Cotton Bayou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Cotton Bayou
Activities

Orange Beach: Dolphin & Sailing Cruise Aboard 52' Catamaran
AU$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
AU$117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Cotton Bayou Hotel Deals

Beachside Resort Hotel
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is AU$120 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$120
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,713 reviews)
"It was a good experience. I would go back."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is AU$214 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$214
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,768 reviews)
"Awesome stay. Staff were excellent and helpful. Restaurant was fantastic. Burger and pizza are highly recommended"
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Sleep Inn Orange Beach
25400 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is AU$228 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$228
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,507 reviews)
"****DO NOT STAY HERE**** This is basically a Motel 6 on the beach except you pay quadruple the price for beach access. Upon checking in, we were told there was an issue with the water but it would be repaired within the hour. After spending 4 hours on the beach, we returned to our room to shower ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
3600 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores AL
The price is AU$116 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$116
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (217 reviews)
"My daughters and I will never go to this hotel again! I had to press the bell ringer several times in order for someone to come, there was no body wash, they didn’t have extra towels, the pool, although was very nice and warm and clean had no umbrella shade, and they no longer have a fitness center ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Springhill Suites By Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores
24224 Ruby Lane Orange Beach AL
The price is AU$245 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$245
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Orange ...
9/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff, breakfast buffet had a line, but the food was very good and staff was attentive and accommodating."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Foley Gulf Shores
1517 South McKenzie Street Foley AL
The price is AU$85 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$85
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Foley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,025 reviews)
"Nice and clean and great price"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Cotton Bayou
Find the best Cotton Bayou areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Photo by Katie Bowman
Open Photo by Katie Bowman
Orange Beach East
While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

The Wharf
If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf Amphitheater and The Wharf are top sights worth seeing.









