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Where to stay

Where to stay in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

Stay on Gulf Shores beach to walk to Gulf Place, in Orange Beach for beachfront condo towers, at The Wharf for concerts and boats, and in Foley for OWA and the outlets. All 30 hotels are sorted into areas by address and walking time.

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Compare the areas
Checked November 3, 202630 hotels9 areas

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The short answer

Choose the area first, then the hotel

  1. Gulf Shores beach5 hotels checkedBeach3 of 5 directly on the beachGetting around4 to 21 min to Gulf PlaceBest forBeach and restaurants on foot
  2. West Beach and Little LagoonCondos and rentalsBeachCondos, some across the roadGetting aroundUp to 25 min to Gulf PlaceBest forCondos with lagoon views
  3. Gulf State Park1 hotel checkedBeachThe Lodge is directly on the beachGetting aroundAbout 40 min to Gulf PlaceBest forPark, pier and trails
  4. Orange Beach West4 hotels checkedBeach2 of 4 on the beachGetting aroundA drive to The WharfBest forBeachfront condo towers
  5. Orange Beach East7 hotels checkedBeach6 of 7 on the beachGetting around2.9 to 5.4 mi to Flora-BamaBest forPerdido Pass and Flora-Bama
  6. Back Bay and The Wharf1 hotel checkedBeachNo Gulf beachGetting around12 min to The WharfBest forConcerts and boats
  7. Gulf Shores Parkway4 hotels checkedBeachNot on the beachGetting around1.6 to 4.5 mi to Gulf PlaceBest forFree parking, lower prices
  8. Fort MorganCondos and rentalsBeachRentals and resortsGetting aroundAbout 22 mi from Gulf Place to the fortBest forQuiet beach houses
  9. Foley8 hotels checkedBeachNot on the beachGetting around8.6 to 11.1 mi to Gulf PlaceBest forOWA and the outlets

Orange Beach West ends and East begins at Adventure Island, 24559 Perdido Beach Boulevard. Walking times and road miles are without traffic.

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Gulf Shores beach looking east along the sand
Gulf Shores, Alabama · Photo: Ontheway Advice / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0
Area 1 of 9

Gulf Shores beach

Beach3 of 5 directly on the beachGetting around4 to 21 min to Gulf Place
  • Good for Walking to Gulf Place, the city's public beach, and the restaurants around it
  • Skip if You want a quiet stretch; this is the busiest part of the Gulf Shores beach

The center of Gulf Shores is Gulf Place, the city's main public beach, with restaurants and bars a few steps from the sand. The hotels here sit on Beach Boulevard within about a 20-minute walk of it.

3 of these 5 hotels are directly on the beach; the others are a short walk away. All of them are 4 to 21 minutes from Gulf Place on foot.

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5 hotels in this area

  1. Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach ResortGulf Shores beach · 112 West Beach Blvd, Gulf ShoresTo Gulf Place4 min walkBeachShort walk to the beachParkingSelf-parking $30, valet $35Prices
  2. Phoenix All Suites HotelGulf Shores beach · 201 East Beach Blvd, Gulf ShoresBeachfrontTo Gulf Place5 min walkBeachDirectly on the beachParkingFree covered garagePrices
  3. Best Western On The BeachGulf Shores beach · 337 E Beach Blvd, Gulf ShoresBeachfrontTo Gulf Place8 min walkBeachDirectly on the beachParkingFreePrices
  4. Phoenix All Suites West HotelGulf Shores beach · 533 W Beach Blvd, Gulf ShoresBeachfrontTo Gulf Place16 min walkBeachDirectly on the beachParkingOne covered space per suitePrices
  5. Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East BeachGulf Shores beach · 536 East Beach Blvd, Gulf ShoresTo Gulf Place21 min walkBeachShort walk to the beachParkingOne vehicle per room, no extra vehiclesPrices
People fishing at the Little Lagoon pass
Little Lagoon Pass, Gulf Shores, Alabama · Photo: Knowledgemattersnow / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Area 2 of 9

West Beach and Little Lagoon

BeachCondos, some across the roadGetting aroundUp to 25 min to Gulf Place
  • Good for A condo on West Beach Boulevard with Little Lagoon behind it
  • Skip if You want a hotel; the places here are condos and rentals

West of the center, West Beach Boulevard runs between the Gulf and Little Lagoon to Little Lagoon Pass. It has its own beach accesses at Lagoon Pass and along West Beach.

