Escapes to The Shores
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Hotel Overview
FABULOUS
We were very surprised at how big the condo was and it was perfect for our needs. Gorgeous view, we...
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Jen B.
- Mar 25, 2013
Beautiful view
Nothing but the best. Loved the view, the rooms were clean, and very comfortable. Access to...
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Randy Man
- Nov 26, 2012
Swank new condos on a sugar white beach, minutes from Gulf State Park
One of the newer additions to the Orange Beach area, Escapes! to The Shores opened in 2008. The condominium resort fuses the conveniences of a hotel (front desk, on-site fitness center) with the luxuries of home (a kitchen or kitchenette in every unit, grills down by the beach). Guests choose from three room types -- one-bedroom studio, two-bedroom condo or three-bedroom condo -- and enjoy access to the on-site swimming pools (one inside, one out), whirlpool, sauna, steam room and beach. The resort sits on the Emerald Coast, steps from the Gulf.Highlights
- Beachfront property overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
- Two swimming pools and a whirlpool
- Sauna and steam room onsite, plus a state-of-the-art fitness center
Location
Escapes! to The Shores sits right on the beach, just outside Gulf State Park and about halfway between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Pensacola is a 45-minute drive away, and various attractions lie within easy reach, including the National Museum of Naval Aviation (23 miles) and Fort Morgan (25 miles).Rooms
Escapes! to The Shores offers three types of units: one-bedroom studio, two-bedroom condominium and three-bedroom condominium. All feature modern comforts (granite countertops, flat-screen TVs) and the latter two come with spacious balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.Features
Escapes! to The Shores has two swimming pools: one indoors and one out. Guests may also soak in the on-site whirlpool. Shiny new grills adorn the outdoor patio at the resort and are available for guest use. Escapes! to The Shores also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center, plus a sauna and steam room.Transportation
- Jack Edwards Airport (7.8 mi/12.6 km)
- Pensacola Regional Airport (31 mi/49.9 km)
- Mobile Regional Airport (70 mi/112.7 km)
Attractions
- Gulf of Mexico (0 mi/0 km)
- Gulf State Park (0.2 mi/0.4 km)
- Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (3.2 mi/5.1 km)
- Waterville U.S.A. (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
- Alabama Gulf Coast & Visitors Center (4 mi/6.4 km)
- The Wharf (6.8 mi/10.9 km)
- Craft Farms (8 mi/12.9 km)
- National Museum of Naval Aviation (22.7 mi/36.5 km)
- Fort Morgan (25.1 mi/40.4 km)
Policies and fees
- Please note that the minimum age required at check-in is 21. Guests unaccompanied by an individual 25 years or older are required to pay a damage deposit of $500 USD. This deposit is fully refundable at check-out upon inspection of the room.
- Office hours are as follows: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday.
- Please note, pets are not allowed on the property.
- No boats, trailers or RVs may be parked at the resort.
- Early check-outs will not result in partial refunds. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 10 a.m. Please check-in at lobby on level 3. If you are checking in after hours or find our offices closed, please call 1-251-979-5040 as prominently posted on our office door.
This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Escapes to The Shores Rooms
- 1 bedroom/1 bathroom studio
- One bedroom units are compact, and do not include balconies or have an ocean view, but are a great choice for the value-conscious traveler who prefers to spend most of their time at the pools or on the beach. These rooms are fantastic but do not have a view of the Gulf.
- 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo
- Spacious and ultra luxurious, these fully appointed vacation homes include granite countertops, flat screen TV in living and bedrooms, DVD, broadband, 4 head showers, large balconies facing the Gulf, washer and dryers, and more.
Amenities
- Pool
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Orange Beach
- Nearby airports
- PNS
- Area description
- Orange Beach boasts miles of sugar white beaches reaching down to the warm, blue Gulf waters, creating a seaside destination that rivals anything. Enjoy area theme parks, waterside restaurants, historic sites, golf and shopping on the Emerald Coast.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1000
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 (72)
Ratings and reviews for Escapes to The Shores
- All travelers (72) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (22) 4.2 / 5
- Families (42) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (8) 4.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
HoBa
Never again!
