Best Western on the Beach
Location: 337 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, us
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Beachfront Hotel in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Indoor and Outdoor Pools: Enjoy a relaxing stay with access to an indoor heated pool and two hot tubs, as well as a beach-side outdoor pool.
Convenient Amenities: Each room is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi, parking, and a business centre are available for all guests.
Dining and Attractions: Indulge in beachfront dining at the Island Pancake House. Explore nearby attractions like the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Waterville amusement park just minutes away.
Book your stay at Gulf Shores Best Western for a perfect beach getaway!
Important Information
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Non-smoking throughout
- Kid meals
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Shopping on site
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Water park access (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Paddle boating nearby
Rooms Available
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King Studio with Kitchenette and Street View - Non-Smoking
This studio includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are also provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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King Room with Limited View - Non-Smoking
This room includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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Suite with Two King Beds and Street View - Non-Smoking
This suite includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Limited View/Non-Smoking
This room includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are also provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 Queen Beds
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Microwave (Street View)
2 Queen Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
1 King Bed
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 King Beds
Features a private balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Oceanfront
1 King Bed
450-sq-foot room with a balcony/patio
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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King Room with Two King Beds - Gulf View/Non-Smoking
This room offers Gulf views from the private balcony and includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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Deluxe King Room with Gulf View - Non-Smoking
This room offers Gulf views from the private balcony and includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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King Room with Gulf View - Lobby Level/Non-Smoking
This room offers Gulf views from the private balcony and includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are also provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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King Room with Spa Bath and Gulf View - Non-Smoking
This room offers Gulf views from the private balcony and includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A spa bath and a table and chairs are provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Gulf View - Non-Smoking
This room overlooks the street and includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are also provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Kitchenette/Gulf View - Non-Smoking
This Gulf-front room has a private balcony and includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. A table and chairs are also provided. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Coffee machine
- Linen
-
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Street View/Non-Smoking
This room includes a 42-inch flat-screen TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Note that room and balcony is non-smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Coffee machine
- Linen
Guest Reviews
- Amy (10/5): Can't wait to come back - Loved the location rooms were clean and comfortable There was no outdoor shower to clean feet/ beach supplies
- Melton (6/5): - Didn’t try the breakfast,would have had a later lunch time menu. We made reservations 3 months in advance and requested high room level. We were given 1st floor.
- Jason (10/5): - Everything was perfect
- Merica (10/5): - Perfect location, walking distance from everything
- Kenneth (9/5): - On the the beach, evening breeze coming in balcony Restaurant was not open, repairs?
- kathy (8/5): Such a beautiful view and comfortable bed. Just pray you don’t get close to the ice machine or the laundry if you want t - Beautiful view! Comfortable bed! The hallway was very loud in the morning. Someone getting ice woke us up before 6am and that went on all morning. And around 7:30/8am the staff were so loud at the laundry.
- Tony (8/5): -
- Catencamp (10/5): Very pleasant stay. Would use again. - The food was good and the staff was great!
- Grammer (10/5): Can't wait to come back - It was clean. Very friendly staff. The view was beautiful.cant think of anything A bar in the facility
- Temeka (5/5): I love location and access to the beach - I love the location. It was directly on the beach and the room had a balcony First the room had smell of cigarette smoking and damp smell when entering the room appeared to be cleaned. We had spray deodorizer to be able to stay in the room. The pictures on website showed a more updated and comfortable room but that wasn't the case. The room had a dampness/ moisture to the sheets and our clothes. The room could use some updates and freshness to it. The patio door was very dirty and foggy. The whole building could stand some updating. It has an old feel to it.
- Guest (8/5): OK - Didn't eat breakfast The rates change every night try to stay another
- Cheryl (8/5): -
- Kristi (8/5): -
- Bridget (10/5): -
- Mark (7/5): -
- House (10/5): -
- virginia (10/5): -
- Angie (10/5): -
- jenm8242017 (10/5): Love love love this place - This place is always my home away from home. Super friendly staff. Amazing location. Yummy breakfast, highly recommend the pancakes. Ohhh, and the beds, Super super comfy. Only place we stay at. Highly recommend
- Jessica (6/5): -
- Jonathon (8/5): It was a great stay even if for one night it was a great stay. - The beachfront was nice and loved the Breakfast place. The beds were very comfortable room super clean. It’s very nice.
