I had a very nice time here last weekend. It was my first visit. I stayed two nights. There is…read morefree guest self parking and a valet parking option. The staff were all helpful and friendly. There was someone playing live music at certain times of the day. The room was clean and had a simple but nice setup. The shower had great water temperature and pressure. We had an ocean view room which was worth the extra cost. Waking up to the beach every morning was so satisfying. Reading on the balcony while listening to the ocean sounds and watching the waves was everything that I needed. The hotel has beach towels that are easily checked out through a machine. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available first come first serve to hotel guests which is very convenient. There was a heated outdoor pool, a volleyball net and a few games inside. We ate all of our meals at the hotel. We ate at the grab and go food spot. I ordered the feta and spinach croissant, a chocolate chip scone and a cappuccino. We also ate dinner at the latitude 30. I ordered a ceasar salad and calamari. For breakfast at latitude 30, I ordered the French toast dish that comes bacon and I ordered a side of eggs. We also ate at the fine dining restaurant onsite where I ordered the seared scallops dish and the vanilla crème brûlée. All of the meals that we ate at the hotel were very tasty. The restaurant staff were all kind and the utensils were spotless. I believe food may have also been served at the bar near the pool, but I didn't try any food from there during my visit. I really had an enjoyable time at this hotel and I plan to return in the future.

I attended a retreat here for the weekend and enjoyed my time! We had our meals as buffet style,…read morewhich was nice and the food was pretty good with lots of options for each meal. The hotel is connected to a private beach but also has a pool and hot tub for you to enjoy. My favorite aspect is that they offer free beach towels for you to use, so its nice to grab one on the way to the beach and drop it off on your way back, that way sand doesnt track everywhere in the room. The doors on the rooms are a but iffy, you have to forcefully pull/push the door to close it, otherwise your room is left unlocked.

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.

Nice played cost about $1-$2 to play each game. Staff was nice, hope to return again. We drive from…read morefort Morgan to these one.

This hotel has been great! Rooms are huge, beach view, easy beach access - lazy river pool has a…read moregreat current - pool bar, very awesome and Carmen makes delish drinks! We will be back and I hope sooner than later

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!

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 went on a Saturday off season and it was pretty quiet. The prices were reasonable, the place was…read moreVERY clean and it was just a great place to have a day of fun with family & friends!

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.

Had a perfect experience here! Great bar, solid atmosphere, and an overall amazing time. One of the…read morebartenders in particular (believe her name was Lodan) was especially kind and great.

The Flora-Bama is a legendary dive beach bar with multiple music being played throughout this large…read morebar. Great southern rock and country music talent all day from noon til past midnight. Everyone is there to have a good time while enjoying some cold drinks. They also have a frozen Bushwhacker that is just delicious. You can spend the day beachfront the come inside for drinks and music. The staff is friendly! This bar is a dive bar...there's bras hanging from ceiling lines and there's dust bunnies throughout but this is what makes it so cool and so appealing. We try to come back at least once a year to enjoy The Flora-Bama. There's no other bar quite like this one. Must visit.

Took my parents on the 1.5 hour Dolphin Tour through Wolf Bay with a very friendly and energetic…read moreCpt. Lynn and his two crew members, who were also very accommodating. It was a very relaxing ride, bar drinks and snacks were available for purchase. Cpt Lynn was very personable, he took time to greet everyone before the cruise. We saw baby dolphins and a huge manatee as well. There was also a 2 yr old birthday girl on the boat whom we all sang Happy Birthday too. Cpt. Lynn let her honk the ships horn too. It was fun for everybody.

Amazing evening! Captain Johnny was awesome and his two beautiful first mates Lauren and Gisele…read morewere attentive to all our needs. Great fun had by all. We will definitely be back!