Beach Hotels in Gulf Shores, AL

Beach Hotels in Gulf Shores, AL
Hotels.com is of the opinion that Gulf Shores, Alabama, is one of the top ten U.S. vacation destinations, and they just might be right. Dozens of delectable seafood restaurants, miles of sand and surf to sink your feet into, and all at a price significantly lower than the nearby Florida panhandle area of Pensacola. Gulf Shores, once visited, is a place you'll likely return again and again, especially if you have children; the atmosphere is decidedly family-friendly.

Best Western on the Beach

As the only major hotel chain located directly on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, this three-diamond property offers Gulf-front rooms with private balconies practically hanging over the sand and blue water views that stretch to the horizon. Start your day at the on-site Island Pancake House restaurant and end it in either of the hotel's pools (indoor and outdoor) or the Jacuzzi. Best Western on the Beach is perfectly located in the heart of Gulf Shores and only minutes from marinas, fishing, dolphin tours, parasailing, seafood restaurants and more. Choose from regular rooms, rooms kitchenettes or the honeymoon suite with its private Jacuzzi.

Best Western on the Beach
337 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-8141
bestwesternonthebeach.com/

Beachside Resort Hotel

King, double and single rooms are available at the moderately priced Beachside Resort Hotel. People come from all over for the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the famous third-floor pool that lets you swim or sunbathe with an unparalleled view. Nearby attractions for the active vacationer include Waterville Waterpark, Gulf State Park and Fort Morgan. And don't miss the longest fishing pier at Gulf State Park, about a five-minute drive away. The 1,512 foot long pier is the longest in the entire Gulf of Mexico. There is no better way to catch the scenic sunrises and sunsets the area is famous for. Beachside Resort Hotel has a Mexican restaurant on the premises. Great local seafood is available across the street at Bahama Bob's, where you can dine indoors or outdoors on the patio.

Beachside Resort Hotel
610 West Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 948-8141
beachsideresorthotel.net/

Phoenix All Suites Hotel

Located in the center of Gulf Shores' beach access, Phoenix All Suites Hotel occupies two identical buildings on the beach, three-tenths of a mile apart, on either side of Highway 59. The 640-square-foot one-bedroom suites come with a full kitchen and 1 1/2 baths. Every suite has a balcony opening to a spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico, and it's only a short elevator ride to the bottom floor to step out onto sugar-white sand. Whether your pleasure is surf fishing for red snapper and king mackerel, kayaking the back bays or simply pedaling a bicycle around on the miles of paved access trails, either location of the Phoenix All Suites Hotel is an excellent choice. The amenities listed above apply to either -- expect the same great view and prefect proximity to sun, sand, and water.

Phoenix All Suites Hotel (east location)
201 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(800) 594-9685
phoenixallsuites.com

Phoenix All Hotel Suites (west location)
533 West Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(800) 309-4882

Article Written By Derek Dowell

Derek Dowell has ghostwritten dozens of projects and thousands of blogs in the real estate, Internet marketing and travel industry, as well as completed the novel "Chrome Sombrero." He holds a Bachelor of Science in environmental legal studies from Missouri State University.

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