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LODGING

Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers the perfect place to park your flip-flops during a rejuvenating escape from reality. Some guests wish to wake up as close as possible with our beachside lodging while others opt for a quiet getaway nestled along the back bays and along the waterway.

Variety

With more than 16,000 lodging units, the search for your ideal space will cover five categories:

  • Beach Houses: Guests in search of a unique option (with a little bit more privacy) can search a range that spans from a quaint beach cottage to an over-the-top mansion.
  • Condos: From cozy one-bedrooms to expansive four (or more) bedrooms, this option is ideal for those guests who want all the amenities (pool, fitness room, etc.) of a traditional hotel along with the value of a condo.
  • Hotels and Motels: If the idea of room service and other amenities sounds heavenly, check out our selection.
  • Bed and Breakfasts: Ready to feel like royalty? Enjoy the mesmerizing ambience of these charming locations along with the pampering Southern hospitality of each inn keeper.
  • RVs and Camping: Escape to these welcoming communities. From full hook-ups and other luxury amenities to primitive sites, the option is yours.

Features

From beachfront to off the beach or outdoor verses indoor pool, the lodging inventory in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offers more options than you could imagine, including a few unique items:
  • Pet-friendly
  • Boat parking
  • Boat slips

Growth Through the Years

The following chart details the number of lodging units since the CVB was established in 1993.

   1993
 1995  2000  2005  2010  2011 2012
 Gulf Shores
 3,654  3,907  4,781  3,901  5,472  5,460  5,460
 Orange Beach
 3,145  3,914  6,664  7,532  9,109  9,270  9,270
 Fort Morgan
 544  549  974  1,524  1,582  1,582  1,582
 Totals  7,343  8,370  12,419  12,957  16,163  16,312  16,312

For more information on the above table (including lodging and retail data), please contact Kim Chapman at kchapman@gulfshores.com or 251-974-4625.

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