Cotton Bayou Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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Activities

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Orange Beach Dolphin Eco Boat Tour
NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Orange Beach: Dolphin Eco Sunset Cruise aboard The Explorer
NZ$97
per adult

Orange Beach: Dolphin & Sailing Cruise Aboard 52' Catamaran
NZ$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Eco Tour from Orange Beach
NZ$78
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Cotton Bayou Hotel Deals

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront
23092 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$324 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$324
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,712 reviews)
"Only one working elevator made things inconvenient when several people had to wait each time. House cleaning available on request only. It was ok for a place to stay but the price I paid I was disappointed in the quality of things like the shower handle moved by its self so we got scortched and the ..."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Beachside Resort Hotel
610 W Beach Blvd Gulf Shores AL
The price is NZ$177 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$177
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,675 reviews)
"The room was decent, very outdated and small. The hallway/walkway was full of cigarette butts. Staff brought fresh towels daily and changed trashed but only swept the floor maybe once during our stay, which was kinda aggravating since sand was everywhere and there was no way to keep floors clean. ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Best Western Premier The Tides
26032 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is NZ$369 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$369
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,433 reviews)
"Very kind and professional staff. Clean room. Ocean view room and nice beach. Only one small thing i have considered me. I’m not pork eater they had turkey sausage option on the buffet but only 1 tong for bacon, pork sausage and turkey sausage. So people using same tong with every single meats anyway ..."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort
112 West Beach Boulevard Gulf Shores AL
The price is NZ$442 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$442
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gulf Shores. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Gulf Shores Beach and Orange Beach Beaches are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (473 reviews)
"Wonderful......................"
Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores
3600 Gulf Shores Parkway Gulf Shores AL
The price is NZ$150 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$150
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (145 reviews)
"Just what we needed for a beach night stay clean nice big beds"
Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Sleep Inn Orange Beach
25400 Perdido Beach Blvd Orange Beach AL
The price is NZ$315 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$315
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,442 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. It was in a great location and we had ocean view. The hotel was clean and the workers were very friendly. The downsize is that the rooms were a tad bit small. The shower and sink would barely put out water. The balcony’s were a little small. The pool was nice but small. The beds ..."
Reviewed on 14 July 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 Orange Beach Beaches and Gulf State Park.

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