Some buildings on the lagoon side are across the road from the beach. Phoenix Gulf Shores, at 801 West Beach Boulevard, is about 20 minutes from Gulf Place on foot.

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Condo complexes here: Phoenix Gulf Shores. Details on the condos page.

The Gulf of Mexico at Gulf State Park in the morning
Gulf State Park, Alabama · Photo: Jodybwiki / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Area 3 of 9

Gulf State Park

BeachThe Lodge is directly on the beachGetting aroundAbout 40 min to Gulf Place
  • Good for Staying inside the park, close to the pier, the trails and the nature center
  • Skip if You want a choice of hotels; The Lodge is the only one in the park

The Lodge at Gulf State Park is the only hotel inside the park. Its two boardwalks lead straight to the beach, and Gulf Place is about 40 minutes away on foot.

The park also rents cabins and Eagle Cottages on Lake Shelby, which aren't on the Gulf, and runs a campground with 496 full-hookup sites and 8 primitive ones. Romar Beach, Cotton Bayou and Alabama Point East in Orange Beach are park beaches too.

Gulf State Park Campground Pier

1 hotel in this area

  1. The Lodge at Gulf State ParkGulf State Park · 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf ShoresBeachfrontTo Gulf Place39 min walkBeachBoardwalks to the sandParkingSelf-parking $15 a day, valet $22Prices
Condo towers along the beach in Orange Beach
Orange Beach, Alabama · Photo: Chris Watson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Area 4 of 9

Orange Beach West

Beach2 of 4 on the beachGetting aroundA drive to The Wharf
  • Good for Condo towers and Romar Beach, between the park and Adventure Island
  • Skip if You want to walk to The Wharf or Flora-Bama; both are a drive

From the edge of Gulf State Park to Adventure Island at 24559 Perdido Beach Boulevard. Romar Beach, a state park access, is at 24450 Perdido Beach Boulevard.

2 of these 4 hotels are on the beach. Hotel Indigo, across the road, runs a free beach shuttle on call from 9 am to 6 pm.

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4 hotels in this area

  1. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf ShoresOrange Beach West · 22843 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachTo The Wharf8.1 mi driveBeachShort walk to the beachPrices
  2. Hilton Garden Inn Orange BeachOrange Beach West · 23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachLazy riverTo The Wharf8 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachParkingSelf-parking $10 a dayPrices
  3. The Original Romar House B&B InnOrange Beach West · 23500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo The Wharf7.5 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachPrices
  4. SpringHill Suites Orange Beach Gulf ShoresOrange Beach West · 24224 Ruby Lane, Orange BeachTo The Wharf6.9 mi driveBeachNot on the beachParking$10Prices
Perdido Pass seen from the east jetty
Perdido Pass, Orange Beach, Alabama · Photo: Joey Eads / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Area 5 of 9

Orange Beach East

Beach6 of 7 on the beachGetting around2.9 to 5.4 mi to Flora-Bama
  • Good for Cotton Bayou, Perdido Pass and the shortest drive to Flora-Bama
  • Skip if You want to walk to The Wharf

East of Adventure Island to Perdido Pass, with the Cotton Bayou public access at 25900 Perdido Beach Boulevard. Past the bridge, Alabama Point East runs to the Florida line and the Flora-Bama.

6 of these 7 hotels are on the beach; Flora-Bama is 2.9 to 5.4 miles away by car.

