The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Orange Beach

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Orange Beach

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Orange Beach, Alabama? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Orange Beach, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Orange Beach to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Orange Beach, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Orange Beach for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Orange Beach for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Perdido Beach Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Orange Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Perdido Beach Resort has great rooms from $178 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores which has nice rooms starting at $262. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 22701 Perdido Beach Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Premier - The Tides

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Orange Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Best Western Premier - The Tides to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $179. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 26032 Perdido Beach Blvd. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, child care, city views, a hot tub, and table tennis which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 miles from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $164, Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach, at 23092 Perdido Beach Boulevard provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. It's located just 4.5 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Island House Hotel a Doubletree by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

The Island House Hotel a Doubletree by Hilton has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $209 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 26650 Perdido Beach Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a child pool, free parking, and kids meals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hampton Inn & Suites - Orange Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Orange Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Hampton Inn & Suites - Orange Beach is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $212, and it's located at 25518 Perdido Beach Blvd. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sleep Inn on the Beach

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

A cool place is Sleep Inn on the Beach because it has great rooms that start at $134. It has an outdoor pool, scuba diving, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 25400 Perdido Beach Blvd.. Only 2.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Home2 Suites By Hilton Murfreesboro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Orange Beach
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Home2 Suites By Hilton Murfreesboro offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $157 (before taxes). It's located at 909 North Thompson Lane Bldg A and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a pool table, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Caribe Resort Unit C201

4-star Resort with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 28103 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Caribe Resort Unit C201 has great rooms from $197 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and mini-golf which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2 miles from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun! It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Phoenix West II by Brett Robinson Vacations

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $425 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Orange Beach
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Phoenix West II by Brett Robinson Vacations which has nice rooms starting at $425. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, and a game room, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 23450 Perdido Beach Boulevard. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a child pool, an indoor pool, free parking, tennis, and air-conditioning. It's located just 3.8 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Mobile, Pensacola, Gulf Shores, and Daphne.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Orange Beach, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Orange Beach, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Orange Beach, Best Hotels for One Week in Orange Beach, Best Hotels for One Night in Orange Beach, or Best Business Hotels in Orange Beach.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Orange Beach?

Orange Beach Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$218

Travelers to Orange Beach, Alabama will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 14 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $218. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Orange Beach.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $311
  • 3-star hotels: $224
  • 2-star hotels: $173


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