BEST WESTERN on the Beach
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Hotel Overview
Restful Stop
Spotlessly clean room, comfortable beds. Bathroom very small but acceptable and very clean.Loved...
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DonErnJoa
- Mar 7, 2013
vac ca king
Right on the beach, well kept hotel, very reasonable. We will definitely go back
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lovetravelers
- Dec 10, 2012
Rooms with a view: Beachfront lodging in Gulf Shores, Ala.
As the only major chain hotel on the Gulf Shores coast, Best Western on the Beach lets guests stay by the water without blowing their vacation budget. The AAA Two Diamond retreat overlooks the Gulf of Mexico from the edge of a white-sand beach, and offers rooms with street or ocean views (all come with private balconies). Guests can rent beach chairs and umbrellas during the warmer months, and the indoor heated pool stays open year-round. Gulf waters aside, other nearby attractions include Waterville U.S.A., Sunland Amusement Park and Lake Shelby.Highlights
- Prime beachfront location
- Indoor heated pool and two hot tubs
- On-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch
- Private balconies for every room
Location
Best Western on the Beach sits on the white-sand coast of Gulf Shores, Ala., about 10 miles south of downtown Foley and a mile from Gulf State Park.Rooms
All guest rooms and suites at Best Western on the Beach come with private balconies and street or Gulf of Mexico views. Guests can also count on a microwave, refrigerator and free Wi-Fi.Features
Best Western on the Beach is a AAA Two Diamond hotel. The on-site restaurant, Island Pancake House, serves American fare for breakfast and lunch (think sandwiches, burgers, omelets, and, of course, pancakes). The hotel has an indoor heated pool with two hot tubs. There is also an outdoor, kid-friendly pool. During the warm season, lifeguards watch over the beach area and Best Western on the Beach guests can rent chairs and umbrellas.Transportation
- Pensacola Regional Airport (40 mi/64.4 km)
- Mobile Regional Airport (60 mi/96.6 km)
Attractions
- Gulf Coast (0 mi/0 km)
- Waterville U.S.A. Water and Amusement Park (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Sunland Amusement Park (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Zooland Animal Park (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Lake Shelby (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Gulf State Park (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Range Beach Marina (7 mi/11.3 km)
- Zeke's Marina (7 mi/11.3 km)
- Tanger Outlet Center (10 mi/16.1 km)
Business
- On-site public computer and printer, located in the lobby
- Complimentary fax and copy services available (inquire at the front desk)
BEST WESTERN on the Beach Rooms
- 2 QUEEN BEDS
- 2 QUEEN BEDS,NO SMOKING,OCEANFRONT,MICROFRIDGE
- SUITE-2 KING BEDS
- SUITE-2 KING BEDS,NSMK,STREET VIEW,KITCHENETTE
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,NSMK,LIMITED VIEW,MICROVW,REFRIG
- 2 QUEEN BEDS
- 2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,LIMITED VIEW,MICROVW,REFRIG
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,MOBACC,BATHTB,OCEAN,NSMK
- 2 QUEEN BEDS
- 2 QUEEN BEDS,NO SMOKING,KITCHENETTE,OCEANFRONT
- 2 QUEEN BEDS
- 2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,STREET VIEW,KITCHENETTE
- 2 QUEEN BEDS
- 2 QUEEN BEDS,SMOKING,OCEANFRONT,MICROFRIDGE
- 2 KING BEDS
- 2 KING BEDS,NO SMOKING,OCEANFRONT,MICROFRIDGE
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,NO SMOKING,OCEANFRONT,MICROFRIDGE
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,NO SMOKING,OCEAN FRONT
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,NSMK,OCEANFRONT,JETTED TUB,MICRFG
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,NSMK,STREET VIEW,STUDIO,KICHENETTE
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- FREE parking
- Heated pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- Air conditioned
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Free local telephone calls
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Heated pool
- Fishing
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business center
- Security
- Wake-up service
- FAX
- Gift shop
- Copy service
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- RV or truck parking
- Truck parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Wheel chair access
- Room
- Television with cable
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Cribs available
- Electronic door locks
- Ironing board
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Foley, Mobile, Pensacola
- Nearby airports
- (PNS), 40.00, MI, NW;
- Area description
- Resort
Dining
- Island Pancake House
- Island Pancake House, on premises, American,
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (42)
Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN on the Beach
- All travelers (42) 3.6 / 5
- Couples (16) 3.7 / 5
- Families (25) 3.6 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.8
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.9
79%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Gulf Shores
Enjoyed access to the beach and nearby seafood restaurants. Took car ferry to Dauphin Island.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great time in Gulf Shores Alabama!
We stayed there for the Buffett concert. Great location and the beach was great and the water was wonderful. Beautiful!!! The hotel charged us again for the room after we prepaid online. We realized this after getting home. We had to call them and they said it would take several days to issue the credit. They actually charged us less and it was also less than the price they quoted when we called them direct!! Strange.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Family vacation
Room service would be nice, I would have used it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Throw the Roll Restaurant
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jlmco19
Best Western On The Beach Gulf Shores Al
Very quite laid back, nice veiw from balconies and resturant.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Mikee's Seafood Resturant
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
A big surprise
My wife and I were planning to cook our thanksgiving diner at the hotel,what a surprise ,no stove,no pots,no pans,nothing to eat or cook with. My understanding of a kitchenette is to be furnished with the above. We had plans to stay 4 nights, we stayed 1,and left at 5:30 am the next morning. The staff was really nice and helpful, it was just not what we expected.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Southern Dealmaker
Best Value on the Beach!!
Superb On the Sand Location. Clean Rooms, Excellent Pancake Breakfast, Value here on Gulf, Trust this One.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Off Season, Limited Activities for Kids.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
"Great beach, clean, friendly staff"
The beach was very nice, plenty of great eating spots in the area. Convient to Pensacola Naval Air Base, home of the Blue Angels. Great shopping at the outlet shops in Foley. We will go back to the area.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Lulu'a Restaurant Lulu is Jimmy Buffett's sister, its like eating on an island. Alot for children to do, the band was great, and food too!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
2 day beach getaway
Had to go to gulf shores for court so needed a nice and not to expensive hotel on the beach. First thing I liked the most was the clean rooms and of course beachfront view. The beds were amazingly comfortable. Slept like a baby. Cleaning staff made sure to come by every morning to see if we needed our rooms clean. Best Western is also in a great location. Walking distance to everything nearby. Only thing I didnt like was the elevators were slow and one day for a few hours the water was shut off other than that everything was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Way below avarage
They were very accomodating but the hotel needs to be blown up and start again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Not the best place to stay on the beach
The hotel is located at a great place on the beach, the rooms were ok for the price but as one other person had said, tou can just about count the layers of paint peeling off the walls, some of the staff would not even speak when spoken too. Unlike most hotels on the beach, they have no boardwalk so when you rinse the sand off your feet returning from the beach, it is useless cause you must step right back into it and take it back to your room. And what little walk they do have is covered in app. 2 feet in sand.I just think that it would pay to have some much needed upgrades done to assure return guests.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
make sure that if you travel with kids to visit the tracks park.Very fun, for the whole family
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