Orange Beach is a city in Alabama located next to the city of Gulf Shores. The Orange Beach Sportsplex is home to many sporting events and is located in the Gulf State Park. Many beaches can be found in and around Orange Beach. Tourists and visitors come here for quick getaways and long family vacations. Discount hotels and condos are located on the beach for those traveling on a budget.
The Microtel Inn is a budget-friendly hotel located in Gulf Shores. The hotel costs an average of $100 per night, as of April 2010. Hotel amenities include a free breakfast, fitness center, high-speed Internet, pool, picnic area, guest laundry services and meeting facilities. Each room has a microwave, refrigerator, a bay window seat, cable TV and a desk. Attractions within two miles of the hotel are Gulf State Park, Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Waterville USA. Local eateries include Longhorn Steakhouse, Live Bait Seafood Restaurant, Burger King and Hazels Nook.
Microtel Inn and Suites Gulf Shores
3600 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-967-3000
daysinn.com
Flip Flop Condos and vacation rentals are located in Orange Beach and surrounding cities. As of April 2010, these rentals cost as low as $100 a night and some are located on the beach. Most condos feature a fully-equipped kitchen, linens, living area, ocean view, cable TV, a grill and are located directly on the beach. Nearby activities include swimming, deep sea fishing, golf, boat rentals and snorkeling. Restaurants in Orange Beach include Cosmo's Restaurant and Bar and Captain Galley's.
Flip Flop Condos
24951 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-978-4912
flipflopvacations.com
The Country Hearth Inn is another budget-friend hotel located in Gulf Shores. Hotel rooms costs approximately $89 a night, as of April 2010. Guest rooms feature a pillow-top mattress, desk, coffee maker and a sitting area. Nearby attractions include Adventure Island, Alligator Alley, Monsters from the Deep and the Gulf Shores Museum. Restaurants near this hotel are Bubba's Seafood House, China King, Doc's Seafood Shack and Oyster Bar, Gulf Island Grill and Jake's Steakhouse.
Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores
3025 W. 1st St.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
251-968-8080
countryhearthinngulfshores.com
