Ocean Front Hotels in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores, Alabama, has grown steadily since a bridge was constructed in 1933 connecting the island to the mainland. Gulf Shore is home to 5,000-plus full-time residents, swelling to more than 40,000 during tourist season. The warm gulf water makes the beach attractive year-round. Bird-watching, biking, canoeing, sailing and hiking are available nearby at parks and recreational facilities. Alabama's beaches are composed primarily of quartz, making the sand on the beach sparkle and comfortable to the feet.

Best Western on the Beach

Best Western on the Beach has 101 rooms with cable TV, complimentary Internet access and refrigerator. Island Pancake House is on-site serving American cuisine 24 hours daily. Ice and vending machines, along with gift shop, are also son-site.
On-site swimming pools include a heated indoor pool, beach-side outdoor pool and a kiddie pool.

Best Western on the Beach
337 E. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
(251) 948-2711
book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern

Phoenix All Suites Hotel

Phoenix All Suites Hotel has a south and west building, each with 84 suites. All suites have full kitchen, cable TV, balcony with gulf views and complimentary Internet access. Suites have one bedroom, one and a half bathrooms with a king bed in the bedroom and sleeper sofa in the living room. There is no dining on-site, though many dining choices are within easy driving distance. Phoenix Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Phoenix All Suites Hotel
533 W. Beach Blvd. (west building)
201 E. Beach Blvd. (east building)
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
(800) 309-4882
phoenixallsuites.com/

Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort has 100 rooms, each with a microwave, color TV (free HBO), a refrigerator, free local phone calls and complimentary continental breakfast. Enjoy a gulf view from the third-floor swimming pool and relax in the lobby bar/lounge.

Beachside Resort Hotel
610 W. Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
(888) 410-3812
beachsideresorthotel.net

Windward Pointe

Windward Pointe has 72 condominium/hotel three bedroom, two bath units with balconies overlooking the beach and gulf. Each condominium includes kitchen with refrigerator and microwave, three cable TVs and washer/dryer. No dining is on-site, though many restaurants are within easy walking or driving distance.
Windward Pointe has an indoor heated and outdoor pool with hot tub, Jacuzzi, as well as a children's pool. On-site is a fitness center, sauna steam room and tennis court.

Windward Pointe
24568 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
(251) 974-1672
beachguide.com/OrangeBeach/WindwardPointeCondominiums

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