Cotton Bayou Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

The Wharf

The Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to The Wharf. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

The Wharf
Orange Beach Beaches

Orange Beach Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Orange Beach Beaches during your trip to Orange Beach? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Orange Beach Beaches
Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Explore the waterfront in Orange Beach with a trip to Gulf State Park Fishing Pier. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier
Adventure Island

Adventure Island

Bring your family to Adventure Island and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Orange Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

Adventure Island
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach during your travels in Orange Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
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Perdido Beach Boulevard

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Perdido Beach Boulevard during your trip to Orange Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Perdido Beach Boulevard

Activities

Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama

Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama

NZ$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Parasailing Gulf Coast in Alabama
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar

NZ$128
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach 90-Minute Sunset Cruise on a Tiki Bar
The Explorer at Sunset

Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach

NZ$83
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Nature Sunset Cruise from Orange Beach
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise

Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean

NZ$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Sunset Sailing Cruise Aboard The Cetacean
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise

NZ$120
per adult
Orange Beach 1.5-Hour Bay Cruise
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Our pick of the best Cotton Bayou Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3 out of 5
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is NZ$265 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$265
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,134 reviews)
"Every employee I came in contact with was very friendly and helpful. Great location and the ramp to the beach was wonderful. A little outdated, but overall it was a great stay. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
Beachside Resort Hotel

Beachside Resort Hotel

2 out of 5
610 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL
Stay at this hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,505 reviews)
"The floors were very dirty… we had to wear socks the whole time to keep our feet clean and take those off to go to bed…. Otherwise, our stay was perfect"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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Beachside Resort Hotel
Sleep Inn On The Beach

Sleep Inn On The Beach

2.5 out of 5
25400 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is NZ$253 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$253
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,139 reviews)
"I loved the beach access. That was a huge deal for me. The bed was very comfortable! Hotel staff was very nice and helpful. I did find that the hallways smelled kind of bad or maybe like a stale smell but other than that it was very nice place."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Sleep Inn On The Beach
Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

2.5 out of 5
25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is NZ$315 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$315
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,196 reviews)
"Staff was great"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
Best Western Premier The Tides

Best Western Premier The Tides

3 out of 5
26032 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL
The price is NZ$298 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$298
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Orange Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,191 reviews)
"Top notch all the way around,would do it all over again."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Best Western Premier The Tides
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 out of 5
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
The price is NZ$190 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$190
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Cotton Bayou

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Orange Beach East

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

Orange Beach East

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