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7 hotels in this area

  1. Perdido Beach ResortOrange Beach East · 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo Flora-Bama2.9 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachParkingFree self-parkingPrices
  2. Island House Hotel Orange Beach, a DoubleTreeOrange Beach East · 26650 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo Flora-Bama3.3 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachParkingFree, one car per roomPrices
  3. Best Western Premier The TidesOrange Beach East · 26032 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo Flora-Bama3.9 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachParking$10 a day per vehiclePrices
  4. Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf FrontOrange Beach East · 25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo Flora-Bama4.5 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachParkingCovered garage, $15 a dayPrices
  5. Sleep Inn Orange BeachOrange Beach East · 25400 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo Flora-Bama4.7 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachParkingFree, one car per roomPrices
  6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange BeachOrange Beach East · 3111 Loop Rd, Orange BeachTo Flora-Bama4.9 mi driveBeachShort walk to the beachParkingFree on-site parking, RVs tooPrices
  7. Holiday Inn Express Orange BeachOrange Beach East · 24700 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange BeachBeachfrontTo Flora-Bama5.4 mi driveBeachDirectly on the beachPrices
The ferris wheel at The Wharf in Orange Beach
The Wharf, Orange Beach, Alabama · Photo: divemasterking2000 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Area 6 of 9

Back Bay and The Wharf

BeachNo Gulf beachGetting around12 min to The Wharf
  • Good for Concerts at the amphitheater, the marina and boat tours
  • Skip if You want the Gulf beach outside your door

Along Canal Road and Wharf Parkway on the bay side, with no Gulf beach. The Wharf's own parking is free, but overnight parking is only for registered guests of Levin's Bend and SpringHill Suites.

The Gulf beach is about a 6-mile drive from here.

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1 hotel in this area

  1. SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at The WharfBack Bay and The Wharf · 4673 Wharf Parkway West, Orange BeachTo The Wharf12 min walkBeachNot on the beachParkingFree, also for RVsPrices
Area 7 of 9

Gulf Shores Parkway

BeachNot on the beachGetting around1.6 to 4.5 mi to Gulf Place
  • Good for Lower-key chain hotels with free parking
  • Skip if You don't want to drive to the beach

North of the beach along Gulf Shores Parkway (Highway 59) and Commerce Avenue. Gulf Place is 1.6 to 4.5 miles away by car.

Attractions

4 hotels in this area

  1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf ShoresGulf Shores Parkway · 160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf ShoresTo Gulf Place34 min walkBeachNot on the beachParkingFree for registered guestsPrices
  2. Hampton Inn Gulf ShoresGulf Shores Parkway · 1701 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf ShoresTo Gulf Place35 min walkBeachNot on the beachParkingFreePrices
  3. Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft FarmsGulf Shores Parkway · 3750 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf ShoresTo Gulf Place3.8 mi driveBeachNot on the beachPrices
  4. Staybridge Suites Gulf ShoresGulf Shores Parkway · 3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf ShoresTo Gulf Place4.5 mi driveBeachNot on the beachParkingFree for guestsPrices
The entrance to Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan, Alabama · Photo: Altairisfar / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Area 8 of 9

Fort Morgan

BeachRentals and resortsGetting aroundAbout 22 mi from Gulf Place to the fort
  • Good for Beach houses and a few resorts far from the crowds
  • Skip if You want restaurants and shops close by; the fort is about 22 road miles from Gulf Place

The peninsula west of Gulf Shores along Highway 180 and Plantation Road, out to the fort and the ferry to Dauphin Island. The places to stay are beach houses and resorts such as The Beach Club and Kiva Dunes.

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Condo complexes here: The Beach Club, Kiva Dunes. Details on the condos page.

Downtown Foley at US 98 and Highway 59
Foley, Alabama · Photo: Dofftoubab / Wikimedia Commons, CC0 1.0
Area 9 of 9

Foley

BeachNot on the beachGetting around8.6 to 11.1 mi to Gulf Place
  • Good for OWA, Tropic Falls and the Tanger outlets
  • Skip if You came for the beach; Gulf Place is a drive of 9 miles or more

Foley is inland, north of Gulf Shores on Highway 59. These 8 hotels are 8.6 to 11.1 miles from Gulf Place by car, close to OWA, Tanger Outlets and the Foley restaurants.