- Teresa (9/5): Really enjoyed atmosphere. Most Staff extremely nice and helpful. Very clean rooms. Would stay again - On the beach, friendly staff, very clean None
- Yarbrough (10/5): - Loved the room & very easy access to the beach. Can't think of anything
- Sam (3/5): This is a very old hotel that has not been updated in awhile. - It was on the beach It was very old, outdated and not very clean. The elevator was horribly outdated and slow.
- Julie (8/5): -
- Fountain (1/5): Very disappointing. - The pictures on the website was misleading. Rules was nothing like what was in the pictures. The rules had a awful smell like mode. The hallway was creepy, corporate dirty in the hallways you had to pay for breakfast even though they said breakfast was free.
- Jacquelyn (10/5): Would definitely recommend the hotel. - The location to the beach and food. The restaurant had good food but the wait was crazy we got our food after 2 tables that got seated after us had already finished eating and paid.
- Kim (10/5): Wonderful - Location, check in was smooth, very accommodating!!
- CriSheilah (7/5): -
- Tonya (10/5): Amazing views and much needed rest - View and the location
- Joyce (6/5): - Room smelled awful. Bathroom was not clean. Floor was wet like someone had peed on it. Did not ask or want a kitchen. Roaches crawling in hallway .
- Jeanne (9/5): -
- Candace (8/5): - The location is wonderful. Steps to the beach. Walking distance to nice restaurants.
- Louis (9/5): -
- Phillip (10/5): - Nice manger and staff
- Shireen (8/5): -
- Cindy (10/5): my stay was great . great location . thank you for the Hospitality . - room was great beach was awesome. the bed was the best so comfortable i actually looked to see what the brand of mattress . would for sure stay again PARKING
- Angie (10/5): -
- Michael (7/5): -
- Guest (10/5): -
- Clark (10/5): Pleasant experience for our first stay at the BW on the Beach. Will likely return to this location. - Kitchenette room that overlooked the beach. Excellent room location that was clean and comfortable.
- LaDona Dinki (8/5): Came in in a clutch much appreciated - The pools the location directly on the beach and the balcony! The carpet in the halls is kinda bad but it's to be expected in a hotel on the water
- Jeremy (3/5): -
- Story (9/5): -
- Adam (10/5): Great place to relax - Property is very clean and in a great location. Our favorite thing about this place is that it has 2 pool and 2 hot tubs. Wish they kept some towels in the pool area
- 211SouthernSoul (10/5): -
- Kristina (9/5): Excellent value beautiful views and stunning beach - Best value on the beach big room kitchenette everything you need Gulf front room w balcony great view Not enough covered parking, no bar or restaurant other than a breakfast spot
- Anthony (5/5): fun for a parents get away, would not stay with children. - the view, location, friendly staff. the smell, felt unsafe
- JWill2021 (4/5): Never returning and wouldn’t recommend to others. - We stayed here because it was close to a volleyball tournament that we were attending, but wish we stayed somewhere else. We would not stay here again. We enjoyed the location and the beachfront balcony, but the property is majorly lacking maintenance, pride of ownership, and service. Cons: 1. Unfriendly front desk staff. They never acknowledged us whenever we walked through the lobby. Very standoffish. We are from the Midwest and were surprised by the lack of Southern Hospitality. 2. The pools were dirty and had a lot of sand in them. The outdoor hot tub wasn’t hot. The outdoor shower to wash sand off by the outdoor pool wasn’t working. There should at least be a sign telling people there is an outdoor shower by the indoor pool. The pool didn’t have shade umbrellas with the loungers. There is no pride in ownership at this property. 3. Dirty premises including lots of cigarette butts all over the place. The exterior landscaping is half dead. Lots of deferred maintenance. Pros: 1. Comfortable beds and we slept very good. 2. The housekeeping ladies were nice and smiled. 3. The location and view from the upper balcony room. Walkable to the Hangout area where we were attending a beach volleyball event. 4. The restaurant breakfast food was good and the waiter was nice. 5. The beach was great but could use a walkway down to the water area.
- john (9/5): -
- ShaAmbra (10/5): -
- Jessica (7/5): -
- Patricia (10/5): We loved staying here, location was great and our room was clean and comfortable. - The location was awesome! Beds were so comfy! The room had a stove and refrigerator. Nothing! Everything was great!
- Kevin (8/5): It was fine good location - I think the the check in time could be a bit earlier and the bed was a little to wore out
- Guest (10/5): -
- Michael (7/5): - Everything besides the roaches There was a live roach in the tub.
