A Guide to Accommodations: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

A Guide to Accommodations: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Words by Sarah DeLoach

Thinking about planning a trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast? If you are starting to plan or at least thinking about your next trip, it is never too early to book your vacation accommodations, no matter what kind of stay you are planning.
 
Not sure where to stay? If quiet, removed, and spacious sounds good to you, check out Fort Morgan. On the other hand, Gulf Shores or Orange Beach are good choices if you want to be near all the excitement and fun. Once you’ve selected the location, there are many different types of accommodations for you.
 
Condos
Alabama Gulf Coast condominiums include Gulf-front, bay-front, and lagoon-front locations with amenities that will have you packing your suitcases ASAP. Condos in this area are centrally located, allowing you easy access to the white sand beaches and other local attractions. While beachfront lounge chairs and umbrellas may not be included in your vacation rental, they are available just outside your door. Even though there are so many delicious restaurants around, the condos have full-sized kitchens, so you can cook your food just the way you like it.

Beach Houses
A beach house in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach provides spacious accommodations and all the luxuries of a home. Your beach house will give you ample space, amenities, and comfort to maximize your time away.
 
Hotels
There are dozens of unique hotels to choose from throughout the area. Some people spend their vacation days immersed in nature and water activities, only needing a hotel room to take a break and get a good night’s sleep. No matter what your hotel needs are, you are sure to find exactly what you want.
 
Bed & Breakfasts
On the hunt for some Southern hospitality? Bed & Breakfasts define hospitality for your vacation, with a home feel, welcoming hosts, and delicious meals. Don’t look past the Bed & Breakfast experience with personalized care, home-cooked extravagance, and, of course, incredible moments in the Alabama sun.

Campgrounds
With so many campsites available, you can wake up under the shade of a live oak. You will be able to take all of this in when you stay at the nature-filled campsites of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.
 
Resorts
Choosing to stay at a resort in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach will allow you to have all of the conveniences of home with so much more. Once you arrive, you won’t even have to leave because everything you might need can be found on the resort property. A resort offers a relaxing and stress-free vacation.