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8 hotels in this area

  1. Fairfield Inn & Suites FoleyFoley · 194 Aryan Court, FoleyTo Gulf Place8.7 mi driveBeachNot on the beachPrices
  2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites FoleyFoley · 3155 Abbey Lane, FoleyTo Gulf Place8.7 mi driveBeachNot on the beachPrices
  3. Hampton Inn FoleyFoley · 3152 Abbey Lane, FoleyTo Gulf Place8.6 mi driveBeachNot on the beachParkingFreePrices
  4. Home2 Suites FoleyFoley · 2750 South McKenzie Street, FoleyTo Gulf Place8.9 mi driveBeachNot on the beachParkingFreePrices
  5. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites FoleyFoley · 2682 S McKenzie St, FoleyTo Gulf Place8.9 mi driveBeachNot on the beachPrices
  6. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites FoleyFoley · 2970 Koniar Way, FoleyTo Gulf Place9.3 mi driveBeachNot on the beachPrices
  7. TownePlace Suites Foley at OWAFoley · 1070 North OWA Boulevard, FoleyTo Gulf Place10.1 mi driveBeachNot on the beachParkingFree on-site parkingPrices
  8. The Hotel MagnoliaFoley · 119 N McKenzie St, FoleyTo Gulf Place11.1 mi driveBeachNot on the beachPrices
Hotels away from the beach

18 hotels a walk or a drive from the beach

The beachfront hotels are compared on the beachfront hotels page.

  1. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores

    Orange Beach West · 22843 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach

    Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores

    Beach: Short walk to the beachPets: Up to two dogs

    Across the road from the beach in western Orange Beach, with a free beach shuttle on call. Check-in is 25+, and up to two dogs of 40 lb each stay for $75.

    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Skip if You're under 25

    Check prices on Expedia

  2. SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at The Wharf

    Back Bay and The Wharf · 4673 Wharf Parkway West, Orange Beach

    SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at The Wharf

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingNo pets

    At The Wharf on the bay side, twelve minutes on foot from the shops, the ferris wheel and the amphitheater. Breakfast and parking are free; Gulf Place public beach is a 6-mile drive.

    • Good for Free parking
    • Good for Walking to The Wharf
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Check prices on Expedia Photos, rules and fees

  3. SpringHill Suites Orange Beach Gulf Shores

    Orange Beach West · 24224 Ruby Lane, Orange Beach

    SpringHill Suites Orange Beach Gulf Shores

    Beach: Not on the beachParking $10No pets

    A newer Marriott on Ruby Lane, less than a mile from the beach. No pets, check-in 21+, parking $10.

    • Skip if You're under 21

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  4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange Beach

    Orange Beach East · 3111 Loop Rd, Orange Beach

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange Beach

    Beach: Short walk to the beachFree parkingNo pets

    On Loop Road, a short walk from the beach, with a free breakfast buffet and free parking.

    • Good for Free parking
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Check prices on Expedia

  5. Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort

    Gulf Shores beach · 112 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores

    Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort

    Beach: Short walk to the beachParking $30, valet $35Pets: Dogs and cats

    Two-room suites with a free breakfast, four minutes on foot from Gulf Place. Plan for the $46.40 nightly resort fee and $30 self-parking.

    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Good for Walking to Gulf Place
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Before you book: Resort fee $46.40 per room per night (beach chairs, towels, pool and gym).

    Check prices on Expedia Photos, rules and fees

  6. Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach

    Gulf Shores beach · 536 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores

    Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach

    Beach: Short walk to the beachParking One vehicle per room, no extra vehiclesPets: Dogs only

    On East Beach Boulevard, a short walk to the sand. One car per room, and only five ground-floor rooms take dogs.

    • Good for Bringing a pet

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  7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores

    Gulf Shores Parkway · 160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingNo pets

    Inland off Gulf Shores Parkway, 1.6 miles from the beach. Parking is free, no pets, check-in 21+.

    • Good for Free parking
    • Skip if You're under 21

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  8. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

    Gulf Shores Parkway · 1701 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores

    Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingPets: Dogs and cats

    On Gulf Shores Parkway, 1.6 miles from Gulf Place, with free parking. Dogs and cats are allowed for a fee.

    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Good for Free parking
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Before you book: Deposit of $25 a night at check-in.

    Check prices on Expedia Photos, rules and fees

  9. Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms

    Gulf Shores Parkway · 3750 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores

    Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms

    Beach: Not on the beach

    Next to the Craft Farms golf courses, 3.8 miles north of the beach.

    • Skip if You want to walk out onto the beach

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  10. Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores

    Gulf Shores Parkway · 3947 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores

    Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingPets: Up to two

    An extended-stay hotel 4.5 miles north of the beach with full kitchens, free parking and room for two pets up to 80 lb.

