The Island House Hotel
The Island House Hotel sits directly on the white sand beaches of the Gulf. Guests enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico from any guest room or from the outdoor swimming pool. This hotel also features 336 feet of private beach area.
Every guest room features a private balcony that overlooks the Gulf and with wireless Internet connectivity, showcasing your hotel room to your friends abroad is as easy as opening the balcony door and pointing your webcam toward the ocean. There are a total of four guest room models, which include standard rooms, executive, interior penthouse and corner penthouse. The rooms vary in size, decorations and in-room amenities as well as nightly rates. The Island House Hotel is perfectly situated to be close to all of the area's major attractions, which include unique boutique stores, 32 miles of beaches and historic exhibitions.
Rates as of November 2009:
Standard room--$145 to $200 per night
Executive room--$145 to $240 per night
Interior penthouse--$191 to $290 per night
Corner penthouse--$221 to $325 per night
*Rates vary according to season; Nov. 1 through the end of February have low-season rates.
The Island House Hotel
26650 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(800) 264-2642
Best Western on the Beach-- Gulf Shores
This Best Western Hotel was given the three-diamond award for its plush guest rooms, central location and luxurious amenities. Guests enjoy beachfront property that offers easy access to the white sands of the Gulf.
Accommodations consist of standard hotel rooms and beachfront cottages. The cottages are located within one block of the beach, and each comes with three bedrooms, two baths, fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer and linens. All have easy beach access. The standard rooms in this family-friendly hotel feature one or two beds and complimentary wireless Internet. The on-site amenities include two hot tubs, beach-side swimming pool, rock waterfall and the Island Pancake House Restaurant, which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
Rates as of November 2009:
Starting from $50 per night to $70 per night; rates vary according to season and local conventions.
Best Western on the Beach-Gulf Shores
337 E. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-2711
Courtyard Gulf Shores-Craft Farms
This Courtyard Gulf Shores Hotel is less than four miles from the beach, and while some may think this is too far, the main attraction for this hotel is its close proximity to more than nine golf courses, two of which are within walking distance from the hotel. Gulf Shores features a wide variety of golf courses that range in difficulty level and landscaping. Some of the courses have been designed by golfing legends, such as Arnold Palmer. This three-floor hotel contains 87 standard rooms and three suites. Rooms all feature wired Internet access, with wireless available in the main lobby, as well as such standard amenities as separated living areas, work desk, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron/ironing board. The on-site fitness center offers a variety of cardiovascular machines as well as an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. The location of this hotel allows you to be within a 10-minute drive of biking trails, horseback riding, kayaking and miles of white sand beaches.
Rates as of November 2009:
Start at $90 per night and rise to $150 per night, which includes various golf and spa deals.
Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms
3750 Gulf Shores Parkway
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 968-1112
(800) 360-9375
