Southwest Alabama

Travel Guide

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a park and a house
Lake Charles showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Bragg-Mitchell Mansion showing a garden and a house
Battleship Memorial Park
Gulf State Park showing views and modern architecture

Where to stay in Southwest Alabama

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Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

Orange Beach East
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Surf Side Shores

When in Surf Side Shores, you can plan a visit to Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Surf Side Shores
Mobile which includes heritage architecture

Mobile Central Business District

While visiting Mobile Central Business District, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Cathedral Square.

Mobile Central Business District
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Morgantown

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morgantown and surrounding area, you can visit Kiva Dunes Golf Course and Fort Morgan Beach.

Morgantown
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Cotton Bayou

While there might not be top attractions in Cotton Bayou, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Orange Beach Beaches and Adventure Island.

Cotton Bayou
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Cabana Beach

Cabana Beach might not have many top sights, but Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge and Kiva Dunes Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cabana Beach
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,501 reviews)
Awesome family fun on budget
"No breakfast, everything else was perfect. Front desk lady was awesome let us ck in early. Pool is great"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Beachside Resort Hotel
The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District

4 out of 5
251 Government Street, Mobile, AL
The price is €130 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
€130
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Mobile. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (752 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

The Admiral, Downtown Historic District
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 out of 5
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is €97 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
€97
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"I was Consistently Greeted with a Smile and a Warm Welcome; The Staff was Incredibly Accommodating; The Bed felt like I was Sleeping on a Cloud; The Room was Incredibly Clean and Quiet. In short, I give Holiday Inn Express Gulf Shores a 5 Star Recommendation."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel

3.5 out of 5
533 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (764 reviews)
"The location is directly on the beach with balconies that have a gorgeous view. There are some fantastic restaurants in the area. The elevator situation is not great. One on each side, totalling 2, and about 15 floors. The wait when we first got there was atrocious. The pool is perfect. The beach ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Phoenix All Suites West Hotel
Phoenix All Suites

Phoenix All Suites

3.5 out of 5
201 East Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (471 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like was the internet service was not good."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Phoenix All Suites
Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks

Dauphin Island
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Dauphin Island. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions West End Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We are staying again!
"Nice house. We love the bay side. The pool was fabulous. The back deck is nicely fenced for kids and dogs. The kitchen had everything we needed. Note that previous comments mentioned no coffee filters…we left a bunch. The only seasonings in the home were salt and pepper. We brought ALL of our own. ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Idyllic, dog-friendly Bay Front Island home with pool, Gulf view & large decks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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