, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, coffee maker, microwave and mini-fridge. Most rooms also have a flat-panel television, night lights in the bathroom and a work desk with an ergonomic office chair. Hotel amenities include an outdoor saltwater pool, exercise room, business center and continental breakfast.
Hampton Inn and Suites
62 South Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36602
251-436-8787
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La Quinta Inn and Suites is near the USS Alabama and the Fort Conde Museum and offers guest rooms with a single queen bed, two queen beds or one king bed. Room amenities include a hair dryer, iron, ironing board, alarm clock, cable television, wireless Internet access, free local calls and complimentary newspaper. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with covered picnic area, free breakfast in the lobby. La Quinta welcomes pets with no additional deposit required.
La Quinta Inn and Suites
816 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
251-343-4051
lq.com