Best Western On The Beach

3.0 star property

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Enjoy stunning ocean views from this balcony with a tiled floor and comfortable seating area.
Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a kitchenette with a refrigerator and stove, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
Relax in comfort with lounge chairs facing a large window offering a view of palm trees and a parking lot.
Relax on the hotel's outdoor deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a swimming pool, with a sandy beach just beyond the fence.
Experience the beachfront location of Best Western On The Beach, with access to the ocean and stunning views.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
337 E Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Waterville USA
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Oceanfront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western On The Beach

On beach with outdoor pool, near Gulf State Park
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a business centre and conference space.
Best Western On The Beach offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Best Western On The Beach's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gulf Shores Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Island Pancake House
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • 8 minutes by foot from Gulf Shores Beach and a 2-minute drive from Gulf State Park
As a guest of Best Western On The Beach, you'll find 2 hot tubs, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a front desk safe are also featured at Best Western On The Beach. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gulf Shores hotel is smoke free.

Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
Island Pancake House – This restaurant specialises 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Nnice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. Will book again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely get a room with a few of the ocean. This place is a real gem! This best Western does not come with breakfast. But it has a restaurant that has a very good breakfast for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend retreat

convenient to everything, beautiful views. Room had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stormi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed here with our kids during spring break and had a decent experience. The best parts were the easy beach access and the ocean-view room (definitely worth the upgrade). The two hot tubs and indoor pool were also lifesavers—especially on colder days when the kids needed entertainment. Another plus was the short walk to a nearby park and the pier, which added some variety to our outings. That said, the property itself feels tired and outdated. The bathroom was cramped, and the aging decor made the whole place feel worn. My biggest complaint, though, was the smoking area right by the elevator. Every trip to our room meant walking through a haze of smoke—not ideal with kids in tow. The hotel should really move it to a less-trafficked spot. One other letdown was the food at the on-site Pancake Factory. The taste and presentation were both below average, so we ended up eating out more than planned. Overall, this place works if you prioritize location and basic amenities, but don’t expect luxury or great dining. With a few upgrades and better management of the smoking area, it could be much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place

The place was in a great location with easy access to the beach. Rooms were pretty clean. Beds were comfortable. Stove and full size fridge was super convenient. Areas around pools were clean. Outdoor hot tub wasn’t hot at all, but the 2 inside were. Only one elevator, but the place isn’t huge so waiting for an elevator wasn’t terrible. The staff were all friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Clean and tidy However the walls of the room were so thin you could hear other guests communicating in the adjacent rooms Good location on the beach Lots of dining choices local to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sybella

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raven

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient amenities friendly and helpful staff on board!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ardath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing! The room, the view, the amenities, the distance from places was walkable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teshla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel. Beach access was perfect and the location was very convenient for whatever you may need or want to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025