The Gulf Coast offers many hotel accommodations, many with oceanfront views.
The Gulf Coast is made up of the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Home to major metropolitan cities like Houston, Texas and Tampa, Florida, a number of attractions are on the Gulf Coast, such as Walt Disney World and Biloxi, Mississippi's Lucky Ducky Amphibious Tours. The Gulf Coast offers a large number of hotels and resorts, many situated along the water in close proximity to fine dining, exceptional shopping districts and other specialty attractions.
The Almanett Guest House
Located along the Gulf of Mexico in the Mississippi town of Gulfport, the Almanett Guest House is a unique coastal hotel composed of a quaint cottage and five adjoining guestrooms, all accented in granite and decorated in cool sea colors. The hotel was purchased after Hurricane Katrina and converted into a hotel and named in honor of the owner's mother. Rooms are accented with working fireplaces and hardwood floors and feature teak furnishings and luxurious down comforters. The cottage offers added comfort with a full kitchen and a veranda overlooking the sea, while the first floor plays host to a jazz club called The Jazz Gallery. The Almanett Guest House is located a block from Jones Park, the largest public park on the Mississippi coast and the newly dedicated Lighthouse Park, which features grey stone walkways honoring each Mississippian lost during Hurricane Katrina.
The Almanett Guest House
1514 18th Ave.
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-865-9901
thealmanett.com
The Dolphin Inn Resort
Located minutes from Fort Myers, Florida on Estero Island, the Dolphin Inn Resort offers amazing oceanfront views of the Gulf of Mexico. The Dolphin Inn is independently owned and operated and features 20 rooms, each with the modern convenience of full kitchens. What makes the Dolphin Inn different is the dedicated and unparalleled service of its owners, Travis and Jen Owens. Conveniently accessed via a trolley line that stops right by the hotel, the Inn is within easy access to the beach located just across the street. The Dolphin Inn is also in close proximity to Ft. Myers' Time Square and beach favorites like the Yucatan Beach Stand and the Beach Pierside Grill.
The Dolphin Inn Resort
6555 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-6049
dolphininn.net
Best Western on the Beach
On the beach in the Alabama town of Gulf Shores, Best Western on the Beach is part of the Best Western hotel chain and offers over 100 spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms with exceptional oceanfront views. Best Western on the Beach has been a favorite for tourists visiting Gulf Shores for the city's annual Shrimp Festival or Orange Beach's annual Thunder on the Gulf Power Boat Race. The hotel features an on-site restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, as well as most of the modern amenities of national hotel chains like Internet access and a heated pool. The hotel is also in close proximity to Sunland Amusement Park and the 6,150 acre Gulf State Park, which hosts concerts and offers activities like camping, tennis and water-skiing.
Best Western on the Beach
337 East Beach Blvd.
Gulf Shores, AL 36547
888-286-1876
bestwesternonthebeach.com
The Cajun Tide Beach Resort
Located on Grand Isle at the mouth of Barataria Bay, Cajun Tide Beach Resort is located in the middle of Grand Isle, Louisiana. The Cajun Tide Beach Resort is privately owned and operated and features quaint and quiet rooms with modest furnishings decorated in shades of sea and sand. Cajun Tide is located on the beach and offers stunning oceanfront views of the Gulf of Mexico, with access to crabbing, fishing and all that Grand Isle has to offer. Grand Isle attractions include the Grand Isle State Park, the only state-owned and operated park on the Louisiana Gulf Coast and Sarah's restaurant, a Grand Isle favorite that serves fresh seafood.
Cajun Tide Beach Resort
3032 Hwy. 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
985-787-4726
cajuntidebeachresort.com
Tags: Grand Isle, Gulf Coast, Best Western, Cajun Tide, Almanett Guest