Hotels in Gulf Shores, AL

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Gulf Shores, AL, United States
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Gulf Shores, AL, United States
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Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:June
Average price in Gulf Shores:$187/night
Cheapest price found:$24/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Friday
$131 - $268
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$166 - $206
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Gulf Shores hotels

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160 West Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, United States
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$142
Avg. per night
337 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL, United States
1.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$184
Avg. per night
213 West Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL, United States
2.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$83
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Gulf Shores

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A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Gulf Shores. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
160 West Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, United States
213 West Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores, AL, United States
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337 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL, United States

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Where to stay in Gulf Shores

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About Gulf Shores

A family-friendly beach destination nestled along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores boasts 51 kilometres of sandy beaches perfect for surfing and fishing. Visitors can enjoy sky coaster rides, dolphin cruises and hiking in wilderness beach parks.

Things to do in Gulf Shores

Warm Gulf waters and pillow-soft white beaches take centre stage in Gulf Shores, with most activities revolving around the shoreline. You can soak up the sun in secluded coves or indulge in parasailing, jet skiing, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. Feel like reeling in your dinner? Head to Gulf State Park Pier, which extends for over 400 metres into the water, then cook your catch at waterfront grilling stations.

There are plenty of ways to get out on the water, from sailboat glides to glass-bottom boat cruises and dolphin-watching schooners. You can also explore underwater with diving expeditions to famous shipwrecks, such as the Whiskey Wreck and the USS Oriskany.

PGA golf courses dot the landscape of Gulf Shores, with courses such as Cotton Creek and the award-winning Diva Dunes open to the public. Take a leisurely hike on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail to view indigenous species in native swamps and forests. Delve into the area’s naval history with a visit to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

Family entertainment starts with a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, known for its impressive reptile house and engaging animal shows. Older kids will love the thrills of simulated skydiving on the Skycoaster, a feature of The Track Gulf Shores.

Getting around Gulf Shores

Bicycles and trolleys provide transport around the beach areas of Gulf Shores, while taxis and ride-shares operate throughout the city. Airports in Mobile and Pensacola, about a one-hour drive away, offer rental cars and shuttles.

Facts about staying in Gulf Shores

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Gulf Shores to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Gulf Shores?

    855 reviews rated The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel with an average score of 8.7/10. It may also be worth looking into the Beachside Resort Hotel, which received a rating of 7.4/10 from 2,510 reviews. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores could also be a good option, with a score of 7.1/10 from 1,905 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Gulf Shores Beach?

    Beachside Resort Hotel is a good hotel close to Gulf Shores Beach - it has scored 7.4 over 2,510 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Gulf Shores near Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo?

    Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park is a hotel near Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.9 from 1,491 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Gulf State Park?

    If you’re visiting Gulf State Park then the nearby Eagle Cottages at Gulf State Park is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (26 reviews scoring it at an average 9.6/10).

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