All the 1 Bedroom Studios have no window to the outside. It is really dark and no good place for young children. The hotel management was absolutly no help!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
The beach is great.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
THe sleep impossible vacation!
i bedroom ended up being interior studio - that was doable however the furniture in the living area was so small that my 150 lb husband and I could not sit comfortably on the couch as it was so shallow; the AC unit was extremely noisy which made it very, very difficult to sleep. The 2-3 bedrooms may have been better but I cannot recc the 1 bedroom units.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
The Wharf Lazy River
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Dragongirl
Lacking Something
The room is very spacious, and initially clean. However, the room is never cleaned while being occupied, not even to empty the trash. Air conditioning unit is VERY loud and tends to wake you up at night. Need to come into the 21st century and get WiFi. Had eithernet cord offered, but the cord is only about a foot long so have to crouch by the outlet in order to use your laptop. Location was wonderful, right on the beach. Hotel was obviously very nice when first opened, but the maintenance has not been kept up.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Cave Dwelling
We visit Orange Beach, yearly, this was just a quick 2 night drop by, we were looking for cheap room on beach. We did not book beach front. Rooms window, looked onto interior hallway.View thru hall was to outside window, looking onto 2nd floor of parking deck. The hall light shown thru window all night, could not block out. Air conditioner unit was located in closet of bedroom area, extremely noisy. Was listed as a 1 bedroom condo, it was the guest suite of a larger condo, and shared a common entry with them. Each time they went in and out, we got to here the entry door slam shut.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Great place, but probably won't return
This place is very nice. Our room (a one-bedroom) was beautiful and the perfect size for our family of 3. We loved the pools, both indoor and outdoor, and enjoyed the proximity to the beach. I was worried that the room would be dark with only one window facing the interior hall. However, directly in front of the window, across the hall, was a window facing the outside. That helped give us a "view" and some natural light. We were on the 6th floor. However, we will not return. The AC is located in the bedroom and it made an AWFUL noise every time it went on and off. While the AC was on, it did make normal AC noise, and that did not bother us. But, every time it came on or off, it made an awful drilling-like noise. Because of this, we will not return. Maybe other units do not have this noise, but it is not worth the risk for us. There are plenty of other places in the area to try. If you take away the AC noise, we would definitely return.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Mak C63
Good location and amenities
Stayed 2 nights. Not a place to stay longer because condo walls are thin and there are lots of noisy kids around.. Also, rooms are not especially clean. Very expensive for the quality level
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Louisiana Lagniappe restaurant and Shrimp shack have excellent quality food and good happy hour specials
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Denise beach lover
Beautiful beach, room not so nice
This resort was located on the beautiful Orange Beach in Alabama, but our room was in need of maintenance. Carpet in bedroom was dirty with many stains. The walls in the 1 bedroom unit were all marked with scuffs and fingerprints, there was a hole in the closet door and fridge had strong odor of chemical cleaner. Also, wi fi was not working. None of these problems were corrected after we reported them to staff. Management told us that they were in process of making changes to maintenance and management of this resort. Resort did have easy access to the beautiful white sand beach and was convenient to many good restaurants. Would highly recommend resort if problems are corrected.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Short drive to excellent dining, great golf courses.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice getaway
This place was very nice. We especially enjoyed the outdoor grill and fireplace. The room was very clean and set up great. We had a one bedroom which did not have a view, but we knew that when we booked the trip. The only negative was the hot water heater and the air conditioner unit was in a closet in the bedroom and it woke us up frequently.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Babybaby2
Escapes!
We had a wonderful family vacation at Escapes! The only drawback was the one bedroom condos didn't have a window. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. We enjoyed both pools and hot tubs and really liked the activities Escapes offered. We participated in the shell dig, bingo, and sand castle contest. A great family vacation spot!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Lambert's was fantastic! Reasonably priced with enough left over for another meal later!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
wonderful
It was a very wonderful stay the room was larger than typical condo room to enjoy and not be cramped enjoyed the entire visit
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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