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Posted on 1/20/18 at 8:59 am
Posted by tankyank13
NOLA
Member since Nov 2012
7713 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 8:59 am
Going on Vacation in June (Gulf Shores/Orange Beach) Where are the best places to stay with kids (3 and 4 year olds) Thanks in advance
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 9:42 am to
Some idea of budget would help.
Posted by tankyank13
NOLA
Member since Nov 2012
7713 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 9:45 am to
Around $300 a night
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 10:04 am to
It's out there a little bit, but we like the Martinique out in Ft Morgan. It's not a high rise, the pool doesn't get super crowded if you get tired of the beach, and the units are super nice and spacious. And it borders the Bon Secour conservation area on its east side, so the beach isn't super crowded.

Downside is it's a good 10-20 minute drive to GS/OB for dining and entertainment options. Not a huge deal to us as we generally hole up and cook in most meals.
Posted by LSU
Houston
Member since Oct 2003
8830 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 10:42 am to
Any of the Phoenix properties are recommended. The newer ones may be out of your price range though since some are 3-4 bedrooms only.

A few have lazy rivers or splash pads.

We're staying at Phoenix West 2 in June.
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
33854 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 11:25 am to
How many people?
Posted by tankyank13
NOLA
Member since Nov 2012
7713 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 12:13 pm to
4 adults 2 kids (ages 3 and 4) 1 infant
This post was edited on 1/20/18 at 12:47 pm
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32509 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 1:02 pm to
Second the Phoenixes I think I’ve stayed at west 2.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9784 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 8:10 am to
My kids love caribe. Water slides and lazy river
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58104 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 8:33 am to
quote:

My kids love caribe. Water slides and lazy river


It's def. a nice place, but getting to the beach is kind of a pain, especially with young kids and lots of stuff you may be hauling.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
38942 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 12:05 pm to
We like the cabins on the lake in the state park, or renting a house on the bay in Ft Morgan.
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
18732 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 1:15 pm to
I've never been, but a friend with kids likes The Beach Club. It has multiple restaurants, lodging, beach all at the site, so they don't have to load up car seats and haul crap around to do things or get dinner.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9784 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 2:55 pm to
We always just use their shuttle. Never been a prob
Posted by 91TIGER
Lafayette
Member since Aug 2006
17682 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:29 pm to
quote:

It's out there a little bit, but we like the Martinique out in Ft Morgan. It's not a high rise, the pool doesn't get super crowded if you get tired of the beach, and the units are super nice and spacious. And it borders the Bon Secour conservation area on its east side, so the beach isn't super crowded.

Posted by Bamboozles
BR
Member since Jul 2008
2302 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:12 pm to
Second the Caribe esp for your price range. ......enough pools, slides, lazy river, putting green, etc to keep kids occupied. Trolly service to the beach side is great and can actually enjoy covered beach access under the bay overpass if it gets too hot for the kiddos.

only thing I don't like is shallowness of the lazy river but is perfect for your kids
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 6:14 pm
Posted by EWE TIGER
Houma
Member since Sep 2009
924 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:48 pm to
We stayed at the beach club last year with our 3 year old and her 5 year old cousin. Nice place for families.
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
33854 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 7:13 pm to
I've got a condo at sugar beach bit it isn't big enough for you guys. Location is convenient with direct beach access. Coffee and liquor shop right across the street
Posted by go_tigres
Member since Sep 2013
5152 posts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 7:34 pm to
We prefer the Beach Club in Ft. Morgan. It is off the beaten path, but that's why we like it. Also, you can catch the ferry if the traffic is bad.
Posted by Sancho Panza
La Habaña, Cuba
Member since Sep 2014
8161 posts
Posted on 1/30/18 at 11:21 am to
When we stay in that area, prefer Perdido Key.

This year staying at Beach Colony.
Posted by speckledawg
Somewhere Salty
Member since Nov 2016
3915 posts
Posted on 1/30/18 at 12:49 pm to
There's a couple condo buildings, just before the bridge in OB, heading to Perdido, that we always like to stay. It's nice, because we can enjoy the beach and not worry about driving to dinner - just walk across the street to something in SanRoc Cay Marina or down to The Gulf.


Has anyone ever stayed at Martinique on The Gulf in GS? I have always thought it looked pretty cool with a golf cart ride to the beach and being able to launch the kayaks and fish just across the street in the bay.

https://www.martinique-gulf.com/
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