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Best Gulf Shores hotels

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Best Western on The Beach - Gulf Shores - Lobby
Best Western on The Beach
8 Very Good
R7 726+
R7 726+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores - Gulf Shores - Pool
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores
8.3 Very Good
R5 184+
R5 184+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Beachside Resort Hotel
7.4 Good
R4 539+
R4 539+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R10 636+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores
8.3 Very Good
R4 771+
R4 771+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Perdido Beach Resort
9.3 Wonderful
R9 597+
R9 597+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
R7 798+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning

Top Gulf Shores hotels with parking

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Sleep Inn on the Beach - Orange Beach - Building
Sleep Inn on the Beach
8.3 Very Good
R7 145+
R7 145+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach - Orange Beach - Lounge
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

How much is a Gulf Shores hotel?

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3 stars

4 stars and above

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

R3 446

Average price (weekend night)

R4 123
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 51% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in Gulf Shores

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Top tips for finding Gulf Shores hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Gulf Shores, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Gulf Shores in November and December.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Gulf Shores if you stay on a Monday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 10 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Gulf Shores accommodation.
  • If you are looking to be in the heart of the action in Gulf Shores then hotels by Gulf Shore Public Beach are a great option. The public beach marks the center of Gulf Shores and there are also many restaurants in the area such as DeSoto’s Seafood Kitchen and Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Cafe.
  • When booking hotels in Gulf Shores travelers may want to consider which airport they are flying into. Pensacola International Airport is east of Gulf Shores and the oceanfront hotels located in Orange Beach, Ono Island and Perdido Beach are all along the way from the airport to Gulf Shores and may be convenient areas to book a hotel in. However, if you are flying into Mobile Regional Airport, then Gulf Shores proper is your closest option.
  • Planning to do some fishing during your time in Gulf Shores? Perhaps a hotel near the Gulf State Park Pier would be ideal then. The pier is one of the main spots for anglers in Gulf Shores and there are many hotels nearby like The Lodge at Gulf State Park and The Lighthouse Resort.
  • Visiting Gulf Shores during Spring Break? Spring Break is a busy time of the year for Gulf Shores and for many other Gulf coast beach towns. It is highly recommended that visitors book hotels well in advance to make sure they have a variety of hotels to choose from, especially when booking hotels right on the beach.
  • Orange Beach is a great alternative area to look for hotels in if the hotels in Gulf Shores are already fully booked or don’t suit your needs. Orange Beach is just 15 minutes away from Gulf Shores by car and is also directly on the coast. It is also a convenient option for travelers flying into Pensacola International Airport as it is slightly closer to the airport than Gulf Shores.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Gulf Shores

  • Where is best to stay in Gulf Shores with children?

    The hotels on the southside of Gulf Shores like the Beachside Resort Hotel are often particularly kid-friendly as they are both close to the beach and many of the city’s amusement parks such as Waterville USA and Adventure Island. Waterville USA and Adventure Island are just 1.4 miles and 6.5 miles away from central Gulf Shores, respectively.

  • What hotels feature business facilities?

    There are many hotels in Gulf Shores with business centers and meeting rooms available for business travelers. Some of the hotels offering such services and facilities include the Best Western On The Beach which is located right in the heart of Gulf Shores on Beach Blvd.

  • What 4-star hotels are there in Gulf Shores?

    There are two 4-star hotel options in Gulf Shores - the Phoenix West and the Phoenix West II. The difference between the two hotels is largely location. The Phoenix West is located in Orange Beach and is a 15-minute drive east of Gulf Shores proper. The Phoenix West II, on the other hand, is 5-minutes east of Gulf Shores and is just by Gulf Shores State Park and Gulf Shores Beach.

  • What hotels in Gulf Shores have fitness centers or other exercise facilities available?

    Travelers looking to keep up their exercise routine during their time in Gulf Shores might want to stay at hotels like Hampton Inn Gulf Shores in downtown Gulf Shores or Gulf Shores Plantation on the westside of town in Gulf Highlands as both hotels feature onsite fitness centers and pools. Gulf Shores Plantation also has its own golf course that is available to both hotel guests and visitors.

  • How do I find a hotel in central Gulf Shores?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Gulf Shores districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Gulf Shores city centre

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there Gulf Shores hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Gulf Shores that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Best Western on The Beach, Hampton Inn Gulf Shores and Beachside Resort Hotel.

Where to stay in Gulf Shores?

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Hotels about topic

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Phoenix All Suites - Gulf Shores - Building
Phoenix All Suites
8.1 Very Good
R9 747+
R9 747+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Plantation West #1147 - Gulf Shores
Plantation West #1147
9 Wonderful
R6 970+
R6 970+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning
Harbour Place 506
6.3 Okay
R5 453+
R5 453+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Air conditioning

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