Southwest Alabama

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Bragg-Mitchell Mansion which includes a house and a garden
Lake Charles featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a house and a garden
Battleship Memorial Park
Gulf State Park showing modern architecture and views

Where to stay in Southwest Alabama

On a small walk way, at Alabama state beach park. Located in gulf shores, Alabama. Great location to get away from the crowds and catch some massive waves. #localsecrets

Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
Turtle warning.

Gulf Highlands

While visiting Gulf Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Gulf Highlands
The beach at Gulf Shores, Alabama

Surf Side Shores

While Surf Side Shores isn't home to many top sights, Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Surf Side Shores
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Morgantown

While Morgantown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
beach view

Cotton Bayou

While Cotton Bayou isn't home to many top sights, Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access and Orange Beach Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cotton Bayou
old wooden pier at sunset

The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

The Wharf
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
Fully refundable
The price is CA $128 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
CA $128
CA $149 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
112 West Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
The price is CA $232 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
CA $232
CA $333 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
Ocean view was great, breakfast was very worth the stay. Did find blood smeared on the walls near the bathroom and in the bathroom. The lock to the balcony was broke. Our first night, which was Saturday night was very loud. The live music was a terrible punk band that was just screaming and pounding ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA

3 out of 5
1070 North OWA Boulevard Foley AL
The price is CA $166 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
CA $166
CA $188 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Foley. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Honestly, we felt manipulated. We chose to stay here for the waterpark in which we found out after checking in that it is seperate and not apart of the hotel and tickets had to be bought. This was not that clear to us when we paid for the room we had. We would have definitely stayed somewhere elsefor ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores AL
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (808 reviews)
Tried to use the pullout coach, when we did there was a worm of some sort inside the bed. The bubble ceiling was literally falling down in the bathroom and well as having either mold or mildew, it was black. Needed towels and some trash bags, apparently they don’t deliver to your room, made you go ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
On The Beach.Perfect for Quiet Beach Lovers! Spring Specials

On The Beach.Perfect for Quiet Beach Lovers! Spring Specials

Gulf Shores AL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews)
Host was helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

On The Beach.Perfect for Quiet Beach Lovers! Spring Specials
"Blanche's Boudoir"- A cozy cottage perfect for a couples retreat.

"Blanche's Boudoir"- A cozy cottage perfect for a couples retreat.

Gulf Shores AL
Stay at this cottage in Gulf Shores. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Fort Morgan and Fort Morgan ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Property was great for myself and my dog. From the pics, I thought tiny house was closer to the beach, but not a problem at all. Will definitely stay with Aaron again on a future trip to Fort Morgan! Aaron was fabulous and very responsive to a request I made. Extremely clean and pet friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

"Blanche's Boudoir"- A cozy cottage perfect for a couples retreat.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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