When you stay at Best Western On The Beach in Gulf Shores, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. .This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from The Wharf and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from The Park at OWA.
What's nearby
Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
The Hangout - 7 min walk
Sunliner Diner - 9 min walk
Pink Pony Pub - 11 min walk
De Soto's Seafood Kitchen - 10 min walk
Gulf Island Grill - 3 min walk
About this property
Best Western On The Beach
On beach with outdoor pool, near Gulf State Park
Best Western On The Beach offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Island Pancake House serving guests of Best Western On The Beach. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Island Pancake House - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Island Pancake House
Things to do
2 hot tubs
Children's pool
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
Cot (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
On the beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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Best Western On The Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I stayed there for spring break and I regret every moment I was there the room was filthy the balcony had food from the previous stay still there. I was charged $250 in cash for my husband smoking one cigarette on the balcony and I was not there at the time it took place. It's a racist hotel and my reason for saying this is because I'm black and I was charged $250 and you had whites on the same floor I was on smoking but because they didn't get caught they wasn't ask to pay.The manger lied to my husband like he was the owner of the hotel and then stalked them came to room several times hoping to smell smoke or catch him smoking went to the extreme talking about taking me to court for a $250 smoking fine etc. Like as if I was broke and couldn't afford $250. No room services all while I was there has a stove with no utensils or pots or pans to cook with and a very small room size refrigerator. Sand was all over the room when I entered it. I have attached the pictures of the dirty room when I entered it.
Very good value for a room on the beach. Bathroom was small but extremely clean. Enjoyed our stay and will visit this location again. Soon we hope.
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Patra
15 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is conveniently located right on the beach. You can walk right onto the white sand without a boardwalk, and showers are provided to wash off the sand.
The rooms are old and musty, but I didn’t expect much else for the price. Might want to bring an extra blanket as the sheets and bed covering are very thin.
I actually stayed here for my sweet 16th birthday weekend years ago! The balcony was great, the rooms were clean, the carpet could use a deep shampooing but I understand with pools and the beach they get dirty. The indoor pool was amazing for my two little ones to swim while it’s cold! But love the staff, our stay was great!
I did not hit the blue bottom on this trip and it automatically did it and tried to charge my card and I don’t appreciate it
adam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Brad
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Staff & service
For the price and the view, I would stay here again. The room smelled a hint of its age and the bed needs updating. I woke up with a sore back every morning. Loved being able to listen to the waves from my room.