Was looking for something for the kids to do when not at the beach and was glad they had an arcade…read morenear by. Just like any arcade, they can get pretty pricey and can reel you in for more tokens because they can run out pretty quick. The main thing is, the kids had a great time. The prizes could be better though since they look cheap and obviously bought in bulk.

Great games! of course a few are rigged but they're still good. worker Olivia helped was very nice…read morewhen I held up the line because I had 16,000 tickets

We had a great time on our trip to Orange Beach and really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean,…read morethe bed was comfy, and the staff was so friendly. We called the front desk to see if we could get more pillows and they sent them up very quickly :) This hotel is right on the beach and our room had a balcony. We were on the side but we could still see the Gulf which was nice. We enjoyed a drink or two out there after our day at the beach. There's a pool and Barr at the pool that serves yummy cocktails that you can take up to your room. It was a very enjoyable experience. While the hotel is taking precautions for COVID, the guests aren't trying to follow the mask policy which sucks. There are signs posted everywhere about the policy but it isn't enforced. That's my reason for 4 stars instead of 5

Cannot believe HILTON allows their name to be associated with this property!!!!…read more The pictures are completely deceptive!!! The lobby and pool area are nice and the employees are so sweet and helpful but this hotel is far less than what is posted on the websites when searching for a place to stay. Please ask to see a room when staying here before you book! The carpet is filthy, bare nails hanging in the walls, door are beat up, toilets barely flush. There are no safes in the rooms either!!! $300 plus dollars a night is way more than you should be paying here! Stay at a Phoenix property or contact Brett Robinson properties instead.

The Lodge is the best hotel in the GS/Orange Beach/Pensacola area. Why?…read more 1. Location: On the beach, in Gulf State Park, Orange Beach and OWA both only a few miles away. 2. Love the amenities here: Two pools, two restaurants, nice coffee shop, Dragonfly (outdoor bar and grill), and good fitness center. 3. The Lodge has 3 sections for the guestrooms. Five floors each. Rooms are nicely appointed, clean, and comfortable. Even numbered rooms face the beach. Can't say enough good things about this hotel. Beautiful lobby, numerous places to sit and relax, big parking lot by the convention center side of property, valet service available.

The ONLY place to stay in my opinion. We had 2 rooms, both ocean views, one king w/bunk bed that my…read moreson loved & one king suite. the suite had a kitchen area - u gotta request a microwave but it made it sooo much easier with kiddos for snacks ect. There is not another resort like this in the area. great staff ! ADORE Hannah! She took care of us above and beyond being diamond members. We will be back again and again! Food , pool service... distance to beach- all great! my 90 yr old grandmother loved having Mauricio in the valet / bell stand help her. He was so loving, patient & gentle with her. thanks to all the staff!

Nice place for some family fun. We did the black hole mini golf, which is indoors and only 9 holes…read more Our favorite was the virtual reality roller coaster. Staff is really friendly and facility was clean.

Adventure Island was a blast for our families (4 adults/4 kids). It was a rainy day at the beach so…read morethis was a good backup. The roller coaster stimulator was fun! I'm glad everything is in points so we were able to use one card for attractions/games. Our kids were 3 year olds and 6 year olds and they had a great time!

We decided to check out this arcade after having lunch at the Groovy Goat, both business share a…read moredoorway connecting the two of them, I'm not sure if they have any other association. After doing a walk thru and not investing any entertainment cash we spoke with the lone attendant as we neared the exit - apparently we were the first potential customers to enter this establishment today, he told us this was pretty normal during the off-season although the weekend brings in a few people. This is a pretty cool arcade with large versions of some of the first arcade games I played as a kid and as you'd expect lot of flashing lights, bells and whistles if we weren't pressed for time I probably would of threw a few dollars at a number of the games and now that I know it's here may return in the future - I find these places entertaining although most of the prizes are corny and cheap, but a great way to kill a few hours...

This was a fun place to spend time (and money). My daughter really enjoyed the games. There were…read moreseveral claw machine games and she really enjoyed the Wizard of OZ version. She won 3 stuffed animals from that game! I enjoyed the basketball game, but the balls were pretty hard to shoot because they didn't have any grip. The prizes to redeem the tickets for were pretty decent. We would come back again.

