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The Lodge at Gulf State Park

A 350-room Hilton inside Gulf State Park, with two boardwalks to the beach and the park's trails outside the door.

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Checked November 5, 2026
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
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  • BeachBoardwalks to the sand
  • Gulf Place1.9 mi by car
  • Rooms350 on five floors
  • PoolsTwo, one for 21+
  • Parking$15 a day; valet $22
  • PetsNot allowed
  • Check-in / out4 pm / 11 am, 25+
  • Resort feeNone
  • Expedia guests9.2 of 10, 1,099 reviews
Our take

Who it suits

Wake up between the dunes and the trails: two boardwalks take you straight to the sand, and the park's bikeshare is free. Perch for steak and seafood, Foodcraft for family meals, a coffee and wine bar in the lobby and the Dragonfly Bar & Grill by the pool mean you never have to drive for dinner, and there's no resort fee. Everyone checking in must be 25, and self-parking is $15 a day.

Good for

  • A beach reached by boardwalk, with no high-rises next door
  • Biking the state park trails on free bikeshare bikes
  • Four places to eat and drink in the hotel
  • No resort fee
  • An adults-only pool (21+)

Skip if

  • You're under 25
  • You're bringing a pet
  • You need a rollaway bed; there are none
Location

What's nearby

21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, inside Gulf State Park

  • Gulf Place public beach1.9 miby car
  • The Wharf7.2 miby car
  • Flora-Bama9.2 miby car
Before you book

House rules and extra costs

House rules

Check-in
4 pm to 3 am
Check-out
By 11 am
Minimum age
25 to check in
Pets
Not allowedService animals welcome
Kids
WelcomeUnder 18 only with an adult at the pool and gym

What you may pay on top

  • Resort feeNone
  • Security depositHeld on your card$100a day
  • Self-parkingIn and out as often as you like$15a day
  • Covered valet$22a day
  • Breakfast buffetKids $12; 7 to 11 am$23.95adults
  • Beach chairs and umbrellaTwo chairs and an umbrella from Ike's$45a day
  • CribFree

At the hotel

  • Two boardwalks to the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Two outdoor pools, one for 21+
  • Perch, Foodcraft, a lobby coffee bar and a pool bar and grill
  • Free bikeshare
  • 24-hour gym
  • Rollaway beds
  • Pets
All the details for this hotel
Address
21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, inside Gulf State Park
Rooms
350 rooms on five floors; connecting rooms on request
Beach
Two boardwalks lead straight to the sand; beach towels from the hotel, chairs and umbrellas to rent
Pools
Two outdoor pools, one for adults 21 and over
Food and drink
In the hotel: Perch (steak and seafood, Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 11 pm), Foodcraft (breakfast, lunch and dinner), Roasted Oak Coffee & Wine Bar in the lobby (6 am to 2 pm) and the Dragonfly Bar & Grill by the pool (10 am to 10 pm). Barnacle Bills pool bar opens in spring. Woodside, with live music, is in the park on State Park Road
Breakfast
Buffet at Foodcraft from 7 to 11 am: $23.95 for adults, $12 for kids
Bikes
Free bikeshare at the hotel and around the park
Beach chairs
Two chairs and an umbrella from Ike's, $45 a day or $80 for two days
Also
24-hour gym and electric car charging
Parking
Self-parking $15 a day, covered valet $22, both with in-and-out privileges
Resort fee
None
Security deposit
$100 a day, held on your credit or debit card
Pets
Not allowed; service animals welcome
Age
25 to check in
Check-in / out
4 pm to 3 am / by 11 am
Kids
Under 18 need an adult at the pool and gym; free cribs; no rollaway beds
Payment
Cards and cash
What people ask

Quick answers

Is The Lodge at Gulf State Park on the beach?

Yes. Two boardwalks lead from the hotel straight to the sand. Two chairs and an umbrella rent for $45 a day.

Where is The Lodge at Gulf State Park?

At 21196 E Beach Blvd in Gulf Shores, inside Gulf State Park. Gulf Place is 1.9 miles away by car.

Is The Lodge at Gulf State Park pet friendly?

No. Pets aren't allowed; service animals are welcome.

Does The Lodge at Gulf State Park have a pool?

Two outdoor pools, one of them for adults 21 and over. Kids under 18 need an adult with them.

What restaurants are at The Lodge at Gulf State Park?

Perch for steak and seafood, Foodcraft for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Roasted Oak Coffee & Wine Bar in the lobby and the Dragonfly Bar & Grill by the pool. Woodside, with live music, is a short ride away in the park.

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