Gulf Shores sits on the Gulf Coast of Alabama and is a popular vacation destination. The Gulf State Park offers beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a golf course. There is also a pier for fishing and outdoor fun. Visitors can hike the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge to see the sea turtles and migratory birds, or they can head to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, with its sloths, lemurs and kangaroos. Adventure options include zip lining over the dunes and the Waterville USA/Escape House, a theme park with water slides and two different escape rooms to figure out. Scroll down to find out more about kid-friendly resorts in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to kid-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 20, 2025.
1. Gulf Shores Plantation
Gulf Shores Plantation is nestled around a large outdoor pool with a shallow end for children. The property is 21 km (13 mi) from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and 25 km (15.5 mi) from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier. The resort has a restaurant and bar, and there is a fitness center available to help guests stick to their workout regimen. Each air-conditioned, two-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen cable TV showing children’s television networks. The kitchen comes well-equipped with everything necessary for daily cooking, and there is a dining room to accommodate the whole family. One bedroom fits a large double bed, and the other has two single beds. There is a comfortable sofa bed in the living area, and the bathroom is furnished with a bathtub and shower.
Gulf Shores Plantation
24.94 km (15.5 mi) from Gulf State Park
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2. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores (from USD 184)
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach is located right at the beach in Gulf Shores, a 3-km (1.8-mi) drive from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier and a 3.3-km (2-mi) drive from Adventure Island. The property showcases a fully fenced outdoor pool with a shallow end for the kids, an indoor pool and a well-equipped fitness center. American or a la carte breakfast is served every morning in the on-site restaurant, Hunter’s Bend, where dinner is also offered. The hotel features a number of family rooms with a large double bed and a sofa bed. Alternatively, there are queen rooms with two queen-sized beds. Each room has a flat-screen TV programmed with children’s television networks, a comfortable seating area and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG
1.17 km (0.8 mi) from Gulf State Park
3. Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores (from USD 127)
Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores is conveniently located across from Jack Edwards Airport and is a short drive from the beaches. The hotel features an outdoor pool with a shallow end for the children. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is 5.3 km (3.2 mi) from the hotel, while Waterville USA and The Wharf are both 5.7 km (3.5 mi) away. A hot breakfast buffet is served every day, along with evening reception offering drinks and appetizers from Monday to Wednesday. Barbeque grills are available to guests on the property. There is a variety of rooms suitable for families, including a suite with a large double bed and a sofa bed or a two-bedroom suite with one extra-large double bed, two double beds and a sofa bed. Suites include a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a comfortable seating area. Books, music and DVDs are within easy reach of the kids.
Staybridge Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
6.67 km (4.2 mi) from Gulf State Park
4. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel (from USD 271)
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel, is located right at the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is merely steps away from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier and is 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. The property features a restaurant where breakfast is served every day, along with a terrace and a shared lounge area. There is an outdoor pool with a shallow end for kids. King rooms with bunk beds are ideal for vacationing families. Each guest room is provided with a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV showing children’s television networks, along with a variety of board games and puzzles to keep the young ones busy. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and bicycles can be borrowed also free of charge.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel
3.57 km (2.3 mi) from Gulf State Park
5. Comfort Inn & Suites (from USD 147)
Comfort Inn & Suites is 1.7 km (1 mi) from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier. Other kid-friendly attractions include Waterville USA, which is only 2.8 km (1.7 mi) away, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, which lies 3.2 km (2 mi) from the hotel. The property boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast each morning. Guest rooms with two queen-sized beds are ideal for families and feature a flat-screen TV programmed with children’s television networks. There is also a variety of puzzles and board games available for the kids.
Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park
4.43 km (2.8 mi) from Gulf State Park
6. Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms (from USD 140)
Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms is ideal for the whole family and features a secure fenced outdoor swimming pool and a mini-golf course. The property is adjacent to the Craft Farms Golf Resort, is 6 km (3.7 mi) from the beaches of Gulf Shores and is 3 km (1.9 mi) from The Track amusement park. There is also a water park close by with fun slides and pools. A healthy breakfast can be enjoyed at The Bistro Eat.Drink.Connect, where traditional American cuisine and craft cocktails are served in the evenings as well. Family rooms offer two queen-sized beds or one king-sized bed and a sofa bed. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen cable TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and free Wi-Fi.
Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms
5.75 km (3.6 mi) from Gulf State Park
7. Best Western on the Beach (from USD 231)
Best Western on the Beach, Gulf Shores, is a popular beachfront hotel with a secure fenced outdoor swimming pool next to the beach, along with two hot tubs. There is also a kids’ pool for the little ones. The property is 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Waterville USA and 1.6 km (1 mi) from the Gulf State Fishing Pier. Guests can enjoy breakfast each morning at the Island Pancake House, right at the beach, and vending machines are stationed in the lobby to provide drinks and snacks. Family rooms feature two large double beds, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Each room has a private bathroom, and free wireless Internet is available throughout the resort.
Best Western on the Beach
5.25 km (3.3 mi) from Gulf State Park
Have fun with the whole family on the coast
Take the whole family to enjoy all the fun theme parks, water parks, beaches and other attractions available in this coastal city, taking time out to explore the surrounding natural areas while staying in the comforts of the best kid-friendly resorts in Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA.
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