    • Good for Cooking your own meals
    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Check prices on Expedia

  11. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley

    Foley · 2682 S McKenzie St, Foley

    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley

    Beach: Not on the beach

    Not on the beach, in Foley.

    • Skip if You want to walk out onto the beach

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  12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Foley

    Foley · 3155 Abbey Lane, Foley

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Foley

    Beach: Not on the beach

    Not on the beach, in Foley.

    • Skip if You want to walk out onto the beach

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  13. Hampton Inn Foley

    Foley · 3152 Abbey Lane, Foley

    Hampton Inn Foley

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingPets: Dogs and cats

    Not on the beach, in Foley.

    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Good for Free parking
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Check prices on Expedia

  14. The Hotel Magnolia

    Foley · 119 N McKenzie St, Foley

    The Hotel Magnolia

    Beach: Not on the beach

    Not on the beach, in Foley. In downtown Foley.

    • Skip if You want to walk out onto the beach

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  15. TownePlace Suites Foley at OWA

    Foley · 1070 North OWA Boulevard, Foley

    TownePlace Suites Foley at OWA

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingPets: Up to two pets

    Not on the beach, in Foley. A 5-minute walk to Downtown OWA.

    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Good for Free parking
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Check prices on Expedia

  16. Home2 Suites Foley

    Foley · 2750 South McKenzie Street, Foley

    Home2 Suites Foley

    Beach: Not on the beachFree parkingPets: Dogs and cats

    Not on the beach, in Foley.

    • Good for Bringing a pet
    • Good for Free parking
    • Skip if You're under 21

    Before you book: Early departure fee $125, late check-out fee $50.

    Check prices on Expedia

  17. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Foley

    Foley · 2970 Koniar Way, Foley

    Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Foley

    Beach: Not on the beach

    Not on the beach, in Foley.

    • Skip if You want to walk out onto the beach

    Check prices on Expedia

  18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Foley

    Foley · 194 Aryan Court, Foley

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Foley

    Beach: Not on the beach

    Not on the beach, in Foley.

    • Skip if You want to walk out onto the beach

    Check prices on Expedia

Hotel or condo

When a condo makes more sense

Most of the Orange Beach skyline is condo towers, rented out by owners and by rental managers such as Brett/Robinson and Spectrum. A condo gives you a kitchen and more room for a week; a hotel is simpler for a few nights. The rules depend on who rents you the unit.

Condos and rentals

Cheap hotels and condos

Traveling with a dog

RV parks

Sources: the hotels' and rental managers' own policy pages, checked November 1–3, 2026.

  • Kitchen

    HotelSome rooms; full kitchens at the suite hotels and extended-stay chainsCondoUsually a full kitchen; check the unit

  • Minimum age

    Hotel: 21 at most hotels, 18 at Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach; 25 at The Lodge, Perdido Beach Resort, Hotel Indigo and the Phoenix All Suites hotels

    Condo: Brett/Robinson: 25+ for singles traveling alone; The Beach Club (Spectrum) and Kiva Dunes: 25

  • Pets

    HotelSeveral chains take dogs for a feeCondoMost complexes allow no pets

  • Extra fees

    HotelParking at many beach hotels; a daily resort charge at Embassy SuitesCondoCleaning and booking fees by unit; The Beach Club adds $40 parking per car and stay

  • Long stays

    HotelNightlyCondoBrett/Robinson rents by the month in winter, 28 nights minimum

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Taxes

What comes on top of the room rate

Both cities charge lodging tax on short stays. Inside Gulf Shores city limits and in Orange Beach it adds up to 16%. Orange Beach also taxes cleaning fees and parking passes when they're charged. Resort fees and parking come on top; the hotel cards show what each place charges.

Sources: City of Gulf Shores: lodging tax; City of Orange Beach: taxes (rate since September 1, 2023).

Gulf Shores, inside city limits
16% (10% city, 4% state, 2% county)
Gulf Shores police jurisdiction
11% (5% city)
Orange Beach
16% (10% city, 4% state, 2% county); cleaning fees and parking passes are taxed too
Fort Morgan and other county areas
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