Nightly rates from $98
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 24, 2012 Check-out: Jun 27, 2012

Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

3 stars
3025 West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.8
out of 5
29 reviews
Motel that's like a hotel

This was one of the last places that had available rooms for the Hangout music festival. Pretty... See full review

  • hanging out
  • May 21, 2012
icky feeling carpet & funky smells

It was quiet which was nice but the room service came around way too early. We said no thank you... See full review

  • girls just wanna have fun
  • May 26, 2010
Basic, budget-friendly, and a mile and a half from the beach
At Country Hearth Inn of Gulf Shores, guests get what they pay for. The no-frills hotel offers basic, motel-style accommodations about a mile and a half north of the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast and an easy drive from the amusement and water parks, shopping outlets and restaurants of the region. Local attractions include Fort Morgan (20 miles west), the Bird of Paradise Biplane Rides (two miles north), and Gulf Shores Museum (about half a mile north). Some Country Hearth Inn guest rooms feature kitchenettes but not all -- inquire ahead.
Highlights
  • A mile and a half from the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
  • Convenient to shopping, dining and area attractions
Location
Country Hearth Inn of Gulf Shores sits just off the Gulf Shores Parkway, about a mile and a half north of the Gulf Coast and minutes from Tanger Outlet Mall. Orange Beach is a short drive from here.
Rooms
Country Hearth Inn of Gulf Shores offers basic, motel-style accommodations. Some rooms feature kitchenettes with a stovetop, microwave and refrigerator, and all come with Serta mattresses and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Guests may use the on-site coin-operated laundry machines at all hours. Country Hearth Inn of Gulf Shores offers free high-speed wireless Internet access. A number of restaurants lie within a short drive of the hotel, including the famous LuLu's at Homeport Marina.
Transportation
  • Jack Edwards Airport (1.7 mi/2.8 km)
  • Pensacola Regional Airport (33 mi/52.9 km)
  • Mobile Regional Airport (43.8 mi/70.5 km)
Attractions
  • Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Gulf State Park (0.4 mi/0.7 km)
  • Waterville U.S.A. (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Gulf Shores Museum (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • LuLu's at Homeport Marina and live music venue (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • The Track Family Recreation Center (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
  • The Bird of Paradise Biplane Rides (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • The Wharf (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Tanger Outlet Mall (7.7 mi/12.4 km)
  • Fort Morgan State Historic Site (19.9 mi/32 km)
Policies and fees
  • Pet friendly: $50 USD per pet, 25 pounds and under
  • Weekly rates are available

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores Rooms

Two double beds with a kitchenet
Non Smoking with Two double beds
0
Description not provided

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
(NFD), 1.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Free parking
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable

Dining

Nearby dining
Oyster House, Seafood, 11 to 10 Sun to Sat, Within 2 mi S; LuLus, Seafood, 11 to 9 Mon to Thur, 11 to 10 Fri to Satwithin 1 mi E; Lamberts Cafe, Country Cooking, 1030 to 900 within 6 mi N; Cafe Grazic, Italian, 4 to 10, Within 8.5 mi E

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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.

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Guest Reviews (29)

Ratings and reviews for Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Overall score

2.8 / 5
29 out of 29
Amenities:
2.5
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.2

66% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
hanging out
Gulf Shores, AL
May 21, 2012

Motel that's like a hotel

This was one of the last places that had available rooms for the Hangout music festival. Pretty pricey because of the circumstances of the event that weekend, but the room was clean and it was close enough to the Hangout. Positive experience, nothing special.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Lulu's on the water is so so good and a really fun beachy atmosphere!

Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

4
JujuPnt
New Orleans, LA, USA
Apr 30, 2012

You really do get what you pay for

This hotel is at a great location, what's great is that it's very cheap but also know that you won't get all that fancy stuff. It has everything you need to make it comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

4
Ash88
Pensacola, FL, USA
Apr 16, 2012

Great Location

Check in was quick & easy, location was close to The Wharf in Orange Beach & LuLu's which was great. Room was clean & basic. Overall, it was a good experience!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short drive from hotel

The Wharf in Orange Beach is less than 15 minutes away with a concert venue, movie theatre, shops & restaurants.

Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

1
fishforfun
Ider AL
Apr 15, 2012

Rooms are old and need improvements

I have stayed in better places for lots less.. It is a party place, not for a family

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Bahama Bob's Beach Side Cafe Gulf Shores

Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

4
kittykat1991
Verbena, AL
Apr 9, 2012

Good clean room.

The staff was pleasant. The room was clean. Very enjoyable experience. Will stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

1
travis911
huntsville, al
Mar 29, 2012

Don't waste your time nor money

Our first room was located in the back rear corner. The carpet was wet and the room had a horrible smell. They gave us another room it too was located in the back. Our room looked nothing like the pictures on the website. All other cars were parked in front but our room was in the back. You could see under the door and we had to put a towel down to keep ( things ) out!! Room too much The kids were content with playing video games. Carpet was too dirty to be cleaned needs replacing. Had planned on staying too nights but cancelled second night and went to another hotel that was AWSOME!!! I would not recommend this ( Motel ) not hotel to my worst enemy. Also house keeping came around too early (@ 8:30) with a child. I guess she couldn't find a baby sitter.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Tanger Mall ( Outlet) has over 168 stores that can really kill time. Great buys, friendly people, and very very clean environment.

Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

4
bearcat38
Louisiana, USA
Feb 29, 2012

great place for family fun

The hotel location is awesome!!the staff was nice and the rooms are awesome ! However though i do have one dislike and that was the carpet in my room. The carpet need to be clean ,very dirty! Beside the carpet, the best place to stay if you ever want to visit gulf shores!!!!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

1
Tosha
Paragould, Arkansas
Aug 2, 2010

"WAS NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!!"

I absolutely hated this trip due to the room we stayed in. We counted approximately 14 bugs (roaches) in our room. There was nasty mold in the bathroom. The room was filthy when we arrived. Bad odor, although it was a non-smoking room. I had to go and get a vaccum from the office and vaccum myself because the floors were filthy with visible trash and dirt. This wasn't a trip for me to clean, it was supposed to be vacation. If I wanted to clean, I would have just stayed home. We had to change our own sheets. One particular nosey maid kept staring through our window at us. The maids were awful. We had NO "do not disturb" signs in our room, therefore we got woke up early to a rude maid after driving a 10 hour trip to get there. WE WERE TIRED!!! She got rude because there was no sign on the door, which we had no sign in our room, to put on the door. What was we supposed to do, make our own? My husband cut his foot, (which brought blood) on a sharp object pertuding up in the kitchen area. The burners on the stove would not even boil water, therefore we had to go and buy a $40 crock pot skillet to cook our food. We just did not have a good experience on this trip except for the time we spent out of this room. The hotel manager has all of the complaints wrote down and pictures have been made. I would love to get a full refund or promised a better hotel for 2 nights the next time we come back, which we are planning to come back before summer ends. The $200 + we spent for 2 nights on this room, we could have got something a whole lot nicer and would have had a better trip. Thank you NaTosha Davis

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Almost all of the shops were nice, The cracker Barell in Foley was good. Gulf Shores beach was awesome. But please don't ever stay at the Country Hearth Inn.

Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

1
David
Birmingham, AL
Jun 30, 2010

Didn't even get to stay there

We got there at midnight the day of our wedding and there was no one there! Sat there for almost 2 hours and noone ever showed up when called the next day the attendent at the desk said there was someone there the whole night which was not true I have pictures and a manager from the hotel next door that can confirm that the office was locked and the lights where off and it has a sign in the door that even says 24 hour service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
1
Value:
1
Review of Country Hearth Inn Gulf Shores

Reviewer score

4
THOFF
Opelika, AL
Jun 15, 2010

Wedding Party

Good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
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