Hotels with Resort Passes & Public Restaurants
in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
There are so many fabulous accommodations along Alabama’s Beaches that offer top-notch experiences like on-site dining, Gulf-front pools, and lazy rivers. At several of these hotels and resorts, you don’t have to be a guest to enjoy the amazing amenities they offer. From beachfront dining to outdoor pools and lazy rivers, discover these places that provide resort passes and public restaurants.
Hotels & Resorts with Public Restaurants
The Lodge
The Lodge has three incredible beachfront restaurants and a cozy coffee shop open to the public. Foodcraft is a smart-casual spot with unique dishes, refreshing drinks, and outstanding views of the Gulf. Upstairs, Perch is The Lodge’s fine-dining restaurant, serving handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and elevated meals in an upscale setting. Outside, Dragonfly is a poolside bar and grill with mouthwatering appetizers, pizzas, sandwiches, and ice cream. For a caffeine pick-me-up, enjoy a coffee or tea from the Roasted Oak on the hotel’s Gulf-facing porch or in the lobby
Perdido Beach Resort
When it comes to on-site dining, Perdido Beach Resort has everything imaginable in its restaurants. Enjoy a casual breakfast or dinner at Latitude 30 or grab a cup of coffee and a sweet treat from Coastal Coffee Co. For a memorable dining experience, make a reservation at Voyagers. This seafood and steak restaurant offers innovative meals prepared by its renowned chef in a modern setting. After dinner, enjoy a nightcap at Ms. Nancy’s Lobby Lounge, an intimate piano bar.
Beach Club Resort
The Beach Club Resort & Spa is an excellent spot for those staying in Fort Morgan to visit for a coastal meal. The Hideaway is a family-friendly casual restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering all your favorites like burgers, pizza, and sandwiches. If you’re seeking a more upscale dining experience, Coast Restaurant offers waterfront views and award-winning dishes. During the summer, the resort’s Village Lawn is lined with local food trucks serving an array of quick and delicious meals. If you’ve got room for dessert, head to The Creamery for a cup, cone, or shake.
Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites in Gulf Shores is home to two dining options, Tide & Table and Sound Wave. Tide & Table is a stylish but casual restaurant that is open to the public for dinner. The menu features innovative dishes inspired by flavors of the coast. Upstairs, Sound Wave is an outdoor bar and restaurant that overlooks the Gulf. This upbeat spot offers live music, scenic views, game-day viewings, and delicious eats and drinks.
Hotels & Resorts with Pool Passes
The Lodge
In addition to its array of restaurants, The Lodge at Gulf State Park has two fantastic Gulf-front pools and a splash pad. This gorgeous property offers unobstructed views of the beach that can be enjoyed from a private cabana or shaded pool chairs. The Lodge has a 21+ adults-only pool and an impressive family pool. The poolside restaurant Dragonfly serves cold cocktails, small bites, and fantastic meals for guests to dine without leaving the pool.
Embassy Suites
Boasting a rooftop pool overlooking the Gulf, Embassy Suites is a fantastic option for a relaxing day. Located in the heart of Gulf Shores, this luxurious hotel offers easy access to Gulf Place Public Beach as well as incredible views. Sound Wave restaurant and a poolside bar sit next to the pool, making it easy to grab a drink or bite to eat. The pool is also heated during winter, so guests and day pass users can take a dip year-round.
Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach
A day pass at Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach includes access to its relaxing pool, hot tub, fitness center, and the beach. This Gulf-front hotel is ideal for a low-key afternoon spent soaking up the sun and floating in the pool. Grab a coastal cocktail and unwind in a pool lounger. Family passes and cabana rentals are available, perfect for bringing your whole crew.
Hilton Garden Inn
Dying to float along a lazy river, but don’t have access to one? Purchase a day pass to the Hilton Garden Inn in Orange Beach. This beachfront accommodation isn’t your average chain hotel. The property features a Gulf-front lazy river, fitness facilities, a seasonal tiki bar, and an on-site restaurant, Garden Grille & Bar. Order a refreshing drink and go for a walk on the beach or float the day away in the lazy river.
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach
Sitting along the sugar-white shores, Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach is a great choice for families wanting to swim. The zero-entry indoor/pool offers beautiful views of the beach and a shallow end for the little ones. Paddle to the pool’s indoor section to take a break from the sun or go for a soak in the hot tub. When it’s time for a drink, enjoy poolside cocktails and snacks from the tiki bar.
Make Plans to Swim & Dine
You don't have to stay to play at these hotels and resorts in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach! Download the Resort Pass app to purchase pool passes, cabanas, and more, then be sure to stay for a coastal meal by the water.
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