It's the 48th annual shrimp festival on Gulf Shores beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama (October 2019)…read moreLive music, 84° sunny weather, sandy beaches, arts & crafts, lots of food and oh yeah SHRIMP!! Me & my limpy sweetheart just chillin', eatin' & beachin' the afternoon away. Beach life is a good life, especially when you know you have earned it. For 48 years this volunteer-driven event has been a Gulf Shores tradition. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an event that draws over a estimated 250,000 people from all around the planet. The 1/4 million draw is a far cry from the humble beginnings which wasn't much more than a glorified shrimp boil that had a half dozen booths and lasted all of 6 hours. It really has evolved into a world-class event that last four days with over 300 exhibitors that has everything from fine art, arts & crafts, food demonstrations, and a retail marketplace plus vendor booths from Chevy trucks to memory foam mattresses and a lot more. It's an area that covers nearly half a mile with 4-6 walking double isles that stretch from the beaches edge out into beach boulevard, it's pretty darn big and keeps getting bigger. The Annual National Shrimp Festival remains a FREE event open to everyonesince its inception in 1971 when it began as a way to keep the tourist at the beach after Labor Day, which was traditionally the end to the season. Unlike areas, like Cape Cod, where many businesses close their doors until Memorial day, mostly due to cold weather, the weather in Gulf Shores is traditionally still very summer-like in October. Today on Oct 11th it was 89° and there were plenty of beach goers and even some who were having a hard time dealing with the heat. Mainly those folks working from early in the day behind those big tents with big fryers that find the midday heat a little hard to handle however there's plenty of places for event goers to find shade and places to sit, hydrate and catch the ocean breeze. Parking is tough because they close beach boulevard around the fest and lots of prime areas are taken up by vendors so every inch of available space is $10 to park everywhere. The exception is handicap parking which is pretty plentiful and free close to the fest. The good news is there's a lot of shuttles coming in from miles around in all directions. Wristbands for the shuttle can be purchased for $5.00 per day. CASH ONLY. Children 6 and under do ride for free. For all the particulars on shuttles visit their website at: http://www.myshrimpfest.com/shuttles.html Before I talk shrimp music is a big deal here and you can catch local talent and national recording artists on two different stages of during all hours of the festival performing everythinh from classic rock to country. You can bring your chairs & blankets for a good seat to any or all of the shows however be advised that there are no coolers allowed. Another note, everything is handicap accessible right down to all the restrooms with ramps at several locations throughout. Okay let's talk food. There's food vendors from one end of the fest to the other with everything from chicken, burgers, sausages, phillies, pizza, hot dogs, pasta, salads, bloomin' onions, nachos to gator & shark on a stick, Alaskan king crab, all kinds of crawfish, scallops, bunches of different fish dishes, jerky, fritters, lobster and of course a pltheroa of shrimp and a whole lot more. Yes there is beer vendors as well as lots if tea & lemonade stands everywhere and course lots of ice cream choices. We ate fritters, fried shrimp, grilled scallops with fried rice & fries and had some big fresh squeezed lemonades. [I have one complaint .... there's a bunch of Nanny's lemonade stands that advertise regular & sugar-free lemonade. I asked for sugar-free but them was told they only have swee n low, whaaaaaat? No other sweeteners? That is a serious southern thing that is not just not cool because that stuff tastes icky to me] no more complaints. Bottom line: The volunteers truly make this event a real hit because it's many locals, neighbors and muli-generational people who take pride in their hometown. The organizers also continue to push the limits in exhibits, entertainment, amenities and put a huge premium on safety and comfort. It's truly a world class event that appeals to the entire family year after year.

This is such a joke because you're hard-pressed to find any fresh shrimp. The only place that I…read morefound it was at the local grocery store that had fresh bowl shrimp and everything else is fried and the shrimp are coupled with fried green tomatoes and fried lobster and everything else fried you can imagine and they are all cooked in the same grease. Very few vendors sell anything with a shrimp on it. Basically this is just a county fair with no rides. I live down here and was excited because we hadn't had it for two years but never again will I waste my time!

Quite! Lovely place. Large lots with beautiful landscaping. Lots of amenities. One of the nicest RV…read moreresorts we've stayed at!

Beautiful resort with very friendly and helpful staff. First class Class A Resort. Ask about…read moretheir specials.

Zoe is the best Bartender! Always super helpful and extremely friendly. If you end up visiting the…read moreFlora Bama I recommend seeing if she is working.

Leslie & Carolyn are both outstanding! They answered every question I had, made me feel welcome,…read moreand the bushwhacker is DELICIOUS! We will definitely be returning in the future!!!