Orange Beach, Alabama, is a small city on the Gulf Coast known for being a hub for water sports and deep-sea fishing. Most hotels in Orange Beach are located right by the beaches along Perdido Beach Boulevard, offering great views of the Gulf Coast. There you’ll find all sorts of accommodation, from the most expensive like Phoenix Vii By Sugar Sands Realty, to the more affordable like Sleep Inn On The Beach.

If you want to be immersed in the beauty of Gulf State Park but still be super close to the beachfront, opt for The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel that offers all the best amenities like a 900-acre fishing lake, guided nature walks, and the possibility to chose a room with either sea or park views.

Many tourists prefer to stay in northern Orange Beach, near the waterside resort The Wharf. Featuring restaurants, bars, boutiques, a golf course, and a huge Ferris wheel, The Wharf is a great place to stay especially with family as it has enough activities to keep everyone busy. Aside from SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf, there are also luxury condos available in the area.

Nightlife lovers should consider staying at Caribe Resort, on the border with Key West, as it sits close to some of the greatest bars in the area, like the Flora-Bama Yacht Club, where the locals tend to hang out due to its relaxing vibe and live music, or the much rowdier Flora-Bama across the street where fellow tourists tend to gather for a fun night out in town.

If you want to disconnect from the crowded areas in the city center, head east to the tip of the bay to Perdido Beach Resort, a family-friendly hotel located right on the beach and just a short drive away from Key West, where you can even cross to Florida.

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Luckily for people traveling on a shoestring, there are a few hotels in Orange Beach catering to budget travelers, mostly located west of Gulf State Park. Both Beachside Resort Hotel and Quality Inn offer cheaper prices than the average hotel in the city.

If you have an early morning flight or need a last-minute short-term stay near Jack Edwards National Airport, there are a few options: Microtel Inn & Suites and Motel 6 Gulf Shores are right by the airport and tend to offer cheaper prices, while Courtyard By Marriott Gulf Shores is more expensive.

This amusement park is one of the top attractions of Orange Beach, and many families and groups choose to stay nearby. Holiday Inn Express is the closest option to Adventure Island, with the advantage of having direct access to the beach and being near many shops.

Further north, in the Bear Point area, there are plenty of agencies organizing tours to see the dolphins. Sandy Bottom home is located in a quiet neighborhood just a few minutes’ walk from Bear Point Marina, where you can embark on the experience of seeing those amazing animals in their natural habitat in the Bay.