7 Best Family Resorts In Orange Beach, Alabama - Updated 2024

Patricia
Patricia  
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White sands and blue-green waters make Orange Beach a great family holiday destination. In this charming city, visitors can enjoy swimming, kayaking, or parasailing. There are many family-friendly sites and activities that make it an attractive vacation getaway. There’s the Adventure Island, an amusement park with fun rides for kids and go-karts. You can also visit Gulf State Park with its hiking and biking trails. The children will be delighted to go to The Wharf, which has a Ferris wheel, arcades, a movie theater, and many shops and restaurants. The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach offers glass-blowing and pottery classes. To make the most of your stay in the city, we’ve compiled the best family resorts in Orange Beach, Alabama. Check them out below.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.

1. Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham

Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham is a beachfront property with two- and three-bedroom non-smoking apartment units for families. Feel free to open up the glass doors to the balcony and let the breeze in. There is also a large swimming pool on the premises to cool off after a long day in the sun. Guests can use the kitchen to prepare home-cooked meals and then gather in the dining and living area to spend some quality time together.

It’s only a few steps away from the beach and is in an accessible location. Gulf State Park, which is only 0.2 mi (0.32 km) away, has beaches, trails, and a campground. If you want to try go-karts, laser tag, kid-friendly rides, and bumper boats, Adventure Island is just a four-minute drive away.

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Palm Beach Resort Orange Beach a Ramada by Wyndham

Address: 22984 Perdido Beach Blvd.
1.22 km (0.8 mi) from Gulf State Park

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
i like the sturdy clean outdoor table/ chairs on the balcony
i’m big on comfortable beds and these beds were very comfortable
Cleanliness:
the property was very clean
super clean nice view of the pool & beach
Host:
the office personnel were super kind & did everything possible to make sure i enjoyed my stay
Location:
loved having the pool below and the beach a short walk away
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2. Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach (from USD 179)

The Holiday Inn Express is situated right on Orange Beach. It offers rooms perfect for families, with bright, spacious interiors and baby safety gates. The outdoor pool has a shallow end and a fence around it for extra safety. For days when you want to stay indoors, the property also has board games and puzzles to entertain the whole family.

This beachfront resort is close to many nearby restaurants and attractions. Adventure Island is just a two-minute drive from here while Gulf State Park is eight minutes away by car. For a different activity, you can book a pottery or glass-blowing class at Coastal Arts Center.

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Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 24700 Perdido Beach Blvd
2.99 km (1.9 mi) from Gulf State Park

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry Dry cleaning

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Other family friendly accommodations in Orange Beach, Alabama

3. Perdido Beach Resort (from USD 249)

With gorgeous views of the water, Perdido Beach Resort is a great getaway for your nearest and dearest. The rooms are bright and cozy, and you can request cribs or infant beds at an additional price. It also has an option for connecting rooms. There is an indoor and outdoor pool and a separate kiddie pool, as well. Restaurants and a snack bar are available on-site.

The property has a private beach where you can go soak up the sun with your loved ones. There are plenty of activities for the whole family, such as kayaking, parasailing, and boat tours. The Wharf, which has restaurants and shops, is an 11-minute drive away.

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Perdido Beach Resort

Address: 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd
7.03 km (4.4 mi) from Gulf State Park

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Garden

Top guest reviews
Host:
the staff was super friendly and helpful
staff was professional friendly and courteous
i loved how nice and helpful the staff was
Location:
great location beautiful pool area with easy access to the beach
perfect place to get away and relax
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4. Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton (from USD 187)

Comfortable rooms with sprawling views of the ocean welcome you at Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton. It has accommodation options that are ideal for families, such as a non-smoking suite that sleeps up to five guests with its king-sized bed and connecting rooms. You can also request a crib at no extra cost. The pool has a fence around it for safety, and there is a separate children’s pool, as well. For an extra charge, there is breakfast to go for both adults and children.

This property is right on the beach where you can spend time with your family in the sun and sand. It’s also within a 10-minute drive to The Wharf, Gulf State Park, and Coastal Arts Center.

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Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton

Address: 26650 Perdido Beach Blvd
6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Gulf State Park

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
rooms were clean - the shower was great with plenty of water pressure and hot water
beautiful views clean facility awesome pool and close to anything you could possibly want to do
Host:
and the staff were friendly and helpful
the staff was fantastic greeted with baked cookies upon check-in and sent home with cookies too
Location:
nice location on the beach
it was a very nice place to stay for a short trip to the beach
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5. Best Western Premier The Tides (from USD 168)

Soak up the sun at Best Western Premier The Tides, a family-friendly beachfront accommodation. It has a great location and is accessibility-friendly. It offers non-smoking suites with terraces and options for multiple beds and bunk beds. The outdoor pool has sun loungers for relaxing dips with your loved ones. There are also bikes for rent as well as a snack bar or deli on-site.

The beach is only a few steps away, and there’s a lot to explore in the area. Adventure Island, Coastal Arts Center, and Gulf State Park are all less than a 20-minute drive from the property.

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Best Western Premier The Tides

Address: 26032 Perdido Beach Blvd
5.15 km (3.2 mi) from Gulf State Park

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the free breakfast buffet was the best part of our stay really beautiful views from the dining area
Cleanliness:
i recommend staying here if you just want a clean/quiet escape
the room was clean and quiet even though we were close to the lobby area
Location:
great location on the beach with a good hot breakfast
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6. Wharf (from USD 77)

Wharf is in an excellent location close to many establishments. The apartments have two- or three-bedroom options and are spacious and bright. The terraces overlook the water, and there are various activities on-site for the whole family to enjoy such as fishing and snorkeling. There’s also an outdoor pool where you can splash around with your companions, a children’s playground to keep the little ones busy, and mini golf to practice your putting skills.

Barbecue facilities are available for fun afternoon cookouts.

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Wharf

Wifi Available


2.99 km (1.9 mi) from Gulf State Park

Parking Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Fishing Laundry Internet services Lift Children's playground

7. Sea Chase

Sea Chase is a beachfront aparthotel that features large sea-view units. Family rooms are available if you’re traveling with your loved ones. The property has two swimming pools—an outdoor heated pool with a fence and an indoor kiddie pool with a shallow end. There is also a mini golf and a picnic area on the premises.

The private beach is perfect for basking in sunshine with your nearest and dearest. If you prefer to stay indoors, you can plan a fantastic Netflix movie night with the children. You can also use the equipped kitchen to cook homemade meals for your family.

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Sea Chase

Wifi Available

Address: 25240 Perdido Beach Boulevard 204E
3.83 km (2.4 mi) from Gulf State Park

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities Tennis court Sauna Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing

Your Alabama beach destination

Orange Beach has gorgeous white sands and sparkling waters and is filled with fun activities for all ages, making it a perfect summer destination for the whole family. For a memorable stay, book one of the above-mentioned family resorts in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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