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Best Western On The Beach

3.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Gulf State Park

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
On the beach, white sand
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Best Western On The Beach offers a true beachside escape with indoor/outdoor pools and two spa tubs. Lounge in the sun or enjoy Gulf Shores views with free in-room WiFi. The attentive staff ensures guests fully embrace their relaxation time.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot Tub

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Street View)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Street View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View)

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Street View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Street View)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Microwave (Street View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
337 E Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542

What's nearby

  • Hangout Music Fest - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterville USA - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Catch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western On The Beach

Hotel near Gulf Shores Beach
You can look forward to a 24-hour business center, 2 hot tubs, and a restaurant at Best Western On The Beach. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • A gift shop, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Crib (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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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

Property 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

Best Western Beach
Best Western Beach Gulf Shores
Best Western Beach Hotel Gulf Shores
Best Western Gulf Shores
Best Western On The Beach Hotel Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores Best Western
Best Western Beach Hotel
Best On The Gulf Shores
Best Western On The Beach Hotel
Best Western On The Beach Gulf Shores
Best Western On The Beach Hotel Gulf Shores

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western On The Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Best Western On The Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western On The Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western On The Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western On The Beach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western On The Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gulf Shores hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wade Ward Nature Park and Gulf Shores Beach. Gulf State Park is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Best Western On The Beach Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony was beautiful, the rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barton

Liked: Amenities
Pool was extremely nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive & provided us with whatever we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time here. It was clean, close to dining and shopping. The beach was clean and easy access. The restaurant in house was a plus for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Great view. Good restaurant in hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaAlphamea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was delightful family friendly place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great and the staff is fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

It was nice… close to beach access and accommodations were ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick one night stay- loved the beach access and the beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach and we loved they gad indoor and outdoor pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd time staying here. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Great views of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was never open. The walk to the beach was convenient and close. The room was clean and very roomy! I liked the beach pictures on the wall!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

allison

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was close to areas food and thr hang out. Housekeeping was nice and i feel front desk could have been more informative about stays like where our room would be or where we can park ,where rhe pools are or the restaurants and maybe smile a little bit. Or that id have to get new keys if i extended my stay. Just stuff like that helps.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and great access to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the easy access to the beach and other amminities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach hotel. We had beach front balcony room. Elevator the only pitfall. Very slow
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jully

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

AMY A

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled very moldy and was very humid. Bed was comfortable. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stop over spot as we return home!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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