- William (9/5): We needed it and enjoyed it - Right on the water. Very convenient for shopping, beach access, etc The people above me smoked marijuana on their balcony and the odor came into my room via the air conditioning. Not the hotels fault
- Ashton (10/5): Relaxing and fun, we’re coming back to bring our 4 kids now! - Very clean, cutesy essentials left in case anything was forgotten and a gorgeous view. No indoor pool
- James (5/5): - Proximity of the hotel to the beach The bathroom was really small, and odd. I had to sit at an angle while going to the bathroom. Also, the shower had weird proportions.
- Martin (6/5): Besides the 2 issues the rest was pleasant - Liked the view room was clean easy parking When we got there the elevator didn't work so we had to carry luggage and things up a flight of stairs when we got to room sheets and everything felt sticky
- Octavia (1/5): -
- Kristi (5/5): 5/10. Probably wouldn’t stay again. The beach in front of the property is very shelly and not maintained well. It wa - Conveniently located The elevators were sketchy , felt unsafe so we used the stairs. The beds are uncomfortable.
- Guest (10/5): -
- Daniels (10/5): - Stay and view
- Karen (10/5): -
- Christen (10/5): - Beach front
- Cottrell (10/5): -
- Stefani (9/5): -
- Futch (10/5): - The location was great and the view of the beach was even better!
- Neil (8/5): -
- Shanequoah (7/5): -
- Corynne (10/5): We really could not stop bragging about our hotel because of the location and the price for our stay! 10/10 would st - I LOVED the fact that it was right on the beach! Nothing bad to say!
- Ebonie (7/5): -
- Heisler (9/5): - Location balcony view Leaving
- Breanne (10/5): Overall great experience, we walked everywhere & kid friendly - Walking distance to a lot of places & very kid friendly pools & atmosphere! Will be staying again The hallways had a smell like maybe wet carpet(which makes sense with the beach & pools ) but it didn’t smell in the rooms so it wasn’t too big of an issue
- Kambreona (10/5): -
- Cheryl (9/5): - On the beach No dryer for clothes
- John (5/5): - Location The grounds could’ve been kept up a little better.
- Heisler (9/5): - Everything Nothing except not being able to stay longer
- Patrick (10/5): We will definitely be back. Great experience - Everything Nothing to complain about.
- emiliegS6211NP (10/5): Cleanest hotel I've ever stayed at!!! - The hotel was very clean. A little out dated but super clean. The staff was helpful, but not very personable. Maybe everyone was just tired or something. The outdoor hot tub wasn't working so that was a little disappointing, but being that close to the beach it wasn't a huge deal for us. The pools were very clean. Everything was so clean. Location is perfect.
- Michael (4/5): - Beach front and decent pools Dirty
- Brinkly (10/5): -
- Karen (7/5): -
- Kevaugn Peterkin (8/5): it was pretty decent - The Balcony view was absolutely tremendous The price was too much!
- Sameka (10/5): Great spring break weekend !! - The access to the beach
- Roslyn Norfleet-Stewart (8/5): No complaints - It customer service was great Everything was great
- Avis (10/5): - Was absolutely amazing close to beach Wish had beach front view but was fine
- lindsey (9/5): Very nice and clean place to stay beds was very comfortable and soft . - It’s right on the beach and it’s very clean
- Gary (7/5): - Location Hot tub was cold. Moulding in room was loose from wall. Luggage carts were rusty. Door to room was hard to close. Over priced for room to not even offer a continental breakfast. Will not go back.9
- Chris (10/5): The hotel part was very pleasant - Very friendly staff. The restaurant the food was good but the waiter was more interested in phone.
- Jehl (7/5): - Beach...location,ease of parking Toilet was loose on floor,hole in wall by bathroom vanity,pop machine took my money
- Kids (10/5): - Comfortable, quiet, great location and very affordable. Step outside and you're right on the beach.
- Tera (8/5): -
- Jasmine Marie (5/5): -
- Timothy (10/5): -
- LaTesa (3/5): - BEACH The shower to wash off sand as you exit beach did not work. The curtain in the room was broken. The shelf in the bathroom was coming off the wall. Needs TLC overall.
- Karen (10/5): -
- Pam (10/5): I would definitely stay there again - I love the fact that it’s right on the beach They truly stress, no smoking on the facility, but yet in our hallway, all you could smell was marijuana
- Jack (10/5): -
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