Seacrest

On Alabama’s Gulf Coast in Gulf Shores, this beach condo sits centrally a short walk from the city center and moments from Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf Shores Golf Club. Nearby draws include the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and Waterville USA.

Sixty air-conditioned condo-style rooms come with in-room kitchens—refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves—and coffee/tea makers. Expect simple, coastal-focused decor with cable and DVD players; an elevator and on-site laundry add practical convenience.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, unwind in the spa tub or sauna, or keep it active in the fitness center. Barbecue grills and outdoor seating make casual meals a breeze, and the property offers self-parking (charges may apply).

Complimentary wireless high-speed internet keeps you connected. The front desk is staffed during limited hours and self-parking is available on site.

There’s no listed full-service restaurant, but rooms feature kitchens and coffee/tea makers and guests can cook or use the on-site barbecue area for grilled meals.